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Anthony Rizzo weighs playing for Italy in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Former New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who retired after the 2024 season, has been invited to join Team Italy for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. General manager Ned Colletti revealed that Rizzo is considering the offer, potentially returning to the field in a limited role. This comes after Rizzo's storied MLB career, highlighted by a World Series win with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, playing for Team Italy, delivered a strong performance—including a home run and double—in Tuesday's 8-6 World Baseball Classic Pool B upset victory over Team USA at Daikin Park in Houston before exiting with a right hamstring injury. Italy plans to replace him with bullpen catcher Andres Annunziata.
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Italian skier Federica Brignone claimed the gold medal in the women's Olympic super-G event held in Cortina. This victory highlights her remarkable comeback and bolsters her legacy in alpine skiing.