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According to CyberWell, social media posts tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup falsely claim the Argentine soccer star is Jewish or controlled by Jews while recycling conspiracy theories about Jewish control of FIFA.
More than 3,000 athletes from over 40 countries took part in the “Jewish Olympics,” held a year after the Games were postponed due to the war with Iran.
After becoming the first Israeli women’s national basketball team to win a European medal, the team reflected on the bond that fueled its remarkable run.
David Bolchover talks to JNS about his new book, which tells the stories of 11 Jewish football stars murdered in the Holocaust.
Rabbi Yosef Langer of Chabad of San Francisco told JNS that blowing the shofar has been “bringing people together since the beginning of time, and baseball is a sport that brings all peoples together.”
The Israeli national team lost to France 66:79 in the finals held in Lithuania, securing a silver medal.
“I’m glad I have a wonderful partner, and I think we complement each other as a pair,” the 46-year-old said of his Dutch teammate, Niels Vink.
Videos appear to show crowds in The Hague chanting slogans, including “Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas,” after France advanced with a 2-0 victory.
Former Israeli national team player Zev Moore becomes the second practicing Orthodox Jew to play professional baseball.
Despite falling short in the series, Team Israel celebrated a historic performance, new friendships and valuable preparation for the European Championship.
An Egyptian FA official claims controversial refereeing in the team’s World Cup loss to Argentina was retaliation for the coach’s support for Gaza.
The Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute aims to provide Israeli athletes with a competitive advantage through science, technology and personalized support.
