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

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 batting coach Sitanshu Kotak defended Yashasvi Jaiswal after his heated confrontation with Asitha Fernando but admitted the opener should not have got so close.


Kotak backs Jaiswal after heated Fernando clash.

ICC could scrutinise Jaiswal’s conduct as Level 4 offence.

Yashasvi Jaiswal in this frame. (Getty)

India coach backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after heated exchange with Asitha Fernando

Sudip Kumar and Shahbaz Ahmed smashed brilliant centuries to rescue East Zone from 138/5 and power them to 355/6 on Day 1.


Sudip smashes 146 after East Zone slip to 138/5.

Shahbaz’s unbeaten century powers East Zone to 355/6.

Sudip Kumar in this frame. (X)

Duleep Trophy: Sudip, Shahbaz Slam tons after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flops

Anshul Kamboj produced a stunning 60-run counter-attack from No.9 to rescue North Zone from 161/7 and guide them to 251 against West Zone.


Kamboj smashes 60 off 52 balls from No.9.

Pacer helps North Zone recover from 161/7.

Anshul Kamboj in this frame. (Getty)

Duleep Trophy: Anshul Kamboj turns saviour with bat, smashes 60 from No.9 

Devdutt Padikkal’s second successive Test century powered India to 300/5 on Day 1 in Colombo despite Rishabh Pant retiring hurt.

Padikkal smashes 117 as India dominate Day 1.

India reach 300/5 after Pant retires hurt.

Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL, 2nd Test Day 1 Stumps: Devdutt Padikkal's century powers India to...

Devdutt Padikkal continued his stunning form in Sri Lanka with a second consecutive Test century, joining Sachin Tendulkar in an elite record list.


Padikkal slams second century of Sri Lanka series.

India star joins Tendulkar in elite Test club.

Devdutt Padikkal slams second Test ton, joins Sachin Tendulkar and Sehwag

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India’s Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign ended after a hard-fought goalless draw against Australia in Amstelveen.


India hold Australia to 0-0 in tense clash.

Goalless draw ends India’s World Cup campaign.

India women's hockey player in this frame. (X)

Women's Hockey World Cup: India’s campaign ends after 0-0 draw against Australia

Nathan Lyon entered an elite Australian club after completing 600 international wickets during the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.


Lyon becomes fifth Australian to reach 600 international wickets.

Veteran spinner joins Shane Warne in an elite Australian list.

Nathan Lyon in this frame. (Getty)

Nathan Lyon joins Shane Warne in elite list after completing 600 wickets

Justin Langer has raised concerns over the rise of two-day Tests after Australia wrapped up the second Test against Bangladesh inside two days.

Langer calls two-day Test matches "unacceptable".

Australia level Bangladesh series with dominant win.

Mitchell Starc in this frame. (Getty)

Justin Langer labels two-day Tests 'unacceptable' after AUS crush BAN

IND vs SL 2nd Test: India's Yashasvi Jaiswal lost his cool and had a heated altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando after his dismissal. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal missed his half-century.

Asitha Fernando gave Jaiswal a send-off after dismissing him. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando

Jaiswal, Fernando engage in heated altercation after opener's dismissal - WATCH

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a couple of fours against Manipur pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam but lost his wicket to him trying to play a shot away from his body.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 2 consecutive fours before losing his wicket.

Sooryavanshi got out playing a shot away from his body. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, bishworjit konthoujam

Sooryavanshi falls for 8 in Manipur pacer's 1st over on Duleep Trophy debut 

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Football

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

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement at 46 to join a Serie C side. Here is all you need to know about the deal.

Ronaldinho has said he intends to play at least a few minutes in an official match, intending to score what would be the final goal of his career

Ronaldinho’s presentation took place as a beach festival on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 to join Italian Serie C side

Ronaldinho

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 

Lamine Yamal is backed as the favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Here is what has been said following his stunning season. 

While Yamal’s international success has boosted his credentials, Bayern Munich striker Kane remains the current betting favourite after a prolific club season

Mendes’ strong endorsement adds further weight to the growing conversation around whether the teenage sensation can become one of the youngest winners

Lamine Yamal backed for 2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘No one can be compared’

Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

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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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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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Women's Hockey World Cup: India’s campaign ends after 0-0 draw against Australia

Women's Hockey World Cup: India’s campaign ends after 0-0 draw against Australia

IND vs SL, 2nd Test Day 1 Stumps: Devdutt Padikkal's century powers India to...

India coach backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after heated exchange with Asitha Fernando

Devdutt Padikkal slams second Test ton, joins Sachin Tendulkar and Sehwag

Duleep Trophy: Anshul Kamboj turns saviour with bat, smashes 60 from No.9

Duleep Trophy: Sudip, Shahbaz Slam tons after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flops

Nathan Lyon joins Shane Warne in elite list after completing 600 wickets

Justin Langer labels two-day Tests 'unacceptable' after AUS crush BAN

Jaiswal, Fernando engage in heated altercation after opener's dismissal - WATCH

IND vs SL, 2nd Test Day 1 Stumps: Devdutt Padikkal's century powers India to...

India coach backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after heated exchange with Asitha Fernando

Devdutt Padikkal slams second Test ton, joins Sachin Tendulkar and Sehwag

Duleep Trophy: Anshul Kamboj turns saviour with bat, smashes 60 from No.9

Duleep Trophy: Sudip, Shahbaz Slam tons after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flops

Nathan Lyon joins Shane Warne in elite list after completing 600 wickets

Justin Langer labels two-day Tests 'unacceptable' after AUS crush BAN

Jaiswal, Fernando engage in heated altercation after opener's dismissal - WATCH

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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