Harry How/Getty Images Francesco Molinari of Italy celebrates a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2018 in Carnoustie, Scotland. Italy's Francesco Molinari poses for pictures with the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after winning the 147th Open golf Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland on July 22, 2018. Italy's Francesco Molinari won the British Open by 2 shots after shooting a four round total of 276, 8 under par. / AFP PHOTO / Andy BUCHANANANDY BUCHANAN/AFP/Getty Images Sound The gallery will resume inseconds CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - JULY 22: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2018 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - JULY 22: Francesco Molinari of Italy watches his tee shot on the 18th hole as Tiger Woods of … [Read more...] about Molinari’s British Open win is first major victory ever by an Italian
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St. Ann’s Italian Festival celebrates 108th year (PHOTOS)
HOBOKEN – It's been more than 100 years and St. Ann's Church here is still giving the community zeppoles, live nightly entertainment and crafts. St. Ann's Church is hosting its 108th annual Italian festival at Seventh and Jefferson streets. The festival, which started Saturday at 1 p.m., is open to all until Thursday, July 26 – the Catholic church's feast day honoring Mary's mother, St. Ann. "I didn't realize it was this big," said a man looking at all the food trucks scattered around. Attendees were spoiled with various food options ranging from calamari to Italian sausages and sweets from gelato to fried oreos. While some sat on the church steps to munch down and enjoy music such as "Here Comes The Sun" by the Beatles, others took to the carnival games in attempt to win a prize. Tonight, the festival will have the Beginnings: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago on the main stage in front of the … [Read more...] about St. Ann’s Italian Festival celebrates 108th year (PHOTOS)
Francesco Molinari wins the British Open, the first major title ever for an Italian
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Associated Press July 22, 2018 CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francesco Molinari has won the British Open for his first major title after emerging from a crowded pack including Tiger Woods in a wild final round at Carnoustie.Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 to finish on 8-under 276. He became the first Italian to capture a major championship.Molinari holed a 5-foot birdie putt at No. 18 to take the outright lead. Advertisement Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, and Kevin Kisner finished in a tie for second place at the British Open, two shots behind Molinari. Get Breaking Sports Alerts in your inbox: Be the first to know the latest sports news as it happens. Thank you for signing up! Sign up for more newsletters here Woods shot 71 in the final round and was 5-under overall.Molinari’s win broke the American stranglehold on … [Read more...] about Francesco Molinari wins the British Open, the first major title ever for an Italian
Molinari wins British Open, first Italian to win a major
Francesco Molinari of Italy celebrates after putting a birdie on the 18th green after the final round for the 147th British Open Golf championships in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, July 22, 2018. (Peter Morrison/AP)Francesco Molinari of Italy plays a shot to the 17th green during the final round for the 147th British Open Golf championships in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, July 22, 2018. (Peter Morrison/AP)Francesco Molinari of Italy, right, and Tiger Woods shake hands on the 18th hole after the final round for the 147th British Open Golf championships in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, July 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francesco Molinari has won the British Open for his first major title after emerging from a crowded pack including Tiger Woods in a wild final round at Carnoustie. Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 to finish on 8-under 276. He became the first Italian to capture a major championship. Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele and … [Read more...] about Molinari wins British Open, first Italian to win a major
Marchionne gravely ill in Swiss hospital, Italian media reports
Randy Essex and Jamie L. LaReau Detroit Free Press Published 2:19 p.m. UTC Jul 22, 2018 Sergio Marchionne, who was replaced Saturday as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ferrari, is gravely ill in a Swiss hospital, according to Italian media. Marchionne underwent shoulder surgery in late June. Il Messaggero, a Rome newspaper, reported Sunday that "complications arose which compromised the situation, which worsened in recent hours," according to a Google translation of a story on the newspaper's website. The FCA board met Saturday and named Mike Manley, who had been the head of Jeep and Ram brands, as Marchionne's successor. Ferrari’s Board have named John Elkann as its new chairman after announcing that Marchionne would be unable to return to work. Elkann also is chairman of FCA and heir to the company's controlling founding family. In a statement Saturday, he said, "I am profoundly saddened to learn of Sergio’s state of health. It … [Read more...] about Marchionne gravely ill in Swiss hospital, Italian media reports