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Meet Joc Pederson, the Jewish rookie powering L.A. Dodgers’ run to playoffs

The slugging outfielder leads all first-year players in home runs for a team on the way to the postseason. And he’s pretty good with the glove, too.

Why Sandy Koufax sitting out a World Series game still matters 50 years later

Why the Sandy Koufax Yom Kippur decision still matters 50 years later

Jewish lineman is center of attention at national champ Ohio State

Ohio State may not be know who will be starting at quarterback as its season opener approaches, but the Buckeye who will be snapping is a sure thing: Jacoby Boren, the football squad’s Jewish center and newly named co-captain.

Tom Brady has ‘Deflategate’ suspension tossed by federal judge

Could a Jewish NHL lawyer become the first woman to head a men’s pro sports league?

Israel’s football team wins first international game

Israel’s football team playing Spain in first international game

In first, Israeli team competes in America’s top bike race

Meet the Baptist baseball lifer who will coach Israel’s team

Israeli badminton player scores visa to Indonesia for world championships

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