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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

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

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Months ahead of the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2027 in Nepal and Bangladesh, England have named their squad. 

England have not named their captain for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027.

England will play a five-T20 series before U19 WT20 World Cup 2027. 

England squad

England announce squad for India tour and ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2027

Mohammed Siraj's delivery struck Shubman Gill on the right elbow during the nets session ahead of ODI series opener against West Indies.

Gill faced a blow to his right elbow while facing Siraj in the nets. 

Gill could not resume batting practice after taking a hit to elbow. 

Shubman Gill

Injury scare for India! Captain Gill gets injured by Siraj's delivery in nets 

Yashasvi Jaiswal copped criticism for headbutting Asitha Fernando but Dhruv Jurel justified the altercation by shedding light on the ugly incident.

Jurel revealed Jaiswal told him that Fernando was abusing him non-stop.

Jurel backed Jaiswal to reply to unnecessary abuse. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando, Ravindra Jadeja

'He was abusing him non-stop': Jurel recalls Jaiswal's headbutt with Fernando

Asian Games 2026

Afghanistan batters fell into Nepal's spin trap and could not post a fighting total on the board. They suffered their 1st loss of the Asian Games 2026 campaign. 

Nepal started their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a 5-wicket win.

Afghanistan batters struggled and set a target of 103. 

Najibullah Zadran, Sundeep Jora

NEP stun AFG as Bhurtel-Rajbanshi combine to take 7 wkts in low-scoring game 

INDA vs AUSA: Australia A failed to put up a fight in the run chase on a spin-friendly track as they were bowled out for 200 on Day 4. 

Kumar Kushagra was named 'Player of the match' award.

No Australia A batter managed to score a fifty in the match. 

India A vs Australia A

Deshpande-Mulani strike thrice as IND A beat AUS A by 162 runs in 1st unofficial

Gulveer Singh has become the first Indian athlete to win two 10,000m medals at Asian Games 2026. He won a bronze in the previous edition.

Gulveer Singh bagged a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at Asian Games 2026.

Gulveer had won a silver medal at Glasgow CWG 2026 as well. 

Gulveer Singh

Gulveer wins silver in men's 10,000m, becomes 1st Indian to achieve unique feat

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet made India's last hope of getting a medal in air pistol events at Asian Games 2026 count with a gold.

Kamaljeet was not initially paired with Suruchi in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

This was India's second gold medal in Asian Games 2026. 

Suruchi Singh, Kamaljeet

Last-minute pairing Suruchi-Kamaljeet bag IND's 1st gold in 10m air pistol event

Manush Shah and Diya Chatale bagged India's first medal in table tennis at Asian Games 2026. They settled for a bronze after defeat in the semifinal.

Diya Chitale and Manush Shah faced a comprehensive defeat in the semifinal.

Diya and Manush had defeated world no.4 to make it to the semifinals. 

Manush Shah, Diya Chatale

Manush-Diya lose to China's World No.2 pair in semis, settle for rare bronze

The 29-year-old Baranica Elangovan jumped 4.15m to finish third and win India's first ever pole vault medal in Asian games history. 

Baranica Elangovan shared the third position with Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova.

Baranica won India's 1st ever medal in pole vault at Asian Games.

Baranica Elangovan

Baranica wins India's 1st ever Asian Games 2026 medal in women pole vault event

Manpreet Kaur finished ahead of Krishna Jayasankar Menon to secure a bronze medal on Day 6 of Asian Games 2026.

Manpreet Kaur won a bronze medal with her 15-year-old daughter to witness from stands.

Manpreet threw 17.17m to secure third-place finish. 

Manpreet Kaur

7-time national champion, shot putter Manpreet wins her 1st Asian Games medal

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Football

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul, securing the 2026 Campeones Cup and marking his 100th goal for the club. This victory adds to Miami's growing list of trophies since Messi's arrival.

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wins 2026 Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wi

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

This star forward has been ruled out of the Brazil vs. India friendly match with an injury. Here is all you need to know.  

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, Brazil, will play Australia on 25 and 29 September before travelling to Kolkata

The absence is a blow for Brazil as they begin the post-World Cup cycle and will also be closely monitored by Chelsea ahead of their next Premier League fixture against Brentford

Star forward ruled out of Brazil friendlies vs India with injury

Brazil vs India

Chelsea has a new owner as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League side, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exiting. Here is all you need to know. 

Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, now assumes complete ownership

The American businessman, also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaves after a turbulent era marked by heavy spending, multiple managerial changes and mixed results on the pitch

Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter sell stakes

Chelsea, Premier League

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake gains 100% control

Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad weeks after announcing his international retirement. Here is all you need to know. 

Messi accepted the call-up after announcing his retirement

The association has also invited the full 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend what it described as an unforgettable occasion

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing international retirement

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

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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

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...

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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Abhishek Sharma smashed the record-breaking 30-ball century in T20I history against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T20I history

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T2

Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Rumesh Pathirage found his javelin damaged during air travel but remains determined to win gold at the Asian Games 2026

Rumesh Patiragy javelin broken during air travel

Rumesh Pathirage’s  javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7500 for her conduct during the US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Despite a strong run, she ended 2026 without a Grand Slam title

Irina Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India secured a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a flawless campaign, but the celebrations were overshadowed by a trophy presentation dispute at Dubai International Stadium

India denied Asia Cup trophy after final

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute

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Gulveer wins silver in men's 10,000m, becomes 1st Indian to achieve unique feat

Gulveer wins silver in men's 10,000m, becomes 1st Indian to achieve unique feat

Last-minute pairing Suruchi-Kamaljeet bag IND's 1st gold in 10m air pistol event

Injury scare for India! Captain Gill gets injured by Siraj's delivery in nets

Manush-Diya lose to China's World No.2 pair in semis, settle for rare bronze

Baranica wins India's 1st ever Asian Games 2026 medal in women pole vault event

7-time national champion, shot putter Manpreet wins her 1st Asian Games medal

Deshpande-Mulani strike thrice as IND A beat AUS A by 162 runs in 1st unofficial

'He was abusing him non-stop': Jurel recalls Jaiswal's headbutt with Fernando

NEP stun AFG as Bhurtel-Rajbanshi combine to take 7 wkts in low-scoring game

Last-minute pairing Suruchi-Kamaljeet bag IND's 1st gold in 10m air pistol event

Injury scare for India! Captain Gill gets injured by Siraj's delivery in nets

Manush-Diya lose to China's World No.2 pair in semis, settle for rare bronze

Baranica wins India's 1st ever Asian Games 2026 medal in women pole vault event

7-time national champion, shot putter Manpreet wins her 1st Asian Games medal

Deshpande-Mulani strike thrice as IND A beat AUS A by 162 runs in 1st unofficial

'He was abusing him non-stop': Jurel recalls Jaiswal's headbutt with Fernando

NEP stun AFG as Bhurtel-Rajbanshi combine to take 7 wkts in low-scoring game

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Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute