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Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, holds a secret Jewish history that will be highlighted during a special event on June 20, 2024, when the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will play there to honor Juneteenth and the field's significance during the Negro leagues era.
Jewish entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, known for his work in music and business, wrote the iconic New York Knicks anthem "Go, New York, Go!", which became a fan favorite during the 1994 NBA playoffs and is still popular today.
The video discusses how Sam Salz incorporates Jewish pride and observance into his life while balancing a rising football career that does not involve playing on Shabbat.
Jewish tennis player Diego Schwartzman, ranked 142 in the ATP mens rankings, has announced his retirement after the Argentina Open in February 2025, citing the difficulty of maintaining his intensity and enjoyment for the game.
The New York Knicks have a special place in the hearts of Jewish New Yorkers due to a historical connection between Judaism and Knicks basketball, symbolized by figures like coach Red Holzman.
Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, is seeing Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff potentially leading their football team, contrasting previous Jewish quarterbacks in the NFL.
Sam Salz shares his experience of maintaining a strong connection with G-d while juggling the demands of college football.
The newsletter highlights the success of Jewish athletes Max Fried and Dean Kremer in Major League Baseball, with Fried achieving a rare complete game shutout in under 100 pitches and Kremer earning his first win of the season with 10 strikeouts.
The Menschwarmers' annual Jewish baseball seder offers a unique twist on Passover celebrations by combining the start of baseball season with the holiday week.
Michael Lipp, a wheelchair pickleball player, has defied expectations and become a top-ranked athlete in the sport, showcasing his perseverance and skill despite physical challenges.
The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history.
The text discusses the impressive achievements of Jewish hockey player Zach Hyman, who joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2021 and has become a top scorer in the NHL.
Ken Holtzman, who passed away at the age of 78, holds the record for the most wins by a Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball history, surpassing Sandy Koufax.
Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78.
Jewish comedian Eitan Levine is aiming to set a new record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown in a baseball season, with a goal of reaching 50 pitches to raise $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Israel's soccer association has signed a cooperation agreement with South America's soccer confederation, CONMEBOL, allowing Israel to potentially participate in elite tournaments like the Copa America and Copa Libertadores.
Comedian Eitan Levine is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial opening pitches thrown in one baseball season, aiming to throw 50 first pitches across various minor league stadiums and some major league teams.
Oakwood A is on track to win the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premier Division title after defeating Hendon United 6-2.
Germany recently unveiled a new design for its national soccer team jerseys by Adidas, which inadvertently made the number 44 appear similar to the Nazi SS symbol.
Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.
Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan honored a fan, Oron Beilin, who was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists, by giving his family a special jersey.
The article discusses the dilemma the author faces between her newfound obsession with Caitlin Clark, a star basketball player, and observing Shabbat.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is hailed as a quintessentially Jewish show for its portrayal of Jewish sports fandom.
Germany will be redesigning the numbers on its national soccer jerseys by Adidas after public outcry over the stylized number 44 resembling the Nazi SS lightning bolt symbol.
The article discusses the rivalry between Jewish NBA owners Mat Ishbia of the Phoenix Suns and Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers, rooted in their mortgage lending businesses – United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage, respectively.

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