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The Italian American Baseball Foundation awards college scholarships to deserving student-athletes who express pride in our culture and heritage. All awardees must follow the application process. Our goal is to honor graduating high school seniors or current college players. An IABF scholarship committee will select the winners each year. The schol...

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Hellas Verona football club officially changed ownership, as owner Maurizio Setti announced the sale of the club to Presidio, a U.S.-based investment fund. A key figure in this deal is the Italian American businessman, Italo Zanzi, who is set to play an instrumental role in the club's future operations. Zanzi, a well-established name in both the Am...

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Alessandro Slebir, an Italian American surfer, made history with his extraordinary ride on a massive 33-meter wave at Mavericks, California, breaking the world record for the largest wave ever surfed. Born to Italian parents, Slebir has been deeply connected to both his Italian heritage and his American roots. Growing up in the United States with a...

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Few countries sell the dream better than Italy. Its scenery, food and history have tempted many a visitor to make their stay a permanent one down the years. However, as many of them will tell you, the reality can often prove much more testing than their sun-kissed fortnight in the summer had led them to believe. The narrative of Serie A’s American...

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Italy mourns with the USA on the passing of Lenny Randle, heralded by Rolling Stone as “The Most Entertaining Man in Baseball," who died in Murrieta, California on December 29, 2024. Having landed in Nettuno in 1983 after a 12-year career in MLB with 1138 games under his belt, Lenny Randle left his mark on Italian baseball because of his talent and...

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Tony Noto, whose success as a local soccer coach was bypassed only by his passion for the beautiful game, has passed away. He was 70 years old. Noto was a head coach or assistant coach with several teams in the metropolitan area over several decades. He was an assistant under Mike Rybak when the Brooklyn Italians captured the 1991 Lamar Hunt U.S. O...

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Jannik Sinner's meteoric rise to the pinnacle of men's tennis has ignited a fervent passion for the sport across Italy. As the world's number one player, Sinner's achievements have not only captivated audiences but have also inspired a significant increase in tennis participation nationwide. The "Sinner effect" is evident in the surge of enrollment...

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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating sports, health, fitness, fun, and everything Italian will come together at the Tour of Italy Expo Village, held inside the World Golf Village Renaissance Hotel. January 18-19, 2025 at World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, St. Augustine, Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcas...

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Conegliano secured the title of Volleyball Women’s Club World Champions by triumphing over China’s Tianjin Bohai Bank in a resounding 3-0 victory in Hangzhou, China. This win marked Conegliano's third world title, having previously claimed the championship in 2019 and 2022. The Italian team dominated the tournament, maintaining an impeccable record...

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The Ancona Dolphins have announced the signing of veteran Italian-American running back Mike Gentili for the 2025 Italian Football League season. The Dolphins reached the IFL semifinals this past year after posting a 6-2 regular season record. The versatile 35-year-old, 5’10”, 215 pound native of Leominster, Massachusetts, was a key part of the Sch...

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