NFL

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

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

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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.
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

"I'm honored to host an evening that celebrates the players, their immense talents, and the unforgettable moments that defined this season," said award-winning actor Jon Hamm.

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

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. 

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

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."

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2019 Genesis Prize Laureate Robert Kraft receives a warm welcome in Israel

Kraft will direct the $1 million Genesis Prize towards organizations and initiatives aimed at combatting the rise of antisemitism around the world.

JUNE 18, 2019ByALAN ROSENBAUM
From left to right: Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog, US Ambassador David Friedman, Genesis Prize Laureate Robert Kraft, and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets

Cleveland Browns' Joseph attends 5-year-old’s birthday at Jewish school

In the end he stayed for almost the entire two-hour party and played football and other games with the kids, according to the report.

JUNE 17, 2019ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph (17) and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (90) celebrate after Joseph kicked the game winning field goal in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens