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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

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Asian Games 2026

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Nepal have announced their 15-player cricket squad led by Dipendra Singh. This all-rounder has also returned. 

This will be Airee’s first time captaining Nepal in a multi-team tournament

Nepal are set to face Afghanistan and Japan in their opening matches on 25 and 26 September

Asian Games: Nepal announces 15-player cricket squad led by Dipendra Singh; this all-rounder also returns

Nepal squad, Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Nepal announces 15-player cricket squad led by Dipendra Singh

India vs Afghanistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat out of India's playing XI in the first two T20Is against Afghanistan. However, with series clinched, Shreyas Iyer feels it's time to make a little bit of a change in the team's combination

Shreyas Iyer has hinted at making changes in team's combination after India sealed the T20I series vs Afghanistan

If that happens, that will open the door for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to walk into India's playing XI

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (R) and Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be included in India's playing XI in 3rd T20I vs AFG? 

India got the better of Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium. With this India pocketed the series 2-0

India hammered Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I

With this India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

India's Nitish Kumar Reddy (L) and Sanju Samson in frame. (Getty)

Samson's 57, Reddy's 3-fer power India to 7-wicket win vs AFG, seal series 2-0

Sanju Samson ran riot with the bat and struck a 22-ball fifty during the second T20I against Afghanistan. This was Samson's fastest fifty in the shortest format

Sanju Samson notched up his fastest fifty in T20Is in the second T20I against Afghanistan

Samson brought up his fifty in just 20 balls

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs AFG: Sanju Samson goes berserk, hammers his fastest T20I fifty

Yuvraj Singh has warned Indian team management against making any massive or last-moment changes to their ODI World Cup 2027 squad

Yuvraj Singh has a piece of advice for India's ODI World Cup 2027 campaign

Yuvraj has warned Indian team management to not make any last-minute changes

India's legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in this frame. (Getty)

Yuvraj Singh's stern warning to India for ODI World Cup 2027, says 'Every time t

4-5 Indian athletes are facing Japan visa delays ahead of the Asian Games, which could lead them to miss the acclimatisation camp. One of the coaches is also affected by the issue. 

Around four to five members of the roughly 74-strong athletics team have not yet received clearance

The concerning part is that because of the delay, the affected athletes could be forced to shorten their stay at the University of Tsukuba camp

4-5 Indian athletes face Japan visa delays ahead of Asian Games; coach also hit with issue 

4-5 Indian athletes & coach face Japan visa delays ahead of Asian Games

India's out-of-favour veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up on the feeling when he saw his Team India exit is in the offing

Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up on his ouster from Team India

He admitted it wasn't easy for him to process

India's veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this frame. (Getty)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar shares pain of accepting his India career was finished

The BCCI secretary has made a bold promise that Indian teams can be hopeful of getting both Asia Cup trophies soon. Here is what Devajit Saikia has said.

Devajit Saikia has expressed optimism that the Board of Control for Cricket in India will soon receive both the men’s and women’s Asia Cup trophies

The trophies have yet to be formally handed over and are currently held by the ACC

BCCI secretary’s bold promise over missing Asia Cup trophies: 'We would get both…’

BCCI, Asia Cup 2026

BCCI secretary’s bold promise over missing Asia Cup trophies

Seven former captains from Australian cricket have united to urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan’s detention. Here is what has been said. 

The captains highlighted reports of limited medical care, restricted family contact and health problems, including loss of vision in one eye

Khan, who led Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup and later served as prime minister, has been held in custody in Pakistan for an extended period

Seven former Australian captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan’s detention: 'he will die…’

Imran Khan, Cricket Australia

Seven former Aussie captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan

India's Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma grabbed the top two spots in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings. While Charani retained her top spot, Deepti Sharma jumped four places up to second in the standings

Shree Charani stayed rigid at the top of the ICC Women's T20I Rankings with career-best rating points

Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma jumped to second place in the standings

India's ace spinners Shree Charani (R) and Deepti Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

ICC T20I Rankings: Charanai tops chart with record rating points, Deepti soars

Babar Azam is set to return to domestic cricket after seven years as Pakistan’s condition worsens in the WTC. Here is all you need to know. 

