Had this website been around while I was in High School I would have been obsessed with it. As anyone who has played in the Red Sarachek Tournament or an intense rivalry game with Jewish pride on the line, JewishHoopsAmerica.com adds a little more fuel to the fire. TGR loves the site and the idea,…
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Interview: Columbia’s Rising Star Alex Rosenberg
As league play begins we caught up with Columbia’s new rising star Alex Rosenberg. Only a sophomore, Rosenberg is providing his worth and this Lions team as a real shot at an Ivy League title and finished the preseason 8-6. Here is what Rosenberg has to say about his future, his team, and Crumbs cupcakes….
OyChicago: Green, Bonds, and Clemens on the Hall of Fame Ballot
This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been released and it’s headlined by Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Both will be a true test to the steroid era as Bonds and Clemens are arguably the best hitter and pitcher respectively who ever lived (please note that I wrote arguably). But we here at The…
Interview: Author Peter Ephross “Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words”
Its summer time and the baseballs are flying. Another solid season for Jewish MLBers. We caught up with a man who knows Jewish MLBers just as well as anyone. Peter Ephross is a nice guy who knows writing and baseball. Here is what he has to say: 1) Tell TGR a little bit about yourself?…
Interview: My Hero and White Sox Draft Pick Mitch Glasser
Mitch Glasser is not just living out his dream, he is living out mine. Born and raised in Chicago. Moved to Minnesota and then gets drafted by his favorite team, the Chicago White Sox. Seriously, I could not have scripted it any better. Mitch is a great guy and motivated by his dream of playing for…
OyChicago: The Great Rabbino takes on Jewish owners of sports teams
It’s not just the Jewish athletes making news these days (at least good news), the Jewish owners have emerged into the spotlight. The Great Rabbino takes a look at the top Jewish owners in sports (the three majors sports…I would’ve included the NHL, but I do not have confirmation on Jeremy Jacobs or Stu Siegel)….