After Jannik Sinner yesterday became the new number 1 in the world and reached the first semifinal of his career in the Paris slam beating Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, another outstanding day for the Italian colors on French soil. As many as four “heroes” today, but over all prominent protagonist Jasmine Paolini. The 28-year-old from Castelnuovo Garf...
READ MOREThe recent acquisition of Inter Milan by the American investment firm Oaktree Capital has not only sent shockwaves through Serie A but also serves as a clear reminder of a growing trend: the Americanization of Italian football. This takeover, caused by the Chinese ownership's inability to service a $400 million debt (from a very unfavorable loan co...
READ MOREJannik Sinner is set to climb to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings on 10 June. The 22-year-old will become the first Italian and just the 29th player overall to top men’s tennis. Sinner began the year at World No. 4. But with a massive surge to begin 2024, highlighted by his first major title at the Australian Open, an ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami a...
READ MOREThere are very few nations that have enjoyed as much success on the biggest stages in world football as Italy have has over the years. With four FIFA World Cups and two European Championship victories for the Azzurri, Italy are one of the most decorated countries in the game, and a lot of that success is down to the incredible managers they have pr...
READ MOREA year from now we will see a humanoid robot running the 100 meters at the Naples Stadium. And, why not, also the long jump, high jump and other Olympic disciplines. It sounds like science fiction but it is now an established reality that, with the launch of low-cost robots, will become more and more widespread. For now, however, it is an all-Neapo...
READ MOREDays after Gregg Giannotti was named Italian-American of the Year in conjunction with Italian-American Day, Jerry Recco got a surprise at our Kickoff to Summer in Belmar: the New Jersey legislature has made a proclamation naming him Italian-American Sportscaster of the Year! NJ Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger was on hand to give our Jerry the hono...
READ MOREPurdue University’s nationally renowned motorsports engineering program in Indianapolis has a new home with an internationally recognized motorsports manufacturer. On Thursday May 23, Purdue announced an innovative partnership with Dallara, the largest multinational Italian race car manufacturer, to house its motorsports program at Dallara’s U.S. h...
READ MOREThe annual UNICO All-State Football Classic is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Wyoming Area’s stadium in West Pittston. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. Derek Zambino is the UNICO chapter president, Jamie Anzalone is game chairman, and Randy Spencer is the Sponsor’s Award winner, The game features the top seniors from the Wyoming Va...
READ MORELega Serie A USA today announced Allied Sports as an official agency of record, supporting the Italian soccer League's North American team headquartered in New York City. As part of Lega Serie A's expansion efforts in the United States, Allied Sports will lead commercial strategy and sales efforts to help maximize corporate partnership revenue, gro...
READ MOREWhen Spencer Arrighetti and Joey Loperfido were promoted to the Houston Astros' roster, their debuts were not only noted on Baseball Reference, but also a website called "Baseball Amore." The website was started by Tulane program director of information technology Ralph Russo and keeps track of every Italian American baseball player, detailing...
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