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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

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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

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Watch: Hilary Duff jokes she feels ‘like LeBron’ after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

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

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

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

India tour of New Zealand, 2026

England tour of Australia, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2026

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest men's T20 captain at 15 years old during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has also made significant contributions to India's under-19 World Cup victory and IPL performances.

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Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

India won the Under 19 Asia Cup title for the ninth time after an exciting chase against Pakistan

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India clinch 9th U-19 Asia Cup title after thrilling chase against Pakistan

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Mohit Ulva has been rewarded for his heroic performance in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final against Pakistan as Saurashtra have added him in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Mohit Ulva has been added to Saurashtra squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026

Mohit Ulva's heroic batting helped India beat Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup 2026 title

India U-19 team's star all-rounder Mohit Ulva in this frame. (X)

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

Reward for U-19 Asia Cup final heroics vs Pakistan, Mohit Ulva gets maiden senior call-up in Saurashtra’s SMAT Squad

Mohit Ulva turned the match on its head and steered India to thrilling one-wicket win against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final

India's Mohit Ulva was the hero of the match in U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final against Pakistan

Mohit Ulva turned the match on its head with his 26-ball 49 to help India beat Pakistan by 1 wicket

India U-19 team's Mohit Ulva (R) in this frame. (Screenshot)

Who is Mohit Ulva? The Gujarat teenager who turned a hopeless 252/8 vs Pakistan 

Who is Mohit Ulva? The Gujarat teenager who turned a hopeless 252/8 vs Pakistan into India’s 9th U-19 Asia Cup crown

India pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Pakistan in the final to lift he Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 title. This was India's ninth U-19 Asia Cup title

India edged Pakistan by one wicket to clinch the U-19 Asia Cup 2026 title

India chased down the 338-run target in the last-over thriller

India exact revenge vs Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup title after no.10 Mohit cracks last-ball four in 338-run heist. (BCCI)

India exact revenge vs PAK to lift U-19 Asia Cup title, pull off 338-run heist

India exact revenge vs Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup title after no.10 Mohit cracks last-ball four in 338-run heist

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India have decided to further bolster their pace lineup by adding Gurnoor Brar for Tests. As a result, Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the squad.

Gurnoor Brar is uanvailable for 5th ODI as he has been added to the Test squad.

Kuldeep Yadav will head back home after ODI series. 

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Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand 

In Mumbai's SMAT 2026 campaign opener, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Musheer Khan's fifties helped them register an easy win over Hyderabad.

Suryakumar Yadav reached his fifty from just 15 balls.

Musheer Khan scored a fifty in Mumbai's run chase against Gujarat as well. 

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Suryakumar roars back to T20 cricket after 6 months with 21-ball 60 in SMAT game

Suryakumar Yadav roars back to T20 cricket after 6 months with 21-ball 60 in SMAT opener run chase

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could not make an impact with the bat on his T20 captaincy debut in Bihar's SMAT 2026 opening clash against Saurashtra.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed cheaply by Chetan Sakariya.

Sooryavanshi is available for Bihar to play one more SMAT 2026 game. 

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Sooryavanshi becomes youngest T20 captain but falls cheaply to ex-RR pacer 

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest T20 captain but falls cheaply to ex-RR pacer in Bihar's SMAT 2026 opener

IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's ace pacer Harshal Patel is reportedly all set to be traded to Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal ahead of Indian Premier League 2027

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IPL Trade: Harshal Patel set to move from SRH to GT, no player traded in return

IPL 2027 Trade: Harshal Patel set to move from SRH to GT with no player traded in return, Know why?

A 17-year-old BCCI Under-19 cricket selectee Nandini ended her life, a tragedy her relatives blame on harassment by two youths, prompting an ongoing police probe

17-year-old cricketer Nandini ended her life as she was found dead at Telangana's Vikarabad

She had recently secured a spot in BCCI Under-19 women's squad

17-year-old rising U-19 woman cricketer dies by suicide in Telangana, manhunt launched for 2 stalkers. (Getty)

17-year-old rising U-19 woman cricketer dies by suicide in Telangana

17-year-old rising U-19 woman cricketer dies by suicide in Telangana, manhunt launched for 2 stalkers

David Warner has slammed Cricket Australia for allegedly creating a narrative that the Aussie bowlers didn't know of ball-tampering during Cape Town Test.

Warner alleges Cricket Australia 'ran a shoddy investigation'. 

Warner continues to back Usman Khawaja's claims. 

