sports

Watching sports boosts well-being, offering positive psychological and neurophysiological benefits

Research led by Prof. Shintaro Sato reveals watching sports enhances well-being, benefiting society. Neuroimaging shows brain changes, impacting public health policy.

Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Holtzman managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League’s first and only season in 2007.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/04/2024

Maccabi tips off against Baskonia in Play In

After 16th straight triumph in Israel, yellow-and-blue heads to Belgrade for key Euroleague tilt

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
15/04/2024

DECATHLON launches new shopping app in Israel

The new app offers a personalized mobile shopping experience, available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

By WALLA! TECH
15/04/2024

Elitzur club takes commanding 2-0 lead in best-of-5 final with tight 95-94 conquest in Jerusalem

ELITZUR RAMLE GUARD Eden Rotberg (4) scored 33 points to lead her club to a 95-94 victory over Noor Kayuf and Hapoel Lev Jerusalem, with Ramle now holding a 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 final.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
14/04/2024

The power of human touch: A friendly pat on the back improves basketball performance

In difficult situations, physical touches like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress, though whether this influences performance in stressful life situations is yet to be studied in detail.

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history

Jewish comedian Eitan Levine seeks to break the record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown by one person in a baseball season, in the hopes of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/04/2024

Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite competition

Israel's soccer association partners with CONMEBOL, opening avenues for participation in elite tournaments like Copa America, fostering sports diplomacy and potential peace-building.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
12/04/2024

Hapoel Tel Aviv launches ‘unified’ hoops team

Hapoel Tel Aviv launched a team that combines fans and those on the autism spectrum in honor of World Autism Day, including a special training session with the team's captain.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/04/2024

Israeli-born Cincinnati Reds coach stands firm amid conflict, sports 'Bring Them Home' gear

MLB’s lone Sabra stands strong with Israel from near and far as Reds’ assistant pitching coach.

By HOWARD BLAS
11/04/2024
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