Director of Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sacked for Making Fun of the Holocaust
Wiki offers a huge list of Olympic Games scandals and controversies.
Israeli Bible Race Rejects Marathon Group’s Boycott Arguing False Claim
Unlike the Greek Marathon, commemorating the run of a messenger to announce the victory of the Greek army over the invading Persians, the Israeli Bible Marathon commemorates a terrible defeat of the Israelites in the hand of the Philistines.
Billionaire Roman Abramovich to Sell Chelsea FC, Donate From Sale to Help Victims of...
"In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club's sponsors and partners," Abramovich said.
Health Ministry Bans Foreign Runners from Friday’s Tel Aviv Marathon
The City said last week there were cancellations by close to 1,000 runners from Asian countries.
Staten Island JCC Receives Anti-Semitic Messages over Basketball Score
“We work very hard to make sure we instill the right values, so it is disturbing.”
All Running Together Separately: Week-Long Tel Aviv Marathon 2021 to Be Coordinated Around the...
" Even during this incredibly challenging year, when the reality of our lives changed entirely, we are not giving up on this much-loved event."
Netanyahu Condemns Istanbul Attack, Expects Turkey to Condemn Terror Against Israel
Israel's prime minister condemned a deadly bombing in Istanbul, and called on Turkey to do the same when Israel is targeted.
Israeli Wins Gold Medal At European Judo Competition
Sagi Muki defeated his opponent from Georgia.
Algerian Judoka Gets 10-Year Ban for Refusing to Compete Against Israeli in Tokyo
Fethi Nourine said he made the decision with the help of his coach in order to “support the Palestinian cause.”
NFL’s Aaron Donald & NBA’s Jaylen Brown Cut Business Ties with Kanye West
The brands Balenciaga and Adidas have also dropped West, and JPMorgan Chase suspended its account with his fashion company, Yeezy.
Knyazyeva-Minenko Wins Silver for Israel at European Athletics Championship
Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko moved to Israel and took Israeli citizenship in 2013.
Antisemitic Olympic Athlete Learns Karma is a . . .
ICJ: "Unfortunately, athletes often become victims of broader political disputes which are against the values of sport."
Dodgers Stadium has Minyans but no Kosher Food
Could it be that one of America’s largest Jewish communities and kosher markets does not offer kosher fare at its premier ballpark?
Apparently so, say...
PA Soccer Chief’s Bid for FIFA to Sanction Israel Backfires
PA Football Association head Jibril Rajoub not only fails to get soccer’s world governing body to suspend Israel, but ends up facing disciplinary proceedings over his incitement against Israel.
New Israeli Citizen Abramovich Brings Israeli Tech Startup Spot.IM To Chelsea
Chelsea will use the services of Israeli startup Spot.IM, a social engagement platform that builds online communities around digital content, in order to drive conversations between the club’s fans.
German Soccer Team Boycotts Saudi Airline that Banned Israelis
A German soccer team withdrew from a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia’s national airline because it refuses to ticket Israeli citizens.
The FSV Frankfurt team...
Iranian Defector Judoka Dedicates His Silver Medal to Israel
"Sagi is my friend. We may fight on the tatami, but before the tatami and away from the tatami, we will always be friends."
2020 Tokyo Olympic Rescheduled for July 23, 2021
The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers together made the decision last week because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Netanyahus Attend World Cup Semi-Final
Back in June, President Putin invited both PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to attend the July 15 final in Moscow.
Israel’s National Baseball Team Beats S. Africa 11-1 to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Kurtz's plan—which worked stunningly—was to recruit Jewish American players, get them to make aliyah in an accelerated process with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, then become the best team in Europe.
Mass Arrests of FIFA Officials Omit PA Terrorist Rajoub
Shurat HaDin calls for expulsion of PA soccer chief Rajoub for inciting terror - hours before Swiss arrests of FIFA officials for various charges of corruption.
Jerusalem to Invest a Record NIS 50M to Promote Arts & Culture
The Jerusalem municipality will invest a record-breaking NIS 50 million to promote culture and art in the city, starting this year.
Police Block Haredi Attempts to Disrupt Jerusalem Marathon
Shadrack Kipkosgei, 25, from Kenya, won the Jerusalem Marathon in 2:16:33.
Israeli and Turkish Beach Soccer Teams in Diplomatic Incident
"I saw them throw away the flags."
Turkey Detains Israeli Soccer Star Who Scored a Goal for the Hostages
The Antalyaspor soccer club located in the city of Antalya, Turkey, has discontinued the contract of its Israeli player Sagiv Yehezkel over a gesture...
David Blatt in the Running to Coach the Knicks
Blatt went down in history as the NBA coach who was fired with the highest winning percentage — .732.
Human Rights Watch Report Slams Qatar’s World Cup for Abusing Workers, Women, LGBT
Qatar has been unable to shake the relentless complaints about its miserable treatment of the foreign workers who were hired to build the stadiums.
Israeli Research: Coaches’ Emotions Win Games
"The coaches’ emotions can make the difference between winning and losing the game.”
Construction Begins on Eastern Jerusalem’s First Public Sports and Pool Facility
The community center’s impact is expected to enhance long-term relations between Jews and Arabs in the holy city, say organizers.
US Envoys Talk Sports With Israeli, PA Basketball Coaches
The coaches said they're looking forward to traveling together to the United States so they can compare coaching techniques with their American counterparts.