Football

Be'er Sheva fears violent revenge by Sakhnin

After the last game between the two was canceled due to a violent incident between fans, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face Sakhnin again and fears reprisal by the Arab team's fans.

Manischewitz to sponsor Jewish football player

BYU’s star Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff scores sponsorship deal with Manischewitz.

In first, Orthodox Jew plays in Division I college football game

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game. 'I’m doing it for my Jewish brothers and sisters.'

'She's one of our own'

British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

Football club asked to remove Palestine flags

Football Association asked amateur football club to remove Palestine corner flags. Visiting side forfeited game after hosts refused.

NFL:

Jewish player wins game after wearing 'stand with Israel' cleats

Jewish NFL player Greg Joseph kicks 36-yard game-winning field goal after wearing cleats declaring ‘I Stand with Israel.’

Ohio:

Football coach resigns after players use ‘Nazi’ in play calls

Coach admitted to using 'Nazi' play and agreed to change it for the game's second half, report says.

Game On, Anywhere: The Global Phenomenon of Soccer Streaming

One of the most notable shifts in the digital age has occurred in the realm of sports streaming, with soccer taking center stage.

Israeli soccer star signs with German powerhouse Bayern Munich

Daniel Peretz to become first Israeli to play for Germany's Bayern Munich soccer club.

Germany:

Soccer club founded by Holocaust survivors set to make history

Makkabi Berlin, soccer club founded by Holocaust survivors, is about to make Jewish history in Germany.

Purchase of NFL team was 'bashert,' new owner says

New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says buying NFL team was ‘bashert.’

PA flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

'This is not politics, this is soccer': Police remove Colombia fans who raised Palestinian Authority flag during soccer match.

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup

'We came here to win the trophy,' Israeli team's midfielder says.

‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature 1st Hanukkah menorah lighting

NFL's marquee game on first night of Hanukkah to feature televised menorah lighting.

Vanderbilt U football coach slammed for praising Kanye West

Vanderbilt opens investigation into coach's social media post praising West as 'two steps ahead of everyone.'

Owner of Washington Commanders may be considering selling

In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders.

Former NFL player Torrey Smith apologizes for Kanye West support

Two-time Super Bowl champion says he is sorry for tweet supporting West, describing himself as an ally of the Jewish community.

All the Jewish NFL players to watch this season

These are all of the Jewish players on NFL rosters entering Week 1 and a few free agents who hope to return to the action soon.

French soccer's super cup to be held in Israel

Soccer teams to arrive several days before 'super cup' match, train in stadiums in central Israel.

Three UK soccer fans arrested for Nazi salutes in Munich

Large police presence dealing with unruly British soccer fans who travelled to Munich for England vs Germany game.

A foreign Jewish team is playing in Israel's pro soccer league

A new kind of gap year: Israel allows a team of young Argentine Jews to play in its pro soccer league.

Facing threat of sanctions, Roman Abramovich selling Chelsea FC

Russian-Israeli billionaire announces intention to sell soccer team, donate profits to foundation for benefit of victims of war in Ukraine.

Football player calls Hitler 'a military genius'

Washington Commanders defensive tackle wishes he could dine with Hitler.

Former football staffer says boss used 'Jewish slurs'

Former Washington Football Team staffer says her boss harassed her with ‘Jewish slurs.’

Is NFL great Tom Brady retiring?

Despite speculation on the 44 year old quarterback's possible retirement, Brady reportedly has said that he hasn't yet made a decision.

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is being honored for speaking out against antisemitism by the Museum of the Courageous.

Joe Montana: Football is a contact sport - period

Hall of Famer says it will be difficult to completely eliminate head injuries from the sport.

Teen sues coaches who made him eat pepperoni pizza

Ohio high school football player sues coaches who forced him to eat pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his Jewish beliefs.

Belgian soccer club facing sanctions for antisemitic chants

Club Brugge facing sanctions after its supporters allegedly made antisemitic chants during a recent game against Belgian rival Anderlecht.

Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33

Denver Broncos second all-time leading wide receiver had only retired last summer.

International flag football championship comes to Jerusalem

Israel National News speaks to American Football in Israel President Steve Leibowitz about the growing popularity of flag football in Israel

World Flag Football Championships in Israel not cancelled

Teams to receive special permission to fly to Israel despite travel ban for December 6-8 championship tournament.

