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Italian football is experiencing a resurgence, with Serie B at the forefront as a crucible of talent and competition. Destination Calcio, the brand new Italian football media venture, has secured exclusive broadcast rights to stream Serie B matches live in the United States. Three live games a week will be shown for free with English commentary sta...

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The Yankees star, Yogi Berra, and one of his best pals, Joe Garagiola, had a special off-season gig, especially during the holiday season when baseball wasn't keeping them busy in the MLB. Berra and Garagiola grew up in a working-class Italian-American neighborhood in St. Louis, where they honed their sports skills on a vacant lot on Elizabeth Aven...

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Lega Serie A USA announced the renewal of its community partnership with Street Soccer USA, a non-profit organization that fights poverty and strengthens communities through soccer across the US. The partnership serves as a cornerstone for ‘Serie A Calcio in the Community’, a program dedicated to fostering positive social impact and empowering youn...

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Former Nevada baseball player Miles Mastrobuoni was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment by the Cubs last week. Mastrobuoni joins Seattle's 40-man roster, taking the place of catcher Nick Raposo, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Mastr...

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For the 15th time in its prestigious history, the Giro d’Italia will start abroad, as its pink caravan will roll through the roads of Albania to open the 2025 edition. A country yet to shine under the spotlight of top-tier cycling will step directly onto the main stage, as few platforms rival a Grande Partenza in terms of international exposure. An...

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With soaring snow-capped peaks and sparkling blue lakes, the Italian Alps should be considered one of the perfect winter getaways for cold-weather lovers. A vacation to the slopes of Courmayeur, Sauze d'Oulx, or Livigno is essentially a rite of passage for any serious ski aficionado, and the dramatic views and incredible Italian culture make skiing...

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Six weeks ago I had an interesting email from a friend in Florence, Italy. He asked that I return the message asking me to accept a position with the Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF). The intent was a collaboration on my part to upgrade the awareness and quality of our game in Italy. It was a significant offer on their part and met m...

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Steve Serio, co-captain of the U.S. Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball team, says he never thought he would have the honor of being named a flag bearer for Team USA. And yet there he was with fellow para athlete Nicky Nieves, leading the 225-member Team USA Paris delegation down the famed Champs-Élysées during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 S...

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Rino Tommasi, a true monument of Italian sports journalism, passed away on January 8. The great Rino, born 90 years ago in Verona, was for decades the most famous voice and television face of boxing and tennis matches. He was a living encyclopedia, in the days when the Internet and Wikipedia did not exist he could recount by heart anecdotes, data,...

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Over a decade ago, Nick Nurse and Mike Longabardi took a walk in Venice. There may even have been a boat ride through the Italian city’s iconic canals. They needed a break while working the Adidas Eurocamp, where about a half-dozen NBA assistant coaches helped prospects being scouted for the upcoming draft. Yet even while immersed in such a pristin...

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