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In 1969, the New York Mets had a miraculous season, winning 100 games and the World Series, which some attributed to a series of unexpected events. The Mets'...

Al Rosen, the Cleveland Indians' former third baseman known as the Hebrew Hammer, died at 91. Despite narrowly missing the batting Triple Crown, Rosen was re...

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Under-14 basketball team traveled to New York City to participate in the Gatorade Battle of the Boroughs tournament during NBA All-Star we...

Joshua Rocco, an 18-year-old Jewish hockey player from New Jersey, finds himself in the unlikely environment of Sugar Land, Texas, as part of the Sugar Land ...

The text provides advice for frum women on how to stay active during winter. It highlights outdoor activities like skiing, suggests wearing appropriate cloth...

Daniel Mendoza, a celebrated bare-knuckle prizefighter in late-Georgian London, was born to British-born parents of converso background in 1764. Despite a tu...

The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2014 class, which included Adam Greenberg, known for being hit in the head during his first at-bat with ...

An exhibit in Salvador, Brazil, showcasing vintage World Cup jerseys includes controversial items such as the swastika-adorned jersey of Germany's 1934 team ...

The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics. They highlight instances of match-...

In a discussion including topics such as a member of the Israeli Parliament criticizing the lack of respect for Torah amidst celebrations for Maccabi Tel Avi...

Sandy Koufax, the legendary Jewish pitcher for the Dodgers, made a cultural impact by choosing not to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, leadi...

The article explores the duality of Ty Cobb, a legendary baseball player, and an anti-Semite. While Cobb was a supremely talented athlete, holding numerous r...

The article explores the transformation of the basketball program at Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York City, engineered by athletic director Larry Ri...

Aaron Kaplowitz, a former IDF soldier, describes watching a pivotal NFL game between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning with his tank battalion commander on an Isr...

A grandson shares a heartwarming story of how his 94-year-old grandfather, who was never a sports enthusiast, developed a deep passion for basketball, specif...

Brad Ausmus, a former catcher and coach of the Israeli national team in the World Baseball Classic, has been named the manager of the Detroit Tigers, becomin...

The article discusses the influence of John Goldman, known as the Shot Doctor, on aspiring basketball players who seek to improve their shooting skills by pr...

Thomas Friedman's book "From Beirut to Jerusalem" recounts an encounter between Friedman and Rabbi Nota Schiller, who co-founded the Ohr Somayach Yeshiva. Sc...

Steve Calechman, a Boston-raised sports fan, shares his unique story of being a devout Detroit team supporter due to his father's admiration for Jewish sport...

Andrés Cantor, known for his iconic "GGGGOOOOAAAALLLL" call in soccer, gained fame during the 1994 World Cup. Beyond his signature call, Cantor has become a ...

The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence. The...

Issa Kassissieh, known as Issa 6, is a legendary figure in Jerusalem's Old City, hailed as the city's greatest basketball player. Born in the Judean Hills, I...

The author describes a transformative experience of catching a foul ball at Yankee Stadium and feeling a divine presence, akin to Jacob's realization in the ...

The text discusses the 1972 Munich Olympics where eleven Israeli athletes were murdered by Black September, a group linked to the Palestine Liberation Organi...

The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts. One letter praises Hank Greenberg's baseball career a...

"Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One" is a biographical book discussing the life of Hank Greenberg, a Jewish baseball player who achieved grea...

The author reflects on the trade of R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets, drawing parallels between the management decisions in sports, like adhering to Moneyb...

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectati...

The article "Europe Unified, by Soccer" reflects on the Euro soccer tournament as a representation of a diverse and multiethnic Europe, contrasting it with t...

In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasi...

Joel Alperson, a dedicated Nebraska football fan and Jewish observer, has taken unique steps to accommodate both Yom Kippur and football games by bringing in...

Rabbi Rafael Halperin, a unique figure in rabbinical lore who balanced a life of spirituality and strength training, passed away at 87. Born in Vienna in 192...

The text discusses the figure of Jeff Van Gundy, a prominent basketball coach and broadcaster, often speculated to be Jewish due to his appearance, demeanor,...

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and anal...

The New York Knicks recently made the NBA playoffs after a long absence, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an incident involving Charlie Ward making co...

David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership. Known for his sharp wit and legalistic ap...

The article highlights the significant impact of the American Football League (AFL), which despite disappearing over 40 years ago, played a vital role in sha...

Howard Jacobson, a former table tennis player and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from his experiences in Manchester's Jewish community for his novel "The...

The author reflects on their experience of the World Cup in relation to the overwhelming fanaticism it brought to those around them, providing a temporary es...

The United States' World Cup match against Slovenia ended in a controversial 2-2 draw due to a disputed call by the referee. Jewish player Benny Feilhaber fe...

The United States soccer team, featuring three Jewish players, is set to play Slovenia, whose defensive strategy resembles the U.S.'s approach. The suggestio...

Israeli entrepreneurs have found success by capitalizing on the global demand for vuvuzelas, the loud plastic horns used by South African fans during World C...

The author reflects on the religious experience he feels while watching sports, particularly soccer, drawing parallels between sports events and miracles in ...

Ron Kaplan highlights the presence of three Jewish players, Jonathan Bornstein, Benny Feilhaber, and Jonathan Spector, on the U.S. squad for the 2010 World C...

Seven new inductees have been welcomed into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, including wrestler Bill Goldberg, Olympic swimmer Jason Lezak, basketbal...

Martin "Blimp" Levy, a morbidly obese Jewish wrestler in the mid-20th century, was discovered working in a sideshow and became known for his massive size, un...

Three Orthodox Jewish men from New Jersey undertook a challenging seven-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, motivated by the physical, spiritual, and emotional a...