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The cup runneth over
Sailing regatta to generate billions for Spain
Americas Cup will generate US$7.96 billion and 61,300 jobs for Spain over the next eight years, according to a report released last week. A document called The economic impact of the Americas Cup analyses the benefits of the sailing event between …
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Soccer Scoreboard: Serie A
Inter Milan came back from two goals down to draw a 2-2 with Palermo on Sunday and move within one win of the Serie A title. The draw maintained Inters undefeated record. After Andrea Caracciolo and Cristian Zaccardo scored first-half goals …
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Almagro takes Valencia final
Nicolas Almagro of Spain took home his second straight title at the Valencia Open by beating Italys Potito Starace in three sets. The third-seeded Almagro posted a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Starace. The Spaniard jumped out to a 3-0 lead …
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Out of the running
Renaults rank dismays Fisichella
A downcast Giancarlo Fisichella wrote off his Renault teams hopes of retaining its Formula One titles after a disappointing afternoon in Bahrain last Saturday. The experienced Italian qualified seventh for the race, after just scraping through the second of three stages, …
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Basketball rebounds in Florence
Despite calcio’s cultural dominance, the sport of basketball is thriving in Florence, thanks to the efforts of Everlast-Mabo Firenze, the city’s Serie B-1 professional team, and to programs like MiniBasket Reggello. The team has quietly moved up to sixth place in …Sport News
Rugby scores in Italy
by Peter Scott
Cannavaro, Materazzi, Del Piero, Gattuso, Bergamasco: spot the odd one out. Well, the first four are all World Cup winners, national heroes and footballers. The fifth is none of these things, but is arguably as good at what he does as …
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Zero-zero, and that's good news
The Viola keep seventh place
The Fiorentina goalkeeper was fundamental in his sides 0-0, match against Roma, with the Viola playing with 10 men for almost an hour. Sebastien Frey celebrated his 27th birthday in the best possible way, with a brilliant performance against the Giallorossi. …
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Straying from soccer
Fans look to rugby for sportsmanship
The Italian teams heroic performance at rugbys Six Nations Tournament has recently prompted Italy to question its soccer-centric outlook and divert some of the spotlight from the round ball to the oval one. The Italian rugby teams faces are becoming more …
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Raikkonen's steals Ferrari's heart
Formula 1
Ferrari was a winner in its first race of the post-Schumacher era. Kimi Raikkonen won his Ferrari debut, dominating the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last Sunday. It was Raikkonens 10th Formula One victory. He started from pole position and led for …
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Swede threatens Toni's throne
Soccer - Serie A: Inter star competes for 'best'
On-fire Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best soccer player in Europe at the moment, according to his proud employer, Inter Milan. Ibrahimovic is certainly worthy of the European Footballer of the Year award, chairman Massimo Moratti told reporters last week. …
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Toni eyes Europeans
Football - Serie A
Luca Toni has high hopes that resurgent Fiorentina will be able to claim a place in next season’s European tournaments. The Viola was hit hard by a 15-point penalty at the beginning of the season, but its recent good form has …
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Lucarelli looking to leave
Football - Serie A
Livorno striker Cristiano Lucarelli believes the time is right to make a move away from the Tuscan outfit. The Amaranto captain was close to leaving the Stadio Armando Picchi last summer but decided to stay for another season with club he’s …
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Waltzing through visual memories
Exhibit captures the history of dance
Although Danza in Fiera offers a host of performances to satisfy the eye and tempt the feet, the fair will also premiere a noteworthy exhibit meant to preserve and celebrate the history of dance in Italy. ‘La Memoria Storica della Danza’, …
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Tires flat-broke
Moto GP claims 'cash crisis'
In a bid to keep the grid numbers up, Moto GP supremo Carmelo Ezpeleta plans to give away more than $50 million to teams this season. Although the series has recently experienced unprecedented popularity, with record TV ratings and high race …
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Both sides of the history
Football - Milan at odds over Ronaldinho
Milan’s president and vice president are at odds over the club’s potential signing of Ronaldinho. Vice president Adriano Galliani recently reported that the team could not buy the Barcelona ace. On the very same day, president Silvio Berlusconi insisted that the …
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