Govt notifies sports board, tribunal rules to overhaul governance and speed up disputes - The Economic Times

• LIV Golf faces a precarious future as its primary backer, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is expected to withdraw support at the end of the season. • The league has seen significant success in Asia and beyond, with sellout crowds in Adelaide and Johannesburg and strong domestic support in Hong Kong and Singapore.

• Padel, a Mexican racquet sport played in doubles, is gaining significant popularity and is being positioned as a potential "sport of the summer." • The sport's growth is receiving a high-profile boost through the backing of tennis legend Serena Williams.

• Sports travel is significantly altering tourism patterns across European and British cities as fans prioritize stadium visits and major race events over traditional sightseeing. • Economic impact is substantial, with sports-related travel spending reaching over 50 billion euros in a single year.

• Western Europe is experiencing an unseasonal record-breaking heatwave caused by a "heat dome," resulting in at least seven deaths in France. • Spain's meteorological agency, Aemet, forecasts temperatures between 36C and 38C later this week, while Italy's Lazio region has restricted outdoor work from 12:30 pm to 4 pm to protect laborers.

• Zee Entertainment Enterprises is nearing a deal to secure the broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. • The agreement becomes likely after competitor JioStar withdrew from the bidding process for the tournament.

• India’s U-18 men's and women's hockey teams have departed for Kakamigahara, Japan, to compete in the U-18 Asia Cup. • The men's team, captained by forward Ketan Kushwaha, is placed in Pool A with Kazakhstan, Japan, Korea, and Chinese Taipei.

• Zee Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it is in negotiations with FIFA to secure the broadcasting and streaming rights for the 2026 World Cup in India. • The move coincides with the launch of Unite8 Sports, a new dedicated portfolio of sports channels designed to expand the company's athletic content offerings.

• Packers.com posted the latest Packers headlines, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, and schedule information as part of its ongoing team coverage. • While the provided result is a homepage-level sports update rather than a single game report, it reflects active team news from one of the NFL’s most followed franchises.

• Virginia Sports announced that Kevin Cassese has been named Virginia’s head men’s lacrosse coach, a major staff move for one of college lacrosse’s most prominent programs. • The hiring is significant because Virginia’s lacrosse team is a national power and coaching changes there can affect recruiting, tactics, and postseason expectations.

• Pepperdine University Athletics said the women’s golf team advanced to match play at the NCAA Championship and will face No. 1 Stanford in the quarterfinals. • The matchup is a high-level postseason test, with Pepperdine entering as an underdog against the top-ranked team in the field.

• Express Sport is providing updates on Manchester United's squad preparations and transfer opportunities, including a potential deal for a world-class striker at no cost. • Recent Premier League action saw Tottenham narrowly avoid relegation on the final day of the season.