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Claire Weinstein, Jessica Fox and 16 other Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics

From wrestling and swimming to fencing and judo, here are the Jewish and Israeli Olympians to watch as the Paris Olympics approach.

By Jacob Gurvis July 10, 2024 2:36 pm

The Jewish Sport Report: How Jacob Steinmetz is navigating minor league life as an Orthodox Jew

Plus, Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell is going pro in Israel.

July 5, 2024 1:30 pm

Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz is eating kosher delivery, walking to the stadium on Shabbat — and staying focused on the game

Steinmetz, who in 2021 became the first Orthodox Jewish player drafted into MLB, was elevated to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ High-A affiliate in June.

July 3, 2024 12:41 pm

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

By Jacob Gurvis July 3, 2024 12:36 pm

The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish hockey star will be a top-10 NHL draft pick

By Jacob Gurvis June 28, 2024 2:30 pm

Meet Zeev Buium, who could be the NHL’s next Jewish superstar

By Jacob Gurvis June 28, 2024 9:30 am

The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years

By Jacob Gurvis June 21, 2024 2:00 pm

San Jose Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky becomes first Jewish NHL head coach in 32 years

By Jacob Gurvis June 17, 2024 6:41 pm

Celtics win title, but Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews is Finals’ breakout star

By Jacob Gurvis June 17, 2024 6:09 pm

As MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys a late-career resurgence in LA, he’s come to appreciate his place as a Jewish baseball star

By Jacob Gurvis June 11, 2024 3:40 pm

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