NFL

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.

By REUTERS
16/02/2024

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.

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL

As 2023 comes to the end, we look back at some of the year's biggest moments in Jewish sports.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/12/2023

Minnesota Vikings kicker wins game with 'I stand with Israel' boots

Joseph, who is Jewish, had boots in the blue and white colors of the Israeli flag embossed with "I stand with Israel" on them.

Ohio church shows its love for the IDF, Cincinnati Bengals NFL team

“Who Dey,” to football cognoscenti, is the iconic cheer used by fans of the Bengals to indicate their approval when the team scores or wins a game.

The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel

During a European qualifying match last Friday, the Israeli and Polish under-21 national teams held a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
25/11/2023

US sports teams and athletes demonstrate unprecedented support for Israel amid war

Athletes and sports teams across the United States have shown support to Israel as it reels from Hamas attacks and an ongoing war.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA , REUTERS
11/10/2023

Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game

Swift's appearance, in addition to fueling further rumors about her romance with the Chiefs' star tight end, is sure to deliver another marketing blessing to the NFL.

By REUTERS
02/10/2023

'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

How Arnold Horween, an unsung Jewish Harvard hero, changed American sports

What kept Jewish athletes from gaining prominence through the years?

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
13/05/2023
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