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After three silvers and two bronzes, comes the first gold medal for Italy at the ongoing Fencing World Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Italy's Alice Volpi, Martina Favaretto, Francesca Palumbo and Arianna Errigo, who has already won a silver in the women's individual, triumphed over the United States, dominating the challenge with a score of 45-27....

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The age-old game of bocce has been a staple in Italy for as far back as anyone can remember. It was common to see Italians playing on courts in quaint towns of their native land as they tested their mettle against the “pallina” — or the bocce ball. Fast forward to today’s “bocce boom” and young adults are playing Italy’s hottest sport on our shores...

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If sports are meant to be a form of entertainment, there is perhaps no greater athlete in the world right now than Nick Ponzio. Who is Nick Ponzio? We’re glad you asked. Ponzio is a 27-year-old American-born shot putter who represents Italy at the world level. He’s never won a world medal, but he’s still undoubtedly the most-interesting thrower out...

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The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will be honoring Major League Baseball legend the late Yogi Berra at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater on Friday night, Aug. 5. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Yogi Berra bobblehead doll courtesy of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

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Characterized by unspoiled landscapes guarded within no less than three national parks, one regional park, one marine protected area, plus 38 other nature reserves, Abruzzo presents itself as the ideal destination for lovers of all kinds of active and sustainable vacations, to be enjoyed year-round in the name of sport, adventure and fun. Thanks to...

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The Via Francigena (the Iter Francorum, or the "Frankish Route") is a branch of the Pilgrimage trail that goes between Canterbury and Rome, coming into full use starting around the 11th century. Bishop Sigeric of Canterbury first made the journey to Rome in 990 AD to receive honors from the Pope. He kept details of his travels in a book, with pictu...

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Long-distance runner Robert Napolitano, who starred at Red Bank Catholic High in New Jersey was victorious in the Italy Run by Ferrero, a 4 mile course in Central Park, New York this past weekend. Napolitano, an All-American at Columbia College, finished first out of a field of 5295 competitors. His winning time was a formidable 19minutes 38 second...

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New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald, in a free agency news conference announcing several acquisitions on Friday, told reporters he was still in the market for a veteran defenseman. On Saturday, he cashed in on that quest, dealing a 2023 third-round draft choice along with Ty Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins for John Marino. Marino, 25,...

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Some things about Major League Soccer will take some getting used to for Giorgio Chiellini and his fellow LAFC newcomer Gareth Bale. Like the summertime heat currently simmering across most of North America at this time of year. “It’s too hot in Nashville,” joked Chiellini after his MLS debut in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Nashville SC at GEODIS Pa...

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It was an incredible Sunday for Italian volleyball, which yesterday won the men's under18 European title, the women's under21 European title, the men's under22 European title and, most importantly, the senior women's Volleyball National League: all in one phenomenal day. At the end of a splendid match won 3-0, the extraordinary Italian volleyball a...

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