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Jerry Izenberg and Muhammad Ali

The Jewish Sport Report: This legendary Jewish sportswriter has a story to tell

In this week’s Jewish Sport Report, 92-year-old sportswriter Jerry Izenberg opens up about his new memoir and an Israeli rugby team responds to its exclusion in South Africa.

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Jerry Izenberg and Muhammad Ali

Jerry Izenberg covered 53 Super Bowls. His memoir covers his Jewish Newark upbringing.

In his 17th book, the 92-year-old reporter chronicles the bond he and his father shared over baseball and hating the Nazis.

Rugby

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

World Rugby concluded that the decision to disinvite an Israeli team from an international tournament was made due to security concerns.

Emirates Stadium

Arsenal soccer club launches Jewish fan group to combat antisemitism

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The Jewish Sport Report: Why there are so many Jewish sports halls of fame

Wall of pictures

Why are there so many Jewish sports halls of fame?

Harrison Bader and Marcus Samuelsson selfie

Jewish Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli

Rabbi Mendy Cohen and Domantas Sabonis

The Jewish Sport Report: This NBA All-Star is converting to Judaism

Rabbi Mendy Cohen and Domantas Sabonis

NBA star Domantas Sabonis’ wife says he is converting to Judaism

Dan Snyder and Josh Harris

Dan Snyder to sell Washington Commanders to Jewish billionaire Josh Harris for record $6 billion

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