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Toronto Raptors vs. the Washington Wizards on April, 27, 2018. Credit: Flickr.

Toronto Raptors object to BDS claiming victory behind canceled Israel trip

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Despite activists from the anti-Israel BDS movement claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors canceling their planned visit to Israel this summer after winning the NBA championship this year, the team’s co-owner Larry Tanenbaum said...
The Spanish flag. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Caving to BDS, Spanish city cancels water-polo match against Israel

A city in Spain has caved to pressure from the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and has announced that it will not host a women’s water-polo match between Spain and Israel. The match had been...
Head of the Palestinian Football Association Jibril Rajoub speaks during a press conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on June 6, 2018. Photo by Flash90.

FIFA suspends Palestinian soccer head for inciting hatred and violence

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Jibril Rajoub, the president of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), has been given a one-year suspension by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), effective on Aug. 24, for inciting hatred and violence against...

Lazio face two-match stadium closure for Anne Frank photo row

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Italian football federation prosecutors have requested Lazio play two games behind closed doors and fined 50,000 euros ($61,000) following the Anne Frank photo scandal, a lawyer for the club said Friday. Lazio ultra fans were...