Sports

'Fans sick of BLM hijacking sports'

Spiked Editor says elites trying to force 'everyone to conform to their way of thinking.'

Indian kickboxing champ moving to Israel

Obed Hrangchal, 26, a man from the Bnei Menashe who has won national medals in India in several martial arts, moves to Israel.

Stephen Jackson defends DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts

Former NBA player says Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was 'speaking the truth' when he posted fake Hitler quotes about Jews.

500-meter social distancing rule to be lifted Thursday

Gov't passed removal of 500-meter rule only to have decision overturned. It will now go into effect after Independence Day.

Sportswear owner to manufacture masks and gowns

Fanatics sportswear owner, partner in NBA’s 76ers, says he will produce masks for pandemic responders.

Iranian Olympic medalist defects to Europe

Kimia Alizadeh, only woman to win an Olympic medal for Iran, becomes latest athlete to defect from Iran,cites 'injustice' towards athletes.

'Iran put pressure on me to lose, but I came to compete'

Iranian judoka speaks out after reportedly seeking asylum in Germany, being forced to throw match to avoid facing Israeli athlete.

Largest Jewish sporting event of the Americas on now in Mexico

Pan-American Maccabi Games being held in Mexico City where Jewish athletes compete in 24 sports.

BDS takes aim at Arab-Israeli athlete for representing Israel

Israeli-Arab champion shrugs anti-Zionist pressure to not represent Israel in international competition.

US soccer women score big win…also for Trump

Iran: Our athletes won't compete against Israelis

Head of Iran’s national Olympic committee says Islamic Republic will never compete against Israel in international competitions.

Orthodox athlete to compete in LeBron James’ Million Dollar Mile

25-year-old Orthodox Jew from Florida one of the contestants in one of the final episodes of LeBron James' 'Million Dollar Mile'.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.

Wounded British, Israeli, vets to compete in week-long event

For the first time: 100 British, Israeli, wounded vets compete in 'The Veteran Games,' while their children receive pro football coaching.

Sportscaster charged with felony for defacing 'racist' sign

Sportscaster Warner Wolf charged for ripping the word "plantation" off the sign outside his gated community in Florida.

Spain: Water polo match against Israel cancelled

Spanish sports minister apologizes after Barcelona water polo match against Israeli team canceled due to organizer’s decision to boycott it.

Regev to Nasrallah: We'll keep visiting Arab countries

Culture and Sports Minister dismisses Hezbollah leader's complaints about Arab countries hosting Israeli leaders for sporting events.

Israel’s Youth Olympic team brings home 3 medals

Israeli team brings home one gold medal, one silver, and one bronze at this year's Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Israeli teen athlete takes home two medals

Israel's Linoy Ashram wins 2 medals at World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Will another friendly match be cancelled?

BDS is working to cancel a soccer match between Israel and Northern Ireland. Will they succeed?

Israeli sprinter breaks country’s record set at 1972 Olympics

Diana Vaisman breaks 46-year-old record set at Munich Olympics where 11 Israeli athletes were murdered by terrorists.

'Haredim abandoned Shabbat sports struggle'

Anticipating ministers' government Shabbat sports policy vote, political source accuses haredi parties of weakness and duplicity.

First Israeli to win medal in all-around at World Championships

18 year old Olympic hopeful wins first Israeli medal at her first World Championships.

'A society that plays together, stays together'

NBA delegation visits President Rivlin's home in Jerusalem.

Israel will host international lacrosse championships in 2018

Israel becomes first country other than US, Canada, England, Australia to host Lacrosse tournament.

Lawsuit demands equal rights for religious Jewish athletes

Supreme Court receives petition to stop discrimination against Sabbath-observant athletes among professional sports associations in Israel.

Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit Israel

Watch: We met the Jewish MLB players who will be representing Israel at the World Baseball Classic in South Korea

Athletes named to International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Two American athletes and songwriter who wrote “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” elected to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Culture minister: Minute of silence for Italian quake victims

Miri Regev has called for a minute of silence in honor of Italian earthquake victims at upcoming Italy-Israel soccer game.

Why you’re more likely to support Israel if you ‘get’ sports

Will recent Olympic wins inspire Israeli youth?

Israeli society is embracing their judo Olympic medalists. ILTV speaks with Reuters sports reporter Ori Lewis.

Israeli Judo athlete one win from Olympic medal

After string of disappointments to open Rio Olympics, Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki advances to semi-finals after winning 3 fights.

Jerusalem hospital to compete in EPSN basketball tournament

Shaare Zedek Hospital’s newest dream team is to demonstrate its talent on the hardwood - and they need your vote to win.

