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

Watch: Hilary Duff jokes she feels ‘like LeBron’ after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

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

Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash

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

Hong Kong Sixes, 2026

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe tour of UAE, 2026

Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

England and Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

India tour of New Zealand, 2026

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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Cricket

Modern bowlers face pace loss and back injuries due to constant play across formats. Managing workloads and dedicated Test units can help preserve fast bowlers' longevity.

Waqar Younis

Waqar Younis breaks down why fast bowlers are getting frequently injured 

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Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Krunal Pandya-led India completed a hat-trick of defeats as they were outclassed by UAE and lost a last-ball thriller to England.

India lost to UAE and England on Day 2 of Hong Kong Sixes 2026.

India will face Bangladesh in their last match of Hong Kong Sixes 2026. 

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IND lose to UAE by 6 wkts, Natarajan smashes 4 sixes in 14-ball 38 post-collapse

India lose to UAE by 6 wickets, Natarajan smashes 4 sixes in 14-ball 38 after batting collapse

India tour of New Zealand 2026

After taking six wickets in the four-day game between India A and New Zealand A, Auqib Nabi has been named Prasidh Krishna's replacement for the first three ODIs of the series.

Auqib Nabi is available for the entire ODI series against New Zealand.

Nabi played a four-day game against New Zealand A, taking 6 wickets. 

Auqib Nabi

India announce unfit Prasidh Krishna’s replacement for 1st three ODIs vs New Zea

India announce unfit Prasidh Krishna’s replacement for 1st three ODIs vs New Zealand

Yuvraj Singh expects the young trio of sensational hitters to get chances in the ODIs as well. He feels that the selectors will do injustice to them if they aren't picked. 

Yuvraj Singh wants Abhishek and Sooryavanshi to make their ODI debuts soon.

Sooryavanshi had represented India A in the One-Day tri-series in Sri Lanka. 

Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Yuvraj wants Abhishek, Sooryavanshi in ODIs, says it'll be injustice if they...

Yuvraj Singh wants Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in ODIs, says it'll be injustice if they aren't picked

South Africa rode on centurion knocks from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder to hand Australia a challenging 288-run target on Day 4 of the series-decider third Test

Australia need 288 runs to win the third Test against South Africa and seal the series

Australia skittled out South Africa for 387 on Day 4 after Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder's centuries

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton (L) with his teammate Wiaan Mulder in this frame. (Getty)

SA vs AUS: Twin tons from Rickelton and Mulder stage South Africa's fightback to

SA vs AUS: Twin tons from Rickelton and Mulder stage South Africa's fightback to hand Australia 288-run target on Day 4

India were left searching for answers in the fourth T20I against New Zealand as they suffered a massive 87-run shellacking at the Auckland’s Eden Park

New Zealand hammered India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I

Glenn Phillips and Jacob Duffy were the architects of New Zealand's phenomenal victory

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy (C) celebrates the wicket of India's Sanju Samson with his teammates in this frame. (Getty)

Phillips' 107, Duffy's 4-fer keep India at bay as New Zealand seal 4th T20I

IND vs NZ: India's crushing 87-run shellacking in 4th T20I against New Zealand expose their glaring vulnerabilities again

IPL 2026

Hardik Pandya has is reportedly agreed to play under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in Mumbai Indians' set-up in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2027

Hardik Pandya is ready to play under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in IPL 2027

Reportedly Rohit Sharma will be re-instated as MI's captain for IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya (L) and Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

MI captaincy saga takes fresh turn as Pandya accepts playing under Rohit

MI captaincy saga takes fresh turn as Hardik Pandya accepts playing under Rohit Sharma in IPL 2027, but here's the catch

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand, whereas Nitish Kumar Reddy will play a four-day game after the ODI series opener. 

Mohammed Siraj will play 2nd four-day game between India A and New Zealand A.

Nitish Kumar Reddy will play ODI series opener and then join India A squad. 

Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy 

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ, to play in 3rd game for IND A; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Shreyas Iyer-led India went down to New Zealand by 87 runs in the fourth T20I in Auckland as they failed to chase down the 260-run target

India faltered in the 260-run chase in the fourth T20I against New Zealand

India succumbed to Jacob Duffy's sizzling four-fer and were eventually restricted for 172/9

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (L) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this frame. (Getty)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Who did India miss the most in 87-run

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Who did India miss the most in 87-run thrashing vs NZ

Former Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has replaced his former teammate Lasith Malinga as Mumbai Indians' bowling coach for IPL 2027.

