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Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion praised Avdija for representing the State of Israel as a public figure in the US and for bringing pride to Jews and Israelis worldwide.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29
Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns
The NBA’s intriguing Jewish history
It might come as a surprise to basketball fans to discover that the game has a rich if somewhat hidden Jewish history, one in which young Jews dominated the action on the court.
The Jewish Sport Report: A legendary Jewish sportswriter
This is what's going on in the Jewish sports world.
Hapoel Tel Aviv pumped for EuroCup quarterfinals
Veteran leaders key for Reds to continue impressive run in last-8 clash against Joventut Badalona.
NBA star Domantas Sabonis’ wife says he is converting to Judaism
The 26-year-old All-Star is in the process of converting to Judaism, according to his Jewish wife, Shashana Sabonis (née Rosen).
Avdija continues to make strides in DC
The 22-year-old Avdija has taken steps to expand his game especially when some of the Wizards top players are out due to injury.
Kyrie Irving says he has Jewish family members, stands by deleting apology post
It is unclear which members of Irving’s family are Jewish or if the assertion is an expression of the Black Hebrew Israelite ideology promoted in the antisemitic film he shared.
Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas Mavericks after antisemitism controversy
The Dallas Mavericks' Jewish owner Mark Cuban spoke out on Irving's antisemitism scandal last year.
NBA player Meyers Leonard opens up on his antisemitism scandal to Jewish ESPN reporter
Leonard, then a member of the Miami Heat, used the word “kike” while livestreaming a “Call of Duty” video game on the Twitch streaming platform in March 2021.
Here's all the Jewish players to watch in the 2023 Australian Open
A roundup of the Jewish athletes to watch in International Sports.
Israeli sister hoops stars Lior, Yarden Garzon making an impact
Thanks to their support teams including each other, family and the Jewish communities, the Garzon sisters are tearing up the court in the NCAA.