Sports
The Relentless and Invincible Rocky Marciano
The undefeated Rock from Brockton will always be the champion of the world.
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How DiMaggio Turned the Tide, and Brought Italians Into the Mainstream
With a mighty swing of the bat, the Yankee Clipper dissolved decades of oppression in the U.S.
Read MoreSouth Philly’s Sonny Conto Turning Blue Collar Fiction to Reality
The 23-year-old Italian-American heavyweight boxer won his first three pro fights by knockout in just four rounds.
Read MoreMilan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Selected to Co-host 2026 Winter Olympics
As public interest has waned, Olympics officials see Italy as a way of pumping life back into the Games.
Read MoreItaly Prevails Over Australia in Stunning World Cup Finish
The women's team ripped the victory away from Australia to claim their first World Cup tournament game since 1999.
Read MoreThe Real Field of Dreams: How Baseball Brought Italians Into the Mainstream
From Joltin' Joe to Rocky Colavito, baseball's early all-stars changed perceptions with a can-do Italian American spirit.
Read MoreThe History of Italy’s Second Favorite Sport—Bocce Ball
The ancient world delivered many traditions, none as appealing as bocce ball.
Read MoreItalian Soccer Team Bans Photos With Rapper Because He Might Be Bad Luck
The unofficial ban took hold as AS Roma battles for a UEFA Champions League slot.
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