Mumbai Indians have revamped their coaching staff for IPL 2027.

After representing MI in IPL 2008, Robin Uthappa returns to franchise as batting coach. 

Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, Dhawal Kulkarni, T Dilip

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

Mumbai Indians announce Pollard's support staff: 3 former players return, Ex-India fielding coach roped in

BCCI has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, which is scheduled to played from November 5

India's squad for Men's U-19 Asia Cup 2026 has been revealed

Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag's sons have been included in the 15-member squad

India U-19 team's Aaryavir Sehwag (L) and Anvay Dravid in this frame. (X)

India's squad for U-19 Asia Cup 2026 announced, Anvay Dravid-Aaryavir Sehwag inc

India's squad for U-19 Asia Cup 2026 announced, Anvay Dravid-Aaryavir Sehwag included; Know full schedule here

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Football

Neymar has been suspended for two matches in Brazil for covering his mouth during a confrontation. He will miss three matches overall and announced his international retirement after the World Cup.

Is Neymar Jr retiring from club football? Brazilian's latest update has left fans wondering

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss 3 games

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss three matches in total

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable season with 73 goals and 8 assists, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the award.

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham 

How Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or - and ended a 25-year jinx for English winner

How Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or - and ended a 25-year jinx for English winners 

Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or 2026 title, ending England’s 25-year wait, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Alexia Putellas won a record-equalling third women’s title. Here is all you need to know. 

The victory marked a historic milestone as Kane joins an exclusive list of English winners

Putellas claimed the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time

Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane ends England’s 25-year wait beating Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal; Alexia Putellas claims record-equalling third 

Alexia Putellas, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian ,Mbappe, 2026 Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane beats Mbappe, Yamal; Alexia Putellas wins her third

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to make a surprising comeback with Italian Serie C club Ravenna. He will debut on November 15th in a home derby, marking his return to Italian football after over a decade.

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

Ronaldinho set for football return aged 46 for Serie C side Ravenna

All about Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Schedule, time, live info; here is when and where to watch El Clasico live in India tonight. 

Under head coach Hansi Flick, the team has won every league match so far

The visitors will rely heavily on Kylian Mbappe’s pace and finishing, Jude Bellingham’s dynamism in midfield, and creative contributions from players such as Arda Guler

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, time, live info in India

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, El Clasico, Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, time, live info, where to watch El Clasico tonight in India?

IND vs NZ 4th T20I

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

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Motor Sports

Kim Kardashian supported Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix with a warm moment that captured fan attention despite his sixth-place finish.

Kim Kardashian,Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for...

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for pink dress

Others

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

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory

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 

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

Taskin Ahmed scripts history, becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to clock this sensational 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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Virat Kohli was warmly welcomed by fans upon arrival in Auckland ahead of Indias ODI series against New Zealand. On arrival he quickly started practice sessions with Rohit Sharma preparing for the upcoming matches

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Zealand ODI series

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India announce unfit Prasidh Krishna’s replacement for 1st three ODIs vs New Zea

India announce unfit Prasidh Krishna’s replacement for 1st three ODIs vs New Zea

Phillips' 107, Duffy's 4-fer keep India at bay as New Zealand seal 4th T20I

Yuvraj wants Abhishek, Sooryavanshi in ODIs, says it'll be injustice if they...

IND lose to UAE by 6 wkts, Natarajan smashes 4 sixes in 14-ball 38 post-collapse

MI captaincy saga takes fresh turn as Pandya accepts playing under Rohit

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Who did India miss the most in 87-run

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

India's squad for U-19 Asia Cup 2026 announced, Anvay Dravid-Aaryavir Sehwag inc

Phillips' 107, Duffy's 4-fer keep India at bay as New Zealand seal 4th T20I

Yuvraj wants Abhishek, Sooryavanshi in ODIs, says it'll be injustice if they...

IND lose to UAE by 6 wkts, Natarajan smashes 4 sixes in 14-ball 38 post-collapse

MI captaincy saga takes fresh turn as Pandya accepts playing under Rohit

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Who did India miss the most in 87-run

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

India's squad for U-19 Asia Cup 2026 announced, Anvay Dravid-Aaryavir Sehwag inc

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