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For Stan Fischler, ‘The Hockey Maven,’ it’s all about the game — and Israel, too

The veteran New York-area broadcaster passes along his passion for the sport to viewers and for the Jewish state to his family.

Philly historian scores in bid to have NBA pioneer Eddie Gottlieb honored

In pushing to mark the achievements of the hoops Hall of Famer, Celeste Morello, a Catholic, says “Jewish-Americans are underrepresented with historical markers in Philadelphia.”

Jonathan Halpert, out as Yeshiva U. basketball coach, ends long career with victory

Jonathan Halpert, whose contract as the men’s basketball coach at Yeshiva University was not renewed, closed out more than four decades on the Maccabees’ bench with a victory.

Head of the glass: Yeshiva U.’s Rebecca Yoshor excelling on and off court

For Israel’s skaters, Olympic training is a New Jersey state of mind

Safety first: New Yorker repeats Super Bowl wager, wins $25,000

Will God have a say in Super Bowl outcome?

Hijab outscores yarmulke 26-0 in NCAA Division I basketball action

Retiring London Fletcher lauds bridge to NFL success — a Jewish couple

At 91, Harvey Pollack is still NBA’s leading scorer

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