Category Archives: Sports

Euro 2012 Slideshow – The crowds at Circo

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Man, yesterday was insane.  Over 100,000 people crammed into the Circus Maximus to celebrate Michael’s birthday watch Italy defeat Spain in the Euro 2012 finals. Unfortunately, things did not work out quite as planned, with Italy eventually going down 4-0.  … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012 Final: Watch Italy conquer Spain at Circo Massimo

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Italy will take on Spain in the finals of the European Championship this Sunday, July 1 at 8:45 pm.  While I’m sure you could watch it at any number of pubs, bars, restaurants, standing outside someone’s window staring at their … Continue reading →

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Big Screen Sports: Maxischermi on Thursday for Italy/Germany

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Thanks to Peerless Pirlo’s beautiful “cucchiaio” on Sunday night, Gli Azzurri are through to the semis of Euro 2012. Translation: Italian badass Andrea Pirlo kicked an incredible penalty shot during a big soccer game on Sunday night against England, helping … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: It’s On (TV)

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

The sports bars around Rome have been a bit more crowded lately, since the European Soccer (or Football…) Championships started last Friday.  Matches are now well into the second round of group play, with Germany facing the Netherlands and Portugal … Continue reading →

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Some people say they know they can’t believe…

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

..Nettuno we have a baseball team!* Ah, Summer. There’s nothing quite like unpacking the old leather and Wonderboy, listening to the crack of the bat, gargling out a few aimless “hey battah battah whaddya say kid?”s, and dragging on a … Continue reading →

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Rackets in Rome: Italian Open 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Following in the gladiatorial tradition established here in Rome thousands of years ago, in just twelve short days, two heroes will enter a dirt-floor arena to the cheers and jeers of thousands of spectators, armed with nothing but their wits, … Continue reading →

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La Pazzia di Marzo: March Madness Contest

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

If you didn’t happen to be tuned into ESPN around 11pm last night, you may have missed one of the most exciting moments of the year. At least for people that like college basketball and/or the science of bracketology. That’s … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: March 2-March 4

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Friday: This Friday marks the second night of the Roman Traditional Jazz Festival at The Cotton Club as Mario Donatone, the Red Pellini and Daniele Cordisco Quartet, and The Dixie Ticklers share the stage.  The Festival began Thursday night and … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl party at Penny Lane!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Looking for a place to watch the epic battle as the perpetual underdog New England Patriots take on those small town New York Giants this Sunday night?  Join us at Penny Lane in Prati (Via dei Gracchi 35, just steps … Continue reading →

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Roman Winter Sports

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

While we may not get a lot of snow here in the Eternal City, that doesn’t mean we don’t like our winter sports! Throughout the holiday season, you have a few good options to practice your triple lutz and that … Continue reading →

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