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Former Wimbledon champ says she was denied club membership due to anti-Semitism

Angela Buxton, who won at Wimbledon in 1956 with her American partner Althea Gibson, said that she had experienced anti-Semitism during her career.

Arab-Israeli high jumper pressured not to represent Israel in international competition

Israel is using Hanin Nasser to cover up its racism and crimes, a Haifa-based Arab-Israeli group said.

Largest Jewish sporting event of the Americas on now in Mexico

Some 3,800 athletes from 19 countries are competing at the Pan-American Maccabi Games in Mexico City.

Harvard fires Israeli-born fencing coach who sold his house to prospective student’s father

Mariano Rivera, shown at Yankee Stadium, June 23, 2019, has been to Israel twice. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera is a big supporter of Israel

Alex Bregman, left, and Joc Pederson will compete against each other in the derby's first round. (Getty Images)

Jewish sluggers Alex Bregman and Joc Pederson to face off in home run derby

Orthodox athlete wearing yarmulke to compete in LeBron James’ CBS show ‘Million Dollar Mile’

Megan Rapinoe, left, and Sue Bird have been dating since 2016. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Sue Bird bashes Trump in an essay defending her girlfriend Megan Rapinoe

Anti-Semitic trolls ruin Adidas’ Arsenal soccer jersey launch

Alex Bregman aims to repeat as All-Star Game MVP after being elected a starter

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