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Aaradhya Sunder Wins 7th Arts Olympiad in Washington DC

Twelve-year-old Singaporean artist Aaradhya Sunder won the 7th Arts Olympiad in Washington, D.C., with her painting "The Artist-Athlete." She has created over 200 artworks and exhibited globally from Paris to Beijing.

Pathan Hails Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy in India's T20 World Cup Opener vs USA

US Envoy Sees Promising Cricket Future After India-USA T20 Clash

ICC Bans Indian-American Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy

ICC has banned Indian origin USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy for eight years for match-fixing during the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League. He was found guilty of attempting to influence matches, inducing teammates, and destroying evidence.

US Taxes Could Claim Part of Spain’s $50M World Cup Prize

Spain's $50 million FIFA World Cup prize money is subject to U.S. federal and state taxation because the games were played on American soil. Without a tournament-wide tax exemption, the IRS may withhold up to 30%, while individual players and staff face varying state "jock taxes" depending on where the matches took place.

Kylian Mbappé Claims Second Straight World Cup Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappé officially won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, making history as the first male player to claim the prestigious award at two consecutive tournaments. He led the global scoring charts with an incredible 10 goals, surpassing his 2022 tally

2026 FIFA World Cup Prize Pool Hits Record USD 871 Million

2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record USD 871 million prize pool, with champions earning USD 50 million, reflecting the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams, 104 matches and rising global revenues

FIFA Defends World Cup Refereeing After Egypt Files Formal Complaint

FIFA has officially defended the officiating and VAR protocols from Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina addressed the controversy, stating that the match officials acted independently and dismissing claims that external pressure influenced the match outcome

Khosla Family Agrees to Purchase Seattle Seahawks for NFL-Record $9.612 Billion

Khosla family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for an NFL-record $9.612 billion. Led by Vinod Khosla, the historic charity-bound sale from the Paul Allen estate awaits league approval.

World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Ticket Prices Drop 60% After USA, Ronaldo Exits

Resale ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals have plummeted by up to 60% following the consecutive round of 16 eliminations of co-host United States and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

MLB Names Cricket Star Suryakumar Yadav Brand Ambassador to Drive Growth in India

Major League Baseball (MLB) Major League Baseball has partnered with Indian cricket star and 2026 T20 World Cup winning captain, Suryakumar Yadav Major League Baseball, to promote baseball in India Major League Baseball

PwC US Named Lead Arm Sponsor By Texas Super Kings

Texas Super Kings have named PwC U.S. their Official Consulting Partner and Lead Arm Sponsor for the 2026 Major League Cricket season.