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New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says buying NFL team was ‘bashert’

Harris also owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 24, 2023 | 2 min read
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A Jewish guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

There are no known Jewish players in the tournament, but here are some fun facts

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 21, 2023 | 4 min read
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After getting cut from ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ Orthodox contestant celebrates NBC’s decision to release unaired footage

After a JTA article about the incident, NBC reversed course and shared footage of Michael Neuman’s run on the show with his foundation

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 17, 2023 | 2 min read
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The Jewish Sport Report: 18 Jewish players in the MLB is a likely — and fitting — record

The Jewish Sport Report: 18 Jewish players in the MLB

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 14, 2023 | 4 min read
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These 5 Jewish baseball players were just drafted into the MLB

It’s a relatively high number

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 12, 2023 | 3 min read
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The ‘Transparent’ musical is headed to Broadway next year

The musical recently concluded a monthlong world premiere run in Los Angeles

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 11, 2023 | 2 min read
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Jewish University of Virginia star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft

The slugger’s older brother is a Team Israel alum and a top prospect in the Oakland As organization

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 10, 2023 | 2 min read
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An inspiring Jewish story happened on this season of NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior.’ Nobody will ever see it.

Michael Neuman brought medically fragile children from his foundation to Los Angeles for a taping of the obstacle course show. But his footage was cut

By Jacob Gurvis Jul 1, 2023 | 8 min read

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