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

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

Leagues To Browse

Cricket

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 Tilak Varma gives a huge update on KL Rahul’s availability for the Duleep Trophy final. Will he play or not? 

Siraj and Padikkal have been included in the South Zone squad, with the team management expected to adjust the playing XI to accommodate the India players

 Rahul, Padikkal and Siraj were recently part of India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series

Will KL Rahul play in Duleep Trophy final? Tilak Varma gives major update

KL Rahul, Duleep Trophy final

Mithali Raj has sent a clear message to India ahead of their Asia Cup clash vs Pakistan. Here is what the former Indian captain has said.  

Raj acknowledged the emotional weight of the India-Pakistan rivalry, noting that it brings added pressure and national pride

India have already secured a semi-final place after strong performances in the group stage

Mithali Raj sends clear message to India ahead of Asia Cup clash vs Pakistan: ‘Focus on…not on…’ 

Mithali Raj, Asia Cup 2026

Mithali Raj sends clear message to India ahead of Asia Cup clash vs Pakistan

Deepti Sharma has sent a warning to Pakistan ahead of India’s Asia Cup clash. Here is what she has said.  

India has been one of the most successful teams in the Asia Cup. The team has also dominated against their traditional arch rivals

The team remains unbeaten against Pakistan in women’s ODIs and has not lost a T20I to them since October 2022

Deepti Sharma sends warning to Pakistan ahead of India's Asia Cup clash

Deepti Sharma, India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2026

India and Pakistan are set to face each other at the Asian Games’ last group stage match. Here is the number of times Pakistan have beaten the Women in Blue at the tournament. 

Pakistan sit second in the group with one win from one match and are widely expected to progress regardless of the outcome against their neighbours

Spinners are expected to play a key role, and India eyes momentum at the knockouts

How many times have Pakistan beaten India at Women's T20 Asia Cup? All you need to know

Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana , India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2026

How many times have Pakistan beaten India at Women's T20 Asia Cup? 

BCCI is left with tough choices as IOA has declined to offer any special treatment for cricket at the Asian Games. Either official game hotels or a self-arranged stay. Here is what you need to know.  

The association will not intervene to secure separate facilities for cricket to ensure equal treatment and the welfare of the entire Indian contingent across 36 sports

 It is to be noted that the separate stay will have implications for anti-doping procedures

IOA draws line, no special treatment for cricket at Asian Games; BCCI must decide: Official games hotels or self-arranged stay

Asian Games 2026, BCCI

IOA refuses special treatment for cricket at Asian Games; BCCI must decide

Team India is all set face Japan for the first time ever in a T20I match. BCCI and Japan Cricket Association jointly announced the historic fixture, which will be played on September 22

India will face Japan for the first time ever in a T20I match

The India vs Japan T20I clash will take place on September 22

India's explosive batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (Getty)

India to play T20I match against Japan on this date, know all details here

England cricketer Sam Bodoano astonishingly completed an extraordinary 101.38 km journey to bowl the opening ball of a match

England cricketer Sam Bodoano ran a record 101.38 km to bowl a single delivery

He completed the stretch in 14 hours

Running 100km for one Delivery! English cricketer script shocking World Record. (Getty)

Running 100km for one Delivery! English cricketer script shocking World Record

Manav Suthar wreaked havoc with a sizzling wicket-haul to propel Warwickshire to a resounding win over Hampshire by an innings and 129 runs

Warwickshire hammered Hampshire by an innings and 129 runs in the County Championships clash

Manav Suthar was the architect of Warwickshire's emphatic win

Warwickshire's star spinner Manav Suthar in this frame. (X)

Manav Suthar's 7-wicket haul helps Warwickshire crush Hampshire by an innings an

Jasprit Bumrah could be seen featuring in Ranji Trophy upon BCCI's insistence ahead of the India tour of New Zealand in November

BCCI has reportedly mandated Jasprit Bumrah to play Ranji Trophy clash before New Zealand tour

India will play a two-match Test series against New Zealand in November

India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (Getty)

Why BCCI is insisting on Ranji Trophy participation for Bumrah before NZ tour?

South Africa rode on Lhuan-dre Pretorius' record century to survive Namibia scare as they notched a narrow 11-run win to make the Tri-series final

South Africa eked out a narrow 11-run win over Namibia to storm into Tri-series final

Lhuan-dre Pretorius cracked a record century in South Africa's win

South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius in this frame. (X)

SA survive Namibia scare with 11-run win despite Pretorius' record ton

Jasprit Bumrah has faced a fitness test ahead of Afghanistan T20Is, and this player has emerged as the backup option. Here is what you need to know. 

The BCCI medical team declared the group clinically fit last week, and officials remain confident the bowlers will be ready for the series

Selectors regard the promising pacer, who impressed during this year’s IPL, as a serious prospect in the limited-overs format

Bumrah faces fitness test ahead of Afghanistan T20Is; THIS player emerges backup

Jasprit Bumrah

Others

To help India's Asian Games contingent adapt to unconventional living conditions in Japan, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has built mock shipping-container quarters at its Patiala and Bengaluru centers

Indian athletes are staying in mock container rooms at NSNIS Patiala and Bengaluru to as Asian Games preparation

The setup mirrors the unique, modular athlete housing in Japan

Shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor arranges a blanket inside a cabin of India's first container-based accommodation ahead of Asian Games 2026. (AFP)

Indian athletes are sleeping in 13x3m twin sharing containers before Asian Games

BCCI has revealed plans for India’s next cycle of matches and has set out a roadmap for SENA tours amid the injuries. Here is what you need to know. 

