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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school | News

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Shortly after sunset on Saturday, Rabbi Chaim Zippel clasped an overflowing cup of wine and a tin of smelling spices as he marked the end of the Sabbath with a small Jewish congregation at his home near Provo, which doubles as the county’s only synagogue. The conclusion of the ceremony known as Havdalah set off a mad dash to change into blue and white fan gear and drive to the football stadium at nearby Brigham Young University, the Utah private school run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Malka Moya holds up her Star of David necklace during a Havdalah ceremony at her rabbi’s home in Lehi, Utah, before heading to the Brigham Young University football game to cheer on Jewish starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum) Hannah Schoenbaum Zippel never expected to become a BYU fan, or even a football follower, but that changed when the school where 98.5% of students belong to the faith known widely as the Mormon church added its first Jewish quarterback to the roster. With Jake Retzlaff at the helm, the Cougars won nine straight games in what was shaping up

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Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA’s 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105 | Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden moved into second place on the NBA’s career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Harden moved past Ray Allen with No. 2,874 with 6:08 left in the first quarter as Los Angeles jumped out to a 35-25 lead. The only player ahead of Harden — who was 2 of 8 from 3-point range — is Golden State’s Stephen Curry at 3,782. The Clippers led 66-45 at halftime and weathered a late run when the Jazz pulled within seven points with 3:18 remaining. Ivica Zubac had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Los Angeles, and Norman Powell added 18 points. The Clippers led by 23 points in the first half to win their fourth consecutive game in the new Intuit Dome. Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points for Utah, and Lauri Markkanen had 18 points and 10 rebounds. They are 0-2 on a four-game trip. Mo Bamba made his Clippers debut after opening the season with a left knee soreness. He had nine points with eight rebounds in 15 minutes. Takeaways Jazz: Utah

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