Football

Recalling Franco Harris’ ‘Immaculate Reception’ and the Pittsburgh bar mitzvah celebration it sidelined

David Eisner, a finance executive who grew up in Pittsburgh, recalls the pass that the NFL identified as the best play of all time.

Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, talks game-winning field goals — and his love for the Jewish community

It’s been an up-and-down career for Joseph, who grew up going to Jewish day schools. But he has found his footing as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

Ideas

What Hank Greenberg’s friendship with Jackie Robinson can teach us today

An on-field exchange in 1947 shows how we must change our hearts, put our arms around people and uplift each other. It is, one might say, first base.

United States

Sale of Julian Edelman’s cleats yields $10k donation for Pittsburgh victims’ families

Culture

Pittsburgh Steelers hold moment of silence to honor synagogue shooting victims

Culture

Jewish quarterback Josh Rosen to start for Arizona Cardinals

Culture

The ‘best football player who grew up in Israel’ seeks a spot at US college

Global

ESPN removes weekly Australian Football League pool participant for ‘Burnthejews’ screen name

Culture

Patriots star Julian Edelman’s 5 most Jewish moments

Culture

U of Maryland football offers a handy workaround for Shabbat-observant fans

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