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Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry is now an evangelical preacher focused on promoting Israel

The Mets legend, who turned to religion after a career plagued by drug abuse and scandal, is speaking at a Jewish National Fund-USA event.

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Ryan Turell with fans

Orthodox NBA prospect Ryan Turell returns to New York for a game on Purim

“My friends and family, and the Jewish community as a whole, have been amazing,” the reserve player for the Motor City Cruise, a Detroit team in the NBA’s G League, said.

Teen Fellowship

How a youth hockey league is accommodating Shabbat-observant players

Saturday games are built into the culture of the sport, but the Avalanche offer an alternative.

Team Israel

The Jewish Sport Report: Your guide to Team Israel and the World Baseball Classic

Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Here’s what to watch for.

Chaim Bloom

Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom says he’s received antisemitism over team’s woes

Jeff Passan

The Jewish Sport Report: Talking Jews in baseball with ESPN’s Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan

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

Soccer

Catholic school soccer team that brawled with Miami Jewish school forfeits state semifinal

Yeshiva U basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing inadequate warmup time after Shabbat

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