Sports
Sports competition helps Jewish athletes connect with their heritage
Every four years, the best Jewish athletes from around the world converge on Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa to compete at the Maccabiah Games.
U.S., Canada, Mexico make historic bid for 2026 World Cup
In 2026, the World Cup might play out on its biggest stage ever. The U.S., Mexico and Canada announced a joint bid to host the tournament.
How soccer can save lives
April 4 is International Mine Awareness Day. Learn how teaching kids soccer can protect them from land mines.
Who made Athlete of the Year?
Professional basketball player LeBron James and Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles each won another top honor: 2016′s Athlete of the Year.
Rio Top Shots
See a selection of “top shots” from the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing amazing athletes and colorful ceremonies.
U.S. sports arenas go green, with the Philadelphia Eagles leading the...
The Philadelphia Eagles, along with many other sports teams in the U.S., are doing their part to protect the environment by going green in their stadiums.
Guess which Olympic sports are flying into Tokyo?
You can expect a few new sports to make their Olympic debut in Tokyo. Skateboarding, surfing and karate are a few of the new ways athletes can earn medals.
Ghanaians’ Olympic dreams realized through U.S. studies, training
The right coaching could help an athlete become an Olympian. For two Ghanaians, their training at Middle Tennessee made their dreams a reality.
Ukrainian athletes shine at the Rio Olympics
The athletes representing Ukraine at the Olympics are making a strong showing. Several are placing, even winning the country's first gold medal.