Sports

Abetone ski lifts to stay open through Easter, season extended to mid-April

Thursday, March 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Favourable snow conditions and low temperatures allow one of Tuscany’s main ski areas to prolong operations beyond the usual winter season.

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Snowboarder Jacopo Luchini from Montemurlo is aiming for his first Paralympic medal in Cortina, while Marco Pisani of Bagno a Ripoli makes his debut in cross-country skiing and biathlon.

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

The music is “In America” by Livorno DJ and producer Riccardo Cioni, a cult classic of Italian dance music.

A love song born in Florence becomes the soundtrack of Milano Cortina 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Ti Amo, written by Florentine songwriter Giancarlo Bigazzi, has been chosen as the official soundtrack of the event.

From the Alps to Tuscany: How the Milan–Cortina Olympics Reach Florence

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

From 7 to 10 February 2026, Tuscany will bring its cultural and wellness identity into the heart of the Winter Olympics.

Giuseppe Commisso new president of Fiorentina as club stays in family hands

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

The club’s board formalised the appointment of Rocco Commisso’s son, with his widow Catherine also joining the board.

Fiorentina faces new mourning after Commisso’s passing

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

The death of the club’s president follows years marked by tragedy, including the loss of captain Davide Astori and director general Joe Barone.

White Christmas at Abetone as snow falls and ski lifts operate

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Snowfall on Christmas Eve has raised hopes in the Abetone and Val di Luce ski area, where facilities are open and visitors are arriving for the holiday period.