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Forward Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run 22 Sep
Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, h...
22 Sep
JTA ESPN host Udonis Haslem called last year’s top draft pick ‘Rosh Hashanah’ on air 15 Aug
Atlanta Hawks player Zaccharie Risacher was humorously referred to as 'Rosh Hashanah' by ESPN host Udonis Haslem during a recent broadcast. This amusing inci...
15 Aug
JTA Brooklyn Nets pick two Jewish players in NBA draft 26 Jun
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines at the latest NBA draft by selecting two Jewish players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, significantly increasing the number of Je...
26 Jun
JTA Jewish NHL owner suspended after social media spat with fan he called an ‘anti-semite loser’ 14 May
Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu, who is Jewish, has been indefinitely suspended by the NHL following a heated social media exchange where he accuse...
14 May
JTA Seymour Weiner, Jewish WWII vet and Mets folk hero, dies at 98 1 May
Seymour Weiner, a Jewish WWII veteran and dedicated New York Mets fan, passed away at age 98. Known as a folk hero to Mets enthusiasts, he was celebrated for...
1 May
JTA Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft 18 Apr
Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joini...
18 Apr
JTA From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season 11 Apr
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli in the NBA, is experiencing a standout season with the Portland Trail Blazers, much to the delight of Israeli fans. His impress...
11 Apr
JTA Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA 20 Mar
Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round...
20 Mar
JTA Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game? 14 Feb
The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events. Despi...
14 Feb
JTA 3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday 9 Feb
With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event. Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemit...
9 Feb