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Abby Meyers was selected in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft. (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics via JTA)
April 11, 2023, 8:31 pm
Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft
Dallas Wings take Maccabiah Games gold medalist and former University of Maryland basketball star as the 11th pick
By jacob gurvis
This combination of photos shows Mat Ishbia (L) and Robert Sarver. (AP Photo/Al Goldis and Ross D. Franklin, file)
December 21, 2022, 5:17 am
Jewish billionaire to buy Phoenix Suns, Mercury from disgraced Jewish owner
Mat Ishbia reportedly to pay record $4 billion for the NBA and WNBA teams; Robert Sarver is selling the franchises after fine, suspension for inappropriate and abusive behavior
By jacob gurvis
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is seen on the bottom part of a TV screen as she waits to appear in a video link provided by the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service a courtroom prior to a hearing at the Moscow Regional Court in Moscow, Russia, October 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
October 25, 2022, 7:32 pm
Russia rejects US basketball player Brittney Griner’s appeal of 9-year sentence
Ahead of court hearing, imprisoned athlete ‘begs’ for lighter sentence, saying ongoing saga has been ‘very, very stressful and very traumatic’
By AFP
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is seen on the bottom part of a TV screen as she waits to appear in a video link provided by the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service a courtroom prior to a hearing at the Moscow Regional Court in Moscow, Russia, October 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
October 25, 2022, 1:31 pm
Russian court hears appeal by imprisoned WNBA star Griner against 9-year sentence
US basketball champion is appealing her conviction for drug possession after she was found with cannabis oil vape canisters at Moscow airport
By AP
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver attends Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
September 22, 2022, 8:27 am
Jewish owner to sell NBA, WNBA teams after suspension for sexual harassment, racism
Robert Sarver, owner of 2 basketball clubs, was penalized for a pattern of inappropriate and abusive behavior; says he seeks ‘atonement’ and ‘forgiveness’
By jacob gurvis
Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird puts her hands over her heart as she acknowledges fans chanting her name after her team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, making it her last career game, September 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Aces beat the Storm 97-92 to advance to the WNBA Finals. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
September 15, 2022, 5:03 am
A timeline of Jewish basketball star Sue Bird’s legendary career
The sportswoman grew up observing both Jewish and Christian holidays, but has connected to her Judaism since applying for Israeli citizenship in 2006
By jacob gurvis
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
July 5, 2022, 9:29 am
‘I’m terrified’: WNBA star detained in Russia appeals to Biden for help
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested on February 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team
By DOUG FEINBERG
Sue Bird is a five-time gold medalist. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images via JTA)
June 18, 2022, 4:11 pm
Jewish WNBA legend Sue Bird announces planned retirement
The 41-year-old became an Israeli citizen in 2006; she is the only player in league history to win titles in three different decades and is the all-time WNBA leader in assists
By jacob gurvis
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during Game Three of the 2021 WNBA semifinals in Tempe, Arizona, October 3, 2021. (Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
March 7, 2022, 10:22 am
Former US basketball star held in Russia on drug charges
Arrest last month of WNBA’s Brittney Griner only announced Sunday; Ekaterinburg player had cannabis oil in luggage, Russia says, potentially putting her in prison for 10 years
By Agencies
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