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NEW DELHI-India captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu believes a possible expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India's chances of reaching football's biggest stage, but stressed that the national team's immediate priority should be climbing

GUWAHATI-Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning forward Ferran Torres, whose decisive goal against Argentina secured his country's triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has a little-known connection with Assam. Torres showcased his talent at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sarusajai,

NEW DELHI-Former India captain Rohit Sharma brushed aside speculation surrounding his future after England clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a 27-run victory in the deciding third ODI at Lord's, insisting that external noise has never distracted him from

Photo: APTA India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New Jersey Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said the agency successfully handled transportation for fans attending all eight FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, marking a sharp turnaround from the operational failures that

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA -Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) scripted history by winning their maiden Major League Cricket (MLC) title, edging Washington Freedom by a dramatic one-run margin in a thrilling final at the Oakland Coliseum, with franchise co-owner Shah

TOKYO-Ace Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu became emotional after ending her 19-month title drought by winning her maiden Japan Open crown, saying years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family and coaching team had finally

NEW DELHI-Former India captain Mithali Raj has backed youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as future leaders of the Indian women's T20I team, saying both are "truly prepared" to take over the captaincy from Harmanpreet Kaur. Mithali's remarks come after India

TRENTON, NJ-The winners of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will receive the first-ever championship rings in the tournament's history, in addition to the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy and gold medals, FIFA announced on July 17. The bespoke championship rings bring

India-West News DeskOAKLAND, CA-The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) will take on defending champions Washington Freedom in the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) final after both teams overcame the San Francisco Unicorns in the playoffs to book their places in

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Soccer fever surrounding the FIFA World Cup is drawing fans together across India, with Karnataka extending restaurant operating hours for late-night match screenings and Assam expanding its community fan park initiative as the tournament reaches

NEW DELHI - India's match-winner Axar Patel said patience, self-belief and trusting the conditions were the key factors behind his all-round display in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston, where his four-wicket haul and unbeaten half-century helped India register

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla has reached an agreement to purchase the NFL's Seattle Seahawks in a deal valued at $9.6 billion, making it one of the most expensive control sales in sports history. The Seattle Seahawks

LONDON - Swiss tennis great Roger Federer and Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reunited at Wimbledon, with the two sporting icons sharing a warm moment during the tournament. Tendulkar posted a photograph with Federer on social media and wrote, "Some rallies

India-West News DeskGRAND PRAIRIE, TX -The San Francisco Unicorns fell 11 runs short against the Los Angeles Knight Riders in their penultimate Major League Cricket group-stage match, finishing on 173 while chasing 185 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium. Batting first, the

NEW DELHI-India's cricket fraternity celebrated the national team's historic victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, with former India captains Ajinkya Rahane and Mithali Raj and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed

NEW DELHI - Former India striker Robin Singh believes India's long-standing FIFA World Cup dream can become a reality if the country draws inspiration from emerging football nations like Cape Verde while adopting Japan's long-term approach to player development and

WASHINGTON, DC - Rajasthan’s cyclist, Nitin Saini, has completed the grueling Trans Am Bike Race, riding across the United States from the Pacific coast to Washington, DC, in 28 days in this year's ultra-endurance event. Saini began the race in Astoria, Oregon, on

LONDON – Arnav Paparkar's impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships came to an end on July 9 after he lost 2-6, 5-7 to American Jordan Lee in the boys' singles quarterfinals. Despite the defeat, the 18-year-old from Pune made history

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY – Major League Baseball has appointed Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav, popularly known as SKY, as an ambassador to lead the league’s expansion efforts in India. Under the partnership, Yadav will work with MLB on fan engagement

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX - Texas Super Kings have announced a sponsorship agreement with PwC US, naming the professional services network the franchise's Official Consulting Partner and Lead Arm Sponsor for the 2026 Major League Cricket season. As part of the

MUMBAI - Former India captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated his 54th birthday on July 8 with two major milestones: recognition as the newest inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame and the unveiling of the first look of his upcoming biopic,

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - The United States' FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment with a 4-1 loss to Belgium on July 7, with the defeat overshadowed by an international backlash over the controversial reinstatement of American striker Folarin

NEW DELHI- Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic has expressed his admiration for Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, saying he would love to play cricket with the batting great and is planning to visit India in the near future. "I would love to

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - The United States stand one win away from their first FIFA World Cup quarterfinal appearance in 24 years as they prepare to face Belgium in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash in Seattle. History is firmly

NEW DELHI-Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expressed gratitude to fans, teammates and senior players after making his senior international debut, saying he would always give his best whenever he represented the national team. Sharing a photograph of himself in the India jersey

