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NY Boulders Sign Team Israel Baseball Player Assaf Lowengart

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Rockland County, NY (February 8, 2024) – The New York Boulders announced today the signing of Team Israel Olympic Baseball Team member Assaf Lowengart. Lowengart, 25, has played at the highest level of international baseball for many years and will be making his professional debut with the Boulders.

“The game of baseball has taken me around the world and one of my stops was working out with Team Israel and playing an exhibition game against the Boulders at Clover Stadium before the Olympics in 2021” Lowengart said. “I am thrilled to be able to return now and begin my professional career in New York.”

A versatile power hitter, Lowengart played last season for the College of William and Mary. He hit a home run in the first game of the season, but also suffered a season-ending ankle injury in that game. That injury cost Lowengart a spot on Team Isreal’s World Baseball Classic team. He returned to action to represent his country at the 2023 European Championships in the Czech Republic. That marked his 3rd time playing in the European showcase baseball event. In 2021, he led Israel to the Silver Medal in Italy where he led the week-long tournament with 13 RBI and 4 home runs. In 2019, Lowengart helped Israel make history by winning three tournament games to clinch a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Toyko.

“I am thrilled to have Assaf join the Boulders this season.” said Shawn Reilly, Team President. “He is an exceptional young man and an exciting player. He personifies the type of player we want on the Boulders. We have a special bond with our local Jewish community and Assaf will give them an extra reason to cheer the Boulders this season” Reilly said.

A native of Timorim on Israel’s coastal plain, Lowengart blossomed in his teen years to star on his junior teams. He played college baseball for one season each at San Joaquin Delta College and SUNY Sullivan Community College and two season for Mansfield College of Pennsylvania before joining William & Mary.

“I am delighted for Assaf, the Boulders and their fans and for all of Israel baseball” the Israel Association of Baseball president Jordy Alter said. “To see Assaf get to fulfill his dream of playing professional baseball with the Boulders, who have long been friends of Israel baseball, and for young players in Israel to see that hard work can pay off like it has for Assaf is a great situation for all”

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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History With 45-Point Masterpiece, Joins Elite Company

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Caitlin Clark delivered one of the greatest individual performances in basketball history Friday night, pouring in a career-high 45 points to lead the Indiana Fever to a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm while rewriting the WNBA record books.

Clark didn’t just have a career night—she made history.

The Fever superstar added 10 assists, four steals and two blocks, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game. Her 45 points also set a new Indiana Fever franchise record.

The performance becomes even more remarkable considering Clark accomplished the feat while playing just 29 minutes as she continues to return from a back injury and was still on a managed minutes restriction. She shot 11-of-18 from the field, including 6-of-10 from three-point range, and sealed the win with a clutch late three-pointer and four free throws in the closing seconds.

Clark also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 career three-pointers, accomplishing the milestone in just 74 games, breaking the previous record of 81 games.

Her historic stat line also places her alongside some of basketball’s biggest names. According to widely shared statistical research, Clark is one of only five players in NBA/WNBA history to record at least 45 points, 10 assists, four steals and two blocks in a single game. The others are Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Luka Dončić, and Cade Cunningham.

For many basketball fans, Friday night’s performance was another reminder that Clark is already reshaping the WNBA record book just two seasons into her professional career. From becoming the league’s first player to post a 40-point, 10-assist game to reaching 200 three-pointers faster than anyone before her, the Fever guard continues to accomplish feats that place her among the sport’s all-time greats.

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Team USA Faces Belgium Tonight With Historic World Cup Quarterfinal Berth at Stake

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July 6, 2026

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The United States Men’s National Team is just one victory away from making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After advancing through the group stage, Team USA earned a convincing 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament’s Round of 32, securing a place in the Round of 16. The win marked the Americans’ first men’s World Cup knockout victory since 2002 and has fueled hopes of a memorable run on home soil.

The next challenge comes Monday night in Seattle, where the United States will face Belgium with a coveted spot in the quarterfinals on the line. A win would send the Americans to the World Cup’s final eight for the first time in 24 years.

Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. has impressed with disciplined defending, organized play, and an opportunistic attack. Captain Christian Pulisic continues to lead the squad, while striker Folarin Balogun has emerged as one of the team’s biggest offensive threats. Balogun is expected to be available after FIFA overturned his one-match suspension, giving the Americans a significant boost heading into the knockout match.

Belgium presents a formidable opponent, but many analysts view the matchup as one of the most evenly balanced contests of the Round of 16. Sportsbooks have listed the United States as a slight favorite, while predictive models give Team USA roughly a 50 percent chance of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Should the Americans defeat Belgium, they would meet the winner of Portugal and Spain in the quarterfinals, with a potential semifinal against another international powerhouse such as France or Morocco.

While winning the World Cup remains a daunting challenge, statistical models still give the United States approximately a 2 percent chance of lifting the trophy. Those odds reflect the caliber of competition remaining, but they also underscore how remarkable Team USA’s tournament has already been.

Regardless of what happens next, this squad has rekindled excitement for American soccer. With the World Cup being played on home soil, a victory over Belgium would mark one of the program’s most significant achievements in decades and bring the United States one step closer to an unforgettable run toward the championship.

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