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On top: Five sports giants dominating their fields under the radar

While summer sports dominate headlines, five elite athletes are achieving historic feats in their fields, deserving recognition on par with global superstars in more niche fields like rugby and golf

Guy Leiba | 08.05.25

Israeli doctor watched dozens of resuscitations of pro athletes—then spotted a fatal error

New study reveals widespread belief in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions

Eitan Gefen | 08.03.25

Jewish priests wrestling naked: How sports shook ancient Judean society

In Jerusalem before the Hasmonean Revolt, priests shocked their community by abandoning Temple duties to wrestle nude at the gymnasion; this vivid clash between Greek athleticism and Jewish tradition exposed deep cultural and religious fault lines

Shmuel Munitz | 07.09.25

Israeli stars shock NBA Draft with back-to-back picks

The big news for Israeli basketball fans? Two Jewish-Israeli players were also drafted in the NBA Draft

Devo Klein, ILTV | 06.28.25

Mermaiding makes waves: Israeli athlete to compete in global mermaid championship

Tal Golan, Israel’s pioneering mermaid athlete, competes in the Merlympics’ five-event lineup — from monofin sprints to artistic routines

Itzik Shasho | 05.22.25

Robert Shwartzman won the qualifier at the premier IndyCar rac

Israeli rookie wins pole position at Indy 500 qualifiers

Robert Shwartzman, 25, wins the qualifier at the premier IndyCar race, marking the first time that an Israeli driver will compete in 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

ILTV | 05.20.25

BYU football players show support on solidarity trip to Israel

Jake Retzlaff, BYU Cougars quarterback: 'The Holy Land, Israel, is an incredible place, incredible people'

Devo Klein, ILTV | 05.15.25

They tried to kill him—but ‘The Israeli Batman’ keeps fighting

At 52, Israeli MMA pioneer Haim Gozali isn’t slowing down; speaking to Ynet, the fighter recalls his Madison Square Garden debut, fighting with a broken rib, his kids in the ring, an online battle since Oct. 7—and surviving an attack in Ukraine

Shimon Elbaz | 05.09.25

'Never again until next year': Nike ad sparks outrage at London Marathon

UK Jews condemn advertisement using the Holocaust remembrance phrase 'Never Again' during the London Marathon as insensitive, amid broader disruptions by pro-Palestinian activists calling for an embargo on Israel

Ynet | 04.28.25

Female soccer player: They told me 'take NIS 70,000 and throw the game'

In recordings, an alleged bookie says he offers men up to 100,000 and works with the management of teams to determine sporting results

Nadav Zenziper | 04.27.25

Israel wins gold at European Fencing Championships; Swiss team stages protest during national anthem

Swiss fencers turn their backs during medal ceremony; 'Sports should bring people together, not divide,' says fencing association; FM Gideon Sa'ar calls Swiss team's behavior 'disgrace'

Stav Ifergan | 04.26.25

Israel’s marathon team wins 3 medals at European Championships

Athletes celebrate a three-medal triumph at the European Athletics Championships, securing team gold, individual silver for Gashau Ayale and bronze for Maru Teferi

Ynet | 04.13.25

Kicks and cons: Sneaker fraud trends to watch out for this season

With the NCAA finals wrapped and NBA playoffs underway, new sneaker drops are rolling out—and so are the fraudsters hawking knockoffs and stolen goods

Julia Hallett | 04.12.25

Israeli soccer trailblazer Sapir Berman reflects on gender identity struggles

Transgender referee talks on breaking barriers in global soccer, overcoming gender identity struggles, defying expectations and aiming for World Cup glory

Nadav Zenziper | 04.08.25

Deni Avdija’s breakout March: Blazers forward dominates NBA stats

Israeli NBA sensation delivers jaw-dropping March performances outperforming NBA superstars and earning coach Chauncey Billups’ full trust

Ynet | 03.31.25

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