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Tag: Professional Sports

0 Sports Israel

NBA’s only Israeli player traded from its second-worst team to its worst

Louis Keene in Forward · 27 Jun

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, has been traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers after a successful season where he showcased career-high stats.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

The Women's World Cup led her to take another shot at professional soccer — and brought her back to her Jewish roots

Tani Levitt in Forward · 28 Jul 2023

Jessica Ayers, a professional soccer player, has returned to the field with IFK Kalmar in Sweden after a hiatus, driven by a desire to improve the conditions for women's soccer and a personal reconnection with her Jewish roots.

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The Death of Sport

Hirsh Chitkara in Tablet · 8 Dec 2022

This article discusses the decline of sports due to the increasing politicization and commercialization of sporting events, particularly focusing on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

0 Sports Culture

Ryan Turell makes basketball history in pro debut: The first Orthodox Jewish player on the court

Louis Keene in Forward · 8 Nov 2022

Ryan Turell made history by debuting as the first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA G League with the Motor City Cruise, a minor-league team affiliated with the Detroit Pistons.

0 Sports Leadership

Revolution in Pro Sports Industry? With Jon Patricof

Call Me Back · 23 May 2022

This episode discusses the creation and growth of Athletes Unlimited, a new model for professional women's sports leagues that emphasizes putting athletes at the center and shortening seasons.

0 Sports Israel

Spain Ends Israel’s World Cup Dreams

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 10 Oct 2017

Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup.