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Kyrie Irving says ‘I take responsibility’ for antisemitic tweet, will donate $500K to anti-hate causes

Published November 2, 2022

(JTA) — In a joint statement with the Brooklyn Nets and the Anti-Defamation League Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving said he took responsibility for his tweet last week promoting an antisemitic film. He and the Nets will each donate $500,000 “toward...

Lindsay Haimm, second from left, got the shirts made Monday afternoon. Andrew Pearl, far right, said the idea to go together was hatched by his father-in-law Sunday night. Photo by YES/via screenshot

Meet the fans who wore ‘fight antisemitism’ shirts to protest Kyrie Irving

By Louis Keene, The ForwardPublished November 2, 2022
They wanted to send a message to the Brooklyn Nets star after he posted an antisemitic tweet
In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished November 2, 2022

(JTA) — Dan Snyder, the Jewish owner of the Washington Commanders who is ensnared in a scandal involving sexual harassment in the team’s workplace, announced today that he and his wife and co-owner Tanya Snyder are exploring a possible sale of the...

Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy

Published November 2, 2022

(JTA) — Former NBA star Charles Barkley slammed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is Jewish, for not suspending Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving after he promoted an antisemitic film on his Twitter account. “I think Adam should have suspended...

Jewish ace Max Fried wins 3rd straight Gold Glove award for best defensive pitcher

Jewish ace Max Fried wins 3rd straight Gold Glove award for best defensive pitcher

Published November 2, 2022

(JTA) — Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried grew up idolizing Jewish Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax. The 28-year-old has accomplished something even his childhood hero never did: win a Gold Glove — let alone three. For the third consecutive season, Fried has...

Jewish fans love their Nets, but send message to Kyrie Irving for antisemitic tweets

Published November 1, 2022

(New York Jewish Week) — Fans wearing “Fight Antisemitism” T-shirts sent a message to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving at last night’s home game, days after he shared a link on Twitter to a film with antisemitic tropes. Outside the Barclays Center,...

Patriots owner Robert Kraft funds NFL TV ad about standing up ‘against Jewish hate’

Published October 31, 2022

(JTA) — Robert Kraft, the New England Patriots owner who donates heavily to Jewish causes, funded an advertisement that ran during Sunday’s NFL matchup between the Patriots and the New York Jets urging NFL fans to “stand up against Jewish hate.” The...

NBA star Kyrie Irving defends decision to promote antisemitic movie

PHILISSA CRAMER, JTAPublished October 30, 2022

(JTA) — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is defending his decision to promote a movie that argues that Jews were responsible for the transatlantic slave trade, despite criticism from his team’s owner. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to...

Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman is a Maccabiah ping pong medalist

JACOB GURVIS, JTAPublished October 28, 2022

(JTA) — Stuart Weitzman has designed shoes for the likes of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. His iconic luxury footwear brand is sold in over 70 countries. Now he’s a Maccabiah Games medal winner — in table tennis. It all started with a single victory...

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA’s minor league draft

Published October 22, 2022

(JTA) — Former Yeshiva University basketball star Ryan Turell took a major step on Saturday toward realizing his dream of becoming the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA.  Turell was drafted 27th overall by the Motor City Cruise, the Detroit...

The two Jews behind the “Jewish Sports Review” call it quits

JACOB GURVIS, JTAPublished October 21, 2022

(JTA) — Jewish sports fans, regardless of sport or team preference, share one universal experience: discovering new players and immediately wondering, “Are they Jewish?” For decades, two men have provided the answers.  Since 1997, Ephraim...

Before he plays for Team Israel, Harrison Bader rescues the Yankees

By Frederic J. Frommer, The ForwardPublished October 19, 2022
In this week’s division series, Bader became only the second player in Yankee history to hit 3 home runs in his first 4 postseason games
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