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

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Cricket

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Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar helped Shreyas Iyer make some adjustment in his batting which saw latter cracking a stellar ton in India's eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20I

Shreyas Iyer took some inputs from Abhishek Nayar and made some adjustment in his batting

And what happened next was for the world to see as Iyer cracked a spellbinding 43-ball 102 in 1st T20I vs WI

India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

What technical adjustment Iyer made in his batting to tonk maiden T20I ton?

Team India had their fare share of struggles and successes under Ajit Agarkar's tenure as BCCI's chief selector including away Test debacles and three ICC trophies

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as BCCI's chief selector finally came to an end

Here is how Team India performed in Agarkar's reign:

Former BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar in this frame. (Getty)

Gold dust and tough calls: The highs, lows, and controversies of Agarkar's era

Naman Dhir is proving his case match-by-match to solve India's 'all-rounder' headache for the upcoming World Cup amidst Hardik Pandya's injury riddle

Naman Dhir's sensational rise has redefined India's all-round blueprint for ODI World Cup

Naman Dhir starred with a terrific three-fer in India's win in the first T20I vs West Indies

India's captain Shubman Gill (L), teammates Naman Dhir (C) and KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

Naman Dhir’s all-round rise solves India’s WC puzzle amidst Nitish Reddy debate

India tour of New Zealand 2026

Ajit Agarkar's contract as BCCI's chief selector has finally come to a close and this might open the door for several Indian players' comeback

Ajit Agarkar 

India's Mohammed Shami (L) and Yuzvendra Chahal in this frame. (Getty)

Snubbed Indian players who could benefit from Ajit Agarkar’s exit

Suryansh Shedge delivered with the ball with back of the length deliveries to trouble Australia A batters. He recalled Hardik Pandya's advice at CoE that helped him. 

Suryash Shedge took 4 wickets for 40 runs against Australia A in a losing cause.

Shedge reveals Hardik Pandya told him to master his stock ball. 

Suryansh Shedge

'When someone...': Shedge reveals Hardik's golden advice before 4-fer vs AUS A

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be seen in India jersey again, reaping rewards for his consistent performances in RCB colours in two IPL-winning seasons.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will return to New Zealand after almost 4 years. 

Ravi Bishnoi has made way for Varun Chakaravarthy in the T20I squad. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar swings back to T20I squad after long hiatus, selectors drop only one

Football

Legendary Lionel Messi delivered a heartfelt speech after his last international match for Argentina, where he led his team to a dominant 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi bid adieu to international football after playing his last international match for Argentina

Lionel Messi played a magical goal in Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in this frame. (Getty)

Lionel Messi's emotional speech after last match for Argentina goes viral

IPL 2026

Naman Dhir made an impactful T20I debut with the bat. Often used as finisher by Mumbai Indians, he delivered with a three-fer against West Indies.

Naman Dhir took 3 wickets for 31 runs against West Indies.

Dhir says that IPL's impact player rule has prevented him to bowl for Mumbai Indians.

Naman Dhir, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson

Naman Dhir shows what IPL's 'impact player' rule has stolen from Indian cricket 

Indian women have announced T20 and ODI squads for the series vs Zimbabwe, with Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma as the new vice-captains. Smriti Mandhana has replaced Harmanpreet Kaur. 

India Women have announced the T20 and ODI squads for the series vs Zimbabwe

The selections feature a mixture of established players and emerging talents

India Women announce T20, ODI squads vs Zimbabwe; Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet

Smriti Mandhana

Head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded ex-chief selector Ajit Agarkar for helping India win three ICC trophies during his tenure.

BCCI invited applications to replace ex-chief selector Ajit Agarkar on October 6.

Pragyan Ojha is the interim head of selection committee after Agarkar's departure.

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar 

'History will be kinder to you': Gambhir pays emotional tribute to Agarkar

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Lionel Messi retired from international football after 21 years with Argentina, scoring a record 126 goals in his final 3-0 win over Benin. Fans celebrated his legendary career at a packed stadium with tributes and emotional farewells.

lionel messi bids farewell to argentina in emotional international retirement

lionel messi bids farewell to argentina in emotion

Messi says goodbye to Argentina after 21 years with a memorable final game

Anirudh Thapa has become the only second Indian footballer to score against the two-time FIFA World Cup champions, Uruguay. Who was the first one? Here is all you need to know. 

The previous Indian goal against Uruguay was scored 44 years earlier in the 1982 Nehru Cup at Eden Gardens

This was Thapa's fifth international goal and his first since March 2023

Anirudh Thapa becomes 2nd Indian footballer to score vs Uruguay

Anirudha Thapa, India vs Uruguay

India faces Uruguay in a challenging international football match. Uruguay’s star players and history make this a tough game. Ticket prices dropped to boost attendance.

India vs Uruguay international football match preview

India vs Uruguay international football match prev

 India vs Uruguay match sees less fan interest as ticket prices slashed by 90%

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wishes after tensions following his exit from the camp last week. 

Portugal head coach open to Cristiano Ronaldo return

Portugal head coach open to Cristiano Ronaldo retu

Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus Leaves Door Open for Cristiano Ronaldo Return

IND vs WI 3rd ODI

India vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026

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Motor Sports

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

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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Tennis

Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title, increasing his ATP singles titles to 102, just one behind Roger Federer, showcasing his career longevity and top form

Novak Djokovic moves closer to Roger Federers title record with seventh China Open win

Novak Djokovic moves closer to Roger Federers titl

Djokovic wins seventh China Open and nears Federers record with 102 ATP titles

Asian Games 2026

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?   

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

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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Bhuvneshwar swings back to T20I squad after long hiatus, selectors drop only one

Bhuvneshwar swings back to T20I squad after long hiatus, selectors drop only one

What technical adjustment Iyer made in his batting to tonk maiden T20I ton?

Snubbed Indian players who could benefit from Ajit Agarkar’s exit

Naman Dhir’s all-round rise solves India’s WC puzzle amidst Nitish Reddy debate

Lionel Messi's emotional speech after last match for Argentina goes viral

Gold dust and tough calls: The highs, lows, and controversies of Agarkar's era

Naman Dhir shows what IPL's 'impact player' rule has stolen from Indian cricket

India Women announce T20, ODI squads vs Zimbabwe; Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet

'When someone...': Shedge reveals Hardik's golden advice before 4-fer vs AUS A

What technical adjustment Iyer made in his batting to tonk maiden T20I ton?

Snubbed Indian players who could benefit from Ajit Agarkar’s exit

Naman Dhir’s all-round rise solves India’s WC puzzle amidst Nitish Reddy debate

Lionel Messi's emotional speech after last match for Argentina goes viral

Gold dust and tough calls: The highs, lows, and controversies of Agarkar's era

Naman Dhir shows what IPL's 'impact player' rule has stolen from Indian cricket

India Women announce T20, ODI squads vs Zimbabwe; Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet

'When someone...': Shedge reveals Hardik's golden advice before 4-fer vs AUS A

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Messi says goodbye to Argentina after 21 years with a memorable final game

Djokovic wins seventh China Open and nears Federers record with 102 ATP titles

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