Sports News & Analysis Polish soccer team calls win over Israeli team a 'pogrom'Official Facebook page of Polish soccer team says it inflicted "a pogrom" on Israeli team with 4 to 0 win. Ryan Braun breaks Hank Greenberg’s recordMilwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits 332nd home run, breaking Hank Greenberg's record - the most home runs for a Jewish player. Haredi woman takes first place at Latvia marathonBeatie Deutsch, a resident of Har Nof, Jerusalem, finishes in first place in the Riga Marathon in Latvia. History in Iran: Athletes will not be boycottedIranian Judo Federation agrees to stop boycotting Israeli athletes and to abide by non-discrimination principles of Olympic Charter. Israeli judokas win three medals at Grand Slam ChampionshipGefen Primo wins the bronze, Tohar Butbul wins a silver medal and the great Sagi Muki wins the gold medal in Baku, Azerbaijan. PA soccer chief urges Spanish team not to play in JerusalemJibril Rajoub pressuring Atlético Madrid to cancel game in Jerusalem as he is being treated at an Israeli hospital. UK Football Clubs visit the Auschwitz death campArutz Sheva speaks with players from the Chelsea Football Club who attended March of the Living as part of campaign against anti-Semitism. NFL player expresses anger over synagogue attackNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman expresses anger over attack on synagogue - and pride for 'strength of our community'. Buenos Aires city honors career of Jewish swimmer Damian BlaumArgentinean Olympic swimmer who started his career at a Jewish sports club honored by Buenos Aires as 'Outstanding Sports Personality.' British, US soccer teams to send group to March of the LivingChelsea Football Club, owned by Roman Abramovich, and New England Revolution, owned by Robert Kraft, announce joint delegation. Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar traded to San FranciscoSan Francisco Giants acquire Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar from Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three players. Alex Bregman signs the largest-ever contract for Jewish athleteHouston Astros' Alex Bregman signs six-year, $100 million contract - the largest deal ever for a Jewish athlete. In Jerusalem marathon, thousands run for special ed kidsThousands run for Team Shalva in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon. Amare Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenshipFormer NBA star receives his official Israel identity card in a ceremony at the Interior Ministry. 'A very exciting moment for me.' Germany: Anti-Semitic tweet against Israeli footballerGerman police open investigation after soccer fan tweets Holocaust-related anti-Semitic insult against Israeli player on opposing team. 40,000 runners take part in Tel Aviv marathonOver 2,500 international runners took part, with first place going to Demi Samuel Getachew of Ethiopia. Omri Casspi, first Israeli in NBA, waived by Memphis GrizzliesIsraeli-born NBA player waived after being sidelined with injury. 79-year-old Jewish woman killed by foul ball at Dodger StadiumGrandmother of seven struck by foul ball at baseball game in LA's Dodger Stadium died four days after being hit. Hank Greenberg bat sells for more than $25,000Baseball bat used by Jewish hall of famer Hank Greenberg auctioned off for $25,063. Julian Edelman named Super Bowl MVPPatriots wide receiver with Jewish heritage named Most Valuable Player as New England bests Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl. Watch: The Super Bowl explained by IsraelisJewish Agency's Israeli emissaries discuss what they've learned (and it's not much) about America's favorite sport.Hank Greenberg’s bat is up for auctionBat used by legendary Jewish baseball player currently selling for over $8,000. Polish Olympic swimmer won’t coach Malaysian teamOlympic swimmer Bart Kizierowski refuses offer to coach Malaysian team over ban on Israeli athletes after country loses Paralympics rights.'There is no place for anti-Israel discrimination in sports'Israeli Paralympic swimming champ hopes decision to strip Malaysia of championship will deter other countries from banning Israelis. One injured in Israeli Arab soccer riotFans of Israeli Arab Sahknin soccer team throw chairs, bottles, and even benches onto field following loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva.Robert Kraft’s New England Patriots advance to Super Bowl LIIIProminent Jewish philanthropist, winner of the 'Jewish Nobel' to see the NFL team he owns in its ninth Super Bowl since 2000. Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving IsraelMalaysia's foreign minister reiterates that Israeli swimmers will not be permitted into the country for Paralympics qualifier. Disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea over fan anti-SemitismUEFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea following alleged anti-Semitic chanting.Julian Edelman's cleats yield $10k to family of shooting victimsFirm pays $10k for New England Patriots' wide receivers' game cleats to benefit families of Pittsburgh shooting victims. Malaysia will not allow Israelis to attend Paralympics qualifierInternational Paralympic Committee disappointed over Malaysia's refusal to allow Israeli swimmers to attend competition this summer.