Basketball

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

Duleep Trophy, 2026

Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Women's Asia Cup T20, 2026

India tour of Afghanistan, 2026

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2026

Asian Games Women's Cricket Competition, 2026

South Africa and Zimbabwe tour of Namibia, 2026

ACC Men's Premier Cup, 2026

Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

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Cricket

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 Ishan Kishan has created history with his double century at the Duleep Trophy final as he joined the elite club list.  

East Zone’s strong position puts them in a dominant spot as the final continues in Chennai

 Kishan looks to power the side to win the title after 13 years

Ishan Kishan creates history with double century at Duleep Trophy Final; joins elite club

Ishan Kishan, Duleep Trophy Final

Ishan Kishan creates history with double century at Duleep Trophy Final

A video of Ishan Kishan and Md Siraj’s friendly banter during the Duleep Trophy Final is making the rounds on the internet. Watch here.  

To power Kishan’s strong performance, Kushagra scored a fine century

This brought an end to the 130-run partnership between Ishan and Kushagra for the fifth wicket, and off-spinner Vijay claimed the first wicket of the second day for South Zone

Ishan Kishan and Md Siraj’s friendly banter during Duleep Trophy Final goes viral

Md Siraj and Ishan Kishan, Duleep Trophy 2026

Ishan Kishan & Md Siraj’s friendly banter during Duleep Trophy Final goes viral

The Asia Cup trophy controversy has returned as Mohsin Naqvi is all set to attend the women’s final, as per the reports. 

The BCCI has so far made no public comment on how the women’s team would handle a potential presentation involving Naqvi

India is focused and has already booked their spot in the semifinals of the tournament

Asia Cup trophy controversy returns as Mohsin Naqvi set to attend Women’s final

Mohsin Naqvi, Asia Cup 2026

Australia have named their 16-man squad for the South Africa Test series. Check out who has made it to the list, including this under-fire batter. 

The Number three batter was omitted from the side’s squad for the three-one-dayers in Zimbabwe as well as for another three in South Africa preceding the Tests

Australia names 16-man Test squad for South Africa series

Australia Test series in South Africa

Women T20 Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat with a 37-ball 48 in the run chase against Bangladesh.

Harshitha Samarawickrama was named 'Player of the match' for her unbeaten 48.

Bangladesh will face UAE in a virtual quarterfinal. 

Harshitha Samarawickrama

Harshitha rescues SL from 44/5 in run chase, helps beat BAN by 4 wickets

Football

Messi and Ronaldo on the same team? An Olympic gold medalist has made a shocking revelation about football’s ultimate dream. 

The former Argentina and Manchester United striker has received approval from Boca president Juan Roman Riquelme to stage the event at the club’s home ground

While the invitations have generated significant excitement among fans, neither Messi nor Ronaldo has confirmed their participation

Messi and Ronaldo on same team? Olympic gold medalist’s shocking reveal 

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty brough India glory after thrashing Chinese duo of He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu to clinch China Masters 2026 title

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty pocketed the China Masters 2026 title

With this they became the first Indian duo to clinch China Masters title

India's star shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty in this frame. (Getty)

SAT-CHI script history, becomes 1st-ever Indian duo to win China Masters title

East Zone's batting sensation Shikhar Mohan scorched bright with the bat with a spectacular 85 in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone

Jharkhand batter Shikhar Mohan turned heads with a commendable knock during Duleep Trophy final

The 21-year-old cracked a magnificent 85 for East Zone in the title clash against South Zone

East Zone's  Shikhar Mohan in this frame. (Screenshot)

21-yr-old Jharkhand batter overshadows teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with solid 

Mohammad Yousuf feels Pakistan's decline is deep rooted in their win over India back in 2021 World Cup. He thinks that '2021' win against India damaged Pakistan cricket a lot

Mohammad Yousuf revealed how beating India triggered Pakistan's cricket crisis

Yousuf feels Pakistan's win over India back in 2021 World Cup instilled a sense of arrogance amongst Men in Green

Legendary Pakistani batter Mohammad Yousuf in this frame. (Getty)

Mohammad Yousuf blames historic win over India for Pakistan’s fiasco

All about Manish Keer, a fisherman’s daughter who once borrowed a rifle to chase Asian Games gold.

Bhopal-based trap shooter, the daughter of a fisherman, is preparing for her second Asian Games with the ambition of upgrading the team silver she won in Hangzhou

The expensive sport was once beyond her family’s means, yet she progressed rapidly after taking up trap shooting

Who is Manisha Keer? From borrowed rifle to Asian Games dream; fisherman's daughter targets gold

Manisha Keer, Asian Games 2026

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games; all about fisherman's daugher Manisha Keer

Fans came in large numbers to catch a glimpse of 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Duleep Trophy 2026 final at Chepauk

Fans turned up in large numbers to catch a sight of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during Duleep Trophy final

East Zone vice captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a 37-ball 44 on Day 1 

Watch: Sooryavanshi-mania at Chepauk! Massive crowd swarms 15-yr-old during Duleep Trophy final. (Screenshot)

Watch: Sooryavanshi-mania at Chepauk! Massive crowd swarms 15-yr-old during Dule

Calling out the PCB leadership, Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, claimed that Mohsin Naqvi and the board embarrassed themselves by threatening a tour boycott over a broadcasted interview regarding their father

Imran Khan's sons Sulaiman and Kasim Khan heavily criticised Mohsin Naqvi and the PCB

They stated that PCB acted foolishly by threatening to pull out of the England tour

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi (L) and Imran Khan's sons Sulaiman and Kasim in this frame. (Getty/Screenshot)

Imran Khan's sons call PCB, Naqvi 'absolute fools' on Lord's boycott drama

Auckland-born Ireland bowling all-rounder Arlene Kelly has decided to hang her boots after an international career of four and a half years. 

