Basketball

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

NBA has released iconic fixtures for Christmas Day, and these are the matches you would not want to miss. Here is all you need to know.

Miami Heat is set to face the Boston Celtics while Philadelphia 76ers play Los Angeles Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder will face Minnesota Timberwolves as two Western Conference contenders renew their rivalry

NBA unveils star-studded 2026 Christmas Day schedule which will blow your mind

NBA schedule for Christmas Day

Caitlin Clark has surpassed the majority of the WNBA guards in career scoring. Here is all you need to know about this crazy fact. 

Clark has achieved the landmark in only 81 regular-season games

Clark recorded 26 points, four rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block against the Chicago Sky

Crazy fact about WNBA star Caitlin Clark you probably didn't know

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Hollywood star Ben Stiller was caught celebrating the Knicks’ historic title with the NBA trophy after 53 years, and the video has been going viral on the internet.

Stiller is known for his love for the Knicks and is a longtime New York supporter

The Knicks’ victory ended a drought that stretched back to 1973

Hollywood star Ben Stiller celebrates Knicks’ historic NBA title after 53 years

Ben Stiller, New York Knicks

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of England, 2026

Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

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Cricket

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angladesh scripted history in Darwin by defeating Australia by nine wickets to register their maiden Test victory on Australian soil.


Bangladesh record their first-ever Test win in Australia.

Visitors chase 57 runs to seal a historic nine-wicket victory.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz in this frame. (Getty)

Bangladesh beat Australia on their home soil for first time, chase 57 to win 1st

Cameron Green ended a 23-year wait by becoming only the third Australian batter to score a Test century in Darwin.


Green becomes third Australian to smash a Test hundred in Darwin.

The all-rounder ends Australia's 23-year wait for a Test ton at the venue.

Cameroon Green in this frame. (Getty)

Cameron Green scripts history against Bangladesh, achieves rare feat after 23 ye

Mehidy Hasan Miraz completed 100 WTC wickets after dismissing Pat Cummins during his impressive spell against Australia in Darwin.


Mehidy becomes second Bangladesh bowler to claim 100 WTC wickets.

Bangladesh spinner picks three wickets in the Day 4 morning session.

Mehedi Hasan Miraz in this frame. (Getty)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz creates history against Australia, joins Taijul Islam in elit

Rahmat Shah smashed an unbeaten 143 against Ireland to register the highest ODI score by an Afghanistan captain and lead his side to a six-wicket win.


Rahmat records highest ODI score by an Afghanistan captain.

Afghanistan chase 299 as Rahmat remains unbeaten on 143.

Rahmat Shah in this frame. (Getty)

Rahmat Shah creates history, registers highest ODI score by Afghanistan captain

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar backed Devdutt Padikkal to retain India's No. 3 spot even after Sai Sudharsan returns from injury following his Galle century.


Manjrekar wants Padikkal to remain at No. 3 on spin-friendly pitches.

Padikkal smashed an unbeaten 131 for his maiden Test century.

Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

Sanjay Manjrekar backs Devdutt Padikkal over Sai Sudharsan for India's No. 3 spo

ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 is reportedly scheduled to kick off on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's enduring historic ties to both host nation South Africa and India

ICC is planning to kick off ODI World Cup 2027 on Gandhi Jayanti next year

The decision has been taken to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy

ODI World Cup trophy in this frame. (Getty)

ODI World Cup 2027 start date revealed, ICC earmarks this special day for tourna

Powered by a magnificent century from Devdutt Padikkal, India seized total control of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, reaching a commanding 288/2 by stumps on Day 1

India were well placed at 288/2 by the close of Day 1

Devdutt Padikkal stole limelight with a sensational century

India's KL Rahul (R) and Devdutt Padikkal (L) in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL: Padikkal's Independence Day ton powers India to 288/2 on Day 1

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has hinted that KL Rahul will come out to bat on Day 2 after getting retired hurt on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to severe cramps

KL Rahul got retired hurt on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka

However, after the Day 1 stumps, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak revealed that Rahul is fine now

India's veteran batter KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

Will KL Rahul come out to bat on Day 2 after getting retired hurt? Batting coach

Hockey

India hammered Wales 3-1 to kick off their Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note. Harmanpreet Singh roared with a handsome brace in India's win

India thrashed Wales 3-1 in their Hockey World Cup 2026 opener

Harmanpreet Singh found the back of the net twice in India's win

Hockey World Cup 2026: India ride on Harmanpreet's brace to thrash Wales 3-1 in campaign opener. (X)

Hockey World Cup 2026: India ride on Harmanpreet's brace to thrash Wales 3-1

India's Devdutt Padikkal shone bright on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka as he struck his maiden international century in Galle

India's star batter Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL: Padikkal roars with maiden ton to anchor India's dominance in Galle

Yashasvi Jaiswal suffered a bizarre run-out after a collision with Keshara Nuwantha triggered a costly mix-up with KL Rahul in Galle.

Jaiswal run out after bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul.

Collision with Sri Lankan spinner sparks confusion between Indian openers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal in this frame. (Getty)

WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out in bizarre fashion after collision sparks mix-up

Others

PM Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt to strengthen India's Olympic ambitions while reiterating the country's desire to host the 2036 Games.


