Nba

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.

Jason Collins huddles with the Nets before playing the Washington Wizards in 2014.
Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke (15) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum, Dec 20, 2025.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives on Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie for two of his game-high 41 points in the Blazers’ 114-110 victory

Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns

CLAUDIO COLDEBELLA reflects on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s turbulent season as the club battles adversity on and off the court in its push toward the Euroleague playoffs.

Between war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview


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 Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Golden 1 Center.

Hapoel Tel Aviv pumped for EuroCup quarterfinals

Veteran leaders key for Reds to continue impressive run in last-8 clash against Joventut Badalona.

 HAPOEL TEL AVIV captain Bar Timor will be at the forefront of the Reds’ attack tonight in their winner-take-all EuroCup quarterfinal at Spanish side 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).

 Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

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.

 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija (left) is third on the Washington Wizards in defensive win shares (1.3), behind only Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma

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.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, January 19, 2023.

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.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022

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.

Basketball

Here's all the Jewish players to watch in the 2023 Australian Open

A roundup of the Jewish athletes to watch in International Sports.

A tennis racket and two tennis balls on a court

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.

 ISRAELI SISTERS Lior (left) and Yarden Garzon are turning heads in the NCCA in Oklahoma and Indiana, respectively.

Nike parts ways with Kyrie Irving permanently

Kyrie Irving is now a sneaker-free agent after having one of the most popular signature shoes with Nike.

  People walk past a store of the sporting goods retailer Nike Inc at a shopping complex in Beijing, China March 25, 2021