Sports
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.
From Little League to Team Israel: Baseball takes root across the Holy Land
Israel’s World Cup basketball hopes dashed with loss to Latvia
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv eliminated from Europa League
'I knew that I was beyond capable': Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz on chasing the Olympics
From uncertain teenager to Olympic contender, Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz is still reaching for new heights
The many lives of karate champion Danny Hakim, from Maccabiah bronze to peacebuilder
From global competition to social impact, an Israeli martial arts champion uses sports to bridge divides and empower youth
The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story
For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time
From running tracks to Iran's regime: a marathon edition of hope - from the editor
After years of war, disruption, and rising antisemitism, Jewish athletes are still choosing to come together in Israel through sport
FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report
The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.
Fox jumps to streaming market, acquires Roku in $22 billion deal that will combine both companies
"The transaction combines FOX’s leading sports, news, and entertainment content and the Tubi service, with Roku’s leading connected TV platform," Fox Corporation said in a statement.
How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football
Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.
Carolina Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win hockey's 2026 Stanley Cup, Staal named playoff MVP
"It's amazing, this is something I've been going after since we got the first one," said Staal, who was traded to Carolina in June 2012.
Argentine President Milei hosts Argentine Maccabiah delegation
According to FACCMA, Milei reaffirmed his support for Israel and democracy in the Middle East while expressing interest in the various sports in which Argentine athletes will compete.
Knicks in five! Knicks win NBA win 2026 NBA Championship for first time in over 50 years
Down double digits once again, the Knicks rallied to win their first NBA championship since 1973, ending a 53-year title drought.
