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‘No one’s had a greater impact’: The NHL’s Jewish ‘Hockey Maven’ gets his heartfelt due

Arguably the most dedicated and knowledgeable journalist in hockey history will be honored at UBS Arena

By Hillel Kuttler Oct 26, 2022 | 4 min read
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Octogenarian Jewish sports sleuths call it quits

For 25 years, the Jewish Sports Review determined which athletes were members of the tribe — and which weren’t

By Louis Keene Oct 25, 2022 | 4 min read
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Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA’s minor league draft

The former Yeshiva University standout is now one step closer to making history as the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA

By Jacob Gurvis Oct 23, 2022 | 2 min read
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The octogenarian ‘who is a Jew?’ team of pro and college sports writing call it quits

Ephraim Moxson and Shel Wallman were the two-man team behind the Jewish Sports Review, which identified Jewish athletes

By Jacob Gurvis Oct 22, 2022 | 4 min read
Sports
Meet the Orthodox Jewish artist designing custom cleats for MLB stars

No matter who makes it to the World Series, Ari Solomon's art will be in the spotlight

By Louis Keene Oct 21, 2022 | 6 min read
Sports
Report: YU’s Turell to take Orthodox hoop dreams to Detroit

The Pistons’ minor league affiliate is expected to select Turell in Saturday’s draft

By Louis Keene Oct 19, 2022 | 2 min read
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Astros manager Dusty Baker hopes matzah ball soup will give his team a playoffs boost

Baker first wanted to treat his Jewish star player Alex Bregman. He left the famed Kenny & Ziggy’s deli with enough food for his whole squad

By Matt Samuels Oct 8, 2022 | 2 min read
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Jewish NBA, WNBA owner cites ‘faith’ and ‘atonement’ in announcing decision to sell teams

Sarver referenced the Jewish idea of repentance in a statement announcing his decision to sell his teams

By Jacob Gurvis Sep 21, 2022 | 2 min read

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