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New England Patriots remain Israel's team: Why Israelis are invested in Superbowl LX -opinion

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's fight against antisemitism through NFL campaigns and promotion of American football in Israel gives Israeli sports fans a stake in Super Bowl LX

 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS owner Robert Kraft’s legacy as an avid supporter of Israel is set in (Jerusalem) stone. The Patriots are in this weekend’s Super Bowl.
Despite challenges, there is potential for the NFL to hold a game in Israel with support from Robert Kraft.

“Israel’s team” – could the new England patriots and the NFL come to Jerusalem?

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

Cast member Jon Hamm attends a premiere for the television series Your Friends and Neighbors in Los Angeles, California, US, April 4, 2025.

Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX


Jews ‘own everything,’ sports commentators Shannon Sharpe, Chad Ochocinco claim

The two men used their show to claim that public figures refuse to make derogatory comments about Jews in the same way they might use the N-word. 

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson host Nightcap Summer Sessions at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22, 2024.

Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy

Several NFL teams have played in special overseas games, with Tua Tagovailoa, originally from Hawaii, saying it would be "cool to go play in Jerusalem."

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, November 9, 2025

Gunman who targeted NFL's New York offices suffered from CTE, examiner finds

Shane Tamura, 27, a Las Vegas casino security officer and former high-school football player, had left a “suicide note” blaming the National Football League for his degenerative brain condition.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; A general overall view as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) pitches the ball to running back Jordan Mason (27) at midfield on the NFL shield logo against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during an NFL International Series game at Croke Park.

Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period

Netflix will maintain rights for WWE programming outside the US, and NBC's Peacock will maintain rights to "SmackDown," CNBC noted.

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Trump threatens Washington stadium deal unless NFL team readopts Redskins name

"I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original 'Washington Redskins,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

 Jun 10, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) looks on as Commanders wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (16) attempts to catch a pass during drills on day one of minicamp at Commanders Park.

The NFL season is here — with no publicly Jewish players appearing in Week 1

No publicly Jewish players will take the field for any of the NFL’s 32 teams.

 Greg Joseph kicks a field goal during a preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens, Aug. 24, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis.

Is Mike Greenberg, the New ESPN NFL Host, Jewish?

Sunday NFL Countdown welcomes Jewish ESPN Broadcaster Mike Greenberg as its new host.

A football is seen with the NFL logo.

New York Jets star Sauce Gardner backs down from seemingly antisemitic comment

Jets' Sauce Gardner faces backlash for echoing antisemitic trope in video with influencer Adin Ross; later he apologizes.

 Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner (left) and D.J. Reed (4) before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Kansas City police link Super Bowl rally shooting to dispute, not extremism

Three people, including two minors, were detained as "subjects" after a shooting spree at Kansas City's Super Bowl victory parade left one killed and 22 wounded.

Police officers detain a person outside of Union Station following a shooting near an outdoor celebration of the NFL champion Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. February 14, 2024 in this screen grab obtained from social media video.

Brock Purdy's journey from 'Mr. Irrelevant' to NFL spotlight reflects Israel's resilience - opinion

We have been overlooked, bypassed, stepped on, counted out, you name it. But we have not only persevered, we have flourished and won.

 Picture of San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy