 Olympic medalist's father: I couldn't breathe for the last 30 secondsFather of Israel's first Olympic taekwondo medalist: She's a fighter, she never gives up.Herzog to Avishag Semberg: You made historyPresident congratulates winner of bronze medal in taekwondo: You brought great pride to the State of Israel. A big hug from all of us.Israeli takes home Tokyo Olympics' first medalAvishag Semberg, 19, is Israel's youngest-ever Olympic medalist. Unprecedented memorial ceremony for 1972 Israeli Olympic teamFor the first time ever, the Olympics' opening ceremony included a memorial ceremony for the murdered Israeli team. Watch Live: Tokyo Olympics kick offDespite public health concerns about the games, the Olympics are still running. Algerian judoka quits Olympics to avoid facing IsraeliAlgerian judoka Fethi Nourine forfeits his place in the Tokyo Olympics after being told he would have to face Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul. 'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism. Olympics official: 'Let’s play the genocide of the Jews'Tokyo Olympics creative director fired over 1990s comedy skit mocking the Holocaust.AP predicts Israel will win a record 7 Olympic medalsIsrael is sending its largest delegation ever to the Tokyo Olympic games, and is predicted to take more medals than ever as well. Great week for Israeli softball2 Israeli youth teams receive silver and bronze medals for their performances European softball tournaments. ‘Why can’t I be the first?’Orthodox baseball prospect Jacob Steinmetz on the history he hopes to make. Jen Psaki throws first pitch at Nationals Park one day after shootingBiden press secretary throws first pitch one day after shooting at baseball stadium. Friends from NBA & Israel send congratulations to retiring basketball star Omri CasspiBasketball personalities from US and Israel send blessings to Casspi as he retires from play. Omri Casspi - Highlights from an inspiring careerAs Casspi retires from a basketball career in Israel and the US, members of Maccabi Tel Aviv gather his highlights over the years. Omri Caspi to retire from basketball"I reached peaks that I never dreamed of, and now's the time for something new." How Israel became a judo powerhouseGrowing number of Israelis are learning about the nuances of judo as the martial art becomes increasingly popular in the Jewish state. Moshe Hogeg: 'A game against Beitar Jerusalem should take place in Jerusalem'Beitar Jerusalem soccer team cancels match against FC Barcelona after request not to play in Jerusalem. Soccer championships may have caused new waveDozens of Israelis travelled to Europe to watch the finals - and they may have brought the new wave of infections back with them. Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLBWashington Nationals select catcher Elie Kligman in the 20th round pick of the MLB draft. Watch: Israeli singer Gad Elbaz sings Hatikva at Israel vs NY baseball gameIsraeli National Team hosted by New York Boulders for special exhibition game honoring the 'Munich 11.' Marvin Miller, the Jewish MLB union chief, will finally get his Hall of Fame inductionMajor League Baseball's Jewish union chief to finally be inducted into Hall of Fame - but ceremony falls on Rosh Hashanah. First Orthodox baseball player drafted to MLBArizona Diamondbacks take right-handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz in third round, making him the first Orthodox Jewish player to get drafted.Watch: England fans riot after soccer finals lossEnglish soccer faithful rioted, beating Italy fans in the aftermath of the UEFA finals loss.MLB looks to draft first Orthodox Jewish player17-year-old Jacob Steinmetz, who has a 97-MPH fastball, looks to be the first Orthodox Jew drafted by a Major League team. Highlights from Euro 2020, Italy versus EnglandItaly beats England in European Championship after 3-2 penalty shootout. Israeli surfer Anat Lelior’s unlikely path to the Tokyo Olympics21-year-old Anat Lelior to represent Israel at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.Tokyo Olympics to take place without spectatorsMove comes following COVID-19 resurgence which has forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital.UK's Chelsea soccer club joins ADL in partnership to fight bigotryBritain's Chelsea soccer team partners with the Anti-Defamation League, funding expansion of ADL's Center on Extremism. This Jewish sports writer doesn’t work on Shabbat — so she covers the NFLShabbat-observant Jewish sports writer covers the NFL to avoid having work clash with her faith. Adam Fox named hockey’s top defenseman, first Jewish player to win a major