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Howie Lassoff, Israeli hoops star and Philly Hall of Famer, dies at 57

Howie Lassoff, who helped lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to six league titles and won Maccabiah gold with the U.S. squad, has died.

By Marc Brodsky February 10, 2013 10:24 pm

Cavs’ Omri Casspi courting his opportunity to contribute

Omri Casspi isn’t playing much these days for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he wonders why. It’s a far cry from the early fanfare for the only Israeli to make the NBA.

February 10, 2013 7:42 pm

Adelsons give $50 million to Las Vegas Jewish day schools

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, made a $50 million donation to the Adelson Education Campus in Las Vegas.

February 10, 2013 1:52 pm

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Cavs’ Omri Casspi courting his opportunity to contribute

Adelsons give $50 million to Las Vegas Jewish day schools

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