International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 class of inductees

(JNS) - Three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman, longtime broadcaster Al Michaels-known for his call of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice"-and basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman headline the 2026 class of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

The 20-member class, announced on Wednesday, also includes former NBA player Omri Casspi, Argentine world champion boxer Carolina Duer and Israeli Paralympian Zipora Rubin-Rosenbaum, a 31-time medalist.

Founded in 1981 as the successor to the American-only Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes,...