3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews
Weekly Jewish Sports Roundup
College Basketball Kings
Dominating the NCAA court, Jewish head coaches are leading the charge this season.
Bruce Pearl's Auburn Tigers reign supreme at No. 1, while Jon Scheyer's Duke Blue Devils follow at No. 3. Todd Golden's Florida Gators, also ranked at No. 5, boast a 15-2 record.
Lindsay Gottlieb's University of Southern California completes the Jewish coaching quartet, guiding her Trojans to a No. 4 spot in the women's rankings.
Baseball History in Auction
Sotheby's is auctioning off an extraordinary collection of over 500 baseball cards, touted as "the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world."
Spanning every Jewish player in baseball history, the collection features coveted rarities. However, questions linger over the inclusion of non-Jewish players, casting doubt on the collection's accuracy.
Hot Corner Contender
MLB Network's "Top 10 Right Now" lists unveiled Alex Bregman as the likely sole Jewish representative for the position of third baseman.
Despite Zack Gelof and Max Fried's rankings last year, they were omitted from this year's lists of second basemen and starting pitchers, respectively.
Rising Stars in Hockey
Edmonton Oilers' star Zach Hyman is making waves in the NHL, becoming co-owner of the Brantford Bulldogs in the Ontario Hockey League.
Meanwhile, young prodigy Andrew Cristall continues to impress in the Western Hockey League, returning to face his former team and racking up points.
Jewish Phenoms in Australian Open
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who embrace their Jewish heritage, are competing in the Australian Open.
NFL Playoffs with Jewish Presence
Tight end Anthony Firkser remains on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad, potentially seeing action in the Divisional Round playoffs.
Basketball, Soccer, and Golf Updates
Deni Avdija leads the Portland Trail Blazers in basketball, while Matt Turner and Manor Solomon represent Jewish talent in soccer.
In golf, Daniel Berger, Max Greyserman, David Lipsky, and Ben Silverman tee off at the American Express tournament.
Touchdown, Fried!
Relive the epic moment when Max Fried struck out football star Russell Wilson, showcasing his baseball prowess over both sports.