Sports
7 Jewish Fun Facts About the 2019 Women’s World Cup
(JTA) — There aren’t any Jewish players that we know of at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, which runs from June 7 to July 7 in France. The top-ranked U.S. team is looking to win its second Cup in a row and fourth all time. But there are still plenty of fun Jewish...
Orioles Pitching Prospect Dean Kremer Appreciates Support Of Baltimore Jewish Community — PressBox
By Jordan Gold Orioles pitching prospect Dean Kremer, a right-hander with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, has a background that is quite rare to find in a professional baseball player. Kremer, who holds U.S.-Israeli dual citizenship, was the first Israeli to ever be...
Trump Admin Decision to Cancel MLB’s Accord with Cuba is a Bad One
With no clear-cut reasoning, the Trump administration’s State Department recently elected to disallow an agreement that Major League Baseball negotiated with the Cuban Baseball Federation to allow Cuban players to come to the United States more easily to play...
Gino Marchetti, Former Baltimore Colt, Dies At 92 — PressBox
Gino Marchetti, one of the most dominant and feared defensive linemen in the NFL when he played for the Baltimore Colts during the 1950s and ’60s, has died at the age of 92. One of his nicknames was “Gino The Giant.” He was a 6-foot-4, 245-pound...
Bruce Pearl Coaches Auburn to its 1st NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four
By Marc Brodsky (JTA) — Bruce Pearl has won plenty of accolades and championships in a basketball coaching career spanning nearly three decades, including guiding the U.S. men’s team to the 2009 Maccabiah Games title. Now, however, he’s on the precipice of college...
Alex Bregman Signs One of the Largest-Ever Contracts for a Jewish Athlete
Update: This article initially incorrectly stated that Alex Bregman broke the record for contracts for Jewish athletes. Ryan Braun had signed one worth $5 million more. We’ve also added a reference to a Sports Illustrated article that discusses Bregman’s bar...
Remembering Baltimore Sports Greats Manny Machado, Joe Flacco and Frank Robinson
Retiring Orioles radio announcer Joe Angel had a signature home run call that seems to fit this column like a glove. “Wave it bye-bye!” Joe would say whenever a player hit one over the fence. In a similar vein, Baltimore recently lost three great parts of a storied...
Blair Braverman Becomes 1st Jewish Woman to Finish Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Update: We found the (actual) first Jewish woman to finish the Iditarod sled dog race (JTA) — Writer and adventurer Blair Braverman appears to be the first Jewish woman to race in — and complete — the historic Iditarod sled dog race, finishing the grueling 1,000-mile...
Pikesville Girls Team Wins 1st State Basketball Championship in School’s History
The Pikesville High School girls team won the first basketball state championship in the school’s 55-year history when defeating Smithsburg High School 61-31 on March 16 in the Class 1A title game at Towson University’s SECU Arena. The team never made the state final...Upcoming Events
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22
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8:00 am 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge 2019 takes place along the waterfront promenade at Under Armour’s Headquarters in Locust Point. The Baltimore Dragon Boat Club hosts a mix of more than 20 corporate, city,[...]
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24
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6:00 pm Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Jun 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Everyman Theatre and the Hippodrome partner for a night of “Hamilton” karaoke in advance of the show’s upcoming run at The Hippodrome. Sing-along to your favorite tunes from the hit Broadway musical. Schedule: Performer[...]
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27
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6:30 pm Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
We hear about immigrants, refugees, and asylees all over the media – but rarely do we get to hear directly from those coming to America to make a new home. Join us as we welcome[...]
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