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Here is all you need to know about the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar, including the date, venue, teams, format and more.  

A total of 32 national teams will compete for the Naismith Trophy

In the first round, the teams are divided into eight groups of four

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar: Date, format, venue, teams and more

FIBA World Cup 2027, FIBA World Cup 2027 Qatar

Watch a true Russell Westbrook fan’s epic journey spotlight as the NBA legend retires. The video is going viral online. 

The fan peeled the jerseys off one by one while holding a handmade sign declaring the distance travelled to see his “GOAT.”

Westbrook, the 2017 MVP and all-time NBA leader in triple-doubles, announced his retirement on 12 August 2026 following a final season with the Sacramento Kings

True Russ Fan? Watch Taiwanese supporter’s epic journey spotlighted as NBA legend Russell Westbrook retires

Russell Westbrook

Fan’s epic journey spotlighted as NBA legend Russell Westbrook retires

American singer and actress Hilary Duff joked that she feels like LeBron James as she compared herself with the NBA superstar.

Duff’s Lucky Me Tour launched in late June 2026 with shows in West Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida, before progressing through various U.S. cities

LeBron recently joined the 76ers for a two-year deal as he marks his 24th official season in the league

Hilary Duff compares with LeBron after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

LeBron James, Hilary Duff

Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic are set to face each other as the Lakers and the Warriors face off each other in the NBA opening week clash. Here is all you need to know. 

The Lakers are building around the Slovenian superstar alongside players such as Austin Reaves in a post-LeBron era

The California showdown is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October

Curry vs Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash

Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Lakers, Warriors, NBA

NBA has announced a star-studded triple-header to open the season, and the fans would not want to miss it. Here is all you need to know. 

The league unveiled the opening-night slate featuring three marquee matchups

LeBron James and Jaylen Brown make their Philadelphia 76ers debuts against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks

NBA announces star-studded tripleheader to open 2026-27 season

NBA opening day schedule

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of England, 2026

Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

Duleep Trophy, 2026

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India bowling coach Morne Morkel does not mind players getting involved in banter with fighting and competitive spirit but asks them to play under the code and respect to the game.

3 players have already been reprimanded by ICC in Colombo Test for breaching Code of Conduct.

Morne Morkel blames heat and humidity on heated altercations. 

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel in this frame. (Getty)

'Heat and humidity sometimes get to players': Morkel on sledging in Colombo Test

North Zone produced a stunning fightback to leave West Zone at 220/7, with 67 more runs needed for victory on Day 4.


Musheer Khan fell four runs short of a century as West Zone slipped from a commanding position.

West Zone need 67 runs with three wickets remaining to secure a Duleep Trophy semi-final berth.

Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (Getty)

Duleep Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Musheer Khan shine before North Zone trigger 

Morne Morkel has raised concerns over Rishabh Pant's availability after revealing that the India star is dealing with a badly bruised shoulder.


Rishabh Pant's shoulder is badly bruised and his fitness will be assessed overnight.

Dhruv Jurel took over the wicketkeeping duties as Pant remained off the field on Day 3.

Rishabh Pant in this frame. (Getty)

Rishabh Pant injury scare deepens as Morne Morkel reveals 'badly bruised' should

Sarfaraz Khan's constant chatter grabbed attention as Dhananjaya de Silva fell to Manav Suthar shortly after their on-field exchange in the second Test.


Sarfaraz Khan sledged Dhananjaya de Silva from short leg before the Sri Lanka skipper's dismissal.

Manav Suthar removed Dhananjaya as India tightened their grip on the Colombo Test.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Sarfaraz Khan in this frame. (Screengrab)

WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan sledges Dhananjaya de Silva, Manav Suthar strikes moments 

India tightened their grip on the second Test after reducing Sri Lanka to 265/8 before rain forced an early end to Day 3 in Colombo.


Sri Lanka ended Day 3 at 265/8, still trailing India by 238 runs.

Prasidh Krishna led India's charge before rain brought an early close to play.

Sonal Dinusha and Manav Suthar in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha fights back as Manav Suthar strikes, Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu have named a 30-member Ranji Trophy probables squad featuring India stars Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar for the 2026-27 season.


Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar feature in Tamil Nadu's 30-member probables list.

Tamil Nadu will begin their Elite Group D campaign against Rajasthan on October 11.

Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar in this frame. (Getty)

Tamil Nadu name Ranji Trophy probables, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar incl

East Zone crushed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to storm into the Duleep Trophy semi-finals.

Shahbaz Ahmed starred with 167 runs and three wickets.

Anukul Roy claimed a five-wicket haul as East Zone sealed a dominant win.

