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Deni Avdija

Israeli teen Deni Avdija is set to make his NBA debut. His excited and sleepy nation will be watching.

As the most heralded player from his country to make it to the world’s best basketball league debuts, Israelis won’t miss it. Even if the game is at 2 a.m. local time.

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Deni Avdija

‘It’s the mensch off the bench on Hanukkah!’: Israeli Deni Avdija shines in first NBA preseason game

The Washington Wizards’ Jewish announcer was impressed with the 19-year-old’s debut NBA performance.

Pablo Matera

3 players suspended from Argentina’s rugby team after anti-Semitic tweets discovered, but reinstated days later

Members of the national team and other Argentine clubs had pressed the Argentina Rugby Union to reinstate the players amid its investigation.

Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram

Israeli gymnast wins gold at European championships in category dominated by former Soviet countries

Diego Maradona’s death spurs tribute from fellow Argentine and namesake Diego Schwartzman

Deni Avdija

Israeli teen Deni Avdija goes to Washington Wizards with 9th pick of NBA Draft, making history

Theo Epstein

Theo Epstein stepping down as Chicago Cubs president after winning World Series there in ’16

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Israel’s cycling team notches first-ever stage win at one of the sport’s biggest races

Diego Schwartzman

Diego Schwartzman loses to Nadal in French Open semifinal, but enters top 10 for first time in his career

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