Babar’s last domestic red-ball appearance came in December 2019

Babar has not scored a Test century in four years amid Pakistan’s declining form

Babar Azam to return to Domestic cricket after seven years as Pakistan slumps in WTC

Babar Azam, Pakistan, WTC

Babar Azam to return to Domestic cricket as Pakistan slumps in WTC

Zimbabwe's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor scripted history as he busted Sachin Tendulkar's legendary record of longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor stormed into history book with a sensational ODI record

Taylor shattered Sachin Tendulkar's record of longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor in this frame. (Getty)

Zimbabwe veteran shatters Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing ODI World Record

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Football

Chennai teen goalkeeper Adhiesh Vinod has joined the Aston Villa Foundation Programme, and here is all you need to know about him. 

Who is Adhiesh Vinod? Indian youngster joins EPL side Aston Villa

Adhiesh Vinod, Aston Villa, EPL

Erling Haaland's Manchester derby winner has sparked controversy after VAR overturned an offside decision. Critics say Enzo Fernandez attempted to play the ball from an offside position, meaning the goal should not have stood

Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby winner sparks VAR debate

Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby wi

Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded lifetime bans for fans who disrespected the late player Diego Jota by targeting Ruben Neves with disgraceful chants. Here is what happened. 

Jota lost his life in an unfortunate car accident in Zamora, Spain

The Saudi Pro League has not yet publicly announced any specific disciplinary measures

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after fans’ disgraceful chants target Neves referencing late player Jota; what happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Jota, Ruben Neves, Al Nassr

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after fans’ disgraceful Jota chants 

Lamine Yamal has broken Lionel Messi’s record at FC Barcelona. Here is all you need to know. 

Yamal, the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner with Spain, now has 101 goal contributions for Barcelona

Yamal has already established himself as a key figure in Hansi Flick’s side, regularly contributing both goals and assists in La Liga and European competitions

Yamal breaks Messi’s record at Barcelona; becomes youngest player to...

Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

Vozinha has been nominated as the Goalkeeper of the Year, as the World Cup hero’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks a historic moment for Cape Verde. 

Cape Verde star Vozinha has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Vozinha signed for Chilean club Colo-Colo as a free agent, with several clubs eyeing for the footballer

‘Goalkeeper of the year’: World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks historic first for Cape Verde

Vozinha, Cape Verde, Ballon d'Or

World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks Cape Verde's historic 1st

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I

IND vs AFG 1st T20I

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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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Indian athletes were given a guide on Japanese etiquette at the Asian Games. Here is what not to do and what to follow at the multi-sport event. 

Japan is known for its strict standards on cleanliness and public conduct

Athletes have also been told to queue orderly and avoid hugging or touching strangers

Asian Games: Indian athletes guided on Japanese etiquette; what not to do?

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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

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

Hockey

India men's hockey coach Craig Fulton talks about preparations and mindset ahead of the Asian Games. He reflects on lessons from the World Cup and the team's focus on Olympic qualification.

Craig Fulton shares thoughts ahead of Asian Games hockey campaign

Craig Fulton shares thoughts ahead of Asian Games 

Craig Fulton discusses India men's hockey team preparation before Asian Games

Pakistan cricket is under cyber crime investigation as senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq are questioned over dressing room leaks and financial scrutiny tied to the Test series against England

Pakistan cricket cybercrime investigation and dressing room leaks

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Samson's 57, Reddy's 3-fer power India to 7-wicket win vs AFG, seal series 2-0

Samson's 57, Reddy's 3-fer power India to 7-wicket win vs AFG, seal series 2-0

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be included in India's playing XI in 3rd T20I vs AFG?

IND vs AFG: Sanju Samson goes berserk, hammers his fastest T20I fifty

4-5 Indian athletes & coach face Japan visa delays ahead of Asian Games

Bhuvneshwar Kumar shares pain of accepting his India career was finished

BCCI secretary’s bold promise over missing Asia Cup trophies

Seven former Aussie captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan

ICC T20I Rankings: Charanai tops chart with record rating points, Deepti soars

Babar Azam to return to Domestic cricket as Pakistan slumps in WTC

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be included in India's playing XI in 3rd T20I vs AFG?

IND vs AFG: Sanju Samson goes berserk, hammers his fastest T20I fifty

4-5 Indian athletes & coach face Japan visa delays ahead of Asian Games

Bhuvneshwar Kumar shares pain of accepting his India career was finished

BCCI secretary’s bold promise over missing Asia Cup trophies

Seven former Aussie captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan

ICC T20I Rankings: Charanai tops chart with record rating points, Deepti soars

Babar Azam to return to Domestic cricket as Pakistan slumps in WTC

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