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by Sean Brennan   The life of a fighter has its ups and its downs, but the good ones always find a way to get back on their feet. UFC featherweight Charles Rosa, a 2005 graduate of Peabody High, can testify to that. Born into a large Italian family, Rosa was hardwired to fight.   His grandfather was a Navy boxing champion, his u...

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By David Roeder and Fran Spielman The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, operating under a financial cloud, is in line to be sold. Whether the deal assures the museum's future remains to be seen. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration has a part of the transaction, and its goal is to keep the place open.   The museum's pending sale...

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Puntuale anche quest'anno, l'Inter Club G. Facchetti del New Jersey ha voluto festeggiare la sua presenza in Nord America con un Gran Gala presso il rinomato e lussuoso locale : "The Venetian" in Garfield, NJ. Con i locali sfarzosamenti decorati ed alla presenza di oltre 400 tifosi ed amici interisti, si è voluto rendere omaggio ai numerosi "Ospit...

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by John Dagys   Risi Competizione claimed back-to-back GT Le Mans victories following a thrilling last-lap pass by Giancarlo Fisichella on Wolf Henzler for the win in Sunday's Oak Tree Grand Prix at Virginia International Raceway. The GT-only TUDOR United SportsCar Championship round came down to a seven-minute shootout for the win, fol...

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Rain did not deter the members of the UNICO Delmarva Chapter, family and friends from enjoying animated conversation, competition and good food at the chapter's bocce tournament held Oct. 11 at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton.   The event celebrated Columbus Day weekend and Gov. Jack Markell's proclamation of October as Italian American...

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Featuring 8 Exciting Bouts With Special Guest RAY "BOOM BOOM" MANCINI Former Lightweight Champion Elected To This Year's International Boxing Hall Of Fame Class!   TICKETS AND TABLES MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE AND INCLUDE – FOOD, BEER, AND SODA. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION STADIUM SEATING) - $100   Read more   Sourc...

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Join a network of over 140 of the most prominent Italian business leaders in the Midwest for a day of golfing, networking and fun. In addition, the event will include exclusive games and prizes, Beat the Pro, great Italian food and wine, and an exclusive tasting of Sambuca Molinari, Peroni Beer and Italian Buffalo Mozzarella. Don't miss o...

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Black Bear Golf Club, Franklin, NJ - Thursday, June 12, 201412:30 PM Check in, lunch available, golf range open2:00 PM Shotgun start6:30 PM Taste of Italy dinner buffet w/ Beer, wine Awards, Prizes, Gifts $150.00 Per personHole sponsorships available !  

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Fourteen local student-athletes received $1,000 scholarships Saturday from the Texas Italian American Sports Foundation during the group's annual awards luncheon.   Scholarship checks were presented by former Astros managers Larry Dierker and Phil Garner, and MLB.com reporter Alyson Footer received the group's annual service award.  ...

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Joe Tacopina, one of the country's most successful trial attorneys, has also become a leading figure within the Italian football league. After a bid to purchase the Roma Club in 2008, Tacopina came back, in his words with a "mission was to be the first foreign person to purchase a Serie A team". He was successful in 2011.   With partner...

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