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Israeli Athletes Feel Safe in London Ahead of Olympics
Ynet - "We're in good hands, 1972 will not repeat itself," says Israeli judoka Oren Smadja who is in London training Israel's...
IOC President Holds Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Olympians
ABC News/AP - IOC President Jacques Rogge paid tribute Monday to the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches killed in Munich 40 years ago, leading a solemn minute of silence in the athletes village. It...
Israel Rejects BBC Change to Olympics Listing (PHOTO)
In a letter to a BBC viewer who complained about the network's omission of Jerusalem as Israel's capital on a list of countries scheduled to participate in this summer's Olympic games, the British broadcaster says...
Israeli School Without Sports Facilities, Produces 4 Olympians
The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya does not have any athletic facilities on its college campus, but still managed to produce four students and graduates who are members of the Israeli team...
Jewish Point Guard Jordan Farmar Leaving the NBA to Play in Turkey
Jewish point guard Jordan Farmar, whose contract was bought out by the National Basketball...
New York Basketball Star Puts College Hoops on Hold for Israeli League
Brian Lissak, a standout New York City basketball star from Columbia Prep is putting his...
Exclusive Algemeiner Interview: Olympic Jewish Gymnast Aly Raisman Talks Medals, Fashion and Calls for Minute’s Silence
Alexandra "Aly" Raisman is a Jewish American gymnast slated to compete in the London...
Donald Sanford, American-Israeli Runner Qualifies Last Minute for London 2012 (VIDEO)
25 year old American Israeli athlete Donald Sanford secured his spot in the Israeli delegation...
The NBA’s Next Israeli Player?
National Basketball Association teams, fans and analysts seem to be in a constant search...
Israeli Athletes Feel Safe in London Ahead of Olympics
Ynet - "We're in good hands, 1972 will not repeat itself," says Israeli judoka Oren Smadja who is in London training Israel's men's...
IOC President Holds Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Olympians
ABC News/AP - IOC President Jacques Rogge paid tribute Monday to the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches killed in Munich 40 years ago, leading...
Israel Rejects BBC Change to Olympics Listing (PHOTO)
In a letter to a BBC viewer who complained about the network's omission of Jerusalem as Israel's capital on a list of countries scheduled to...
Israeli School Without Sports Facilities, Produces 4 Olympians
The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya does not have any athletic facilities on its college campus, but still managed to produce four students...
Jewish Point Guard Jordan Farmar Leaving the NBA to Play in Turkey
Jewish point guard Jordan Farmar, whose contract was bought out by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Atlanta Hawks, will return overseas to play...
New York Basketball Star Puts College Hoops on Hold for Israeli League
Brian Lissak, a standout New York City basketball star from Columbia Prep is putting his hopes of playing Division I basketball in the U.S. on...
Exclusive Algemeiner Interview: Olympic Jewish Gymnast Aly Raisman Talks Medals, Fashion and Calls for Minute’s Silence
Alexandra "Aly" Raisman is a Jewish American gymnast slated to compete in the London Olympics later this month. Rated one of the world's top...
Donald Sanford, American-Israeli Runner Qualifies Last Minute for London 2012 (VIDEO)
25 year old American Israeli athlete Donald Sanford secured his spot in the Israeli delegation for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games, set to kick off...
The NBA’s Next Israeli Player?
National Basketball Association teams, fans and analysts seem to be in a constant search for the "next Michael Jordan," looking for a player...
Italian-Jewish Giorgi’s Magical Run Ends at Wimbledon
Camila Giorgi, the Italian born Jewish tennis player who came into Wimbledon ranked as the 145th best female player in the world, lost 6-2, 6-3...
Jewish Philanthropist and Patriots Owner Kraft Pushes For London NFL Team
NFL.com - While on a tour in London to promote the NFL International Series, which continues at Wembley Stadium on October 28, New England Patriots...
Israel Hoopster Has “Real Chance” to Make NBA Roster in Minnesota
Forward Lior Eliyahu, whose rights were traded Tuesday from the Houston Rockets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, could join fellow Israeli hoopster Omri Casspi...
Israel Hopes For Best Showing Ever at 2012 Olympics, Announces 36-Member Team
At a Sunday press conference in Tel Aviv, the Olympic Committee of Israel (OCI) formally named its 36-member team for this year's summer Olympics in...
Israeli-American Miami Heat Owner Wins NBA Title
The Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-106, on Thursday night to give Israeli-American team owner Micky Arison a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship. Arison,...
