This year the Final Four will be in Minneapolis and TGR hopes to bring you the Jewish stories and interviews from US Bank Stadium and around the Twin Cities.
Interview: A True Cavalier – Liron Fanan
Recently I was counting the number of interviews I have been able to do over the last ten years. Its been a great privilege to hear, first hand, the stories of so many great Jewish athletes and sports personalities. Getting to speak with Liron Fanan was special. Her story is a bit under the radar,…
Interview: MLBer Ryan Kalish Turned Bat-Man
Ryan Kalish had a bright career in front of him. Injuries plagued his playing days and recently, after a valiant comeback attempt, he called it quits. He left Jewish baseball fans with a few moments, especially for the Jewish teams of the 2010 and 2012 Red Sox but ultimately we are left wondering “What If.”…
Interview: Israeli Soccer Star Dekel Keinan
In Israel soccer rules. Basketball is big, baseball is growing, and football is loved by Americans who make Aliyah. But soccer is king. Meet Dekel Keinan, one of the premiere Israeli soccer players. Now playing in America, Dekel is very proud of his Israeli heritage and pays deep respect to his country and upbringing. He…
Interview: NCAA Walk-On with a Mission – Noah Lack
We did some searching for the newest crop of MoTs playing NCAA Ball. We found Noah Lack, a walk-on with a mission. Lack’s drive will take him far and his passion should serve him well. It wasn’t an easy road, but its a story that ends proving hard work pays off. He has a great…