India aims to compete in at least three-fourths of Olympic events by 2036.

Nationwide talent hunt will identify sporting prospects aged 5 to 15.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this frame. (X)

PM Modi unveils India's sports roadmap, announces nationwide talent hunt

Priyansh Arya praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's unique batting style while also opening up on his experience of playing under Shreyas Iyer.


Priyansh compares Vaibhav's bat flow with Yuvraj and Abhishek.

PBKS opener wants to play under Shreyas Iyer for India.

Priyansh Arya in this frame. (X)

Exclusive: Priyansh Arya lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, reveals desire to play unde

BCCI officials are reportedly set to discuss a possible one-year extension for chief selector Ajit Agarkar after India's Test series against Sri Lanka.


BCCI could extend Ajit Agarkar's tenure by one year.

Rohit Sharma's ODI future emerges as a key talking point.

Ajit Agarkar in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI to take big call on Ajit Agarkar's future after Sri Lanka Tests amid Rohit 

Shubman Gill has stressed the need for 7-10 days of preparation before Test assignments amid India's packed cricket calendar.

Gill wants 7-10 days of preparation before Tests.

India captain highlights challenges of adapting to red-ball cricket.

Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Shubman Gill raises concern over India's packed schedule, pushes for more Test 

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Football

Tata Steel has agreed to transfer its entire ownership of Jamshedpur FC's operating company to Churchill Brothers for a token consideration of Rs 100.


Churchill Brothers set to take control of Jamshedpur FC for Rs 100.

Proposed ownership transfer awaits final approval from AIFF.

Jamshedpur FC players in this frame. (X)

Churchill Brothers set to buy Jamshedpur FC for just Rs 100, likely to play...

Lionel Messi has raised uncertainty over his footballing future in an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi.


Lionel Messi casts doubt over continuing his football career.

Messi reveals his father's role in his 2026 World Cup journey.

Lionel Messi with his father Jorge. (X)

Lionel Messi to retire? Argentina captain drops major hint in emotional post

Big blow for FC Barcelona as star player has suffered an ACL tear and will be out for 6-7 months. 

The player joined the Spanish giants from FC Copenhagen in the summer of 2025

Barcelona are busy in the transfer window and are trying to sign Manchester City star Rodri

Barcelona star suffers ACL tear; out for 6-7 months

Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona

Bollywood star Tiger Shroff has withdrawn from Mumbay FC's final Durand Cup 2026 group game due to a last-minute work commitment.


Tiger Shroff pulls out of Mumbay FC's Durand Cup clash.

Mumbay FC eye first positive result after back-to-back 5-0 defeats.

Tiger Shroff in this frame. (Screengrab)

Tiger Shroff to miss Mumbay FC's final Durand Cup 2026 group game

Donald Trump has backed under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid the controversy and backlash. Here is what the American president has said.  

The endorsement comes amid growing pressure on Infantino after the collapse of his FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal

Trump and Infantino have maintained a close working relationship; Infantino awarded the US president the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in 2025

Donald Trump backs under-pressure FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA

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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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A section of the false ceiling collapsed during an Independence Day cultural programme at NIS Patiala, leaving several students and athletes with minor injuries.


False ceiling collapses during Independence Day event at NIS Patiala.

Injured students and athletes declared safe after medical examinations.

NIS Patiala

Scary scenes at NIS Patiala as ceiling collapses during Independence Day event

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David Padikal’s maiden Test century against Sri Lanka highlights India’s search for a consistent number 3 batter. After years of experimentation, Padikal’s performance offers hope for stability in this key batting position.

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Devdutt Padikal’s maiden Test century could solve India's number 3 puzzle

A run out controversy between KL Rahul and Yashavi Jaiswal in India vs Sri Lanka test sparked debate on who was at fault and highlighted communication errors.

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ODI World Cup 2027 start date revealed, ICC earmarks this special day for tourna

ODI World Cup 2027 start date revealed, ICC earmarks this special day for tourna

IND vs SL: Padikkal's Independence Day ton powers India to 288/2 on Day 1

Will KL Rahul come out to bat on Day 2 after getting retired hurt? Batting coach

Hockey World Cup 2026: India ride on Harmanpreet's brace to thrash Wales 3-1

IND vs SL: Padikkal roars with maiden ton to anchor India's dominance in Galle

WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out in bizarre fashion after collision sparks mix-up

PM Modi unveils India's sports roadmap, announces nationwide talent hunt

Exclusive: Priyansh Arya lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, reveals desire to play unde

BCCI to take big call on Ajit Agarkar's future after Sri Lanka Tests amid Rohit

IND vs SL: Padikkal's Independence Day ton powers India to 288/2 on Day 1

Will KL Rahul come out to bat on Day 2 after getting retired hurt? Batting coach

Hockey World Cup 2026: India ride on Harmanpreet's brace to thrash Wales 3-1

IND vs SL: Padikkal roars with maiden ton to anchor India's dominance in Galle

WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out in bizarre fashion after collision sparks mix-up

PM Modi unveils India's sports roadmap, announces nationwide talent hunt

Exclusive: Priyansh Arya lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, reveals desire to play unde

BCCI to take big call on Ajit Agarkar's future after Sri Lanka Tests amid Rohit

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