Saikia revealed that the injury management is communicated well within the team; however, the board is trying to ensure a better FTP 

SENA tours to South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia are particularly demanding due to different pitches and conditions

BCCI reveals plans for India’s next cycle of matches & roadmap for SENA tours

BCCI

BCCI has taken a long-term view on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and is backed to build a career like legendary Sachun Tendulaker. Here is all you need to know. 

 Officials are determined to avoid maximising his immediate impact in a way that could risk burning him out

Sooryavanshi is monitored by BCCI as they look closely at his future

BCCI takes long-term view on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; gets backing to build career like Sachin Tendulkar

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar, BCCI

BCCI takes long-term view on Sooryavanshi to build career like Tendulkar

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' star batter Kusal Mendis ran riot with the bat and cracked the fastest-ever century in CPL history in the match against Saint Lucia Kings

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' Dasun Shanaka cracked a lightning 39-ball century in CPL 2026

He ended up hammering a solid 121 off 43 against Saint Lucia Kings

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in this frame. (Getty)

SL star cracks 39-ball century to bust CPL's all-time record, tonks 12 sixes, 8 

Featured Match

Football

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been added to the club’s leadership group as head coach Hansi Flick totally favours the FIFA World Cup winner. 

The leadership group now consists of Raphinha, Pedri, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and Yamal

The young forward, who wears the club’s number 10 shirt, has established himself as one of Barcelona’s standout performers and an on-pitch leader under Flick

Hansi Flick backs 19-year-old Lamine Yamal as one of FC Barcelona’s new captains in major leadership move

Lamine Yamal, Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona

Hansi Flick backs 19-year-old Lamine Yamal as one of FC Barcelona’s new captains

The stadium chanted Lionel Messi’s name as the club paused the match in the 10th minute in an emotional tribute after the World Cup winner’s retirement.   

Messi, who wore the iconic No 10 shirt throughout most of his international career, confirmed earlier this week that he would no longer play for Argentina

The AFA described the tribute as “recognition of Lionel Messi’s career with the Argentina national team.”

Watch: Stadium shouts Lionel Messi's name as match paused in emotional tribute in Argentina

Lionel Messi

Watch: Stadium shouts Lionel Messi's name as match paused in emotional tribute 

India prepares to face Brazil in a historic football exhibition match on October 3. Tickets sold out quickly, with high demand across all categories. 

Ticket sales for India vs Brazil football exhibition clash began

Ticket sales for India vs Brazil football exhibiti

 India vs Brazil football tickets SOLD OUT in minutes, Kolkata to see massive cr

Alan James a 15-year-old from Kerala has gone viral for his striking resemblance to football star Lamine Yamal. His resemblance has brought attention to local football and inspired fans across India

kerala teenager goes viral for looking like lamil yamal

kerala teenager goes viral for looking like lamil 

Kerala teen gains fame for looking like football star Lamine Yamal

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a legendary career marked by setbacks and triumphs, including winning the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup.

How Lionel Messi went from serial underachiever with Argentina to non-stop winne

IND vs SL 2nd Test

IND vs SL

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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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Mondo Duplantis has withdrawn from the Diamond League finals, and here is the reason behind it.  

Duplantis also felt the problem return during last week’s competition in Zurich but pushed through on that occasion

In Duplantis’s absence, Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis took the Diamond League title with a jump of 6.12 metres, setting a new meeting record

Mondo Duplantis withdraws from Diamond League finals; Here's why

Mondo Duplantis, Diamond League

Top Headlines

India will host the first ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027 featuring six international teams across two venues

India to host inaugural ICC womens champions trophy 2027

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India to play T20I match against Japan on this date, know all details here

India to play T20I match against Japan on this date, know all details here

Running 100km for one Delivery! English cricketer script shocking World Record

Manav Suthar's 7-wicket haul helps Warwickshire crush Hampshire by an innings an

Why BCCI is insisting on Ranji Trophy participation for Bumrah before NZ tour?

SA survive Namibia scare with 11-run win despite Pretorius' record ton

Bumrah faces fitness test ahead of Afghanistan T20Is; THIS player emerges backup

Indian athletes are sleeping in 13x3m twin sharing containers before Asian Games

BCCI reveals plans for India’s next cycle of matches & roadmap for SENA tours

BCCI takes long-term view on Sooryavanshi to build career like Tendulkar

Running 100km for one Delivery! English cricketer script shocking World Record

Manav Suthar's 7-wicket haul helps Warwickshire crush Hampshire by an innings an

Why BCCI is insisting on Ranji Trophy participation for Bumrah before NZ tour?

SA survive Namibia scare with 11-run win despite Pretorius' record ton

Bumrah faces fitness test ahead of Afghanistan T20Is; THIS player emerges backup

Indian athletes are sleeping in 13x3m twin sharing containers before Asian Games

BCCI reveals plans for India’s next cycle of matches & roadmap for SENA tours

BCCI takes long-term view on Sooryavanshi to build career like Tendulkar

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