NFL

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Cast member Jon Hamm attends a premiere for the television series Your Friends and Neighbors in Los Angeles, California, US, April 4, 2025.

Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX

"I'm honored to host an evening that celebrates the players, their immense talents, and the unforgettable moments that defined this season," said award-winning actor Jon Hamm.

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson host Nightcap Summer Sessions at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22, 2024.

Jews ‘own everything,’ sports commentators Shannon Sharpe, Chad Ochocinco claim

The two men used their show to claim that public figures refuse to make derogatory comments about Jews in the same way they might use the N-word.

DECEMBER 12, 2025|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, November 9, 2025

Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy

Several NFL teams have played in special overseas games, with Tua Tagovailoa, originally from Hawaii, saying it would be "cool to go play in Jerusalem."

NOVEMBER 19, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes signs 'largest sports contract ever'

The 10-year deal is reportedly worth $450 million with a $140 million injury guarantee.

JULY 7, 2020ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel during anthem

"I won't be watching much anymore," Trump tweeted late on Saturday in response to a report of Republican congressman Matt Gaetz criticizing US Soccer's move.

JUNE 14, 2020ByREUTERS

U.S. President Donald Trump listens as rapper Kanye West speaks during a meeting with NFL Hall of Fame player Jim Brown (R) and others in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 11, 2018

Former NFL player, NASA astronaut talks space and racism with Bill Nye

Melvin said that he could deeply relate to the death of George Floyd and the great anger this tragedy ignited among black people in the US.

JUNE 12, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Astronaut Leland D. Melvin, mission specialist

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner regrets stance on kneeling protests

The NFL sent the video out just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for an end to kneeling protests during the national anthem.

JUNE 6, 2020ByREUTERS

Buffalo Bills players kneel in protest during the anthem before a game against the Denver Broncos

NFL players arrest-warrants issued for robbery at gunpoint

Dunbar, a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants cornerback Baker were accused of robbing guests at gun-point at a house party they attended near Miami a night earlier.

MAY 15, 2020ByREUTERS

Patriots owner Robert Kraft auctioning Super Bowl ring for charity

You can have one of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl rings while helping those in need facing food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.

MAY 12, 2020ByMARCY OSTER/JTA

ROBERT KRAFT, 2019 Genesis Prize laureate.

Tom Brady, celebrities to participate in charity poker tourney

Other celebrity participants will include Jason Bateman, Bryan Cranston, Jon Hamm, Tobey Maguire and Sarah Silverman, according to Affleck's Twitter feed.

APRIL 11, 2020ByREUTERS