Nicola Pietrangeli, Italian tennis pioneer, dies at 92
Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92, sources said on Monday. His death closes a major chapter in the history of the sport in Italy.
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Jasmine Paolini to bring Olympic flame to Italy
Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini will carry the Olympic Flame to Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. She will also take part in the Handover Ceremony in Athens on 4 December, running as a Torchbearer alongside Olympic cycling champion Filippo Ganna.
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Sinner retains ATP Finals title
Jannik Sinner said he feels like a better and more complete player after defeating world number one Carlos Alcaraz to retain the ATP Finals title in Turin on Sunday. The 24-year-old won in straight sets and closed a remarkable season in which he reached four Grand Slam finals.
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Italy defeat Australia again in historic rugby victory
Italy claimed another landmark win over Australia, beating the Wallabies 26–19 in Udine on Saturday. The result confirmed the Azzurri’s 2022 rugby triumph in Florence was no one-off, marking their second-ever victory over the southern hemisphere giants in 22 meetings.
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Ski pass prices soar in Italy, says consumer group
Skiers in Italy face another year of steep price hikes as resorts across the country increase their ski pass costs ahead of the new season, according to consumer watchdog Assoutenti.
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Milano-Cortina 2026: 100 days to go
The countdown to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has officially begun, with just 100 days remaining until the opening ceremony on 6 February. The Games will begin at Milan’s San Siro Stadium and close on 22 February at Verona’s ancient Arena.
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Italy are World Volleyball Champions again
Italy are world volleyball champions once again. In front of 15,682 spectators in Pasay City, the team overpowered Bulgaria 3-1 in Sunday’s FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final.
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Italy claim sixth Billie Jean King Cup title
Italy have won the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen for the sixth time, beating the United States in the final. It is their second title in a row.
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Mattia Furlani – World Champion
Mattia Furlani, the 20-year-old Italo-Senegalese jumper from Marino, near Rome, celebrated a career-defining win at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo today. He claimed gold in the men’s long jump with a personal best of 8.39 metres.
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Sinner and Musetti set for US Open clash
Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti will meet in an all-Italian quarter-final at the US Open after crushing their opponents on Monday.
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