תשרי 12, 5779, 9/21/2018
Sports News & Analysis Israeli gymnast wins another silver medal19-year-old Linoy Ashram wins silver medal in the individual all-around final of the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Israeli teen athlete takes home two medalsIsrael's Linoy Ashram wins 2 medals at World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tourney under Israeli flagFollowing cancellation of previous events due to refusal to permit Israeli national symbols, Israeli flag to be featured at UAE event. Jewish baseball player-turned-spy gets Hall of Fame exhibitMoe Berg is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame – as a spy, not a catcher.UAE judo competition to treat Israelis equallyAbu Dhabi Grand Slam reinstated after its organizers promise equal treatment to Israeli athletes. Argentinian soccer star scrambles to stay in IsraelArgentinian soccer player living in Israel for a decade loses contract - and faces deportation - but hopes to stay in country. 'Inciting to murder Israelis didn't seem to bother FIFA'Why was PA soccer head only booted from FIFA after his calls against Messi? 'When Rajoub incited to murder Israelis, FIFA was silent.' Rajoub to appeal FIFA suspensionHead of PA soccer federation says he will appeal FIFA’s year-long ban on him for inciting fans against Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.PA soccer chief criticizes FIFA suspension, blames IsraelJibril Rajoub says FIFA decision to suspend him for one year is based on misinformation based in Israel. FIFA suspends PA's soccer czar over call to burn Messi shirts"The Disciplinary Committee has decided that Jibril Rajoub's utterances promote hatred and violence." Israeli wins youth world Thai boxing championship semifinalRuach HaShem Gordon from Shilo takes male youth Muaythai competition although shorter and lighter than opponent. Soon: Israeli symbols in Abu DhabiAfter judo association banned United Arab Emirates from hosting major tournament over treatment of Israel, compromise appears underway. Saudi badminton players refuse to play IsraeliTwo Saudi badminton players forfeit match instead of playing against an Israeli opponent. Former Yankees pitcher visits IsraelFormer New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, the all-time saves leader, travels to Israel as part of interfaith mission. Will another friendly match be cancelled?BDS is working to cancel a soccer match between Israel and Northern Ireland. Will they succeed?Iraqi soccer team plans to play in RamallahIraq's national soccer team planning to travel to Ramallah to face off against PA team. Permission from Israel is required. Former basketball star: I'm like a Jewish Jordan.Jay Williams, former Duke basketball star, calls himself the ‘black Jewish Jordan.’ Video of haredi man giving foul ball to kid goes viralHaredi man sitting with his wife catches a foul ball during Mets game, gives it to a kid immediately. 'This is how its done.' British Open heckler shouts ‘Free Palestine’ at Tiger WoodsHeckler shouts about 'Palestine' during famous golfer Tiger Woods' backswing during golf tournament, causing Woods to drop club. Judo competitions cancelled over treatment of IsraelJudo Federation suspends competitions in Tunisia and UAE after hosts fail to confirm that Israelis would receive equal treatment. ESPN bans football pool participant for anti-Semitic screen nameParticipant registered under 'Burn-the-Jews' screen name banned from ESPN's weekly Australian football pool competition. Could Messi visit Israel after all?Plans reportedly underway for friendly match in Haifa between Barcelona FC and Atletico Madrid.NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visitGolden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits police training centers during visit to Israel, prompting criticism from leftist groups. Watch: Netanyahu cheering at World Cup semi-finalPM and his wife attend World Cup semi-final match together with two children who are fighting cancer. Israeli sprinter breaks country’s record set at 1972 OlympicsDiana Vaisman breaks 46-year-old record set at Munich Olympics where 11 Israeli athletes were murdered by terrorists. