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India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Soccer has joined a growing push for changes at FIFA, putting the U.S. federation on a different track from President Donald Trump, who has maintained a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino

NEW DELHI-With organizers of the upcoming BWF World Championships 2026 set to employ people to tackle the monkey menace around the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex in New Delhi, former champion and India's top hope PV Sindhu has come out

COLOMBO-India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be mentally and physically prepared from the opening day of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on August 15. The Indian team began

CHENNAI-Director Vijay's eagerly awaited docu-film showcasing Tamil superstar actor Ajith Kumar's journey on the racing track has been titled 'Gladiators', with the makers unveiling the title poster and announcing that it will release in theatres soon. The approximately 90-minute documentary chronicles

COLOMBO-Former India fast-bowling great Zaheer Khan has become co-owner of the Lanka Premier League's (LPL) most successful franchise after Stockholm-based global sports ownership group Anchor Sports AB acquired the four-time champions Jaffna Kings. Following the acquisition, the franchise has officially been

NEW DELHI-United States cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after an International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of three breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The sanctions against the

GLASGOW-Ahmedabad 2030 took center stage at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on August 3 as Glasgow formally handed over the Commonwealth Games flag to India, marking the start of preparations for the centenary edition of the Games. The

NEW DELHI-Punjab Kings Co-owner Ness Wadia believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) has only begun to realize its potential, saying the tournament has transformed the way sport is viewed in India and that its "best years are still ahead." Wadia's remarks

NEW DELHI- When Madhya Pradesh off-spinning all-rounder Saransh Jain received his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming two-match tour of Sri Lanka, those who had followed the 33-year-old's journey from Indore saw it as the reward for years of

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA-The Seattle Orcas will debut their inaugural Women's T20 Exhibition this summer, featuring international professionals alongside leading domestic players from across the United States. Scheduled from August 20-23 at Tollgate Farm Park in North Bend, Washington, the tournament will feature three franchises - the Bellevue

NEW DELHI – Hockey India on July 30 mounted a defense of its decision to replace the Indian men's team's iconic blue jersey with a saffron-colored kit for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, responding to criticism that the move

NEW DELHI-Senior India batter and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career in which he played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, besides

DUBAI-India's dominance in the latest ICC rankings was underlined on July 28 as India opener Shubman Gill regained the No. 1 spot among ODI batters, while 15-year-old India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the biggest mover in the T20I batting

India -West News Desk NEW DELHI-India head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken a light-hearted dig at his own serious image, sharing a collection of memes on social media that revolve around his rarely seen smile. Long regarded as one of cricket's most

India-West News Desk CYPRESS, CA – Royal, a Basmati rice brand owned by LT Foods, wrapped up its participation in the 2026 Major League Cricket season with fan events and partnerships with two league franchises. The company was a premium partner of the

ONTARIO - After becoming India's first World Junior squash champion, Anahat Singh said the achievement still feels unreal and that winning the title in her final year on the junior circuit made it especially meaningful. A former quarterfinalist and semifinalist at

HARARE – India captain Shreyas Iyer described leading the team to a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe as a "special feeling" and credited the young squad's fearless approach and energy after India completed a 35-run victory in the third

LEEDS-Premier Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with English county side Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the domestic season, the club announced on July 22. Under the agreement, Kuldeep will play five One-Day Cup matches before

HARARE-Acknowledging that the last four months have been a rollercoaster of "ups and downs," teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his confidence remains intact as he focuses on trusting the process ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI -Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand on July 24 confirmed that he has assumed the responsibilities of interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich suspended the exercise of his duties following sanctions

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Singapore's state investment firm Temasek is looking at investment opportunities in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the cash-rich cricket tournament continues to attract interest from investors. The IPL, India's premier Twenty20 cricket league, has become one of the

NEW DELHI-Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi says he will return to India since he has been cleared in the principal proceedings arising from the 2009 IPL's staging in South Africa after the Appellate Tribunal set aside the

WASHINGTON, DC-The FIFA World Cup disrupted US workplaces and may have shaved as much as $11.7 billion off the country's productivity as millions of workers adjusted their schedules to watch matches, according to a report. NDTV Profit reported, citing workforce management

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