 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. Jewish high school baseball star plans to be first Shabbat observant Major LeaguerOrthodox Jewish high school baseball player, ranked 14 in Nevada, wants to play pro ball while observing Shabbat. Israel defeats UAE team in first-ever friendly rugby matchIsrael and UAE face off in rugby in what’s likely the first-ever friendly sports matchup between the 2 countries. Yeshiva U basketball star set on becoming NBA’s first Orthodox JewLast year Ryan Turell began turning heads with his impressive play, then the pandemic hit and the season was cancelled. Middleweight champion who reigned for most of 1980s dies unexpectedlyLegendary middleweight boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler has died unexpectedly at the age of 66. Miracle on live TVESPN reporter barely harmed despite scenery collapsing on him.NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slurMiami Heat center Meyers Leonard fined after using anti-Jewish slur during live-stream of a videogame. Jewish NFL star invites Miami Heat center who used anti-Semitic slur to Shabbat dinnerJulian Edelman offers Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard an open hand after his use of anti-Semitic slur.Miami Heat suspend center Meyers Leonard over anti-Semitic slurLeonard used the anti-Semitic slur “k*ke” while streaming a video game. Club says he will be "away from the team indefinitely". Diego Schwartzman becomes emotional after finally winning hometown Argentina OpenJewish tennis star wins hometown Argentina Open for the first time. Martial artist to resume career after leaving IranWomen's bronze medal winner from Rio Olympics says she was used by the regime as a 'propaganda tool,' hopes to compete in Tokyo games. Charles Barkley jokes about losing weight to dance the hora at daughter’s Jewish wedding'I need all Jewish people on deck,' says NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley about slimming down to dance the hora at his daughter's wedding. Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars teamDeni Avdija chosen to represent World Team during All-Star Weekend. Watch: Ambassador Erdan greets the Washington WizardsAmbassador Gilad Erdan to Israeli player Deni Avdija: Seeing you on the court representing Israel is truly heartwarming. Kobi Aflalo to sing at NBA eventIsraeli singer will sing American anthem ahead of game between Washington Wizards and LA Clippers.Yeshiva University men’s basketball is on a 35-game winning streakThe streak is the third longest in Division III men’s basketball history and longest among all current NCAA Division I, II and III teams. Story of friendship between Israeli and Iranian judo champions being made into TV showStories of Sagi Muki and his friend Saeid Mollaei are being turned into a TV series. Top sports court overturns Iran's suspension from judo eventsThe International Judo Federation banned Iran from international competitions after Saeid Mollaei was forced to avoid facing Israelis. Israeli windsurfing champ Yoav Cohen prepares for Tokyo Olympicsi24NEWS speaks with Israeli windsurfing champion Yoav Cohen about his preparations for the upcoming Olympic games. Watch: Fans thrilled about return to NBA gamesRuptly recorded NY Knicks fans eager to make return to Madison Square Garden following almost a year's break from attending live events. Tiger Woods in surgery after car crashTiger Woods has been hospitalized after suffering multiple leg injuries in a car crash in California. Iranian judoka wins silver medal at Tel Aviv Grand SlamSaeid Mollaei fled his country after ignoring orders to drop out of a match to avoid facing an Israeli. Israeli-born tennis player reaches Australian Open SemisAslan Karatsev, who grew up in Israel and speaks fluent Hebrew, will face world's #1 Novak Djokovic in Semis of Australian Open. Aslan Karatsev , Russian-Israeli tennis player, makes history at Australian OpenAslan Karatsev, who lived in Israel as a child, makes first Grand Slam appearance. 'It's an unbelievable feeling.'History: Iranian judoka lands in IsraelIranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who fled Iran after speaking out against the regime, will take part in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam this week.Zach Banner, Alysha Clark, Josh Bell to headline ‘Athletes against Antisemitism’ eventZach Banner, Alysha Clark and Josh Bell among athletes billed for upcoming panel discussion on efforts to combat anti-Semitism. Diego Schwartzman loses in third round upset at Australian OpenDiego Schwartzman, Argentine Jewish tennis star, loses to Russia's Aslan Karatsev. 