NHL awardAdam Fox named the winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy signifying the top defenseman.Yankees make Jewish woman batgirl 60 years after turning her downGwen Goldman, 70, gets to be a batgirl at a Yankees game, 60 years after the team turned her down because she was a girl. Israel Start-Up Nation Team Takes on Tour De FranceOmer Goldstein represents Israel in international cycling competition. Watch: Fan sign upends Tour de France rider, others followA fan holding a sign during the world's biggest bicycle event forced the race to take on an unexpected turn. "We condemn those who praise violence and martyrdom"Tel Aviv volleyball club sparks outrage with their concession speech. Israeli champion Omer Goldstein to race in the Tour de FranceFirst, he will fight to defend his champion's jersey this Saturday in Israel. Maale Adumim basketball team advances to national leagueMaccabi Maale Adumim becomes first team from Judea and Samaria to play in either of the first two divisions of Israel Basketball. Russian-Israeli tennis player Aslan Karatsev reaches French Open mixed doubles finalRussian-Israeli tennis player Aslan Karatsev, playing mixed doubles for the first time, has reached the finals of the French Open with partn Ex-Israeli basketball star to coach Duke teamJon Scheyer to replace legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach. Maccabi Tel Aviv wins soccer State CupFor the last time in his term of office, President Reuven Rivlin presents the State Cup to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi Tel Aviv wins State CupMaccabi Tel Aviv defeats Maccabi Rishon Lezion by a score of 86-69 to clinch the State Cup.NBA teams take social media stands against anti-SemitismSeveral NBA teams post messages condemning spike in anti-Semitism. 'These hateful and dangerous acts MUST stop,' one team says. Israeli soccer star Tomer Hemed celebrates goals with Israeli flag and kippah ‘for peace’Hemed given a yellow card for putting on Kippah, saying Shemah prayer after scoring a goal. Jewish sports broadcasting legend Marv Albert to retireMarv Albert, one of the most prominent NBA broadcasters who also called Super Bowls and NHL games, to retire at the end of this season.Nets star says more focused on Israel-Gaza than NBA playoffsNBA star Kyrie Irving says violence 'too much,' calls on fans to join anti-war movement. Foreign sports players leave Israel as rocket barrage continuesForeign players decide to leave to be with their families as soccer league cancels games and rockets continue to rain down. Israeli footballer's family targeted in violent robbery in AmsterdamAttack occurred at time when Eran Zahavi was known to be playing in a match.Iran suspended by judo federation over ban on IsraelisInternational Judo Federation imposes four-year ban on Iran for refusing to let its athletes face opponents from Israel.Understanding collapse of the Soccer 'Super League'Surrounded by controversy since its establishment, soccer 'super league' falls apart. Ironi Ness Ziona crowned FIBA Europe Cup championsIroni Ness Ziona basketball team defeats Stal Ostrow from Poland, winning its first ever championship, in Israel or abroad. Israeli basketball phenom, Deni Avdija, suffers season ending injuryIsrael's Deni Avdija wheeled off following a bad ankle injury during a game against the Golden State Warriors.Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycottAthletes and human rights activists call on International Olympic Committee to sanction Iran for ordering athletes to avoid Israelis. Top European soccer teams form breakaway leagueNew European soccer league splits from mainstream soccer organizations.Dutch soccer fans chant ‘Hamas, Jews to the gas’ before match against AjaxPolice probing incident after Dutch soccer fans call for Hamas to murder Jews en masse ahead of match. Israeli sports authorities call to allow all vaccinated fans to enter arenasSports venues have slowly been able to allow certain fan attendance. They are now asking the authorities to relax restrictions again. Julian Edelman, New England Patriots star wide receiver, retiresNew England Patriots' star wide receiver Julian Edelman, who highlighted his Jewish ancestry on a number of occasions, retires. NBA great Paul Pierce talks of love of Shabbat in racy video that preceded firing by ESPNPierce, 43, had been a regular contributor on multiple ESPN shows since retiring from basketball in 2017.Will COVID cause cancellation of rescheduled Tokyo Olympics?Tokyo Summer Games, rescheduled from last March, may go ahead with restrictions in place. However, some are pushing for their cancellation. |
