Basketball

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

NBA has released iconic fixtures for Christmas Day, and these are the matches you would not want to miss. Here is all you need to know.

Miami Heat is set to face the Boston Celtics while Philadelphia 76ers play Los Angeles Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder will face Minnesota Timberwolves as two Western Conference contenders renew their rivalry

NBA unveils star-studded 2026 Christmas Day schedule which will blow your mind

NBA schedule for Christmas Day

Caitlin Clark has surpassed the majority of the WNBA guards in career scoring. Here is all you need to know about this crazy fact. 

Clark has achieved the landmark in only 81 regular-season games

Clark recorded 26 points, four rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block against the Chicago Sky

Crazy fact about WNBA star Caitlin Clark you probably didn't know

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Hollywood star Ben Stiller was caught celebrating the Knicks’ historic title with the NBA trophy after 53 years, and the video has been going viral on the internet.

Stiller is known for his love for the Knicks and is a longtime New York supporter

The Knicks’ victory ended a drought that stretched back to 1973

Hollywood star Ben Stiller celebrates Knicks’ historic NBA title after 53 years

Ben Stiller, New York Knicks

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South African bowling great Dale Steyn has expressed his interest in taking up a coaching role with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2027

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

South African legend signals willingness to take up CSK coaching role in IPL 202

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026

Indian skipper Shubman Gill firmly dismissed any suggestions of a communication breakdown between team management and the BCCI Centre of Excellence

Shubman Gill addressed the talks around communication gap between CoE and Indian team management

He clearly made it clear that the two entities are in constant communication with each other

India captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Shubman Gill sets the record straight on BCCI CoE-Team management communication 

India's star batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026 and Asian Games 2026 due to injury

Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the Asian Games and Asia Cup due to injury

Pratika Rawal has been announced as Jemimah's replacement for Asia Cup

India's star batter Jemimah Rodrigues in this frame. (Getty)

India star player ruled out of Asian Games-Asia Cup, replacement announced

A judicial court has rejected the bail plea of Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel, who is facing trial for sexual assault. He has been remanded to judicial custody by the court for 14 days

Abishek Porel has been denied bail in rape case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Porel was initially taken into custody after a medical student accused him of sexual misconduct

Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel in this frame. (Getty)

No relief for Abishek Porel, bail denied; remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Captain Shubman Gill views Jasprit Bumrah's absence as a golden chance for another player to rise to the occasion and make a major impact in Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill talked about Jasprit Bumrah's absence in the Test series against Sri Lanka

Gill feels Bumrah's absence will present an opportunity for other players to prove their mettle

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (R) and captain Shubman Gill in frame. (Getty)

Will Jasprit Bumrah's absence hurt India in Sri Lanka? Gill answers

Captain Shubman Gill firmly believes that India has a strong chance of qualifying to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 final

Shubman Gill is confident about India's chances of making it to the WTC final

Gill's India have their sights set on winning the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka

Gill's honest take on India's chances of WTC 2025-26 final qualification

Three years after rejecting the head coach role, VVS Laxman is likely to be appointed BCCI's Director of Cricket next month.

VVS Laxman has served as BCCI's CoE head since Rahul Dravid's departure.

Laxman had denied the head coach role in 2023. 

VVS Laxman

Not the next head coach, VVS Laxman set to be BCCI's Director of Cricket 

Shubman Gill has backed Prasidh Krishna, almost indicating that he will be the second pacer alongside Mohammed Siraj for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Auqib Nabi is unlikely to make his Test debut in Galle.

Gurnoor Brar's chances of make his Test debut on August 15 are slim as well. 

Shubman Gill, Dhananjaya de Silva

'Brar is excellent with old ball but Krishna...': Gill on Siraj's pace partner

AUS vs BAN: Tanzid Hasan's historic ton followed by Najmul Hossain Shanto's 84 and lower-order's gritty stand helped Bangladesh stay ahead of Australia in the series opener.

Tanzid Hasan becomes Bangladesh's first batter to score a Test ton in Australia.

Pace-bowling all-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster remained wicketless.

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pat Cummins

5 wkts fall on Day 2 as Tanzid's maiden ton helps BAN take 153-run lead vs AUS

AUS vs BAN: Australia's Mitchell Starc hurled a mouthful at Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the latter ran on the pitch's danger area to take a single.

Mitchell Starc was visibly unhappy with Mehidy Hasan Miraz running on the pitch.

Umpire Kumar Dharamsena interrupted as Starc pointed his finger at Miraz.

Mitchell Starc, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Why Starc told Mehidy to 'get off the wicket!' on frustrating Day 2 for AUS?

In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Morne Morkel is trusting India's inexperienced pace attack to step up in Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series

Morne Morkel wants India's inexperienced pace attack to be 'street smart' in Sri Lanka 

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will be played from August 15

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

Morkel calls on inexperienced Indian pace attack to be 'Street-Smart' in SL

Tanzid Hasan Tamim made Australia regret the early dropped chance on Day 1 as he went on to score a historic Test century in Darwin.

