Co-hosts USA face T20 World Cup litmus test against India
Normally, an India v USA contest would not elicit a lot of interest but given what has happened so far at the T20 World Cup, Wednesday's match between the two sides has become a must-watch.
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Don’t call it a home run: Two Americans experience cricket for the first time
At full capacity, the temporary Nassau County International Cricket Stadium can house 34,000 fans – and it was almost packed when India took on Pakistan in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: Anticipation builds as cricket takes its shot at cracking America
New York, New York. If cricket can make it there, maybe it really can make it anywhere.
US Justice Dept to pay $139m to victims of USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar
The US Justice Department has reached a civil settlement worth almost $139 million (€129m) with hundreds of victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who is serving time in prison for sexually abusing athletes under his care, the agency said.
Baseball star’s interpreter ‘stole millions to cover gambling debts’
US authorities have charged the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani with bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million (€14 million) from the Japanese player to cover gambling bets and debts.
OJ Simpson, ex-NFL star acquitted of his wife's murder, dies aged 76
OJ Simpson, the former American football star who was acquitted of the murder of his wife and her friend in a case that captivated the US, has died after battling cancer, according to a statement by his family.
Breaking OJ Simpson dies aged 76, says family
Former American football player-turned-actor OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76, his family has said in a statement.
LA Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter sacked after theft claims
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been sacked by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the player.