Jerusalem marathon boasts highest turnout ever
More than 35,000 runners participated in the annual Jerusalem Marathon on Friday morning, the largest number to date.
Some 4,000 participants from 72 countries also took part in the 26.2-mile (42.195-kilometer) run, including Kipkogey Shardrak...
Iran’s wrestling federation head resigns, protesting policy of not playing Israel
The new head of Iran’s wrestling federation resigned last week after criticizing authorities for forcing athletes to concoct lies so as not to face Israeli opponents.
In a show of solidarity, the councils for freestyle...
Men’s soccer’s Cuperman selected to Jewish Sports Review All-America First Team
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Averett University junior David Cuperman named to the 2017 Jewish Sports Review Men's Soccer All-America First Team for Division II and III, the publication announced in its January/February issue.
Cuperman, a...
Maccabi GB partner with Chelsea FC to tackle antisemitism
Chelsea Football Club today announces a new campaign to raise awareness of and educate our players, staff, fans and the wider community about antisemitism in football.
The long-term initiative will officially launch on 31 January...
Israeli Soccer Star Named Most Valuable Player in Chinese League
Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi was named this year’s most valuable player in the Chinese Super League (CSL) last weekend.
Zahavi, 30, garnered the award after a season in which he scored 27 goals, just...
Cletus ‘Hebrew Hammer’ Seldin Sinks Roberto Ortiz in Round 3 of Nassau Coliseum Fight
Top Jewish boxer Cletus “Hebrew Hammer” Seldin continued his daunting run of victories with a third-round stoppage win over Roberto Ortiz at the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday night.
The win brings the Long Island-born 31 year-old’s...
West Bank marathon not recognized by int. race organization
Israel Marathon Association accused the Association of International Marathons and Distances Races of injecting politics into sports on Thursday, by excluding an Israeli race because it passes through West Bank territory.
The Israel Marathon Association...
Meet Diego Schwartzman, the best Jewish tennis player on earth
When Wimbledon starts next week, no other Jewish tennis player will be seeded higher than Diego Schwartzman.
The scrappy 24-year-old from Argentina, fresh off an impressive five-set duel with perennial star Novak Djokovic at the...
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomes FIFA Council’s move to defer decision...
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder commended the executive council of the international football association, FIFA, for deferring its decision on the standing of the Israeli Football Association. The council made its announcement...
Danny Rubenstein ’17 to Represent the United States in the World Maccabi Games
Playing college sports is a dream that becomes reality for only a handful of lucky athletes. Representing your country on the field of play is another level of rarity, reserved for competitors who have...