SportsItaly's Olympic Walkers Take on European Marathon Challenge in Birmingham
Italy sends 11 race walkers to Birmingham Europeans. Olympic champions Stano and Palmisano lead squad in new marathon and half-marathon format August 15.
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SportsThree Italians Reach Roland Garros Round of 16 After Sinner's Early Exit
Berrettini, Cobolli, and Arnaldi reached Roland Garros round of 16 on May 30. Sinner's second-round exit on May 28 opens path for Italy's deepest run in decades.
SportsMatteo Berrettini Outlasts Five-Hour Epic to Reach Roland Garros Round of 16
Matteo Berrettini survives his career-longest match at Roland Garros, saving match points to win 7-6(15-13) in a historic tiebreak. Round of 16 awaits.
SportsCobolli Cruises to Roland Garros Round of 16 With Straight-Sets Victory
Flavio Cobolli advances to Roland Garros round of 16, defeating Tien 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 without dropping a set. Italian tennis star shines after Sinner's exit.
SportsMonza's Controversial Serie A Return: How a Playoff Loss Sparked Debate Over Italian Football's Fairness
Monza returns to Serie A after defeating Catanzaro in 2026 playoffs. Despite winning the tie, home leg defeat sparks debate about Italy's promotion rules.
Sports · TourismLorena Wiebes Wins Stage 1 of Giro d'Italia Women 2026 in Sprint Finish
Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes wins Giro Donne 2026 Stage 1 in Ravenna. Nine-day race through Italy features historic Colle delle Finestre gravel climb. Longo Borghini defends title.
SportsVingegaard Clinches Historic Giro Victory, Joins Elite Triple Crown Club
Jonas Vingegaard dominates 2026 Giro d'Italia with 5-stage victory, becoming 8th cyclist ever to win all three Grand Tours. What this means for Italian cycling.
SportsBastoni Stays at Inter Milan: Marotta Shuts Down Barcelona Transfer Speculation
Alessandro Bastoni's future at Inter secured. President Marotta defends defender, dismisses Barcelona interest. Contract locked through 2028.
Sports · PoliticsItaly's 2036 Olympic Bid: What Rome-Naples and Northern Cities Mean for Your Wallet
Italy's 2036 Olympic bid pits Rome-Naples against northern cities. With Milano Cortina 2026 costs quadrupling to €5.4B, what will it mean for residents?