Ramstein senior Emma Inthavixay bunts during the second game of a doubleheader against Stuttgart on May 10, 2025, at the Stuttgart Reds Softball Field in Stuttgart, Germany.

Ramstein gets early scare before finishing regular season unbeaten

Royals edge Panthers in the first game of a softball doubleheader before coasting in the second game.

SHAPE's Almudena Vijande Labrado tries for a goal as Vicenza's Kate Hunter defends on the first day of the DODEA-Europe soccer championships, May 20, 2019. Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

Europe Scoreboard: May 10, 2025

Soccer, baseball and softball summaries from DODEA-Europe teams in action May 9-10

Riders make their way through the crowd during a stage of the Giro d’Italia. This year's Giro starts Friday, with stops in Naples, Vicenza, Pisa and Pordenone.

Giro d’Italia bicycle race will pass close to most US bases in Italy this year

The Giro d’Italia, one of the three ‘Grand Tour’ competitions along with the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana, begins in Albania and passes some US military bases.

Ramstein striker Joseph Yost looks to dink Stuttgart centerback Christian Groves during a May 3, 2025, match at Ramstein High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Stuttgart boys, Ramstein girls now have edge in finals seeding

Royals earn a draw and a victory in first-place matchups with Stuttgart two weeks ahead of season-ending championships.

Vilseck Falcons' Dalilah Lambarena defends against Spartans captain Iveta Stefancinova in a matchup in Vilseck, Germany on May 3, 2025.

SHAPE’s in good form against Vilseck

Spartans shut out Falcons in boys and girls contests after long trip across Germany.

Vicenza's Maya Fitch takes a shot that Aviano's Nevaeh Zamora eventually blocks with her body in the Cougars' 3-0 victory over the Saints on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Aviano, Italy. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Europe Scoreboard: May 3, 2025

Soccer, baseball, softball and track summaries from DODEA-Europe teams in action May 3.

Vicenza's Maya Fitch takes a tumble after Aviano goalkeeper Paige Rogers dove for the ball in the Cougars' 3-0 victory over the Saints on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Aviano, Italy. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Cougars and Saints exchange lopsided wins

Vicenza outshoots Aviano 34-0 in girls game before Saints boys coast to first win of season.

Naples' Fredrick Boateng appears to be clearing 6 feet, 4 inches in the high jump, but ended up knocking down the bar on this attempt. Still, he cleared 6-2 to put up the top mark in DODEA-Europe this season. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Striving to improve, no matter the level

DODEA-Europe track athletes competing in Italy often don’t have anyone else to push them to get better. That doesn’t stop them from trying to do so themselves.

DODEA-Europe softball.

Europe Scoreboard: April 26, 2025

Summaries from DODEA-Europe spring sports teams in action April 25-26.

Kaiserslautern senior Giada Taylor slides into home plate during the first game of a doubleheader against Wiesbaden on April 26, 2025, at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Raiders run round and round the bases

Kaiserslautern wins its sixth straight softball game after scoring 46 times in two games Saturday against Wiesbaden.

Boise State junior Ashton Jeanty runs with the ball during a Nov. 29, 2024, game against Oregon State at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Jeanty, who began his football career at Naples High School in Italy, was selected No. 6 by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Jeanty is Raiders’ top pick in NFL draft

Boise State running back, who played a year in Italy as a freshman, is picked sixth in pro football’s annual event.

Kaiserslautern attacker Lola Wesseler controls a ball in the air between Wiesbaden defenders Jocelyn Browne, left, and Emily Arocan, right, during an April, 19, 2025, match at Wiesbaden High School in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Raiders sweep short-handed Warriors

Josh Otto scores four goals for boys in 4-3 back-and-forth victory, while Kaiserslautern girls earn 2-0 victory.

Naples' Joshua Banks gets off a shot before Black Forest Academy defenders, from left, Jack Cox, Thomas Brady and Jongiln Park can stop him on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Vicenza, Italy. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

It’s a good day to be a Shorey in Vicenza

Naples siblings make the most of a trip north by scoring a combined four goals as the Wildcats sweep Black Forest Academy on a neutral pitch.

Naples' Emerson Shorey gets a shot on goal past Black Forest Academy defender Lily Cox, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the Wildcats' 4-1 victory in Vicenza, Italy. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Europe Scoreboard: April 19, 2025

Soccer and softball results from DODEA-Europe teams in action April 18-19.

Ramstein's Christian Roy tags Wiesbaden's Jonah Harvey during the first game of a doubleheader on April 12, 2025, at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Ramstein piles up runs — even when bats aren’t connecting

Royals trade no-hitters with Wiesbaden, but come out on top in both games of DODEA-Europe baseball doubleheader.

Daymien Abitua, co-captain of Ansbach's boys soccer team, shoots what will be the first of his three goals against Hohenfels' co-ed team in a 6-0 Ansbach win on April 12, 2025, in Ansbach, Germany.

Spangdahlem leaves Bavaria with a pair of victories

Sentinels triumph in boys and girls soccer matches against Ansbach after the Cougars boys open the day with a win over Hohenfels.

Vilseck pticher Alisia Andrew watches her pitch sail toward home Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the Falcons' 23-6 victory over the Saints at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Europe Scoreboard: April 12, 2025

Results from DODEA-Europe sports teams in action April 11-12.

Stuttgart shortstop Hayden Foley grabs a throw from home plate while Kaiserslautern's Lucas Sullivan steals second base during the second game of a doubleheader on March 22, 2025, at Pulaski Park in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Raiders’ Bell finally gets the best of Panthers

Kaiserslautern senior pitches, hits his team to a doubleheader sweep of Stuttgart on Saturday for his first victories ever over the team from Bavaria.

Hohenfels' Matheo Reyes watches his pitch fly toward home in the opening game of a doubleheader between the Tigers and the Aviano Saints on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Tigers and Saints split on a soggy day in Italy

Runs – and more than a few mistakes by inexperienced teams – abound, but players from both teams had moments to shine on the diamond.