Israeli NBA sensation Deni Avdija’s career soars in Portland The hoopster was a finalist for Western Conference Player of the Month in December. Joshua Marks Jan. 6, 2025
Israeli flag burned ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv match in Spain Pro-Palestinian protesters called for a boycott of the game, saying hosting it "legitimizes the murderous Zionist regime." Jan. 1, 2025
They survived Oct. 7 … now they’re playing basketball in Los Angeles A team of Israeli high-schoolers from kibbutzim in the Gaza Envelope came to Los Angeles and were received with open arms by the community. Izzy Salant Dec. 9, 2024
‘Evangelical Christians would not have it,’ top NCAA basketball coach says of anti-Israel protests “Jews in America are being targeted,” Bruce Pearl, head coach of the Auburn Tigers men’s team, told JNS. “Something does need to be done about that.” Mike Wagenheim Sept. 9, 2024
NBA legend Shaq sends message of support to Oct. 7 massacre survivors "Camp Timberline! Hello! Shalom! I just wanted to give you guys a shout out and let you know I love you," said the basketball legend. Aug. 20, 2024
The dual life of Israeli sports doctors Team physicians find themselves treating wounded soldiers and professional athletes on the same day. Adi Rubinstein July 19, 2024
Israeli high school basketball team reunites to play in New York “Sports has healing power,” Natan Cohen, director of marketing for NCSY, told JNS. “The court, from tipoff to final buzzer, is a place where the war isn’t happening.” David Swindle May 30, 2024
Josh Harris and a commanding sports career The managing partner of the Washington Commanders talks about Jewish identity, Israel and making sports a “shared community experience.” Aaron Troodler May 7, 2024
‘Eyes of the world’ on Cleveland as NCAA Women’s Final Four nears The Jewish Coaches Association, now in its 20th year, conducts a small slate on the schedule. March 22, 2024
