Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife in Houston, is fighting extradition from Italy to Texas, citing concerns about the death penalty and claiming his innocence. Gilley’s Italian attorney argues that Texas has not provided a formal written waiver of the death penalty and points to evidence allegedly inconsistent with the prosecution’s account.

Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.

A museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin has opened at the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove, California.

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a right hamstring injury.

Carlos Alcaraz secures the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz has started his quest for a first ATP Finals crown with a straight-set victory over Alex de Minaur.

Italian media reports say United States midfielder Weston McKennie is among 13 soccer players being investigated for illegal online betting.

The ATP men’s tennis tour is paying out $1.3 million to a total of 26 players in 2024 under a new financial program called Baseline that guarantees minimum annual incomes for players ranked in the top 250.

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.

Jannik Sinner has recorded his first win over top-ranked Novak Djokovic much to the delight of a passionate home crowd at the ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz was beaten in his debut at the ATP Finals by two-time champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic has received his trophy after securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time.

Shoma Uno has won gold at the Grand Prix Final by holding off Japanese countryman Sota Yamamoto.

World champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier are looking to become the first American pairs team to win the prestigious Grand Prix Final.

Pope Francis has returned to his father’s birthplace in northern Italy for the first time since ascending the papacy.

Novak Djokovic is set to be granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January despite his high-profile deportation from Australia this year because he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19.

Third-seeded Casper Ruud eased to a straight-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening match of the ATP Finals.

A film museum in Italy's city of Turin says Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award and teach a master class there early next year.

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in the English city of Liverpool.

Organizers say next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in Britain because it is too risky to hold it in the designated host country, Ukraine.

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra has released a new music video, hours after its hit “Stefania” led it to victory in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra and its members' folk-hip hop anthem to their war-torn nation is the oddsmaker’s favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra’s upbeat, melodic entry to this month’s Eurovision Song Contest was written as a tribute to the frontman’s mother.

A lot can be expected from Alexander Zverev in 2022 if his performance this week is any indication.

Strong serving and consistent baseline play propelled U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev to a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 win over first-time qualifier Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match of the ATP Finals.

Italy's center-left forces, led by Democrats, are triumphing or clinching runoff slots in Milan and other big city mayoral elections, according to partial vote counts after two days of balloting.

FILE - In this June 29, 2017 file photo, the Mayor of Turin, Italy, Chiara Appendino, arrives at the Italian embassy in London. More than 1,600 people were injured, including two women who later died as a result. More than 1,600 people were injured, including two women who later died as a result. The stampede was set off June 3, 2017 after thieves used pepper spray so they could rob soccer fans during the confusion. AdFour who provoked the chaos were convicted on murder charges and sentenced to more than 10 years in jail.

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 filer, Juventus' head coach Maurizio Sarri smokes during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Roma, at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but could not prevent Juventus from going out of the Champions League despite a 2-1 victory over Lyon in its rearranged second-leg match Friday. The French team progressed to the quarterfinals on away goals after a 2-2 draw on aggregate. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)TURIN Juventus fired coach Maurizio Sarri on Saturday after his first season in charge ended with the team's Champions League exit. Despite winning the Italian title, Sarri paid the price for the round of 16 loss to Lyon.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, second left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)TURIN Cristiano Ronaldo scored the go-ahead goal and Juventus beat Sampdoria 2-0 Sunday to secure the Turin clubs record-extending ninth straight Serie A title. Federico Bernardeschi then sealed it by scoring his first Serie A goal in nearly two years by knocking in a rebound of Ronaldo's shot midway through the second half. Ronaldo banged a penalty kick off the crossbar in the 89th. Still, Juventus moved an insurmountable seven points clear of Inter Milan with two games remaining and can now switch its focus to the Champions League.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo stands in front of the empty stands during an Italian Cup second leg soccer match between Juventus and AC Milan at the Allianz stadium, in Turin, Italy, Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)TURIN Cristiano Ronaldo bellowed out a loud expletive when he missed a chance at the end of the first half in Italys first soccer match in more than three months. But after more than 34,000 deaths in Italy related to the virus and 95 days without soccer, the ball was rolling again. But those cheers on the Juventus bench turned to loud groans when Ronaldo hit the left post with his spot kick. Juventus coach Mauricio Sarri was asked about the game, asked about Ronaldo, asked about other soccer details.

All matches will initially take place without any spectators but Italian soccer is considering the possibility of allowing fans into stadiums from next month. The Italian federation issued a 40-page document on Monday outlining strict new rules for the resumption of Serie A on June 20. However, Italian media reports that the federation could discuss at its next meeting allowing limited numbers of fans to attend. The Italian Cup will be completed in the week before Serie A restarts. There are clear rules that allow you to continue activity, isolating an athlete or member of staff, and continuing training.