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The UNICO Bocce tournament held on Sept. 11 in Georgetown was well-attended, with 10 teams rolling to support the annual Brian Piccolo Award to Sussex County high school athletic teams. The chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage, Richard DiLiberto, and the UNICO National President, Steve Pelonero, joined forces to rally members for...

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When NXT started rolling out introductory videos for Tony D’Angelo, an Italian-American from Chicago whose family has interests in the waste management business, many an eye was rolled. Some probably even exclaimed, “oof, Madon’!” But when the amateur wrestler from the University of Buffalo debuted with a win over Malik Blade on the Oct. 5 episode,...

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With still one day of competitions to go, Italy accelerates its sprint in the general medals table of the SUDS Open Euro TriGames - competition for Athletes with Down Syndrome - thanks to athletics and synchronized swimming. Moreover, the medals were accompanied by two world records signed by Nicole Orlando. The "Azzurra" retouched the record in th...

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The Romans orbited around Lamont Marcell Jacobs, stretching their legs on the track. “Ciao Champion,” said one Speedwalker. “You make us dream of an old man,” said one of the old men. Jacobs bowed to the trap music from the portable speakers and cursed him to the start line. Then he took a calm breath, crouched and exploded, and ran faster than any...

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As a legendary boxing photographer, who has snapped pictures of some of boxing’s very best, Los Angeles-based Chris Farina has (literally) had ringside seats for some of the boxing’s elite, classic battles over the last 25 years. From Ring Magazine to Top Rank Boxing to ESPN, Farina has shot for boxing’s best platforms. However, before Chris got be...

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Another triumph for the Italian cycling, another victory in the 2021 of the Italian sport. Merit, this time, of the 21 year-old Jonathan Milan, born in Tolmezzo and resident in Buja - the country of Alessandro De Marchi, Wednesday winner of the Agostoni Cup - that, after having conquered the Olympic gold with the quartet of the team pursuit, at the...

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Riding a bike and wandering through tree-lined avenues, elegant palaces and scenic squares are some of the most immersive activities you can do in the beautiful country. Especially if you are two-wheel lovers, know that here you will find bike paths where pedalling will be a pleasure for your eyes too. A self-respecting trip to Italy should develop...

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Most freshmen athletes have the typical first-year jitters adjusting to the pace and style of a college basketball game, but American University sophomore guard Lorenzo Donadio had to adjust during a once-in-a-century pandemic. The entire experience was atypical, Donadio said.  “Last season was the hardest one that I’ve ever had,” Donadio said. “We...

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When we think of Italy we think of the most famous cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice, of the hilly Tuscan landscapes and the Mediterranean waters. But have you ever considered Italy for a winter vacation spent skiing, exploring the glorious surroundings, and savoring local food? Did you know that you can actually ski in Sicily? From the Alps and...

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Joe Castiglione and Chris Del Conte chat often. Once or twice a week. Sometimes business, sometimes not. Either way, they end every phone call with the same farewell. “I love you.” Hundreds of thousands of OU and Texas fans just got nauseated. Bad enough that they swore allegiance in defecting together from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference...

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