football

Maccabi runs over Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby

Bnei Reineh upsets Beitar • Hap Petah Tikva stuns Beersheba • Hap Jerusalem draws Netanya

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
28/09/2023

Ohio high school football coach resigns after players use ‘Nazi’ in play calls

In 2021 a Boston-area school was found to have used terms including “Auschwitz,” “yarmulke” and “rabbi” in its own plays for at least a decade.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
27/09/2023

'Adolf Canada': Former NFL player likens Steelers' OC to Nazi leader

In one tweet former NFL player Antonio Brown drew Hitler's mustache on a picture of Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator Matt Canada. In another, he called him, "Adolf Canada."

25/09/2023

Blue-and-white keeps pace in Euro qualifiers

After falling behind early, Gloukh powers Israel to a 1-1 draw at Romania. The blue-and-white will now get ready for Belarus on Tuesday night back in Tel Aviv.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/09/2023

Asteroid the size of 81 bulldogs to pass Earth on Wednesday - NASA

Asteroid 2021 JA5 is around the size of 81 bulldogs, the symbol of the college football team of the University of Georgia. But it won't hit us – hopefully the Bulldog team will have better luck.

03/09/2023
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All the Jewish NFL players to watch in the 2023-2024 season

Read on for our guide to all the Jewish players (listed alphabetically) and storylines to watch — plus a few free agents who could get another chance.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
01/09/2023

FIFA suspends Spain federation president for kissing player

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, opened disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales on Thursday. Rubiales refused to resign, saying on Friday that the kiss was "mutual and with consent."

By REUTERS
26/08/2023

Blue-and-white beats Spain, duel with Germans on tap

The Israel National Team in tackle football has won an astonishing victory against Spain, now Germany stands before them.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
08/08/2023

UK man convicted of online antisemitism, banned from soccer events

35-year-old Kerry Hardwell pled guilty after sending numerous antisemitic messages to Jewish sports reporter Dan Levene.

Why has Israel been hosting so many international sports tournaments?

In recent years, Israel has hosted European and global tournaments in lacrosse, flag football and athletics, and will soon add volleyball, water polo and baseball to the list.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
05/08/2023
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