Sports News & Analysis Oxford Dictionary updates 'Yid' entry to include Tottenham fansDictionary updates definition of word "Yid" to include supporters of North London soccer team traditionally drawing local Jewish fans. Israeli mother of 5 wins Miami half-marathon raceBeatie Deutsch, religious mother of 5, wins half-marathon in Miami. Journalist ties Kobe Bryant’s death to conspiracy theory on JewsJournalist from Argentinian state television links Kobe Bryant's death to conspiracy theory on Jews, blames 'Zionists' for NBA star's death. Yeshiva University men’s basketball earns first national rankingYeshiva University's men's basketball team ranked in the Division III Top 25 for the first time ever. Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s deathStoudemire wipes away tears during game in Israel upon hearing of death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in helicopter crash.Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crashNBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others killed in a helicopter crash in southern California. Israel’s Olympic baseball team preps for TokyoThe Olympics squad is Israel’s first-ever in baseball and only the fourth in any team sport - winter or summer. Amar’e Stoudemire signs with Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Jerusalem fans accuse Stoudemire of being a 'traitor' for signing with rival club. Aly Raisman won't compete in 2020 OlympicsAly Raisman, Jewish-American Olympic medalist, says she won't compete in Tokyo Olympics. 'Never underestimate the power of a kid's dreams.' Chelsea soccer team adopts the IHRA definition of anti-SemitismChelsea FC becomes first sports team in the world to adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism. Chelsea soccer club unveils new Holocaust muralChelsea soccer club unveils mural with Jewish soccer players murdered at Auschwitz. Israel gets its first Formula One race car driverRoy Nissany named the official test driver for the UK-based Williams Group, a top Formula One team. Iranian Olympic medalist defects to EuropeKimia Alizadeh, only woman to win an Olympic medal for Iran, becomes latest athlete to defect from Iran,cites 'injustice' towards athletes. Holocaust survivor and world’s oldest Olympic champion, turns 99Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic champion who netted 10 medals, survived Holocaust and immigrated to Israel in 1957.Amar’e Stoudemire calls on Jews to 'stay strong'Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire releases video in support of Jewish people following series of anti-Semitic attacks in New York area. Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77Stern, who is credited with leading NBA through a period of growth in the 1980s, dies several weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage. David Blatt signs with the New York KnicksIsraeli former Cleveland Cavaliers coach returns to NBA in consulting position for New York Knicks.Soccer star: 'No chance I'll cooperate with New Israel Fund'Israeli soccer star withdraws from project because of NIF involvement. Haredi mother of 5 may have to give up her Olympic dreamAmerican-Israeli marathon runner may have to give up on Olympic race after run bumped up from Sunday to Saturday. Julian Edelman wears custom cleats to support Israeli baseballNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman wears custom star of David cleats in support of baseball in Israel. Watch: Iranian athletes are coming to IsraelIranian refugee judokas enroll in the Tel Aviv Judo Grand Prix. Charges dropped against anti-Semitic Belgian soccer fansProsecutors in Belgium decide not to prosecute soccer supporters who sang at a match about burning Jews. Soccer stars help produce US remake of Israeli reality showUS women's national team players Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris help remake an Israeli TV show for the US. When Messi met sick childrenSylvan Adams, who is behind the "Save a Child’s Heart" project, brings children from Africa to meet Argentine soccer star. Lionel Messi & Argentina's soccer team arrive in IsraelArgentinian national soccer team arrives in Israel ahead of much-anticipated soccer match against Uruguay in Tel Aviv European athletics championships to age 18 coming to JerusalemJerusalem Mayor: 'After months of effort, I am delighted we will host European Championship. Look forward to great sporting celebration.' BDS launches campaign against Tel Aviv soccer matchSoccer match to be held in Tel Aviv between Argentinian and Uruguayan national teams targeted by anti-Israel boycott. Hall of Famer Roger Staubach honored for his support of IsraelFormer Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach honored for his long-time support of Israel. Iranian