Category Archives: Sports

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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Tonight, Live in 3D: Roma v. Juventus

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Tonight, when AS Roma takes on perennial powerhouse and current Serie A #2 Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico here in Rome, the viewers back home will feel a little bit closer to the action, as SKY Italia will broadcast the … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: November 18th – November 20th

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Friday: Road to Ruins, a twelve year old punk rock festival named for the Ramones album, is adding a cinematic component this year with the Road to Ruins Film Festival, opening tonight at the Cinema Farnese.  This historic theater near … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: October 14-16

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Friday: The Romaeuropa festival continues tonight with Mario Brunello presenting a contemporary look at Bach’s “The Art of Fugue” at the Palladium.  Tickets are 25 euro to catch the violinist take on JSB’s enigma (said to be based on Pythagorean … Continue reading →

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Cycling Through Antiquity – A Bike Ride on the Appian Way

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Although it’s now officially October, and it’s technically been fall (or autumn, as the Brits like to remind us), for a few weeks now, every time I step outside, I’m pretty sure it’s still summer. But, it’s that glorious part … Continue reading →

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