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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

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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

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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When the 2027 ODI World Cup rolls around, it’s going to be the last time we see true greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on cricket’s biggest stage

The ODI World Cup 2027 will serve as the final appearance for some of the cricket legends

India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the cricketers who will be playing their last World Cup

India's Rohit Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

Rohit to Starc: Top 5 cricket legends set for their final bow at ODI WC 2027

India clinched the ODI series against West Indies 2-1 amid injuries and squad challenges. Shubman Gill highlighted the need to improve bowling, fielding, and finalize the World Cup lineup ahead of the New Zealand series.

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Why India's ODI series win over WI exposes squad depth issues before NZ tour

Captain Shubman Gill isn't happy with India's bowling approach and want the unit to get sharper on when to go for wickets and when to stem the run flow

Shubman Gill wants India to make amends in their bowling and fielding approach

India did win the ODI series against West Indies, but exposed their biggest flaws with World Cup approaching

India's captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Why Gill is sounding alarm on India’s death bowling and fielding ahead of WC?

Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India rode on Mukesh Kumar's six-fer to thrash Ranji Trophy reigning champions Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs to lift the Irani Cup 2026 title

Rest of India got the better of Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup 2026 title

Rest of India bowled out J&K for 111 while defending a target of 279

Rest of India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning Irani Cup 2026 title. (BCCI)

Mukesh-Akash's combined 9-fer makes Pant's Rest of India Irani Cup champions

Here's how Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s late ODI peak reflects Sachin Tendulkar’s final chapter ahead of ODI World Cup 2027:

While skeptics kept debating their 2027 World Cup future, RO-KO let their bats do the talking match-by-match

Here's how Rohit and Kohli are repeating Sachin's late-career magic:

India's batting juggernauts Rohit Sharma (L), Sachin Tendulkar (C) and Virat Kohli in frame. (Getty)

Stats prove how RO-KO are mirroring Tendulkar’s late-career surge before WC

Injured Hardik Pandya has been replaced by THIS Mumbai all-rounder in the India A squad for the Australia A ODI. Here is all you need to know.  

Pandya’s latest setback stems from discomfort in his right calf

Shedge’s inclusion hands the young Mumbai player an important opportunity to shine in the absence of Pandya

Injured Hardik Pandya replaced by Mumbai all-rounder in India A squad for Australia A ODI

Hardik Pandya, Suryansh Shedge

Hardik Pandya replaced by Mumbai all-rounder for Australia A ODI

India captain Shreyas Iyer lavished immense praise on 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and stated that the latter will dominate when his time comes

Shreyas Iyer was all praise for batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Shreyas Iyer also talked about 15-year-old's future prospects

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

Has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already missed the bus for T20 World Cup 2028?

Asian Games 2026

Hockey

Others

A look at the list of players who have secured the early LA 2028 Olympic berths through the Asian Games gold rush. 

Indian women’s team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold by defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final

Men’s team completed a historic hockey double by retaining their Asian Games title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Malaysia

Archery provided further Olympic pathways and individual landmarks

List of players to secure early LA 2028 Olympic berths through Asian Games Gold rush

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List of players to secure early LA 2028 Olympic berths through Asian Games Gold 

Football

India suffered a 4-0 loss to Brazil. They will next face the two-time World Cup champions Uruguay, and here is all you need to know. 

The breakthrough arrived in the 28th minute when Estevao cut inside from the right, created a yard of space and drove a powerful left-footed shot towards the near post

Indian team still has a chance to grab a big win, this time against the two-time FIFA World Cup champions

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced free tickets for the friendly match between India and Uruguay

India suffer 4-0 loss to Brazil, two-time World Cup champions Uruguay next

India vs Brazil

Harshit Rana is unlikely to feature in the New Zealand series, while Hardik Pandya has also faced a new setback. Here is all you need to know. 

Pandya has developed discomfort in his right calf, while Rana’s rehabilitation from a quadriceps injury has been delayed

Pandya has not played competitive cricket since the IPL 2026 season

Harshit Rana unlikely for New Zealand series; Hardik Pandya suffers another setback

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana unlikely for New Zealand; Hardik Pandya suffers another setback

All you need to know about Pranavi Sharath Urs, India's first women's golf gold medalist at the Asian Games. Kapil Dev also sent her a special message on her victory. 

Pranavi has been playing golf since a very young age

Urs’s achievement carries additional weight because of the simultaneous team success

Meet Pranavi Sharath Urs, India's first women's golf gold medalist at Asian Games; Kapil Dev sends special message

Pranavi Sharath Urs, Asian Games 2026

Meet Pranavi Sharath Urs, India's first women golf gold medalist at Asian Games

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Cristiano Ronaldo unexpectedly left Portugal's national team camp, promising to share the reasons behind his decision soon. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his departure as the team prepares with the remaining squad members

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Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team cam

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

Manchester City has been found guilty of numerous financial violations in English football, facing possible points deductions or expulsion

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing premier league confirms

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Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing, Premier League confirms

Raphinha was forced off with muscle discomfort in Brazil’s friendly win over Australia ahead of the clash with India. A look at his injury report. 

The 29-year-old, who captained the side in the absence of Marquinhos, had scored from the penalty spot just before the break to level the score at 2-2 

Club officials will closely monitor the situation as Brazil prepare for another friendly against India on Saturday

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Raphinha, India vs Brazil

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

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Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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Nicholas Pooran joins Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in elite list with quick-fire fifty in CPL 2025 

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India finished fourth in Asian Games 2026 with 85 medals, falling short of the 107 medals won in the last edition. Key losses in shooting, athletics, and other sports shaped the results.

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India finish 4th at Asian Games 2026, but why is there a 22-medal shortfall?   

Rohit Sharma is focused on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup. He prioritizes hard work, fitness, and staying present to achieve this goal

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cu

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Stats prove how RO-KO are mirroring Tendulkar’s late-career surge before WC

Stats prove how RO-KO are mirroring Tendulkar’s late-career surge before WC

Hardik Pandya replaced by Mumbai all-rounder for Australia A ODI

Has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already missed the bus for T20 World Cup 2028?

Why Gill is sounding alarm on India’s death bowling and fielding ahead of WC?

List of players to secure early LA 2028 Olympic berths through Asian Games Gold

India suffer 4-0 loss to Brazil, two-time World Cup champions Uruguay next

Mukesh-Akash's combined 9-fer makes Pant's Rest of India Irani Cup champions

Harshit Rana unlikely for New Zealand; Hardik Pandya suffers another setback

Rohit to Starc: Top 5 cricket legends set for their final bow at ODI WC 2027

Hardik Pandya replaced by Mumbai all-rounder for Australia A ODI

Has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already missed the bus for T20 World Cup 2028?

Why Gill is sounding alarm on India’s death bowling and fielding ahead of WC?

List of players to secure early LA 2028 Olympic berths through Asian Games Gold

India suffer 4-0 loss to Brazil, two-time World Cup champions Uruguay next

Mukesh-Akash's combined 9-fer makes Pant's Rest of India Irani Cup champions

Harshit Rana unlikely for New Zealand; Hardik Pandya suffers another setback

Rohit to Starc: Top 5 cricket legends set for their final bow at ODI WC 2027

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India finish 4th at Asian Games 2026, but why is there a 22-medal shortfall?

Why India's ODI series win over WI exposes squad depth issues before NZ tour

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon