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Photos of former Notre Dame fencer Lee Kiefer winning team foil gold

Congrats again, Kiefer!

At the Tokyo Olympics, [autotag]Lee Kiefer[/autotag] became the first U.S. fencer to win a gold medal in an individual foil event. Now at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Kiefer, who once fenced at Notre Dame, has made more history. This time, she’s done it with her fellow Americans.

Kiefer, who already has defended her individual foil gold in these Olympics, became the most decorated fencer in U.S. history when she won the third gold of her Olympic career in the team foil event with teammates Lauren Scruggs, whom she beat for that individual foil gold, Jacqueline Dubrovich and Maia Mei Weintraub.

Kiefer and the others earned the first gold for the U.S. in the team foil event with a 45-39 victory over Italy, which came after Japan defeated Canada for the bronze. The U.S. previously won a silver in this event in 2008.

If you want to see the latest in a series of big moments for Kiefer, check out the photos below:

Former Notre Dame fencer Nick Itkin wins Olympic bronze in foil

Way to go, Nick!

Both current and former Notre Dame fencers have made quite an impact on the 2024 Olympics in Paris. [autotag]Lee Kiefer[/autotag] won her second straight gold medal in the women’s individual foil, and [autotag]Eszter Muhari[/autotag] took bronze in the women’s individual epee for Hungary. Now, we can add [autotag]Nick Itkin[/autotag] to the medal count.

Itkin, who won a bronze medal with the U.S. for the team foil during the pandemic-delayed 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, has his first individual Olympic medal. He claimed the bronze with a 15-12 defeat of Japan’s Kazuki Iimura in the men’s individual foil. That made him the first American to medal in the event since Alexander Massialas won silver at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Cheung Ka Long of Hong Kong successfully defended his gold medal in this event, defeating 2016 gold medalist Daniele Garozzo of Italy. Meanwhile, [autotag]Gerek Meinhardt[/autotag], another former Irish fencer in the event and Kiefer’s husband, bowed out in the round of 16, 15-10, to Enzo Lefort of France.

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Photos of Notre Dame’s Chris Guiliano winning first Olympic gold

Congrats, Chris and the rest of the team!

Through the first full day of competition at the 2024 Olympics, the U.S. won only one gold medal. Fortunately for Notre Dame fans, one of their own was involved with that.

[autotag]Chris Guiliano[/autotag], who still swims for the Irish, won his first Olympic gold medal and the first gold medal for the U.S. in Paris. He did with the help of teammates Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel. Together, they won the 4×100-meter freestyle relay in 3 minutes, 9.28 seconds, missing the world record by a measly 1.04 seconds. Australia won the silver, and Italy took the bronze.

Guiliano swam the second leg of the relay and had to battle from behind. However, it was he who gave his team the lead, one it would not relinquish and only continue to build. It was the fourth time in five Olympics the U.S. has won gold in this event.

Here are some images from a memorable day for Guiliano:

Switzerland vs. Italy: How to watch Euro 2024, TV channel, streaming

The knockout stage begins with a clash in Berlin

The Euro 2024 knockout stage is here, with Switzerland and Italy facing off on Saturday in a last-16 clash.

Switzerland got out of the group stage unbeaten, defeating Hungary before drawing Scotland and Germany.

Murat Yakin’s side would have advanced as group winners were it not for a stoppage-time equalizer by Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug in the group stage finale. Instead, Switzerland had to settle for second place in Group A.

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Italy was less impressive in Group B, defeating Albania in its opener before a loss to Spain and a draw with Croatia that would have seen them eliminated were it not for a 98th-minute equalizer from Mattia Zaccagni.

The winner of this match will meet either England or Slovakia in the quarterfinals.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Switzerland vs. Italy (Euro 2024 round of 16)

When: Saturday, June 29
Where: Olympiastadion (Berlin, Germany)
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: FS1 (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Spain vs. Italy: How to watch Euro 2024, TV channel, live stream

Two European powers clash at Euro 2024

Spain and Italy will clash in a high-profile Euro 2024 group-stage match on Thursday in Gelsenkirchen.

Both teams began their tournaments with a win, as Spain cruised past Croatia 3-0 and Italy defeated Albania 2-1.

After Albania’s draw with Croatia on Wednesday, both teams will be able to lock up a spot in the round of 16 with a victory in this match.

Spain dominated Croatia in its opener after goals from Fabián Ruiz, Álvaro Morata and Dani Carvajal, as well as a star performance from the youngest player in Euros history, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal.

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Italy fell behind within 23 seconds against Albania, but quickly recovered for a win thanks to goals from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella.

Spain will be looking to win the Euros for a record fourth time, most recently securing the title on back-to-back occasions in 2008 and 2012.

