Olympics

US to send ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

The left-leaning mayor of Milan, one of the cities co-hosting the Olympics, called ICE "a militia that kills."

General view of the Olympic rings covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, January 26, 2026.
Hapoel Lev Jerusalem player shoots a hoop.

Fast, fierce, and fun: The magic of Israeli women’s basketball - opinion

The Maccabi Krakow ice hockey team in full flow during a game in 1934.

When Jewish athletes dominated Polish sport: A lost legacy

Snoop Dogg ahead of the Skateboarding Men's Final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, August 7, 2024.

Snoop Dogg named honorary coach of Team USA ahead of 2026 Winter Games


From tie-dye to ombre skirts: Paris to be draped in ethnic fashion this summer

This summer Paris will be adorned with a different backdrop, as fashion critics will encounter diverse cultures. We zoomed in on six Olympic uniforms that best balance style and national colors.

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When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here’s the latest schedule

There are also Jewish athletes hailing from the United States, Canada and Australia, including Olympic debutants like US swimmer Claire Weinstein and veterans like Aussie paddler Jessica Fox.

 L-R: Claire Weinstein, Nick Itkin, Artem Dolgopyat and Amit Elor.

Olympics-Israel's opening soccer match provides first test for Paris 2024 security

The Israel-Mali match offers a first snapshot of how other competitors and the wider public respond to Israeli participation in the games.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Mali and Israel fans inside the stadium before the match.

Israelis, Netanyahu welcome at Olympics, Macron tells French radio

"As the prime minister of Israel, Netanyahu would be welcome to attend, as would any other head of state."

 French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during an international humanitarian conference for civilians in Gaza, at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on November 9, 2023.

Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years

“Soccer in Israel is improving, we have a good generation, and the people understand what we can do,” said midfielder El Yam Kancepolsky.

 Members of Israel's under-21 national soccer team celebrate during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 match between Germany and Israel in Kutaisi, Georgia, June 22, 2023.

Israel eyes Olympic success with 88 athletes in Paris games

Israel aims to replicate Tokyo success in Paris Olympics with 88 athletes competing, including medal hopefuls in gymnastics, taekwondo, and judo.

 THE ISRAEL judo team celebrates after beating Russia for the mixed-team bronze medal during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Arkia unveils official aircraft for Israeli Olympic delegation

In a moving ceremony at Terminal 3, Ben-Gurion Airport, Arkia and the Israeli Olympic Committee celebrated the Israeli delegation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

 The Olympic airplane

Planning a trip to Paris for the Olympics? Here is how you can stay safe

The National Security Council issued advice how to stay safe during the Paris Olympics in light of growing security threats and hostilities.

 French police officers stand guard, near the Olympic rings which are displayed for the Paris 2024 Summer Games.  March 21, 2023.

France to give 24-hour protection to Israeli Olympics team amid Gaza tensions

The move comes after a French politician was filmed saying Israel's Olympic athletes were not welcome in France, and that there should be protests against their taking part in the Games.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris 2024 Olympics Preview - Paris, France - July 22, 2024 Spanish police and French gendarmerie are pictured at the Chatelet Les Halles train station, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

In the Olympic spirit: A look at the idioms that come from sports - explainer

I cannot even begin to fathom the ballpark figure of how many idioms originate from the sporting realm, but let’s get the ball rolling.

 Old Yankee Stadium showing its left field fence.