Sports
Mike Piazza Returning to the Dugout as Italian National Team Manager
The hall of famer hopes to turn the national team into a winning ball club.
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The Relentless and Invincible Rocky Marciano
The undefeated Rock from Brockton will always be the champion of the world.
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 over just four rounds.
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.
Read MoreLeBron and Michael, Step Aside—Hank Luisetti Was the All-time Best
James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and in 1936 Hank Luisetti revolutionized it.
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