This game will be a rematch of the 2012 final, which saw Spain dominate Italy in a 4-0 victory.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Spain vs. Italy (Euro 2024)

When: Thursday, June 20
Where: Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen, Germany)
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: FOX (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Italy vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: How to watch friendly, TV channel, live stream

The defending European champions have one final match before Euro 2024

Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly on Sunday, as the Azzurri play their last tune-up for Euro 2024.

Italy’s first pre-Euros friendly came on Tuesday as it drew 0-0 against Turkey, and Luciano Spaletti’s side will look to enter the tournament with a win on Sunday in Empoli.

Italy will be looking to extend its unbeaten run to six games, while Bosnia is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

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Looking to defend its European title, Italy has been drawn into Group B with Albania, Spain and Croatia.

Bosnia, meanwhile, did not qualify for the Euros, and is preparing for Nations League matches in the fall.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Italy vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (international friendly)

When: Tuesday, June 4
Where: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli, Italy)
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Italy vs. Turkey: How to watch international friendly, live stream

The two Euro 2024-bound sides meet in a friendly in Bologna

Italy will face Turkey in a friendly on Tuesday as both teams continue preparations for Euro 2024.

The Azzurri, who will be looking to defend the title they won in 2021, will host the match in Bologna before closing out preparations against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday.

Luciano Spaletti’s side is dealing with something of an injury crisis in the back, as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of Euro 2024 with a torn ACL, joining Francesco Acerbi on the sideline. Juventus defender Federico Gatti has been called in as a replacement.

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Turkey, led by Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, will look to bounce back after a rough March window saw them lose 1-0 to Hungary and 6-1 to Austria.

Montella’s side will close out preparations for Euro 2024 on Monday with a match against Poland in Warsaw.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Italy vs. Turkey (international friendly)

When: Tuesday, June 4
Where: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara (Bologna, Italy)
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Watch cyclists battle it out at the Giro d’Italia 2024 races

Explore life in the bike lane.

On Sunday, May 12, cyclists challenged themselves to a battle of the bikers during stage nine of the Giro d’Italia.

What is the Giro d’Italia? The Giro d’Italia (or Tour of Italy) is a multi-stage bicycle race that has been hosted in Italy since the early 1900s. This year, the Giro d’Italia races run from May 4 to 26 and cover 3400.8 kilometers (roughly 2113.1 miles).

Stage nine of the races took place on Sunday, May 12. During stage nine, cyclists traveled 214 kilometers (about 132.9 miles) from Avezzano to Naples, Italy.

Meet some of the race’s winners and see some stunning Stage 9 highlight photos in the Giro d’Italia 2024 photo gallery below.

Chiellini joins Fox Sports as studio analyst for Euro 2024

The legendary ex-Italy international will join Fox as a studio analyst

Fox Sports has announced that ex-Italy international defender Giorgio Chiellini will join the network this summer as a studio analyst.

Chiellini will provide analysis during Fox’s coverage of Euro 2024, which is set to run from June 14 to July 14.

The 39-year-old captained Italy at Euro 2020 (which took place in 2021), leading the Azzurri to the title with a penalty shootout win over England in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Chiellini earned 117 caps with the Italy national team, becoming one of the most iconic players in its history. He also played 18 seasons with Juventus, leading the Bianconeri on an incredible run that saw the club earn nine straight Serie A titles between 2011 and 2020.

After spending the last two seasons of his career in MLS with LAFC, Chiellini retired at the end of the 2023 season and took a position as a player development coach with LAFC.

“The UEFA Euro is of massive importance and is a tournament that will always be special to me, so I was honored when I received the call with the opportunity to commentate,” Chiellini said in a news release.

“I’m very proud to be a part of the Fox Sports family around a competition this big, and I look forward to being serious, but also having some fun at the desk, while continuing to be a part of growing the beautiful game here in the United States.”

Fox is set to announce its full list of Euro 2024 broadcasters in the coming weeks.

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Italy vs. Ecuador: How to watch international friendly, live stream

Italy will conclude a two-game tour of the U.S. with a match at Red Bull Arena

Italy will conclude a two-game tour of the United States on Sunday with a match against Ecuador at Red Bull Arena.

The Azzurri defeated Venezuela 2-1 on Thursday in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and will now face another South American opponent to close out its first visit to the U.S. in 19 years.

Genoa striker Mateo Retegui scored both goals for Italy in the friendly, as he aims to clinch a spot on the roster for Euro 2024 this summer.

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Ecuador is also playing two games in the U.S., having defeated Guatemala on Thursday in a friendly also at Red Bull Arena.

La Tri are continuing preparations for this summer’s Copa América, where they will face Venezuela, Jamaica and Mexico in group play.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Italy vs. Ecuador (international friendly)

When: Sunday, March 24
Where: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: Fanatiz (Watch LIVE)