Miami Heat suspend Leonard over anti-Semitic slur
"The words used by Meyers Leonard were wrong, and we will not tolerate hateful language from anyone associated with our franchise," NBA team says.
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Israeli rookie selected to NBA Rising Stars World Team squad
"I think I'm acclimating pretty quickly this year, and am continuing to work to get better," says Avdija, who is averaging 6.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 29 games this season.
Sports court lifts Iran judo suspension over Israel policy
The court acknowledged the Iranian judo federation had “committed severe violations of the IJF rules” on discrimination and should be punished, though within the world governing body’s rules.
Exiled Iranian judoka wins silver in Tel Aviv Grand Slam
Saeid Mollaei, now representing Mongolia, says Israeli kindness is "something I'll never forget."
Israeli judoka Timna Nelson Levy takes gold medal at Tel Aviv Grand Slam
Nelson Levy defeats France’s Sarah Leonie Cysique in the 57-kilogram (126-pound) weight class in electrifying 20-second victory.
Pulling no punches, Iran slams exiled judoka for competing in Israel
Saeid Mollaei, who is in Israel to compete in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam, is castigated by the head of the Iranian Judo Association: A mark of shame that will remain with him for eternity.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Zach Banner to lead panel about anti-Semitism
The 90-minute, two-part program will first center on the Pittsburgh community and "the power of athlete activism."
Iranian judoka and dissident Saeid Mollaei due in Israel for Tel Aviv Grand Slam
Israeli judoka Sagi Muki: Mollaei's participation "a huge message for the world."
Israeli Little Leaguers warm-up for 'Field of Peace' tournament in Dubai
The baseball 12-and-under set is preparing to compete for the Unity Cup in March, featuring Israel, the United Arab Emirates and potentially teams from other Gulf states.
UAE sheikh's bid for 50% of Beitar Jerusalem soccer club on hold
A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family has pledged to invest 300 million shekels, or about $90 million, in the club over the next decade but recent weeks have given rise to questions about his true wealth.