judoka recognized as refugee in GermanySaeid Mollaei fled to Germany after being ordered to throw away match in order not to compete against an Israeli. Jewish Raptors owner says boycott hasn't kept team from IsraelCo-owner of NBA's Toronto Raptors rejects claims boycott has kept the team from visiting Israel.Amar’e Stoudmire will play basketball in ChinaFormer NBA star who played for Hapoel Jerusalem and is in process of converting to Judaism to play in Chinese Basketball Association.Retired soccer players play for peaceBrazilian veteran soccer legends beat Israel’s in ‘peace match’ in Haifa. Diego Schwartzman finishes 2nd at Vienna OpenArgentine-Jewish tennis player finishes second at Vienna Open, is now 14th ranked player worldwide. Chaim Bloom to join Boston Red Sox as head of baseball opsBoston Red Sox hire Tampa Bay Rays' Chaim Bloom to lead team's baseball operations. Steelers to hold moment of silence for synagogue victimsPittsburgh Steelers will hold moment of silence at the start of their Monday night game on first anniversary of Tree of Life attack. A year later, Argentine soccer team to play in IsraelArgentina’s national soccer team to play in Israel, a year after previous friendly match was cancelled due to BDS pressure.Iran blasts ban from judo competitionsIran's judo federation claims decision to ban it from international competitions was based on "false claims". Israel will send largest delegation ever to 2020 OlympicsTeam Israel is to include about 85 athletes in 18 sports.Iran banned from judo competitions over boycott of IsraelInternational Judo Federation upholds ban on Iran from all competition. New record set in the world's oldest marathon - in SamariaFollowing in the footsteps of the most ancient marathon track, runners make their way through Samaria for 5th annual Bible Marathon. Maccabi Tel Aviv waves lulav before big gamePlayers on top Israeli basketball team perform Sukkot mitzvah day before first home match of the EuroLeague. NBA team refutes claims it caved to BDSPortland Trail Blazers refutes reports it ended sponsorship with rifle scope manufacturer who has contracts with IDF due to BDS pressure. Israeli gymnast wins silver medal at World ChampionshipArtem Dolgopyat wins the silver medal for the second time at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. David Blatt steps down as head coach of Greek basketball teamFormer NBA and Israeli basketball coach steps down as head coach of the Greek Olympiacos team after multiple sclerosis diagnosis.A first: Saudi soccer team to play against Palestinian AuthorityFor first time ever, Saudi national soccer team to play against PA team in Samaria, despite need to receive permission from Israel. Israeli windsurfer takes silver medal at World ChamptionshipsKaty Spychakov, 20, comes in second at the RS:X World Championships at Lake Garda in Italy.Israel denies entry to Gazan soccer playersPA soccer chief livid after Israel denies travel permits to Gazan soccer players due to their links to terrorism. Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins 6 medals, qualifies for 2020 OlympicsIsraeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram wins six medals at world championships in Baku, netting four silvers and two bronzes. Israel’s national baseball team is going to the 2020 OlympicsFor the first time ever, Israel's national baseball team secures spot at the summer Olympics.Iran criticizes suspension from judo competitionsIran's judo federation says its suspension from international competition it "was a pre-planned scenario".Iran suspended from judo competitionsInternational Judo Federation suspends Iran for forcing Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei to throw a match in order to avoid Israeli. Mariano Rivera granted Presidential Medal of FreedomIsrael-supporting former Yankees pitcher granted top civilian award by President Trump. “Maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.”Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contestIsrael’s national baseball team advances to Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier.Israeli baseball team advances in Olympic qualifying tournamentIsrael’s national baseball team advances to quarterfinals of the European Baseball Championship in early Olympic qualifying tournament. NBA star hosts basketball clinic for Orthodox and Muslim kidsBoston Celtics basketball star Enes Kanter hosts free basketball clinic in Brooklyn for Muslim and Jewish kids.'Ban Iran, PA from the Olympics'National Council of Young Israel calls on PA to be banned from Olympics for glorifying 1972 massacre. Top-ranked Jewish tennis player advances to US Open quarterfinalArgentinian-Jewish player Diego Schwartzman advances to US Open quarterfinals for second time in three years. |
