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

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of England, 2026

Pakistan 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

Moses Henriques scored his first T20 century for Portugal in the ICC World T20 qualifier. After a long career with Australia, he now champions Portuguese cricket, inspiring the sport's growth in his homeland.

moses henris century in icc world t20 qualifier

Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in Test matches, sparking debate about their records and impact in challenging conditions.

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in test matches

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in tes

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

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Pakistan's stand-in captain Salman Agha has hinted at Babar Azam's return for the second Test against England after losing the series opener

Salman Ali Agha is hopeful of Babar Azam's return for the second Test against England

In Babar Azam's absence, Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

Suspense ends on Babar Azam's availability for England vs Pakistan second Test

Pakistan surrendered to Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue to hand England a dominant win by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test

England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test

Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings

England's Ollie Robinson celebrates (L) after dismissing Pakistan's Azan Awais in this frame. (Getty)

ENG vs PAK: Robinson-Tongue destroy Pakistan as England seal 1st Test

England's veteran pacer Kate Cross has announced that she will be retiring from the professional cricket at the end of home summer season

Kate Cross will retire from professional cricket at the end of English summer

With this Cross' 12-year professional career came to an end

England's veteran pacer Kate Cross in this frame. (Getty)

England's veteran pacer announces retirement from professional cricket

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026

Sri Lanka have made key changes to their 14-member squad for the second Test against India, with Dinesh Chandimal ruled out due to concussion.


Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka's squad.

Dinesh Chandimal will miss the second Test after suffering a concussion.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Shubman Gill in this frame.(Getty)

IND vs SL: Sri Lanka announce squad for 2nd Test against India, check full team

Hockey

India's Women's Hockey World Cup semifinal ambitions hung by a thread following a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in Amstelveen

Netherlands women handed a 2-0 defeat to India women in their Hockey World Cup 2026 clash

India will now take on Australia in a do-or-die clash in pursuit to semifinals

Players from Netherlands and India are battling for the ball during their Hockey World Cup clash. (Getty)

Hockey World Cup: India women's team suffer 0-2 hammering against Netherlands

Shubman Gill addressed his spin woes during India's nets session on August 21 ahead of second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo

Shubman Gill did a special batting drill to address his spin woes during India's nets session

Shubman Gill has considerably struggled against spin in the recent past

India captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Shubman Gill locks in on spin weakness in the nets ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has thrown his weight behind Kuldeep Yadav amidst latter's ordinary show with the ball

Sairaj Bahutule stated that Kuldeep Yadav didn't do anything wrong in the series opener against Sri Lanka

Kuldeep Yadav managed to take just one wicket across two innings

India's ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

India coach strongly backs Kuldeep Yadav amidst Saransh Jain debut speculations 

Others

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stunned China's World No.4 pair to reach the BWF World Championships semifinals and assure India of a historic medal.



Treesa-Gayatri fought back to win the quarterfinal 16-21, 21-15, 21-13.

They became India's first women's doubles pair in 15 years to secure a Worlds medal.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in this frame (Getty)

World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand enter semifinals

IPL 2026

Michael Hussey has hinted at engaging with the coaching set up of England cricket team, which also suggests that he won't be seen around Chennai Super Kings' camp

Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey in this frame. (Getty)

Another big name to leave CSK following Fleming's departure: 'I don't feel...'

India's Bangladesh tour faces fresh uncertainty as BCB president Tamim Iqbal hints at possible changes to the September schedule.


India are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in Bangladesh.

Tamim Iqbal says both boards remain in talks over the series dates.

Tamim Iqbal in this frame. (Getty)

Clouds of uncertainty over IND vs BAN series again, know the reason

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin has received major relief after being cleared in a 22-year-old criminal case linked to a 2004 England tour.


Jacob Martin has been cleared in a criminal case after a 22-year legal battle.

Martin revealed the case cost him his Railways job and affected his career.

Jacob Martin in this frame. (Getty)

Lost railways job, waited 22 years, ex-India cricketer finally gets clean chit

Featured Match

Football

Man City boss Enzo Maresca has called out managers who talk about other players amid Enzo Fernandez transfer speculations. 

