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The results of Race-1 of the Spanish Round underway at Jerez de la Frontera have mathematically handed Ducati the WorldSBK Manufacturers’ Title for the 2024 season. For the Bologna-based motorcycle Company, this is the twentieth Manufacturers’ WorldSBK Title in its history, the third consecutive won with the Panigale V4 R. The 20 Manufacturers’ Tit...

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It’s been more than half a century since the late Joe Fortunato executed his last play on the field as part of the Chicago Bears’ defense. Acclaimed during his time in the NFL, the linebacker and Mingo Junction (OH) native never got the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition his supporters say he deserved. But that may change very soon.  On Sept. 10...

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The Sister Cities Open Golf Tournament took place the first week of October. The tournament began Oct. 2 and teams played over a two-day, 42-hole challenge in both Italy and Toledo. Five teams of two played between Ferrara and Sylvania during the first edition of the tournament. The second edition will take place as part of the Italian Bowl week in...

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Kobe Bryant's impact on the basketball court was not just felt in the city of Los Angeles, and the U.S. Basketball fanatics across Italy celebrated all those championship trophies and individual accolades KB collected throughout his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant lived in Italy between the ages of six and 13 while his father, Joe Bryant, played...

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With Club Italia LA28 official sponsor San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation’s Paul Giusto and FIBS Ambassador to Canada Flavio Volpe in attendance, Team Italy manager Mike Piazza eloquently conveyed a call to action for Club Italia LA28 Olympic prospects. "Everything we do has a purpose. We like to treat you guys like Big Leaguers because...

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The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, currently hosting the long-awaited Finali Mondiali, on Friday celebrated the four champions of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli North America. Claiming both the title and the final race of the season were Dylan Medler (The Collection) in the Trofeo Pirelli, Brian Cook (Ferrari of Seattl...

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The Italian National Baseball Team, led by MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, is set to play a two-game exhibition series against the University of Tampa Spartans. The games will take place at the Spartans' historic field on October 18th at 5:00 PM and October 19th at 6:00 PM. This exhibition serves as preparation for the Italian team ahead of internat...

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Better known throughout his professional baseball career as Ping Bodie, Francesco Stephano Pezzolo was a first-generation outfielder who helped pave the way for future New York Yankees’ stars like Joe DiMaggio, Tony “Push 'em up” Lazzeri, Frankie Crosetti, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, and others. Ping got his name from the “ping” noise made when his 5...

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This is one in a series previewing the inductees going into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on Saturday. The “original” “Zorro” was a fictional character, created in 1919, typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners against tyrannical officials. He was the precursor to many of the...

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored at the Queens Community House (QCH) Annual Fall Gala held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, the event brought together business leaders, public servants, and community supporters to celebrate QCH’...

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