Ishan Kishan in this frame. (Getty)

Duleep Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy shine as East Zone crush North East Zon

IND vs SL: The ICC has slapped Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya with a demerit point for hitting the boundary cushions after losing his wicket.

Prabath Jayasuriya has been handed one demerit point for his outburst.

Jayasuriya had been dismissed by Manav Suthar on last ball of Day 2. 

Manav Suthar, Prabath Jayasuriya

After Jaiswal-Fernando, this Sri Lanka player punished by ICC for 'abuse of...'

A career marred by concussions, Will Pucovski has sured his school for mishandling an injury during football training session which led to an abrupt end to his batting days.

Will Pucovski had announced his retirement in 2025.

Pucovski struggled with concussions throughout his career. 

Rishabh Pant, Will Pucovski 

Retired at 27 due to 13 concussions, Ex-AUS batter sues his school for mishandli

Former England captain Michael Vaughan expects a strong action from the ECB which may lead to a stop to nightclub incidents surrounding England cricket.

Michael Vaughan wants ECB to set a precedent after series of nightclub altercations.

Brydon Carse has been dropped from Engalnd's squad for 2nd Test vs Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan, Brydon Carse, Ben Stokes

'Punishment that sends shiver down...': Vaughan predicts strong action on Carse

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Fans cannot stop talking about Australian star Cooper Connolly and Man City footballer Erling Haaland’s matching hair makeovers, which have sparked buzz online.  

Haaland, the Manchester City forward, surprised fans this weekend by cutting off his signature flowing locks in favour of a sharp military-style buzz cut

Connolly, the 22-year-old left-handed batting all-rounder who plays for Australia and Punjab Kings in the IPL, has long been recognised for his surfer-style blonde hair

Watch: Australian star Cooper Connolly and Man City's Erling Haaland’s matching hair makeovers spark cricket-football buzz

Erling Haaland and Cooper Connolly

Watch: Australian star Connolly and Man City's Haaland’s matching hair makeover

Brazil are considering Dhaka as a possible training base ahead of their October 3 friendly against India in Kolkata.


Brazil explore Dhaka training camp before India friendly.

Salt Lake Stadium pitch conditions raise concerns.

Vinicius Jr in this frame. (Getty)

India facilities a concern? Brazil plan Dhaka training before Kolkata friendly

Man City boss Enzo Maresca has called out managers who talk about other players amid Enzo Fernandez transfer speculations. 

The comments come as speculation continues over a potential move for the 25-year-old, whom Maresca coached during his time at Stamford Bridge

Maresca’s diplomatic stance echoes the respect he has previously shown for players contracted to other clubs

Man City boss Maresca calls out managers; shuts down Enzo Fernandez questions

Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez

Jose Mourinho was asked if he would ever sign Lamine Yamal, and here is what the Real Madrid manager has replied. 

The Portuguese manager, who began his second spell in charge of the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners in the summer of 2026, went on to praise Yamal’s quality

Mourinho stressed that he would not make room for anyone in his current squad

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach's response leaves fans wondering

Lamine Yamal and Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach responds

Karim Benzema has provided a huge update on his future in the Saudi Pro League. Will the former Real Madrid superstar stay with Al Hilal? Here is all you need to know. 

Benzema joined Al-Hilal earlier this year after leaving rivals Al-Ittihad amid contractual disagreements

Benzema’s statement appears to close the door on any immediate departure 

Karim Benzema, Al Hilal

Karim Benzema provides big update on his future in Saudi Pro League

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India's Formula 1 dream receives a major boost after a landmark move involving the Sports Ministry. Here's why it could be a turning point for Indian motorsport.

The Sports Ministry has granted FMSCI provisional National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition, marking a major milestone for Indian motorsport.

The move is expected to strengthen efforts to bring Formula 1 back to India, with the government targeting the sport's return by 2028.

India's Formula 1 dream gets major boost as Sports Ministry NSF take landmark decision

India's Formula 1 dream gets major boost as Sports Ministry NSF take landmark...

FIFA World Cup 2026

A Formula 1 world champion has shared his prediction for the FIFA World Cup 2026 winner, casting doubt on England's hopes of ending their long wait for the trophy.

A Formula 1 star backed one team over England to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy.

The reigning F1 champion also weighed in on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate.

'Not coming home': F1 world champion drops blunt verdict on England's FIFA World Cup hopes

F1 world champion drops blunt verdict on England's FIFA World Cup hopes

Nyck de Vries delivered a historic breakthrough for Mahindra Racing after securing a landmark Formula E victory in the Gen3 era.

Nyck de Vries delivered a landmark moment for Mahindra Racing after securing the team’s first victory in five years.

De Vries achieved the feat during Round 9 of the FIA Formula E World Championship.

