Sports News & Analysis 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. Chelsea to send racist fans on trips to AuschwitzChelsea Football Club considering sending racist supporters on trips to Nazi concentration camp instead of imposing banning orders. 10 American Jewish baseball players to become Israeli citizens8 pitchers, 2 batters to become Israeli citizens to play for Israeli baseball team during 2020 Olympic games. Regev: 'UEFA scores own goal'Culture and Sport Minister attacks European Football Association demand not to broadcast Israeli team matches to Judea and Samaria. Israeli national team won't be broadcast in Judea and Samaria?Israeli broadcaster reportedly not allowed to broadcast in Judea and Samaria national team qualifying matches for Euro and World Cup. Erdan: Suspend Rajoub from International Olympic CommitteeStrategic Affairs Minister calls on IOC to suspend PA official Jibril Rajoub who has already been suspended by FIFA. Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen to start with Arizona CardinalsJewish quarterback Josh Rosen plays with 'a lot of confidence,' Cardinals coach says. French soccer club to ban fan who used Nazi saluteLyon supporter who made Nazi salute during game against Manchester to be banned from attending further games. ‘Best footballer who grew up in Israel’ seeks spot at US college21-year-old running back Yuval Fenta, Israel's Offensive Player of the Year, intends to start this season at a US college. Moran Samuel takes silver at world rowing championshipsParalympic Champion reaches great heights once again only 4 months after giving birth; Dani Fridman breaks personal and Israeli record. 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." |
