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Yael Averbuch in action with the U.S. Women's National Team

Yael Averbuch West was a Jewish soccer star and player advocate. As a team exec, she’s still pushing for change.

The athlete and tech CEO has become a leading figure in the campaign to popularize women’s soccer in the U.S. and galvanize support for its athletes.

By Emily Burack November 4, 2021 4:10 pm

Runners in tallit and tefilin pray before their race.

The man who helps Jewish New York City marathoners run through their morning prayers

For the 36th time, Peter Berkowsky will set up a morning minyan at the start of the 26.2-mile race.

November 4, 2021 3:15 pm

Max Fried pitches in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series

Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years

World Series Game 6 contained what might have been the most Jewish play in any Major League Baseball matchup ever.

November 3, 2021 10:23 am

Pitcher Tyler Herron and catcher Ryan Lavarnway

Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, dies at 35

By Jacob Gurvis October 28, 2021 6:19 pm

Joc Pederson, Max Fried and Alex Bregman

4 Jewish baseball players could make or break the 2021 World Series

By Jacob Gurvis October 26, 2021 1:19 pm

Billiards legend JoAnn Mason Parker is in a Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — now she’s plotting a competitive comeback

By Gabe Stutman October 25, 2021 4:47 pm

Dolph Schayes named one of the NBA’s 75 best all-time players

By Ami Eden October 22, 2021 10:49 am

Jack Hughes in action for the New Jersey Devils

The NHL has a historically good set of Jewish hockey players right now

By Evelyn Frick October 21, 2021 12:52 pm

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