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All content by Jacob Gurvis
The new book Dyed in Crimson shares the story of Harvard football captain and coach Arnold Horween, right, shown here with his brother Ralph. (Book cover courtesy of Zev Eleff, Horween photo via Wikimedia Commons)

How this unsung Jewish football hero changed all American sports

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published May 16, 2023
Gabriel Ibitoye of the Tel-Aviv Heat during the Rugby Europe Super Cup on Oct. 16, 2021 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images)

Rugby’s governing body ruled that South Africa’s exclusion of Israel was not discrimination. The Israeli team is skeptical.

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published April 28, 2023
A view of Arsenals Emirates Stadium in London. (Wikimedia Commons)

Stan Kroenke owned soccer club launches Jewish fan group to combat antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 26, 2023
The St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, located at the St. Louis JCC. (Courtesy)

Of course, ours is the best, but there sure are a lot Jewish Sports Halls of Fame

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 24, 2023
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader, left, and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson at Liebmans Deli in the Bronx. (E.H. Wallop/YES Network)

Former Cardinal Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at NYC Deli

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 21, 2023
Abby Meyers was selected in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft. (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics)

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published April 11, 2023
From left to right: Rowdy Tellez, Alex Bregman, Harrison Bader, Max Fried, Joc Pederson, Garrett Stubbs. (Getty Images; design by Mollie Suss)

All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2023

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 28, 2023
Avi Miller, right, ran Israel Baseballs Twitter account during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Left: Screenshot from Twitter, Right: Courtesy)

Israel struck out at the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account was a hit

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 24, 2023
Ryan Lavarnway played for Team Israel at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Ryan Lavarnway, a Team Israel veteran and World Series champ, retires from MLB

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published March 24, 2023
Stu Moss, left, and David Bogatz at Team Israels game against Puerto Rico, Monday, March 13, 2022, in Miami. (Jacob Gurvis)

‘It’s my heritage’: American Jews — and allies — turn out to support Team Israel at the WBC

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 15, 2023
Mar 12, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Israel shortstop Michael Wielansky (38) throws to first base to take out Nicaragua third baseman Benjamin Alegria (not pictured) during the ninth inning at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Jewish St. Louisan Michael Wielansky gets into game as Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published March 12, 2023
Jeff Passan on the set of Baseball Tonight during the 2021 AL Wild Card game at Fenway Park. (Allen Kee/ESPN Images)

ESPN’s Jeff Passan opens up on his Hebrew school upbringing, interviewing Sandy Koufax and Jewish baseball history

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 24, 2023
Shaun Tomson is a former world champion surfer. (Courtesy of Tomson)

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: New doc explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 19, 2023
Jan 26, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving says he has Jewish family members, stands by deleting apology post

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published February 8, 2023
Dec 25, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (0) dribbles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

NBA player Meyers Leonard opens up on his antisemitism scandal to Jewish ESPN reporter

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 31, 2023

Legendary Jewish tennis champion Dick Savitt dies at 95

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published January 11, 2023
The Jewish meaning behind Robert Kraft’s $18,003 donation to Damar Hamlin fundraiser

The Jewish meaning behind Robert Kraft’s $18,003 donation to Damar Hamlin fundraiser

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published January 4, 2023
Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘immaculate reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined

Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘immaculate reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published December 22, 2022

Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with ‘Happy Hanukkah’ graphic

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published December 20, 2022

‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature first-ever Hanukkah menorah lighting

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 14, 2022

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 6, 2022

Kyrie Irving offers ‘deep apologies’ for antisemitism scandal as Black Hebrew Israelites rally in Brooklyn

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published November 21, 2022

All the Jewish players and storylines to watch in the 2022 World Cup

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 18, 2022
In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

In wake of workplace scandal, Dan Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published November 2, 2022

Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman is a Maccabiah ping pong medalist

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published October 28, 2022

The two Jews behind the “Jewish Sports Review” call it quits

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published October 21, 2022
Israeli families of Munich Olympics massacre victims to boycott German ceremony marking 50th anniversary

Israeli families of Munich Olympics massacre victims to boycott German ceremony marking 50th anniversary

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published August 11, 2022
Listen to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully’s classic call of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game

Listen to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully’s classic call of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published August 3, 2022

Joc Pederson to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published July 19, 2022

Jewish pitcher Eric Reyzelman drafted by the New York Yankees

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published July 18, 2022
Ahead of the 21st Maccabiah Games, explore photos from ‘Jewish Olympics’ history

Ahead of the 21st Maccabiah Games, explore photos from ‘Jewish Olympics’ history

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published July 6, 2022

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published June 15, 2022

Doug Emhoff spoke to a Holocaust survivor — and his AI twin — at a cutting-edge exhibit in Los Angeles

JACOB GURVIS , JTA
Published June 9, 2022

Jewish featherweight champion Isaac ‘Ike’ Berger dead at 85

JACOB GURVIS, JTA
Published June 8, 2022

Max Fried becomes first Jewish pitcher to clinch World Series since St. Louisan Ken Holtzman in ’73

Jacob Gurvis
Published November 4, 2021

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

Jacob Gurvis
Published October 26, 2021
A scene from Steven Spielbergs 1993 film Schindlers List. (Universal Studios)

We asked, you answered: JTA readers’ must-see Holocaust movies

Jacob Gurvis
Published October 15, 2021
Impossible Foods has unveiled its latest plant-based meat product: Impossible Pork. (Impossible Foods)

Plant-based Impossible Pork is here. But will it be kosher?

Jacob Gurvis
Published September 27, 2021

Ryan Braun, former MVP and the all-time Jewish home run hitter, retires from Major League Baseball

Jacob Gurvis
Published September 14, 2021
Tom Tugend in his Los Angeles home, Aug. 3, 2021. (Jacob Gurvis)

7 decades and 3 wars later, this 96-year-old Jewish journalist is still writing

Jacob Gurvis
Published August 26, 2021
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