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Adidas faced criticism for a new German soccer jersey featuring a number 4 that resembled a Nazi SS symbol, prompting them to swap out the design and prohibit custom jerseys with number 44.
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The Jewish Sport Report: Enviable seasons for a Jewish NHL star and an almost-Jewish NBA star
Jewish NHL star Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers is having a standout season, scoring a career-best 51 goals.
The Jewish Sport Report highlights the historic achievements of Zach Hyman in the NHL and Domantas Sabonis in the NBA during 2024.
Ross Kagan Marks reflects on the loss of his oldest friends, Josh Wex Wexler and David Fetch Fleisher, who were like brothers to him, sharing a strong bond through basketball and life experiences.
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Can you discuss a Jewish NHL player's 50-goal season without noting his 'insanely rich' family?
Zach Hyman, a Jewish NHL player for the Edmonton Oilers, recently achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 50th goal of the season, becoming the first Jewish hockey player to do so.
Despite the ongoing conflicts and signs of war, a recent visit to Israel revealed to the writer that the country remains vibrant and resilient.
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New York Jets star Sauce Gardner says his ‘intentions were positive’ when he said that Jews ‘run the world’
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner unintentionally echoed an antisemitic trope during a livestream with Jewish influencer Adin Ross by saying Jews run the world.
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman confirmed his Jewish roots in a personalized video message for a fan's bar mitzvah, revealing he had celebrated his own bar mitzvah in Alaska with his father.
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Baseball's Jewish iron man has played 21 straight seasons for the Red Sox and hasn't missed a single game
Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, has maintained a streak of playing at every game for 21 seasons, totaling 1,698 games.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 MLB season from a Jewish perspective, highlighting Jewish players in the league, including Alex Bregman, Max Fried, and Joc Pederson.
The 2024 NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness, features several Jewish players and coaches to watch, including standout figures such as Camilla Emsbo at Duke, Yarden Garzon at Indiana, Shirel Nahum at UC Irvine, and Danny Wolf at Yale.
Alex Bregman, the two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, made headlines in November 2021 during a game against the Atlanta Braves when he, along with the opposing pitcher Max Fried and outfielder Joc Pederson, were all Jewish.
The 2024 MLB season is anticipated to feature a record number of Jewish players, following a historic 19 Jewish players appearing in a game in 2023.
Israel Baseball Americas (IBA) is a newly launched American organization aiming to expand and support baseball in Israel.
Jockey Walter Blum, the only Jewish rider inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, passed away at 89 due to lung cancer.
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The Jewish Sport Report: How the Israel-Hamas war is riling up a South American soccer tournament
The article discusses how the conflict between Israel and Hamas is impacting a South American soccer tournament, particularly involving a Chilean team called Palestino with a significant Palestinian fan base.
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Chile’s Palestino soccer club, whose fans were ejected for accusing Israel of genocide, advances in international tournament
Chiles Palestino soccer team, founded by Palestinian immigrants in Chile, advanced to the main group stage of a prestigious South American soccer tournament, the Copa Libertadores.
Chigwell achieved a dominant 7-2 victory over HMH B in the David Wolff Division Two Cup, advancing to the semi-finals.
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The Jewish Sport Report: Meet Jordan Harris, the Black Jewish NHL player on a mission to change hockey
Jordan Harris, a biracial and Jewish NHL player for the Montreal Canadiens, is focused on fostering inclusivity in hockey, knowing he's a rare presence in a predominantly white league with few Jewish players.
Jordan Harris, a Black Jewish defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, aims to diversify hockey and inspire other kids to pursue professional hockey by sharing his unique background as the NHL's only Black Jewish player.
The Jerusalem marathon served not just as a race but as a poignant display of unity and resilience amidst difficult times in Israel.
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Liel Abada, Israeli soccer player who sat out amid pro-Palestinian fan displays, to join MLS team
Israeli footballer Liel Abada, who had been sitting out games for Celtic FC due to pro-Palestinian fan displays, is now joining Major League Soccer's Charlotte team for $8 million.
Eve Rosenbaum, the assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been a dedicated fan of the team since childhood.
Paul Heyman, a prominent Jewish wrestling promoter, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April after a long career in the industry.
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A professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years
Nutico Hacoaj, representing a Jewish community center in Tigre, Argentina, is the first Jewish soccer team to compete in a national tournament in 57 years.