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News How a Black Jew from Alabama became an Israeli basketball legend
Willie Sims excelled on defense in his 15 seasons in Israel, after suffering both antisemitism and racism in college at Louisiana State. He died last week at 64
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News The top 8 Jewish sports moments of 2022
Plus one Jewish sports storyline to watch in 2023
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Fast Forward Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘immaculate reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined
David Eisner, a finance executive who grew up in Pittsburgh, recalls the pass that the NFL identified as the best play of all time
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Sports Orthodox high school powerhouse faces team stocked with NBA stars’ kids
Sierra Canyon, starring Bronny James, took on yarmulke-wearing Valley Torah Thursday
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Sports Why a non-Jewish NBA player is buying Hanukkah donuts for fans
The first 500 fans to drop by Section 111 at the Sacramento Kings' home game Wednesday night can pick up a free jelly donut
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Sports Phoenix Suns’ new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team
Mat Ishbia, a walk-on at Michigan State, replaced another Jewish owner who was mired in scandal
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Fast Forward Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with ‘Happy Hanukkah’ graphic
The NBA team appeared to poke fun at the Brooklyn Nets star following his antisemitism controversy last month
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Fast Forward Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach
Alon Leichman, who grew up milking cows, may be the first Israeli to join a big league baseball coaching staff
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