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‘Chetanyahu’: NBA star turns anti-Israel target over practice video

Chet Holmgren is thrust into a political firestorm after a viral clip of him training at a Los Angeles Jewish high school shows Israeli flags and Hebrew text in the background, sparking anti-Israel backlash

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.22.25

16-year-old Israeli girl drifting past Europe’s top male racers

Yeva Ivanov is making a name for herself in Europe’s drift circuits, competing against older male drivers and breaking stereotypes — all while still too young to hold a driver’s license; now, the Afula teen is preparing for her first home competition in Karmiel

Liran Biton | 08.15.25

Israeli striker says 'stunned' at German soccer club's decision to terminate contract over Gaza

Weissman was cut by Fortuna Düsseldorf hours after passing medical tests due to backlash over his social media activity following the October 7 Hamas attack, despite his offering an apology, leaving his career in Europe in limbo

Nadav Zenziper | 08.06.25

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in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions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

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