It had been a long run for the Italian-American from New Jersey by way of South Philly named Joe Scarpa, later known as the Native American character Chief Jay Strongbow. He lived the gimmick for decades. When pressed on the subject, he rarely budged from his story of being an Indian from Oklahoma, although fans of an earlier generation had cheered...

Jordan Brand has officially announced the Wings Collection, an Italian-made assortment of footwear, apparel, an accessories that reflect the absolute pinnacle of Air Jordan prestige. This capsule surpasses anything the brand has ever executed, bringing new meaning to luxury in the world of athletic footwear. First up is the Air Jordan 1 — the legac...

Filippo Tortu has decided to go to train in the USA to prepare for the two major competitive events of the season, namely the European Championships in Rome in early June and the Paris 2024 Olympics in August. The Italian sprinter has chosen to travel to the Montverde Academy in Orlando, Florida, in consultation with the Italian Federation. Tortu w...

Since Feb. 8, just two Detroit Pistons are averaging at least 15 points per game. They’re both doing so efficiently, too, shooting at least 46% overall and 40% on 3-pointers. The first? Their franchise player: Cade Cunningham, drafted in the summer of 2021. The second? Someone with 10 games as a Piston: Simone Fontecchio.  The 6-foot-8 Italian shar...

Iowa women's basketball standout guard Caitlin Clark inked an exclusive multi-year partnership with Panini America, the company announced Wednesday. This deal marks the company's first exclusive contract with a female athlete, covering trading cards and autographed memorabilia.  Clark's groundbreaking achievements on the court, including becoming t...

New Miami FC soccer coach Antonio Nocerino has a desire to win in Miami. He brings plenty of international soccer experience to his young team. He speaks to his team in 3 languages to get his message across. "So welcome to Miami. Does it feel like Italy?" "Yes." CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis caught up with the new head coach from Miami FC socce...

Multimedia on-air personality Maria Marino has a clear philosophy: Take advantage of any opportunity for growth. “I want to keep pushing boundaries,” the 34-year-old New Jersey native says. “It can be a hard path, but I think it’s rewarding when you keep challenging yourself and putting yourself in situations where you’re going to learn and grow.”...

The red and yellow décor in part of Massimo Musumeci’s house suggests that he is a fan of AS Roma. To know for sure, ask him about the time when severe weather called for an evacuation, and he immediately grabbed his most prized items: his collection of scarves and shirts in team colors. Or how he asked that a christening (and he was a godfather!)...

Jasmine Paolini earned her biggest title by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the Dubai Championships final on Saturday. Paolini fought back from a break down in the second and third sets en route to the second WTA singles title of her nine-year tour-level career. The 26th-ranked Paolini and 40th-ranked Kalinskaya defied a field that start...

Tottenville resident Sal Rapaglia has spent a lifetime promoting the game of soccer and last week, he received one of the most prestigious honors for his decades of service. Rapaglia was awarded Life Membership in the U.S. Soccer Federation during its annual General Meeting last Saturday, according to ussoccer.com. The report said Life Membership i...