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The Weber School track & field state medalists, from left: Eli Clark, Coach Trey Carson, Ryan Kasmen, Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil // Photo Credit: Trey Carson
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Jewish Track & Field Enters New Era in Georgia
By Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil
Jewish athletes from across Metro Atlanta delivered one of their strongest collective showings at the Georgia High School Track and Field State Championships.
Though the Braves have gone through a bit of a June swoon, the local nine is still well-positioned for a playoff berth as the season’s second half dawns // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves social media
SportsBraves Still in First as Phillies, Nationals Inch Closer
By David Ostrowsky
New England Revolution starting netminder Matt Turner is the back-up goalie for a white-hot United States team and the only Jewish player in this year’s World Cup // Photo Credit: New England Revolution
SportsThe Only Jewish Player in the World Cup
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta will host eight games: Five in the initial group stage — beginning with Spain vs. Cabo Verde at noon on June 15 — and then one each in the rounds of 32 and 16, and semifinals.
NewsBlank Built it and the World is Coming
By Dave Schechter
New England Revolution starting netminder Matt Turner is the back-up goalie for a white-hot United States team and the only Jewish player in this year’s World Cup // Photo Credit: New England Revolution
July 1, 2026, 11:22 am
The Only Jewish Player in the World Cup
Matt Turner is a goalie for the U.S. Men’s team and plays for the New England Revolution in MLS.
By David Ostrowsky
Though the Braves have gone through a bit of a June swoon, the local nine is still well-positioned for a playoff berth as the season’s second half dawns // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves social media
July 1, 2026, 11:21 am
Braves Still in First as Phillies, Nationals Inch Closer
Atlanta sits atop the division as they await the return of Murphy, Waldrep, and Schwellenbach.
By David Ostrowsky
The Weber School track & field state medalists, from left: Eli Clark, Coach Trey Carson, Ryan Kasmen, Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil // Photo Credit: Trey Carson
June 17, 2026, 10:17 am
Jewish Track & Field Enters New Era in Georgia
Jewish athletes from across Metro Atlanta delivered one of their strongest collective showings at the Georgia High School Track and Field State Championships.
By Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil
After a long collegiate career that included stops at UPenn and Georgia, Pace Academy alum Brian Zeldin is now hoping to shoot up the ranks of the Minnesota Twins organization // Photo Credit: David Malamut
June 17, 2026, 10:16 am
Zeldin Looks to Make His Mark with Minnesota
The Marietta native currently holds a 4.22 ERA with the Twins’ High-A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
By David Ostrowsky
After nearly a decade of exhaustive planning, the 2026 World Cup finally descends on Mercedes-Benz Stadium this week // Photo Credit: AMB Sports and Entertainment
June 17, 2026, 10:15 am
FIFA World Cup Comes to Atlanta
Over the next four weeks, Atlanta will be the setting of eight World Cup matches.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta will host eight games: Five in the initial group stage — beginning with Spain vs. Cabo Verde at noon on June 15 — and then one each in the rounds of 32 and 16, and semifinals.
June 10, 2026, 11:17 am
Blank Built it and the World is Coming
The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.
By Dave Schechter
Is dad a sports lover? Consider gifting him one of the books for Father’s Day.
May 27, 2026, 10:12 am
Atlanta Sports Books for Father’s Day
Is dad a sports lover? Consider gifting him one of the books for Father’s Day.
By David Ostrowsky
Following his passing on May 4, longtime New York Yankees radio play-by-play man John Sterling’s life and legacy were honored at a beautiful memorial service at Yankee Stadium // Photo Credit: New York Yankees social media 
May 27, 2026, 10:09 am
Remembering Ted Turner and John Sterling
The baseball world lost a pair of legends in less than a week when Turner and Sterling passed.
By David Ostrowsky
On his skeleton rides, Firestone dives headfirst down an icy track on a small sled, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour // Photo Credit: Ken Childs 
May 13, 2026, 10:34 am
The ‘Jewish Jet’ Soars into Beth Tefillah
Israel’s Jared Firestone, wore a Mogen Dovid on his helmet during the Winter Olympics.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
For the Braves and their fans, Truist Park has been one big party on most evenings this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves social media 
May 13, 2026, 10:29 am
Braves Off to Red Hot Start
The Atlanta Braves are enjoying a large lead in the NL East.
By David Ostrowsky
This year’s Harry Maziar Classic, run by the MJCCA, honored Sammy Grant, a lifelong Atlanta native who has very strong roots in the city’s Jewish community // Photo Credit: Jason Feldman
May 13, 2026, 10:28 am
Harry Maziar Classic Draws Record-Setting Funds
The 18th annual MJCCA Fifth Third Harry Maziar Classic featured more than 300 participants.
By David Ostrowsky
Palestinian Football Assoiation (PFA) president Jibril Rajoub, general secretary Firas Abu Hilal and vice-president Susan Shalabi Molano were initially denied entry to Canada to attend FIFA’s Congress on April 30 and the Asian Football Confederation confab two days earlier – both held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
May 6, 2026, 2:41 pm
Red Card for Palestine Before World Cup Gets Underway
Palestinian Football Association turns the Mondial into a political football.
By Gil Zohar
The Israel Bridge Founder Keri Greenwald (center) is flanked by Bridge recipient students.
April 29, 2026, 10:31 am
Israeli Student-Athletes Appreciate the ‘Bridge’
Israel Bridge Founder Keri Greenwald hosted a panel of courageous and proud student-athletes who explained how The Israel Bridge lends them valuable support.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Going up against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Jalen Johnson and the Hawks weren’t given much of a chance to advance, but thus far the series has played out in an unexpected manner // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks social media 
April 29, 2026, 10:30 am
Hawks Bounced from Playoffs After Historic Game 6 Beatdown
After a strong second half to the season, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated from the postseason after losing to the New York Knicks.
By David Ostrowsky
Rowdy Tellez (left) standing alongside rehabbing Braves ace Spencer Strider and infielder Nacho Alvarez during the national anthem of a recent Gwinnett Stripers game. The Jewish veteran first baseman/DH is hoping to join Strider in Atlanta at some point this summer // Photo Credit: Gwinnett Stripers 
April 29, 2026, 10:29 am
Tellez Keeping Dream Alive with Stripers
The Jewish 31-year-old journeyman slugger has five home runs for the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.
By David Ostrowsky
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