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Contrite Bruce Pearl bringing his spirited style to Auburn basketball

The new Tigers coach is thrilled to be back on the sidelines so soon — with God’s help, he says — following missteps at Tennessee. Wonder if he has any orange paint left?

Urged sanctions on Russia would send Israel to World Cup

Israel would participate in the 2014 World Cup if the head of international soccer’s governing body heeds the suggestion of two U.S. senators to sanction Russia over its Crimea actions.

Bruce Pearl tapped as Auburn basketball coach

Bruce Pearl, who led the U.S. team to the gold medal at the 2009 Maccabiah Games, was hired as the head coach of the Auburn University men’s basketball team.

From Jewish sleepaway camp to the big-time courts, Larry Brown leads the way

NCAA Tourney invites Josh Pastner, snubs Larry Brown

For Stan Fischler, ‘The Hockey Maven,’ it’s all about the game — and Israel, too

Philly historian scores in bid to have NBA pioneer Eddie Gottlieb honored

Jonathan Halpert, out as Yeshiva U. basketball coach, ends long career with victory

Head of the glass: Yeshiva U.’s Rebecca Yoshor excelling on and off court

For Israel’s skaters, Olympic training is a New Jersey state of mind

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