While the most popular sport in Israel, the small country has rarely seen success…until now when its National U20 team placed 3rd in the world. National team bests South Korea 3-1, wrapping up its inaugural appearance in the tournament on a high. According to the Times of Israel, “The Israelis stunned powerhouse Brazil in the…
Mash Mervis
Team Israel Baseball announced these new Mash Mervis TShirt collection – in Hebrew! good for Israel baseball fans @mmervis12 fans, and people who simply enjoy wearing really cool stuff. http://mashmervis.myshopify.com. Matt Mervis Tweeted out a follow up, “Proceeds go towards building fields in Israel! Show some support for the ball players over there and help…
J-WNBA and J-NBA News
Mazel Tov to Sue Bird on having her number 10 retired by the Seattle Storm. Bird is undoubtedly a 1st ballot Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest female basketball player of all time. Mazel Tov to Amari Bailey, the UCLA guard was draft 41st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by Charlotte. Also, Mazel…
Jake Gelof Mashing HRs
Virginia’s Jake Gelof is mashing Home Runs! The Cavs Infielder became the team’s all-time home run leader on April 11 with his 38th career home run. Gelof’s single season RBI record with 81 in 2022 and again in 2023 with 84. He is the only player with 70 or 80 RBI in two different season…
Baruch Ha’bah Spencer Horwitz
Mazel Tov to Spencer Horwitz on joining the Blue Jays this week! Amazing! HERE is a little more!
Sabonis Joining the Tribe
Pretty quickly Domantas Sabonis will become one of the best Jewish basketball players of all time. Reported by the Times of Israel that Domantas wife “Shashana Sabonis says the all-star Sacramento Kings center is learning, keeping kosher and attended a Chabad Purim party this year.” Sabonis, a Lithuanian star, is a 3x NBA Star and…