India-West News DeskPOMONA, CA- Washington Freedom claimed a six-wicket victory over the LA Knight Riders in the opening match of the Pomona leg, chasing 109 in 17.1 overs on a challenging surface. Saurabh Netravalkar (3/16) and Mitchell Owen (3/19) spearheaded

LOS ANGELES, CA- ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the inauguration of the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in the Southland as a significant step in cricket's global expansion, describing it as "a key milestone" in the sport's return to the

ONTARIO-India's campaign at the Canada Open 2026 endured a difficult opening day as seven of its nine singles players crashed out in the first round, with former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth retiring injured during his match at the Markham

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium with goals late in each half to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Folarin Balogun

India-West News Desk OAKLAND, CA-The San Francisco Unicorns chased down 191 in just 15.1 overs to beat Washington Freedom by eight wickets in the final Oakland-leg match of Major League Cricket. The chase was built around a blistering opening stand between Lhuan-dre

India-West News DeskMENLO PARK, CA - A critical milestone approaches in the sweeping multi-billion-dollar sweepstakes to buy the Seattle Seahawks, and media reports say tech billionaire Vinod Khosla is still in the mix. The upcoming July 6 bid deadline will serve

New Delhi (IANS): The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season is contributing majorly in driving economic growth and business growth across different sectors, including fantasy sports revenue. Popular gaming platforms like Dream 11 and My 11 Circle are experiencing a

India-West Staff Reporter DETROIT, MI - Michigan Youth Cricket (MiYC), a non-profit organization which aims to coach and promote cricket among youth, 6 to 19 in the state of Michigan through after school and community programs, recently offered a program to

Indian players celebrate as they beat South Africa by 113 runs on the 5th day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and India, at SuperSport Park, in Centurion on Dec. 30. (ANI photo) CENTURION, South Africa (AP) —

New Zealand's Ajaz Patel celebrates the dismissal of India's Mayank Agarwal on the third day of the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand, at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Dec. 5. (ANI photo) Associated Press Ajaz Patel’s historic feat of

Ulhas K.S. (photo via IANS) CHENNAI – A youth from Tamil Nadu in Moldova is creating waves in the professional European basketball league – one of the highly-rated professional leagues of the sport. Ulhas K.S., who is purportedly the only professional basketball

India's Ravichandran Ashwin in action during the second day of the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand, at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Dec. 5. (ANI photo) Associated Press MUMBAI — Jayant Yadav took three wickets in six deliveries Dec.

Group photo with coaches and Indian American youth participants. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter The Criclanes Sports Academy (Indoor) of New Jersey recently hosted Shivnarine Chanderpaul, a former West Indies cricket captain and recently appointed West Indies Under-19 batting consultant with Jatin

India's Axar Patel and Rohit Sharma celebrate the dismissal during the Third T20 International match between India and New Zealand, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Nov. 21. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA, India — Axar Patel took three wickets as India completed

India's KL Rahul celebrates his half century during the 2nd T20 match between India and New Zealand, at JSCA International Stadium Ranchi on Nov. 19. (ANI photo) RANCHI, India — Lokesh Rahul hit 65 off 49 balls as India romped to

The Indian team and New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Oct. 31. (ANI photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — New Zealand inflicted

India captain Virat Kohli addresses a press conference ahead of the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup 2021 match between India and New Zealand, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Oct. 30. (ANI photo) Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —

India's captain Virat Kohli congratulates Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan won the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Oct. 24. (ANI photo) By RIZWAN ALI ISLAMABAD (AP) — Matthew Hayden

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, secretary Jay Shah and others during the bidding process for two new IPL franchises, in Dubai on Oct. 25. (ANI photo) Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two more franchises have been

Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket of Shakib Al Hasan of Kolkata Knight Riders during the final of the Vivo IPL 2021 between the Chennai Super Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Dubai International Stadium,

Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders and Shubman Gill of Kolkata Knight Riders during the qualifier 2 match of the Vivo Indian Premier League between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah

Indian golfers Aditi Ashok, Tvesa Malik, and Diksha Dagar. (photos via IANS) NEW YORK – Indian golfers Aditi Ashok, Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar will compete in the third leg of the Aramco Series in New York beginning this week. Only Malik

Young, school-going volunteers manned several tasks that helped the two-day event function smoothly. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, Calif. – The California Super King Foundation held a two-day cricket tournament on Sept. 25 and 26 at the Cerritos Sports Complex here.

Royal Challengers Bangalore team players after wining the match against Punjab Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah Oct. 3. (ANI Photo) Associated Press SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified for its second successive playoffs in the Indian