Sports

Iranian weightlifter’s snub of Israeli goes viral

A YouTube video showing Iranian weighlifter Hossein Khodadadi refusing to shake hands with Israeli gold medalist Sergio Britva on the medal platform of an international competition has gone viral.

Salita wins in return to ring

Orthodox Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita was victorious in his return to the ring following a first-round knockout in a title bout.

Visit by NBA players pumps up Peres’ office

Ten past and present NBA players visited Israeli President Shimon Peres at his Jerusalem office.

Culture

Another Jewish twist to UEFA Champions League

United States

Knicks’ Stoudemire says he is practicing Jew

Israel

NBA’s Dwight Howard to visit Israel

Culture

Soccer kipah stunt draws yellow card, Israeli attention

United States

Mets claim foul on reports of Shabbat ruling

Global

Israeli takes gold after Irani withdraws

Israel

Security tight as Israeli volleyballers fall in Turkey

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