“Jewish Sport Report: Comedian Eitan Levine’s Mission to Make Baseball History and More News”
Jewish comedian Eitan Levine is on a mission to make baseball history, aiming to throw the most ceremonial first pitches in a baseball season. With the current record at 40, Levine is shooting for 50 and hopes to raise $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation along the way. Having survived cancer as a child and benefiting from a Make-A-Wish experience himself, Levine’s journey is both fun and personal.
Confirmed to throw the first pitch for 46 teams, including major and minor league teams, Levine’s Jewish background has inspired the project. At least four of the pitches will take place during the teams’ Jewish heritage nights, adding an extra layer of significance to the endeavor.
In other sports news, Israel’s soccer association signed an agreement with CONMEBOL, potentially allowing Israel to compete in prestigious South American soccer tournaments. On a somber note, former NFL star O.J. Simpson passed away at 76 after battling cancer. Simpson, famously “not a Jew,” was acquitted of murder charges in a high-profile trial that involved prominent Jewish attorneys.
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes will miss the rest of the season due to shoulder surgery, while college basketball coach Josh Schertz has been hired by Saint Louis University. In chess, Jewish teen Caleb Levitan made history in South Africa by becoming the youngest person to make the country’s Chess Olympiad team.
As the NBA regular season comes to a close, Jewish players are gearing up for the playoffs. In hockey, Jewish players are making their mark on the ice, and in soccer, Jewish athletes are competing in various leagues. Golfer Max Homa is currently tied for first place in the Masters tournament.
The Jewish Sport Report will be taking a pre-Passover hiatus next week, returning with more Jewish sports news on April 26. Happy Passover to those who celebrate, and stay tuned for more exciting updates in the world of Jewish sports.