Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is making a mark with the Portland Trail Blazers, dropping 30 points in a recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Avdija's performance has been improving recently, with an average of 19.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in the past seven games. He has also been praised for his defense and leadership on the team. In other news, a high school basketball coach in Colorado has been suspended for displaying a Palestinian flag and refusing to shake the hand of a Jewish day school's coach. The University of Florida has closed its Title IX investigation into men's basketball coach Todd Golden, finding no evidence of violations. The Philadelphia Eagles' owner, Jeffrey Lurie, is reportedly interested in buying the Boston Celtics. Jeff Torborg, a former MLB player and manager, has passed away at the age of 83. An Israeli hockey team won the silver medal at the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division II Group B. UFC president Dana White has condemned featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell's comments defending Adolf Hitler. Several Jewish athletes are in action this weekend in hockey, basketball, soccer, and golf.