BBC pundit apologizes for comparing soccer game to 'a Holocaust'

BBC 5 soccer pundit apologizes on-air for saying West Ham faced “a Holocaust” in an away game against rival Manchester City.

Scottish Football Association fined for fans booing Hatikvah

Scottish fans booing Israeli national anthem during World Cup qualifying match leads to fine by FIFA.

Top Polish soccer referee blasted for offensive rant about Jews

Senior referee responds to program combating anti-Semitism in soccer with rant that plays on offensive stereotypes.

Italy's top soccer league adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The top soccer league in Italy has adopted the IHRA definition and will implement additional measures to combat anti-Semitism in soccer.

Mass events up, COVID cases down

Fears of super-spreading events seem unfounded; meanwhile, data show increase in contagion among the double-vaccinated.

UK soccer fans set up support group to tackle anti-Semitism

Fans of Watford Football Club launch support group, encouraged by former Israeli soccer star Ronny Rosenthal, to connect Jewish supporters.

'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.

Ohio HS football coach forces kosher player to eat pork

Player is forced to sit on chair in gym surrounded by teammates and eat a whole pepperoni pizza as punishment for missing previous practice.

Spurs soccer club forces fan to put away Israeli flag or leave

Spurs: Israeli flag "could possibly be considered inflammatory" and is not allowed at matches, despite its presence many times in the past.

Israeli footballer's family targeted in robbery in Amsterdam

Attack occurred at time when Eran Zahavi was known to be playing in a match.

Roger Waters again calls for boycott of Israeli soccer teams

Ex-Pink Floyd member doubles down on call for boycott of Israeli soccer teams. Israeli soccer association's response? 'Use soccer for unity'

HS Football team used term "Auschwitz" as an on-field play

Team trivialized Auschwitz death camp by using its name as a football play.

Watch: Trump performs ceremonial coin toss at Army-Navy game

President Trump takes part in ceremonial coin toss prior to the Army-Navy NCAA football game Sat. to a huge applause by the fans.

NFL quarterback Josh Rosen signed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jewish quarterback Josh Rosen, a No 1 draft pick in 2018, signed to Buccaneers practice squad.

Ex-NFL star accuses Jews of sex trafficking and human sacrifice

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back claims a Jewish 'cabal' is running 'market' of pedophilia, child sex trafficking, and human sacrifice

New Jersey: Shooting at high school football match injures 3

Police charge five in connection with Friday shooting at high school football game.

European Flag Football Championship is a touchdown for Jerusalem

American Football in Israel president says that the biggest winner in the 2019 Flag Football European Championship is the city of Jerusalem.

Cleveland Browns cut Jewish placekicker Greg Joseph

Following year with the Cleveland Browns, NFL star Greg Joseph cut from team.

Uruguay soccer player 'didn't intend' to harm Holocaust victims

Uruguayan soccer star apologizes over joyful birthday photo at Auschwitz.

Jewish and Arab girls practice soccer together

Girls' soccer teams from around Israel, as well as PA Arab girls' soccer group, meet Chelsea Football Club delegates for special training.

NFL quarterback spotted at Western Wall

'I fell in love with Israel', says Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson after visiting Israeli town of Shiloh, in Samaria.

Cleveland Browns Jewish kicker shows up at Jewish kid's b-day

Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph attends a football-themed 5th birthday party at a local Jewish day school. 'A real mensch.'

Julian Edelman named Super Bowl MVP

Patriots wide receiver with Jewish heritage named Most Valuable Player as New England bests Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens lineman to wear Israeli flag on his cleats

After visit to Israel, including Shabbat dinner, NFL defensive lineman decides to show off support for Israel.

Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen to start with Arizona Cardinals

Jewish quarterback Josh Rosen plays with 'a lot of confidence,' Cardinals coach says.

‘Best footballer who grew up in Israel’ seeks spot at US college

21-year-old running back Yuval Fenta, Israel's Offensive Player of the Year, intends to start this season at a US college.

Ingrates who won't stand for the anthem

Touchdown: From the NFL to Torah

Yosef and Emunah Murray: Why did the ex-NFL player and his wife convert to Judaism?