The comments come as speculation continues over a potential move for the 25-year-old, whom Maresca coached during his time at Stamford Bridge

Maresca’s diplomatic stance echoes the respect he has previously shown for players contracted to other clubs

Man City boss Maresca calls out managers; shuts down Enzo Fernandez questions

Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez

Jose Mourinho was asked if he would ever sign Lamine Yamal, and here is what the Real Madrid manager has replied. 

The Portuguese manager, who began his second spell in charge of the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners in the summer of 2026, went on to praise Yamal’s quality

Mourinho stressed that he would not make room for anyone in his current squad

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach's response leaves fans wondering

Lamine Yamal and Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach responds

Karim Benzema has provided a huge update on his future in the Saudi Pro League. Will the former Real Madrid superstar stay with Al Hilal? Here is all you need to know. 

Benzema joined Al-Hilal earlier this year after leaving rivals Al-Ittihad amid contractual disagreements

Benzema’s statement appears to close the door on any immediate departure 

Karim Benzema, Al Hilal

Karim Benzema provides big update on his future in Saudi Pro League

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement at 46 to join a Serie C side. Here is all you need to know about the deal.

Ronaldinho has said he intends to play at least a few minutes in an official match, intending to score what would be the final goal of his career

Ronaldinho’s presentation took place as a beach festival on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna

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

Ronaldinho

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 

Lamine Yamal is backed as the favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Here is what has been said following his stunning season. 

While Yamal’s international success has boosted his credentials, Bayern Munich striker Kane remains the current betting favourite after a prolific club season

Mendes’ strong endorsement adds further weight to the growing conversation around whether the teenage sensation can become one of the youngest winners

Lamine Yamal backed for 2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘No one can be compared’

Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

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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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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the BWF World Championships in the quarterfinals, falling short of a medal finish. The Indian pair were eliminated after a straight-games defeat at the hands of China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out of BWF World Championships

China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang got the better of Satwiksairaj-Chirag

India's star shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty in action in this frame. (Getty)

Satwik-Chirag's campaign at World Championships ends with quarterfinal defeat

Top Headlines

England bowlers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson each took five wickets in the first against Pakistan, and uniquely shared the cricket ball by splitting it in half

two england bowlers share one ball after five wicket hauls in same test innings

two england bowlers share one ball after five wick

Half the Ball, Twice the Wickets: Robinson and Tongue's unique keepsake

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union in MLS

Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's death for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's deat

India won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 165 runs but must win seven of their next eight Tests to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

India must win seven out of eight tests to qualify for WTC final

India must win seven out of eight tests to qualify

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IND vs SL: Sri Lanka announce squad for 2nd Test against India, check full team

IND vs SL: Sri Lanka announce squad for 2nd Test against India, check full team

Hockey World Cup: India women's team suffer 0-2 hammering against Netherlands

ENG vs PAK: Robinson-Tongue destroy Pakistan as England seal 1st Test

Shubman Gill locks in on spin weakness in the nets ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

India coach strongly backs Kuldeep Yadav amidst Saransh Jain debut speculations

Suspense ends on Babar Azam's availability for England vs Pakistan second Test

World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand enter semifinals

Another big name to leave CSK following Fleming's departure: 'I don't feel...'

Clouds of uncertainty over IND vs BAN series again, know the reason

Hockey World Cup: India women's team suffer 0-2 hammering against Netherlands

ENG vs PAK: Robinson-Tongue destroy Pakistan as England seal 1st Test

Shubman Gill locks in on spin weakness in the nets ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

India coach strongly backs Kuldeep Yadav amidst Saransh Jain debut speculations

Suspense ends on Babar Azam's availability for England vs Pakistan second Test

World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand enter semifinals

Another big name to leave CSK following Fleming's departure: 'I don't feel...'

Clouds of uncertainty over IND vs BAN series again, know the reason

Videos

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

Half the Ball, Twice the Wickets: Robinson and Tongue's unique keepsake

Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier

Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's death for Inter Miami

EXPLAINED: What do India need to do to make it to WTC 2025-2027 final