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wins 'Jewish Nobel'Philanthropist Robert Kraft, 77, is the winner of the $1 million Genesis Prize, the so-called Jewish Nobel. PA rejects soccer players who played in IsraelPA soccer federation head Jibril Rajoub bans Arab players who are playing in Israeli leagues from being part of “Palestine” soccer team. Young woman wins table tennis Gold on fast dayEstee Ackerman of New York wins US Championship on 10th of Tevet. Beitar Jerusalem soccer player stabbedHours after last night's game against Hapoel Haifa, member of J'lem team stabbed at entrance to his house in Ashdod. Investigation underway. Rapper apologizes for anti-Semitic lyrics quoted by NBA starRapper whose song lyrics got LeBron James into hot water when apologizes to Jewish community.LeBron James apologizes for sharing song's 'Jewish money' lyricsLakers forward LeBron James offers apology after posting lyric from rap song discussing 'Jewish money'.LeBron James sparks controversy quoting 'Jewish money' lyricsBasketball star LeBron James comes under fire after posting lyrics to new rap song about 'getting Jewish money'. Ex-Major Leaguer goes from baseball to prison to Torah studyFormer Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra said to be attending weekly Torah study classes with Chabad.Patriots' wide receiver honors Pittsburgh victimsNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, pays tribute to 11 victims of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue. Israel has a bobsled team, and it wants to compete in OlympicsIn days, Chaim Raice went from never having been on a bobsled to being an Olympic contender for Israel. It all started with a Facebook post. Watch: Soccer superstar Messi joins 'Beitar Jerusalem' fan clubJ'lem soccer team owner presents Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi with fan club membership card at event in Barcelona. Israeli basketball players greeted by Auschwitz signPlayers of Maccabi Tel Aviv encounter "Arbeit Machi Frei" sign at their hotel in Istanbul. Rivlin meets paralympians 50 years after paralympics in IsraelPresident meets with paralympians to mark 50th anniversary of 1968 Tel Aviv Paralympics. 'You are the Maccabees of our generation.' Spain: Water polo match against Israel cancelledSpanish sports minister apologizes after Barcelona water polo match against Israeli team canceled due to organizer’s decision to boycott it. Argentina: Soccer fans chant ‘killing the Jews to make soap’Home-team fans chant about 'killing the Jews to make soap' during match with team associated with Jews, riot when the visitors win. Israeli basketball coach: I would've voted for Michelle ObamaIsraeli-American basketball coach David Blatt: If you’ve got leaders like we’ve got right now in the world, we’re in big trouble. Hockey fan donates $19,000 prize to synagogue shooting victimsWashington Capitals hockey fan donates winnings from raffle to fund benefiting those wounded in synagogue massacre. Sabbath-observant soccer fans travel to Spain to watch matchGroup of Argentinian Jewish soccer fans fly to Spain for final match - only to find game has been delayed due to weather.Omri Casspi receives NBA championship ringFirst Israeli to play in the NBA receives his championship ring from the Golden State Warriors. Popular Brazilian soccer team uniforms honor Pittsburgh victimsPlayers for one of Brazil’s largest soccer teams wear uniforms featuring names of Pittsburgh shooting attack victims during Sunday match. Soccer teams ask to change finals ‘to respect Jewish community’Presidents of two soccer club finalists for Libertadores cup ask that final match be rescheduled 'to respect our Jewish fans'. Steelers hold moment of silence for synagogue shooting victimsWatch: Pittsburgh Steelers hold moment of silence in honor of victims of Saturday's synagogue shooting that left 11 dead, 6 wounded. Watch: Minister tears up as Israeli anthem played in UAECulture and Sports Minister Miri Regev tears us as she hears Israeli anthem played for first time Arab Gulf state.European soccer lifts ban on airing World Cup in Judea, SamariaPublic broadcaster will be allowed to air preliminary games of the World Cup and Euro 2020 - including in communities of Judea and Samaria. Israel’s Youth Olympic team brings home 3 medalsIsraeli team brings home one gold medal, one silver, and one bronze at this year's Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. Report: Olympian not considering selling his gold medalIsrael's only Olympic gold medalist changes his mind about selling prized medal. Israel’s only Olympic gold medalist auctioning his medalWindsurfing champion Gal Fridman says financial situation is forcing him to part with precious Olympic medal. |
