‘We Made History’: Israel’s U20 Women Return Home to Heroes’ Welcome
Howard Blas | JNS
The cheers that greeted Israel’s under-20 women’s basketball team at Ben-Gurion International Airport on the evening of July 13 were for...
The Iconic Crest Worn by Messi and Argentina’s Soccer Team Was Designed by a...
Juan Melamed | JTA
Soccer fans around the world are familiar with the crest worn by Argentina and its star Lionel Messi: a vertical shield...
Israel’s Path to a World Cup Berth Would Be Easier Through Asia. Here’s Why...
Deborah Danan | JTA
More than five decades after Israel’s only World Cup appearance, the Israel Football Association says it has no intention of trying...
Meet Matt Turner, the Only Jewish Player on Team USA in the World Cup
Jacob Gurvis | JTA
When the U.S. squad suited up June 12 to face off against Paraguay in its opening contest in the 2026 World...
Opinion: Miracle on Israeli Ice: Nathan Eisner Is Still Scoring as Israel Marks 40...
By Gary Schiff
In a synagogue, a respected congregant often has a makom: a fixed place. So too in the locker room at the ice...
Jewish Basketball Legend Amar’e Stoudemire to Be Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame
Jacob Gurvis | JTA
Amar’e Stoudemire, the American-Israeli basketball star who became a devout convert to Judaism after retiring, is reportedly headed to the hall...
In a First, NBA Game Features 3 Israelis — Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf and...
The Barclays Center had the energy of a bar mitzvah party on March 16, as kippah-clad basketball fans and kids waving posters with Hebrew...
‘Take High Road, Laugh, Have Fun With It,’ Team Israel Coach Says of Criticism...
Jonathan D. Salant | JNS
Assaf Lowengart, the first Israeli-born professional baseball player and the only sabra on Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic,...
Team Israel Wins Twice at World Baseball Classic, Qualifying for 2030 Tournament
Jacob Gurvis
Israel will not advance to the single-elimination stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but the team surpassed expectations by winning two games...
Alon Leichman Becomes First Israeli Head Pitching Coach in MLB
Grace Gilson | JTA
Alon Leichman was en route home to Israel to celebrate his wedding with family when he made a group chat with...