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits RivlinAll-Star forward for NBA champion Golden State Warriors visits Israel, meets President Rivlin in Jerusalem. ‘Jewish rugby team’ in Argentina wins 4th straight titleIdentified as 'Jewish rugby team' among national rugby clubs, Hindu Club rugby fans display Israeli flags during some matches. Amar'e Stoudemire to return to Israel - if no NBA team wants himFormer NBA all-star plans to return to Israeli basketball, unless he is picked up by NBA team. Still in the NBA: Omri Casspi moves to MemphisIsraeli player let go by league champion just ahead of playoffs signs with weak team - and it seems he will play a major role there. What brought baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to Israel?Former MLB All-Star right fielder Darryl Strawberry spotted touring Israel. American-Israeli basketball coach tapped to lead Greek teamFormer Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt picked up by Greek basketball team. British soccer fans thrown out of Russia after Nazi saluteSoccer fan receives 5-year ban on attending games after singing anti-Semitic songs, performing Nazi salute. Israeli soccer fans harassed at World Cup in MoscowHecklers chase, curse, Israelis at World Cup matches in Russia. Billionaire helps brings ill Israeli kids to World CupRussian Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich donates large sum to help bring children with serious illnesses to see soccer World Cup. Watch: Moroccan fans enraged by Israeli flagWorld Cup: After Morocco booted from tournament with loss to Portugal, its fans try to tear Israeli flag waved by Israeli fans.FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer playerSoccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.Israeli embassy wishes Argentina soccer team successIsraeli embassy in Argentina creates video in support of country’s national soccer team. Free meals, internet access for Jewish World Cup fans in RussiaRabbis from around the world urged soccer fans attending World Cup tournaments in Russia to visit Jewish community facilities.How geopolitics keeps Israel out of World Cup contentionIsrael's expulsion from soccer league hosting most Middle East nations hamper country's ability to progress towards World Cup. FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chiefGoverning body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi. 'FIFA should give Rajoub a red card'Sports Minister praises FIFA for open disciplinary proceedings against PA soccer chief. 'No place for terrorists in soccer.' FIFA to open disciplinary proceedings against Jibril RajoubFIFA votes against Palestinian Authority demand for sanctions, promises to open disciplinary proceedings against PA football chief. 5 Jewish baseball players hit home runs on the same dayFive Jewish batters score six home runs, setting a record in Major League Baseball history. Argentine, global Jewish groups decry soccer match cancellationArgentina’s Jewish political umbrella DAIA says national soccer team 'capitulated' to terrorists in cancelling game in Israel. Abbas thanks Argentina for cancelling soccer gamePA chairman welcomes efforts to prevent Israel from "harming the status of Jerusalem".Serial cancellation? Argentinian team nixed meeting with PopeEven before cancellation of friendly match with Israel, Argentinian national team cancelled preplanned meeting with Pope, born in Argentina.WJC: Cancellation of soccer game sets dangerous precedentWorld Jewish Congress condemns cancellation of friendly match between Israel and Argentina. Italy's Vice Premier: Hatred should not block a sporting eventItaly’s Vice Premier and Interior Minister expresses solidarity with Israel after Argentina-Israel friendly match is cancelled.'It's not BDS - it's terror'Sports Minister emphasizes that Argentinian team's cancellation of friendly game came amid terror threats against its players. Left celebrates cancellation of soccer matchOpposition takes advantage of match cancellation against Argentina. Football Assoc.: 'We'll act harshly against Palestinian incitement.'It's official: Argentina-Israel soccer game cancelledIsraeli embassy in Argentina confirms friendly match scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled, cites threats to star Lionel Messi. Arab MK welcomes cancellation of Argentina soccer gameMK Jamal Zahalka urges world to continue pressuring Israel after cancellation of friendly match between Israeli and Argentine teams. Argentine FM: The players didn't want to play in IsraelArgentine Foreign Minister says players of national soccer team did not want to play in Israel but does not confirm game was cancelled. Macri tells Netanyahu he cannot change decision on soccer gamePM Netanyahu speaks with Argentine President following cancellation of friendly soccer game in Jerusalem.Argentina-Israel friendly soccer match cancelledFollowing Palestinian Arab pressure, friendly match between Argentina and Israel’s soccer teams cancelled. Beitar Jerusalem adds Trump to its name to honor embassy move'Beitar Trump Jerusalem' honors US president ahead of embassy move. Yeshiva U women’s tennis to play in NCAA Division III tournamentYeshiva University women’s tennis team will participate in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time. |