Tanzid Hasan scores his maide Test century.

Tanzid is 2nd Bangladesh batter to score a Test ton vs Australia. 

Tanzid Hasan

Tanzid Hasan becomes 1st Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia

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Football

Lionel Messi has raised uncertainty over his footballing future in an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi.


Lionel Messi casts doubt over continuing his football career.

Messi reveals his father's role in his 2026 World Cup journey.

Lionel Messi with his father Jorge. (X)

Lionel Messi to retire? Argentina captain drops major hint in emotional post

Big blow for FC Barcelona as star player has suffered an ACL tear and will be out for 6-7 months. 

The player joined the Spanish giants from FC Copenhagen in the summer of 2025

Barcelona are busy in the transfer window and are trying to sign Manchester City star Rodri

Barcelona star suffers ACL tear; out for 6-7 months

Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona

Bollywood star Tiger Shroff has withdrawn from Mumbay FC's final Durand Cup 2026 group game due to a last-minute work commitment.


Tiger Shroff pulls out of Mumbay FC's Durand Cup clash.

Mumbay FC eye first positive result after back-to-back 5-0 defeats.

Tiger Shroff in this frame. (Screengrab)

Tiger Shroff to miss Mumbay FC's final Durand Cup 2026 group game

Donald Trump has backed under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid the controversy and backlash. Here is what the American president has said.  

The endorsement comes amid growing pressure on Infantino after the collapse of his FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal

Trump and Infantino have maintained a close working relationship; Infantino awarded the US president the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in 2025

Donald Trump backs under-pressure FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA

Paris Saint-Germain welcomed Fabian Ruiz with a Guard of Honor following the historic World Cup victory vs Argentina. 

Ruiz, who helped Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final to claim their second World Cup title, was greeted with applause

Ruiz had been a key figure for Spain throughout the tournament in North America

PSG welcomes World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz with Guard of Honour

Fabian Ruiz, PSG, Spain

Watch: PSG welcomes World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz with Guard of Honour

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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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India and Pakistan will not clash in early Asian Games rounds. Their possible meetings are only in medal matches, either gold or bronze

india and pakistan clash at asian games cricket

Why India and Pakistan will clash only in medal round at Asian Games?

Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, praising his straightforward nature and commitment despite criticism over team's performance

Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh on Gautam Gambhirs coaching criticism

Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh on Gautam 

Harbhajan Singh on Gautam Gambhirs coaching criticism

Hardik Pandya’s IPL future for 2027 remains uncertain due to his captaincy demands. Gujarat Titans declined a trade, leaving only three franchises potentially open for his leadership role.

hardik pandya franchise future possibilities 2027

GT refuses Hardik Pandya's big demand for IPL 2027

India faces fitness issues ahead of the Sri Lanka series as Jasprit Bumrah is out and Washington Sundar's participation is uncertain due to injury concerns. The board is cautious to avoid further setbacks while preparing for changes in the team lineup.

India vs Sri Lanka series fitness concerns for Bumrah and Sundar

India vs Sri Lanka series fitness concerns for Bum

India's growing injury concerns, a big headache for BCCI

VVS Laxman clarified the injury management of Indian cricket team players, highlighting the seamless coordination between BCCI and COE, and explaining the fitness-based selection process

Injury crisis in Indian cricket team addressed by VVS Laxman

Injury crisis in Indian cricket team addressed by 

VVS Laxman addresses injury crisis in Indian cricket team

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Gill's honest take on India's chances of WTC 2025-26 final qualification

Gill's honest take on India's chances of WTC 2025-26 final qualification

India star player ruled out of Asian Games-Asia Cup, replacement announced

Not the next head coach, VVS Laxman set to be BCCI's Director of Cricket

Will Jasprit Bumrah's absence hurt India in Sri Lanka? Gill answers

'Brar is excellent with old ball but Krishna...': Gill on Siraj's pace partner

5 wkts fall on Day 2 as Tanzid's maiden ton helps BAN take 153-run lead vs AUS

No relief for Abishek Porel, bail denied; remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Why Starc told Mehidy to 'get off the wicket!' on frustrating Day 2 for AUS?

Morkel calls on inexperienced Indian pace attack to be 'Street-Smart' in SL

India star player ruled out of Asian Games-Asia Cup, replacement announced

Not the next head coach, VVS Laxman set to be BCCI's Director of Cricket

Will Jasprit Bumrah's absence hurt India in Sri Lanka? Gill answers

'Brar is excellent with old ball but Krishna...': Gill on Siraj's pace partner

5 wkts fall on Day 2 as Tanzid's maiden ton helps BAN take 153-run lead vs AUS

No relief for Abishek Porel, bail denied; remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Why Starc told Mehidy to 'get off the wicket!' on frustrating Day 2 for AUS?

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