Inter, Juve try to forget looming title showdown Nov 21, 2009
Juve too have suffered before and after big European games this season their first defeat, 2-0 at Palermo, came after a trip to Bayern Munich and their second, 3-2 at home to Napoli, was ahead of a trip to Maccabi Haifa. But Italy captain and Juve centreback Fabio Cannavaro (pic) insists talk of Inter is premature. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Struggling Romans tackle high-flying Milanese Nov 7, 2009
Elsewhere second-placed Juventus travel to Atalanta while Napoli can go fourth, for a day at least, if they win at Catania today. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
OPEN SEASON: Italy's big boys no longer reign in Serie A Nov 4, 2009
But that's more than can be said for Roberto Donadoni, who led Italy at Euro 2008 before being given his cards by Napoli after a disappointing start to the season, with losses to Palermo, Genoa, Inter and Roma ... With renewed energy, Napoli, along with Palermo, Sampdoria, Udinese and Fiorentina could well become one of those sides guaranteed to make life difficult for the big three. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football: Juventus ambushed by Napoli Nov 1, 2009
Ten-man Juventus ambushed by improving Napoli - CNN.com ... Ten-man Juventus ambushed by improving Napoli ... Marek Hamsik took his season's goal tally for Napoli to eight with a double in the 3-2 win at Juventus. (CNN -- International)
Amauris form a boost for Juventus Oct 31, 2009
Ciro Ferraras side moved up to second in Serie A after Wednesdays 5-1 thrashing of high-flyers Sampdoria and another home win over Napoli today would strengthen their claim to be Inter Milans main title rivals ... Two powerful goals against Samp will have thrust him back into Italy coach Marcello Lippis thoughts and given Napoli plenty to ponder as well ... Now we have to offer continuity and we are already thinking about Napoli. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina Oct 9, 2009
During his stay, Italian authorities confiscated earrings worth $5,900 as partial payment on a tax bill outstanding from when he used to play for Napoli. Earlier this week, Maradona threatened to resign after the next two matches - even if Argentina reaches the World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A-10 Slate Begins For W. Soccer Fri. Sep 26, 2009
Napoli, a 2000 UMass graduate and native of nearby Longmeadow, takes over after spending for season as an assistant coach on Rudy's staff ... A four-year letterwinner in goal for the Minutewomen (1996-1999), Napoli played in 35 career games (starting 27) and posted a 1 ... Napoli's First Head Coaching Victory. (Umassathletics.com)
Champs wary as they visit high-riding Sampdoria Sep 26, 2009
Sampdoria were the surprise early front-runners in Serie A until Wednesdays 2-0 defeat at Fiorentina, a result that saw Inter replace them at the head of the table following a 3-1 win over Napoli ... The omens were good for Inter against Napoli as all three of their goals were scored by new signings and forward pair Diego Milito and Samuel Etoo showed increasing signs of developing a growing understanding ... Meanwhile, former Italy boss Roberto Donadoni is under pressure at Napoli, who sit... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AC Milan begin life without talismanic Kaka Aug 22, 2009
TOMORROW: Catania vs Sampdoria, Genoa vs AS Roma, Inter Milan vs Bari, Juventus vs Chievo, Livorno vs Cagliari, Palermo vs Napoli, Udinese vs Parma. SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TODAY: Falkirk vs Hibernian, Celtic vs St Johnstone, Hamilton vs Aberdeen, Motherwell vs Kilmarnock, St Mirren vs Dundee United. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Liverpool settle transfer fee for Roma midfielder Aquilani Aug 7, 2009
AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani celebrates after his team scored against Napoli during their Italian Serie A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Aug. 31. Liverpool are set to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani from Roma after agreeing on a transfer fee with the Serie A club. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Depleted Halos are finding momentum Jun 30, 2009