Arlene Kelly is Ireland's 3rd highest wicket-taker across formats.

Arlene intends to go back to her birthplace New Zealand after retiring. 

Arlene Kelly

NZ-born IRE all-rounder with 135 wickets announces retirement at age of 32

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Two-time FIFA World Cup winner Cafu joined the underprivileged footballers in Mumbai to inspire them and asked them to never give up. The video goes viral. 

Cafu, the former right-back, praised the talent and passion he saw on the pitch and urged the children to keep combining education with football

India is all set to play the five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly at Salt Lake Stadium

Two-time FIFA World Cup winner Cafu inspires Mumbai slum’s young footballers 

Cafu, India vs Brazil

John Abraham's response to the question of who his favourite footballer is has gone viral. He also predicted that football will become India’s new cricket, impressing fans. 

The event marked the unveiling of NorthEast United’s 2026-27 kit in partnership with Reebok

After prolonged negotiations, the All India Football Federation has handed greater commercial and operational control to the clubs under a new club-led model for the 2026-27 season

John Abraham’s response to favourite footballer goes viral

John Abraham, ISL

FIFA president Infantino has responded to questions about his future amid the ongoing fallout, and here is what he has said. 

The appearance marks one of Infantino’s more visible public outings since the collapse of his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise plan in late July

It triggered fierce opposition from UEFA, which threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, along with criticism from other confederations and internal FIFA figures

FIFA President Infantino responds to questions about future amid ongoing fallout

Gianni Infantino, FIFA

Did Messi just declare himself GOAT? The football legend’s new video is going viral on the internet. Here is what the World Cup winner posted. 

The receipt builds to several pointed conclusions before ending with the line that has dominated discussion: “GOAT debate: settled.”

 The post arrives shortly after Messi announced his retirement from international football

Watch: Messi declares ‘GOAT Debate: SETTLED’ vs Ronaldo in viral Instagram video

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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Motor Sports

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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During the Women's Asia Cup match against India, Pakistan’s Fatima Sana's aggressive send-off to Shafali Verma drew widespread criticism amidst a tense cricketing contest

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter against India

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter

Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep Yadav is facing tough times in his cricket career due to limited opportunities and frequent exclusions. His recent county cricket performance adds to concerns about his future in the sport

kuldeep yadav struggling in cricket career

Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Mohammad Shami leads the focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final, with Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also making key contributions

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Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi

India has created container-based mock accommodations for athletes in Patiala and Bengaluru to replicate Asian Games living conditions in Japan. This helps athletes adjust before the games starting September 19th.

Indias preparation for the asian games accommodations

Indias preparation for the asian games accommodati

India prepares athletes for Asian Games with mock accommodations

India will host the first ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027 featuring six international teams across two venues

India to host inaugural ICC womens champions trophy 2027

India to host inaugural ICC womens champions troph

India to host ICC Women's Champions Trophy for the first time in 2027

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Australia names 16-man Test squad for South Africa series

Australia names 16-man Test squad for South Africa series

Messi and Ronaldo on same team? Olympic gold medalist’s shocking reveal

SAT-CHI script history, becomes 1st-ever Indian duo to win China Masters title

21-yr-old Jharkhand batter overshadows teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with solid

Mohammad Yousuf blames historic win over India for Pakistan’s fiasco

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games; all about fisherman's daugher Manisha Keer

Watch: Sooryavanshi-mania at Chepauk! Massive crowd swarms 15-yr-old during Dule

Imran Khan's sons call PCB, Naqvi 'absolute fools' on Lord's boycott drama

NZ-born IRE all-rounder with 135 wickets announces retirement at age of 32

Messi and Ronaldo on same team? Olympic gold medalist’s shocking reveal

SAT-CHI script history, becomes 1st-ever Indian duo to win China Masters title

21-yr-old Jharkhand batter overshadows teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with solid

Mohammad Yousuf blames historic win over India for Pakistan’s fiasco

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games; all about fisherman's daugher Manisha Keer

Watch: Sooryavanshi-mania at Chepauk! Massive crowd swarms 15-yr-old during Dule

Imran Khan's sons call PCB, Naqvi 'absolute fools' on Lord's boycott drama

NZ-born IRE all-rounder with 135 wickets announces retirement at age of 32

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Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi

India prepares athletes for Asian Games with mock accommodations

India to host ICC Women's Champions Trophy for the first time in 2027