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Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Mar

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round draft pick.

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3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why

Menschwarmers · 19 Mar

Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, and Jon Scheyer.

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How to Be a Jew ... At the World Championships

Unorthodox · 19 Mar

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, shares insights from the World Bobsled Championships and highlights the challenges faced by Israel's bobsled team in terms of funding, equipment, and recruitment.

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Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

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Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams.

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Yeshiva U falls to Tufts in first round of NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament

Ben Sales in Forward · 7 Mar

Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, was defeated by Tufts University in the first round of the NCAA DIII tournament, losing 83-66 after struggling to close a significant halftime gap.

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5 Jewish Sports Legends They Don’t Talk About Enough | Unpacked

Unpacked · 5 Mar

Jewish athletes have made significant contributions to the world of sports, demonstrating remarkable courage and breaking barriers despite challenges.

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YU Maccabees head to NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament for first time since 2022

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

Yeshiva University's Maccabees have secured a place in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament after winning the Skyline Conference championship against the Farmingdale State Rams, marking their return to the tournament since 2022.

0 Culture Sports

Country Club Adjacent: One comic's dream to blend comedy, golf and Judaism

Menschwarmers · 27 Feb

Jake Adams, a Jewish stand-up comic, blends humor and sports with his social media channel "Country Club Adjacent," which has gained massive popularity and now includes a podcast and merchandise.

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A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan

Louis Keene in Forward · 25 Feb

Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championships, is attracting significant NBA attention.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Team USA’s very Jewish '4 Nations Face-Off' team deserved a Canadian counter

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Feb

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden, highlights a significant moment for Jewish athletes in hockey.

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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman

Unorthodox · 19 Feb

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an Israeli bobsledder and the cultural attitudes of Jews towards sports.

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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman

Unorthodox · 19 Feb

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses his journey as an athlete, the challenges faced by Jewish athletes, and his mission to promote Jewish involvement in sports.

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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman

Unorthodox · 19 Feb

AJ Edelman, an Orthodox Jew and pilot of the Israeli bobsled team, discusses his journey to becoming a Winter Olympian and the challenges he faces in raising visibility and support for Jews in sports.

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Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship

Jewdicious · 18 Feb

Reflecting on the importance of friendship, Michael S. Lewis, a former orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bulls, shares his poignant relationship with Brian Williams, who later changed his name to Bison Dele.

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Why a random Jewish college basketball coach is beefing with LeBron James

Louis Keene in Forward · 18 Feb

The unusual feud between University of Wisconsin-Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb and NBA legend LeBron James revolves around Gottlieb's critique of LeBron's son, Bronny James, as not sufficiently skilled for his college basketball team's starting lineup.

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Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 14 Feb

The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events.

0 Gender/Identity Sports

Is This the End of Woke Capitalism?, With Jennifer Sey

Unorthodox · 13 Feb

Jennifer Sey discusses her journey from a national gymnastics champion to a CEO advocating for women's rights in sports, emphasizing the challenges she faced due to her controversial views on COVID-19 policies and trans athletes in women's sports.

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Jewish baseball star Alex Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Feb

Alex Bregman, a prominent Jewish baseball star known for his strong connection to his heritage, has signed a lucrative three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, marking the highest salary ever for a Jewish player.

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Jewish baseball star Bregman signs with Red Sox in record-breaking payday

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Feb

Alex Bregman, the Jewish baseball standout and former Houston Astros star, has signed a record-breaking contract with the Boston Red Sox for $120 million over three years, marking the largest payday for a Jewish player in MLB history.

0 Science Sports

Fitness IQ: How Long Does It Take to Lose Fitness?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Feb

Cindy Scarr explores the effects of pausing an exercise routine on fitness levels, particularly focusing on how cardiovascular fitness and endurance are impacted over time when regular exercise ceases.

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Did the weekly Torah portion predict the winner of the Super Bowl?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 10 Feb

In a curious intersection of religion and sports, Benyamin Cohen's article explores how the Torah portion read during Super Bowl weekend seemed to foretell the Philadelphia Eagles' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, playing on the symbolism that the Torah portion featured a reference to 'eagles' wings.

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Super Bowl 2025: The Yiddish history of the ‘tush push,’ the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable play

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 9 Feb

The Philadelphia Eagles' infamous 'tush push' play not only dominates on the football field but also carries a surprising linguistic and cultural history.

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3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Feb

With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event.

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Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader is leaving the New York Mets

Lisa Keys in JTA · 6 Feb

Harrison Bader, a Jewish outfielder from Bronxville, New York, is transitioning from the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $6.25 million contract.

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