" Power has emerged throughout the lineup, with Torii Hunter -- a viable MVP candidate heading into July -- leading the way along with Juan Rivera, Kendry Morales and Mike Napoli. These are not the Punch-and-Judy, slap-and-dash Angels of the public's perception. Even the game's insiders don't seem to grasp that this team can beat you with thunder as well as with the lightning provided by the likes of Chone Figgins, Bobby Abreu, Erick Aybar and Maicer Izturis. Another weapon, Howard Kendrick,... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Former Plano student commissioned as officer Jun 5, 2009
The demonstrations are run by junior and senior cadets, said Major John Napoli, Jr., head of the JROTC department ... Napoli said JROTC is a course is about how to be a good American ... It s a system for training young men and women, Napoli said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Home run inflation at new Yankee Stadium pumps debate Jun 2, 2009
Home runs at Yankee Stadium. Sources: HitTrackerOnline. (USA Today -- Sports)
Disco fever invades Plano May 23, 2009
Janet Napoli spoke to the packed room about her year as the 2008 Plano ISD and Region 10 elementary Teacher of the Year. This has been an extremely exciting year for me, Napoli said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Seattle's Silva snags first victory of 2009 Apr 28, 2009
" By the narrowest of margins, the Mariners did get the win, securing their first series win over the Angels in Anaheim since 2006. But it was not easy. The Angels scored one run in the seventh, two in the eighth and two more in the ninth to make it, well, interesting. With closer Brandon Morrow unavailable because of "mild" tightness in his right shoulder, the final three outs landed in David Aardsma's lap. He walked one batter, surrendered a two-run home run to Torii Hunter and then watched a... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Mayor: Madonna promises $500,000 for quake relief Apr 9, 2009
But Rosa Napoli, 90, was less than approving. "She is a woman that men like. She is not the Madonna that is worshipped in church," Napoli said as she left a small church where she attended an evening Mass. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Morales motors Halos to a win over Sox Apr 1, 2009
Weaver pitches six solid frames; Napoli, Aybar hit back-to-back homers ... Mike Napoli and Erick Aybar cracked back-to-back homers, the third of the spring for both players. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Floyd works five innings in loss Mar 19, 2009
Chone Figgins made the Angels' first hit worth two runs, a homer with two outs in the third with Mike Napoli aboard via a walk. Gary Matthews Jr. also hit his first spring homer the next inning. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Napoli, Morales slug for Angels Mar 16, 2009
Angels at the plate: Mike Napoli crunched his first homer of the spring, a drive to left-center on a 3-0 pitch from Russ Springer. Kendry Morales cracked a double and a pair of singles, raising his Cactus League average to. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Willits, Napoli produce vs. Royals Mar 3, 2009
Willits and Napoli lead the way ... Mike Napoli banged a two-run single, and Terry Evans had two singles, driving in a run. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Meche labors in one inning vs. Angels Mar 2, 2009
Mike Napoli banged a two-run single, and Terry Evans had two singles, driving in a run. Sean Rodriguez doubled and walked in three at-bats, Chris Pettit delivered an RBI single, and Freddy Sandoval doubled and drove in two runs. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Wood tries to crack deep Angels lineup Mar 1, 2009
" Which brings us to the Catch-22: Wood would love to show he's capable of playing every day, but he's second on the depth chart at third (behind Chone Figgins) and third at shortstop (behind Erick Aybar and Maicer Izturis). And the DH role appears destined to fall in the hands of a fourth outfielder again. So, how does Wood prove he can deliver impressive numbers with 600 at-bats when he might struggle to get 150 again -- and travel back and forth on the Salt Lake Shuttle? One thing he has... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Obituary: Raymond DeSimone Feb 8, 2009
Mr. DeSimone is survived by two daughters: Janice O Donnell of Francestown, N.H. and Maria Napoli of Acton; two sons, Raymond DeSimone of Lexington and Michael DeSimone of Woburn, and six grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Arlington on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Anthony s Church, 10 Properzi Way, Somerville, on Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with burial in Westview Cemetery,... (Acton Beacon, MA)