Nyck de Vries scripts historic feat for Mahindra Racing with stunning Formula E achievement

Nyck de Vries scripts historic feat for Mahindra Racing with stunning Formula E 

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance ahead of Max Verstappen during a major racing event, earning attention after an impressive qualifying session.

Arjun Maini grabbed headlines after outperforming four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

It happened Qualifying 2 for the prestigious 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

India's Arjun Maini stuns four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen in recent track faceoff

Arjun Maini and Max Verstappen

India's Arjun Maini stuns four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen in track...

Oliver Bearman was spotted limping after his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, raising concerns despite a strong 2026 start.


Bearman escaped major injury but is still feeling the effects of the crash after avoiding contact with Franco Colapinto.

The Haas rookie has impressed with 17 points, outperforming teammate Esteban Ocon early in the season.

Oliver Bearman of Haas during the qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on March 28, 2026.

WATCH: Oliver Bearman spotted limping in Japan after massive Japanese Grand Prix

Asia Cup 2025

All eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma in the action-packed India versus Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 final which is slated to be played September 28

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma in this frame

Abhishek Sharma on brink of shattering Virat Kohli's all-time record in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 final

PAK vs BAN, Asia Cup: Taskin Ahmed complete his special century as he became just the 3rd Bangladeshi player to take 100 T20I wickets

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed in this frame

Taskin Ahmed becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to bag this T20I feat

The explosive New Zealand batter will be featuring in the three-match T20I series against Australia that will be commencing from October 1

Tim Seifert in this frame

Tim Seifert needs to hit 8 sixes in Australia T20Is to surpass Brendon McCullum on this elite list

Buttler has now become the wicketkeeper-batter to record the joint-most ducks in the history of T20Is 

Jos Buttler in this frame

Jos Buttler equals unwanted T20I record after recording a duck against Ireland in 3rd T20I

The former West Indies batter played a brilliant knock for the Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL qualifier against St. Lucia Kings 

Nicholas Pooran in this frame

Nicholas Pooran joins Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in elite list with quick-fire fifty in CPL 2025 

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In the second Test at Mackay, Bangladesh werre bowled out for 64 runs, with Mitchell Starc taking six crucial wickets to dominate the match and secure Australia’s advantage

Australia versus Bangladesh test carnage at Mackay

Bangladesh bowled out for 64 as Mitchell Starc dominates at Mackay

Rahul Dravid believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to become an excellent Test player but stresses the need for patience before rushing him into the longer format

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricket future

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricke

Dravid backs Sooryavanshi for Test cricket with a call for patience

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in Test matches, sparking debate about their records and impact in challenging conditions.

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in test matches

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in tes

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

England bowlers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson each took five wickets in the first against Pakistan, and uniquely shared the cricket ball by splitting it in half

two england bowlers share one ball after five wicket hauls in same test innings

two england bowlers share one ball after five wick

Half the Ball, Twice the Wickets: Robinson and Tongue's unique keepsake

Moses Henriques scored his first T20 century for Portugal in the ICC World T20 qualifier. After a long career with Australia, he now champions Portuguese cricket, inspiring the sport's growth in his homeland.

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Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier

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IND vs SL 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha fights back as Manav Suthar strikes, Sri Lanka

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha fights back as Manav Suthar strikes, Sri Lanka

Rishabh Pant injury scare deepens as Morne Morkel reveals 'badly bruised' should

Duleep Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Musheer Khan shine before North Zone trigger

Tamil Nadu name Ranji Trophy probables, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar incl

Duleep Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy shine as East Zone crush North East Zon

WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan sledges Dhananjaya de Silva, Manav Suthar strikes moments

After Jaiswal-Fernando, this Sri Lanka player punished by ICC for 'abuse of...'

Retired at 27 due to 13 concussions, Ex-AUS batter sues his school for mishandli

'Punishment that sends shiver down...': Vaughan predicts strong action on Carse

Rishabh Pant injury scare deepens as Morne Morkel reveals 'badly bruised' should

Duleep Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Musheer Khan shine before North Zone trigger

Tamil Nadu name Ranji Trophy probables, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar incl

Duleep Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy shine as East Zone crush North East Zon

WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan sledges Dhananjaya de Silva, Manav Suthar strikes moments

After Jaiswal-Fernando, this Sri Lanka player punished by ICC for 'abuse of...'

Retired at 27 due to 13 concussions, Ex-AUS batter sues his school for mishandli

'Punishment that sends shiver down...': Vaughan predicts strong action on Carse

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Bangladesh bowled out for 64 as Mitchell Starc dominates at Mackay

Dravid backs Sooryavanshi for Test cricket with a call for patience

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

Half the Ball, Twice the Wickets: Robinson and Tongue's unique keepsake

Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier