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Vince Lombardi is synonymous with football. The NFL's Super Bowl trophy is named after him, because he was a legendary coach and an even better leader. He's considered the gold standard, and not just because he won the first ever Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers. What many don't know about the great Lombardi is that he was an ally to the LGBTQ...

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The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO held its annual players’ dinner Wednesday night, honoring Lackawanna College head football coach Mark Duda. The dinner was held at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. The 72nd annual UNICO All-Star Classic football game will be played Saturday at Wyoming Area’s stadium in West Pittston. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Miss UNICO an...

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When you say the word “football” to friends and famiglia in Italy, they probably conjure up images of World Cup soccer and the many greats who have worn the famed “Azzurro” of the Italian national team, or their favorite local club competing in Serie A. But, to many an Italian American, football means helmets, hard knocks, and the great American gr...

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The Las Vegas Raiders saw both quarterbacks who started games for them last season depart for new opportunities over the past few months. Derek Carr is now in the NFC South, as the new starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jarrett Stidham, who started the final two games of the season, is now the backup behind Russell Wilson in Denver. I...

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Pietro G Fuciarelli, President of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan announced sponsorship support for the XLII Italian Bowl that will be played on July 1, 2023 at the University of Toledo Glass Bowl Stadium. Tickets for Toledo’s Italian Bowl can be purchased here. There are $15 general admission tickets and $30 reserved seats at the Glass Bowl...

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There were a lot of Steelers jerseys in Eagles country on Tuesday morning - but for a special reason. There was street dedication for Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris in his hometown of Mount Holly, Burlington County. "He is Mount Holly's favorite son," said Mount Holly Mayor Chris Banks. Ridgway Street is now Franco Harris Way, and...

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Italian Habakkuk Baldonado signed in the Italian night for the NY Giants as an "Undrafted Free Agent," after the NFL Draft had ended without his name being among the selected athletes. Haba will now have an extraordinary opportunity to showcase his talents and earn a spot on the Giants' roster for the upcoming National Football League season.It may...

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The XLII Italian Superbowl was announced by American Consul General Ragini Gupta at the U.S. Consulate in Florence, along with Deputy Mayor of the City of Florence Alessia Bettini, Mayor of Toledo (Ohio, USA) Wade Kapszukiewicz, Italian Federation of American Football (Fidaf) Federal Councilor Manfredi Leone, to Nick Eyde of GEYDE Development, Edoa...

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It was a trip that featured football, family and (new) friends. And what an unforgettably enjoyable experience it was for South High senior Angelo LaRose and the rest of the American Football Worldwide high school elite team that spent five days practicing in and touring Italy before playing the Italian under-21 national team last Saturday in Milan...

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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the deal is for three years and worth $67.5 million with $34 million guaranteed. After spending the last six seasons with the 49ers, Garoppolo will reunite with Josh McDaniels — his former offensive coordinator with the Patriots. Garoppolo was widely expected to be traded or released before the 2022 season began. But h...

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