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

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Cricket

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Steve Smith has opened up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma as one of the toughest moments of his life ahead of his South Africa return. 

Smith later faced a highly charged press conference that he ranks among the most difficult moments of his life

Smith added that the mental state he was in was ‘not great’ and he struggled in that period, especially in the beginning days

Steve Smith opens up on 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma ahead of SA

Steve Smith

An ex-cricketer has backed Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson to open in the next 10 T20Is while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waits for his chance.  

He pointed to Samson’s recent half-century and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive form as reasons to stick with the combination

Sharma has impressed the fans with his form and has justified his place at the top

Ex-cricketer backs Sharma-Samson to open in next 10 T20Is, Sooryavanshi on hold: ‘Drop him and pick…’

Sanju Samson, Abhushek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Ex-cricketer backs Sharma-Samson to open in next 10 T20Is, Sooryavanshi on hold

This Indian spinner has destroyed Essex with an unreal five-wicket haul as Warwickshire goes on top of the County Championship table. 

He  returned figures of 5-75 from 24 overs in Essex’s second innings, helping restrict the hosts to 189

The 24-year-old, who recently made his Test debut for India, has now taken 26 wickets in five Championship matches this season, including two five-wicket hauls

County Cricket

Indian Spinner destroys Essex with unreal 5-wicket haul; Warwickshire tops

Tennis

Former No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty is all set for her cricket comeback after 10 years. Here is all you need to know.  

Barty’s last competitive match was in tennis when she won her home-soil major in Australia in 2022

Barty’s earlier cricket chapter came during an 18-month break from tennis after the 2014 US Open

Three-time Grand Slam winner, former No. 1 tennis star Ash Barty to make cricket comeback

Ash Barty

3-time Grand Slam winner, former No. 1 tennis star Barty to return to cricket

Hardik Pandya was left out of India's ODI and T20I squad for the West Indies series. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against West Indies

Hardik Pandya's name was found missing in India's ODI and T20I squads for West Indies series

India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against West Indies

India's veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya is missing from India's white-ball squads vs WI

India's highly-anticipated ODI and T20I squads for West Indies series have been announced. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headlined India's ODI squad

India's squads for the upcoming ODIs and T20Is against West Indies have been revealed

All the suspense around Rohit Sharma finally ended

India captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI announces India's ODI, T20I squads for WI series, 'Rohit' suspense ends

Asian Games 2026

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been pulled out India's Asian Games 2026 squad as he has been included in the ODI squad for the West Indies

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been included in India's ODI squad for West Indies series

That's why he won't feature in the upcoming Asian Games 2026

India's star all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in this frame. (Getty)

India star withdrawn from Asian Games, BCCI reveals Chakaravarthy's replacement

The BCCI has named the Rest of India squad for the 2026-27 Irani Cup clash, handing the captaincy armband to Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan will be Pant's deputy.

Rishabh Pant will lead Rest of India squad in the Irani Cup 2026 clash against J&K

Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan will be Pant's deputy

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in this frame. (Getty)

Pant appointed India captain for this big assignment, Sarfaraz becomes deputy

Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 will run from January 14 to February 7. Meanwhile, the auction of the fifth edition of WPL will be held on October 28

WPL 2026 is scheduled to be played from January 14 to February 7

Meanwhile, the WPL 2026 auction will be held on September 28

Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur (L) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's skipper Smriti Mandhana in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI announces WPL 2027's start and final dates, auction schedule out too

The IPL Auction 2027 is set to be held in India after three years of its editions being held overseas. Here is all you need to know.  

The previous three auctions were held outside India: in Dubai in 2024, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in 2025, and Abu Dhabi in 2026

BCCI officials previously cited difficulties in securing suitable venues and sufficient hotel rooms in major Indian cities during the peak wedding and festival season

IPL auction to return India? Big update for 2027 after three overseas editions

IPL Auction 2027

Others

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?

Hockey

Seeking to alter the tournament's setup, Pakistan has formally requested that the Asian Hockey Federation either move the Asian Champions Trophy out of India entirely or permit their team to compete at an alternate neutral venue

Pakistan have declined to travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy

Pakistan have requested Asian Hockey Federation for a neutral venue

India's Sukhjeet Singh (C) and Pakistan's Moin Shakeel (R) fight for the ball in this frame. (Getty)

Hockey Drama: Pakistan refuse India travel for Asian Champions Trophy, demands..

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

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

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Football

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, Argentina

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

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 

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Motor Sports

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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India is all set to kick off its Asian Games campaign today in this sport. A look at the full schedule, key players, and more.  

India’s three-member teqball squad also includes Quimcy Dsouza, who will compete in women’s singles and partner Beg in mixed doubles later in the competition

Gonsalves and Beg are regarded as among India’s stronger medal prospects in the discipline

India kicks off Asian Games 2026 campaign TODAY;  full schedule & key players 

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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

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BCCI announces India's ODI, T20I squads for WI series, 'Rohit' suspense ends

BCCI announces India's ODI, T20I squads for WI series, 'Rohit' suspense ends

India star withdrawn from Asian Games, BCCI reveals Chakaravarthy's replacement

Pant appointed India captain for this big assignment, Sarfaraz becomes deputy

Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya is missing from India's white-ball squads vs WI

BCCI announces WPL 2027's start and final dates, auction schedule out too

IPL auction to return India? Big update for 2027 after three overseas editions

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

Hockey Drama: Pakistan refuse India travel for Asian Champions Trophy, demands..

Seven former Aussie captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan

India star withdrawn from Asian Games, BCCI reveals Chakaravarthy's replacement

Pant appointed India captain for this big assignment, Sarfaraz becomes deputy

Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya is missing from India's white-ball squads vs WI

BCCI announces WPL 2027's start and final dates, auction schedule out too

IPL auction to return India? Big update for 2027 after three overseas editions

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

Hockey Drama: Pakistan refuse India travel for Asian Champions Trophy, demands..

Seven former Aussie captains urge humanitarian action over Imran Khan

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Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby winner sparks VAR debate