Jewish Impact in the Sports Arena

Jewish Coaches Dominate College Basketball

Jewish coaches are leading a charge in the NCAA, with three of the top five men's teams and one of the top five women's teams coached by Jewish leaders.

Bruce Pearl of Auburn, Jon Scheyer of Duke, and Todd Golden of Florida lead the men's charge, while Lindsay Gottlieb of USC excels on the women's side.

"Most Complete" Jewish Baseball Card Collection Goes on Auction

Sotheby's is auctioning off a comprehensive collection of over 500 baseball cards featuring every Jewish player to step onto the diamond.

Estimated to fetch over $500,000, the collection includes rare cards and raises questions about the true Jewish identity of some included players.

Alex Bregman Makes MLB's "Top 10 Right Now" List

Star third baseman Alex Bregman remains a shining light in baseball, landing third on MLB Network's "Top 10 Right Now" list.

Bregman, one of the best free agents on the market, has consistently showcased his skills.

Robert Stock Returns to Boston Red Sox

Team Israel alumnus Robert Stock has inked a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, giving him a chance to rejoin the team he pitched for in 2020.

Stock, with 55 career MLB appearances, spent last season as a starter in the Mexican League and represented Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Oren Smadja's Heartbreak and Olympic Triumph

Israeli judo legend Oren Smadja shares his story of tragedy and triumph at the Paris Games.

After losing his son just weeks before the tournament, Smadja made the difficult decision to compete for his country, hoping to bring a glimmer of light to mourning Israelis.

Zach Hyman's Off-Ice Success

NHL superstar Zach Hyman has added another accomplishment to his career: co-owning the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League.

Hyman, who scored a career-high 70 goals last season, will join his brother Spencer and father Stuart in managing the team.

Andrew Cristall's Hockey Homecoming

Rising star Andrew Cristall has returned to face his former Kelowna Rockets team after being traded to the Spokane Chiefs.

Cristall leads the WHL with 72 points this season and made a triumphant return with two goals and two assists against his old squad.

Jewish Athletes to Watch This Weekend

Several Jewish athletes are set to grace our screens this weekend:

• Tennis: Elina Svitolina, Denis Shapovalov
• Football: Anthony Firkser
• Hockey: Jason Zucker, Adam Fox, Quinn Hughes, Jordan Harris, Zach Hyman, Jack and Luke Hughes
• Basketball: Deni Avdija, Domantas Sabonis
• Soccer: Matt Turner, Manor Solomon
• Golf: Daniel Berger, Max Greyserman, David Lipsky, Ben Silverman

Touchdown, Fried

As we celebrate the NFL playoffs, let's revisit a memorable moment featuring Atlanta Braves' Max Fried.

Fried faced none other than NFL legend Russell Wilson, who briefly played in the minors, and struck him out with a masterful curveball.