Julian Edelman named 4th-best Jewish player in NFL history

Patriot’s wide receiver honored by American Jewish Historical Society referenced his Jewish heritage in interviews and social media.

State to intervene in anti-Israel sports boycotts

PM orders National Security Council to directly intervene in discrimination against Israelis at global events, following judo fiasco.

Improving Israeli Girls' Lives Through Sports

Sima Menora tells Arutz Sheva about organization she founded in memory of her daughters, and how it is turning around the lives of girls.

Abbas's Fatah Names Sports Tournament After Terrorists

Arch-terrorists Raed Al-Karmi, Dalal Mughrabi glorified in PA-sponsored sports tournament in 'Palestine solidarity' event.

New Sports Stadium in Jerusalem Expected to Boost Tourism

480 million shekel spent on Hapayis Hall; Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says city is 'back to leading Israel as the center of culture.'

ICC Investigating Cricketer's Pro-Hamas Wristbands

England cricketer wears wristbands saying 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine' during match; Malaysian cyclist given warning for similar stunt.

Yeshiva University Mens' Tennis Team Makes it to NCAA Playoffs

Victory over Mount St. Mary’s means Yeshiva U. tennis team earns college its first National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.

Israeli Equestrians Ride High In Int'l Competition

Israeli equestrian team makes history by competing in international event for the first time, raises hopes for 2016 Olympics.

Dutch Soccer Team Leaves Star Israeli Player Behind

Star Israeli-national soccer player Dan Mori banned from Abu Dhabi due to nationality. Dutch politician slams 'cowardly' decision.

IFA Forbids Kippah Wearing on Soccer Field

Israel Football Association Referees' Union forbids religious players from wearing kippot during matches for 'reasons of unity.'

Israeli Chess Team Forced to Compete Under Anonymous Title

Under-18 Israeli chess team, competing in World Championship in Abu Dhabi, forced to play under anonymity.

Terror Survivor: We Can Only Look Forward

Asael Shabo recalls terror massacre, speaks of his experience on Jewish-Arab sports team.

The Face of the Maccabiah Games Expresses Jewish Pride

"It's very special because everybody is Jewish," says Sophie Klooster from Holland, one of the 9,500 athletes visiting Israel.

Videos and Photos: Formula 1

Formula One and GT Motors cars take to the streets of Jerusalem as thousands cheer.

FC Barcelona to Visit Israel and Palestinian Authority

Barcelona team members to hold sporting workshops for Israeli and PA Arab children in August.

Jewish Group Blasts 'Electronic-Intifada' for Sports Boycott

“Ideological forebearers of today's racists, in Nazi Germany had 'ethnically cleansed' sports, as blatantly demonstrated in 1936 Olympics.”

Israeli Athlete Again Subjected to Anti-Semitic Abuse

British Chelsea football club has called on police to investigate another incident of anti-Semitic abuse directed at Israeli midfielder.

Teen from Samaria Takes Gold in Europe

17-year-old Israeli from Samaria wins at karate championship; 13-year-old prepares to face off in judo.

Racial Slurs Against Israeli Soccer Player 'Cross Limit'

England’s Chelsea soccer club launched an investigation into claims that Israeli player Yossi Benayoun was the target of anti-Semitic slurs.

Israeli Windsurfer Wins Fourth World Championship

Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits won the RS-X windsurfing World Championships in Buzios, Brazil for the fourth time.

Three Charged with 'Aggravated Violence' Following Soccer Attack

Tottenham supporters were attacked in a Lyon bar on the eve of a Europa League game.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Stars Boatwright, Lassoff, Die

Jim Boatwright helped win historic Euroleague championship in 1977. Howie Lassoff died Thursday. Both succumbed to cancer.

Video: Planned Mini-Golf Park in the City of Ashdod

A mini golf park that is being planned for the city of Ashdod will be the first of many such parks throughout Israel.

Israeli Soccer Player Targeted by Anti-Semitic Facebook Attacks

Israeli soccer player Tal Ben Haim of the Queens Park Rangers was targeted by a wave of anti-Semitic abuse on the club’s Facebook page.

Israeli Wins World Tennis Championship for Children

Ishai Oliel is world champion for children aged up to 12 – the first Israeli to hold the title. Netanyahu called to congratulate.

'Team Israel’ Aims for Home Run for Judaism and Zionism

“Team Israel” fields a team of mostly non-Israeli Jews in the World Baseball Classic that may bring players closer to Judaism and Israel.

Israeli Veteran Takes Paralympic Gold

IDF veteran Noam Gershoni wins gold in the men’s tennis singles at the Paralympics.