'He was playing amazing tennis, he deserved to win.' Amar’e Stoudemire travels everywhere with an antique golden menorahAmar’e Stoudemire is deeply connected to his Jewish faith and likes to bring a token of his spirituality with him on the road. Chai Lifeline Israel half marathon is backSports are starting to return to our lives: for the first time since COVID-19 broke out, there will be a half marathon race tomorrowIsraeli windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi hopes for Olympic medali24NEWS speaks with Israeli Olympic hopeful Shahar Tzuberi. Watch: Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija's outstanding performance in MiamiIsraeli sensation & Wizards rooky Deni Avdija scores 13 points, grabs 4 rebounds in victory over Miami Heat.UAE soccer team to play two friendlies with Maccabi HaifaUAE-based Al-Ain soccer team will play Maccabi Haifa in two friendlies after the two signed a cooperation agreement.Amar’e Stoudemire, now a Brooklyn Nets coach, doesn’t work on ShabbatNow a Brooklyn Nets coach, ex-NBA star-turned-Orthodox-convert Amar'e Stoudemire gets okay from team not work on the Sabbath. Israeli Judo champion Sagi Muki on his Tokyo Olympic dreamsSagi Muki, Israeli judoka, speaks with i24NEWS about his aspirations ahead of the Tokyo Olympic games.Jewish teen scouted by MLB won't play on ShabbatHigh schooler Elie Kligman, dreams of being the first Orthodox Jewish MLB player, and he will never play on Shabbat. TJ Cline is thinking of signing with Maccabi TABorn in America and currently playing in Italy, TJ Cline has divulged that he is considering moving to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv Man sets new Guinness World Record for longest free diveDanish free driver Stig Severinsen completes record-breaking free dive on Mexico's Baja Coast – 202 metres underwater on single breath. History in the NBA - Clippers handed their biggest loss everDallas Mavericks 2nd year star Luka Dončić propelled his team to biggest margin of victory the LA Clippers have suffered in team history. Amar’e Stoudemire shares his Jewish journey, from young scholar to aspiring ‘prophet’Former NBA star describes his journey into Judaism and goals for the future - including a center combining basketball with Torah study. Emuna Samuels of Efrat runner-up in European taekwondo championshipsSamuels is now ranked first in her category, after taking gold earlier this year.UAE soccer association to sign agreement with IsraelUAE’s soccer association announces it will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli soccer association on Monday in Dubai. Owner of Jerusalem soccer team filed complaint against fan clubBeitar team owner, fresh off big deal with UAE sheikh for 50% ownership of club, files police complaint against La Familia fan group. Argentina: Rugby players outed over anti-Semitic tweets reinstated3 members of Argentina's national rugby team, including the captain, suspended for anti-Jewish tweets - only to be reinstated days later. Watch: Jlem soccer fans in uproar after UAE acquires 50% stakeBeitar Jerusalem fan group 'La Familia' were far from pleased when team announced UAE sheikh has purchased huge stake in their beloved club.English Premier League adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definitionCombat Anti-Semitism Movement: 'Premier League is sending an important message to fans worldwide that there is no place for anti-Semitism.'Olympic rings return to Tokyo BayOlympic rings monument reinstalled in Tokyo Bay as organizers prepare for next year's postponed Summer Games. Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram wins gold at European championships21-year-old Israeli gymnast becomes the first gold medal winner in her category not from a former Soviet republic or Bulgaria. Emirati royal in talks on buying Jerusalem’s Beitar soccer clubMember of the UAE royal family announces plans to buy half of Israel's Beitar Jerusalem soccer club. Watch: Argentinian police investigating Maradona's deathReuters reported that Maradona's lawyer requested search of soccer star's physician's home. No info provided on nature of investigation.Soccer legend Diego Maradona dies of heart attackThe former soccer star died at his home just two weeks after he left the hospital following surgery on a blot clot in his brain. |
