Sports
The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history
Oscar Levis was one of the finest pitchers of his era. He was Black and he was Jewish. And for a century, baseball didn’t have the categories to say so.
Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup
From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around
Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem
Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as derby looms large
Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as Ester Sokler scored a brace in the win that saw the yellow-and-blue pick up their third victory in as many games to start the season.
Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott
The initiative, limited to local Israeli outlets rather than running globally, included posters and videos featuring disabled athletes who require only one shoe because of limb differences.
From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium
For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.
Adidas faces boycott calls over 'single shoe' campaign with former Israel soldier and amputee
Biton lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July.
Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety
A Northern Ireland triathlon dropped four Israeli athletes, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders and debate over whether sport should be used for political boycotts.
Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns
The mayor emphasized that holding the match without spectators would not be a solution, saying, “Even then, there is still a risk that people will come to the stadium anyway.”
From Grand Slam glory to the next generation of Israeli tennis players
As Guy Sasson eyes a historic calendar-year feat, Israel Tennis Association and Wingate Institute are building a professional pathway designed to produce the county’s future champions.
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem
"We could have pressed more and been more aggressive, we could have done a better job against a team like Maccabi Tel Aviv who were coming off a tough loss," Haifa coach Barak Bachar said.
Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death
"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.