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'That stinks of a cover up': Warner drops bombshell after Cummins slams Khawaja

'That stinks of a cover up': Warner drops another bombshell after Cummins slams Khawaja

Football

FC Andorra goalkeeper has been handed a massive ban following the death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel due to a fatal collision. 

According to the referee’s report by Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez, Owono was dismissed for 'making a violent impact'

Spanish authorities have opened a police investigation, standard procedure in cases of death from non-natural causes

Goalkeeper handed massive ban following death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel after fatal collision

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Goalkeeper handed massive ban following death of Spanish footballer 

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Manchester United has sacked Michael Carrick due to poor results. Mauricio Pochettino is in talks to replace him as manager, aiming to revive the team’s fortunes.

Tottenham Hotspur avoids relegation zone under Roberto De Zerbi; Here’s how 

Carrick sacked, Manchester United manager reportedly agree terms with Pochettino

Michael Carrick sacked as Man United manager, club reportedly agree terms with Pochettino

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a legendary career with Portugal marked by goals, trophies, and historic achievements.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement marks the end of a legendary career

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, an illustrious career which spanned for 23 years

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped the retirement news via a social media post

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in this frame. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football, ending 23-year-long illustrious career

Manchester United won 3-2 against AS Roma with a stunning comeback as fans protested the Glazer family's ownership during the match. The protests showed fans' frustration over a poor season start and club management.

Manchester United agrees €45m deal for Atalanta midfielder

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownershi

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownership 

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Motor Sports

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed fiercely during the Mexican Grand Prix, nearly colliding early on. Max Verstappen won, while Ferrari's team principal criticized the conflict between the teammates, promising to address the tension.

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc HIT OUT at each other over Mexican GP drama

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 world champion in his second season. He is only the third Italian to win the title and was chosen early by Mercedes for his exceptional talent.

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Kimi Antonelli SHATTERS records, becomes youngest F1 world champion in history

Kim Kardashian supported Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix with a warm moment that captured fan attention despite his sixth-place finish.

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Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for...

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for pink dress

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F1 set to return to India as the Sports Ministry has formed an elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory. Here is all you need to know. 

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced a Task Force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving F1 in the country

The Task Force has been asked to carry out a full assessment of India’s motorsport ecosystem. It has also indicated to identify the policy and infrastructure changes

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory

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...

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

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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

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

Taskin Ahmed scripts history, becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to clock this sensational 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

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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 

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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 

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

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Mahli Beardman shines on ODI debut with six wickets, helping Australia beat England comfortably in Perth. At just 21, he sets new records and shows strong promise for the future

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marley beardman shines with six wicket haul on odi

AUS' Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut

Australia's Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut in Perth

Shimron Hetmyer discusses his impressive Abu Dhabi T10 League performance, views on the format's future, and the challenges facing West Indies cricket along with prospects in the IPL.

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Simron Hetmeyer on Abu Dhabi T10 and IPL prospects

Shimron Hetmyer Abu Dhabi T10 League show, shares views on T10 cricket's future and IPL prospects

Rishabh Pant has cleared his fitness test and joined India's Test squad in New Zealand. His return boosts the team's options ahead of the upcoming series

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Rishabh Pant clears fitness test and joins India's Test squad in New Zealand

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India exact revenge vs PAK to lift U-19 Asia Cup title, pull off 338-run heist

India exact revenge vs PAK to lift U-19 Asia Cup title, pull off 338-run heist

Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

Who is Mohit Ulva? The Gujarat teenager who turned a hopeless 252/8 vs Pakistan

Suryakumar roars back to T20 cricket after 6 months with 21-ball 60 in SMAT game

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest T20 captain but falls cheaply to ex-RR pacer

IPL Trade: Harshal Patel set to move from SRH to GT, no player traded in return

17-year-old rising U-19 woman cricketer dies by suicide in Telangana

'That stinks of a cover up': Warner drops bombshell after Cummins slams Khawaja

Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

Who is Mohit Ulva? The Gujarat teenager who turned a hopeless 252/8 vs Pakistan

Suryakumar roars back to T20 cricket after 6 months with 21-ball 60 in SMAT game

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest T20 captain but falls cheaply to ex-RR pacer

IPL Trade: Harshal Patel set to move from SRH to GT, no player traded in return

17-year-old rising U-19 woman cricketer dies by suicide in Telangana

'That stinks of a cover up': Warner drops bombshell after Cummins slams Khawaja

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India clinch 9th U-19 Asia Cup title after thrilling chase against Pakistan

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

AUS' Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut

Simron Hetmeyer on Abu Dhabi T10 and IPL prospects

Rishabh Pant clears fitness test and joins India's Test squad in New Zealand