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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Shreyas Iyer has powered India with his maiden T20I century to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies at Ekana in Lucknow. Here is a look at the match report and more.

Iyer made several records with this century. It was also the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian against West Indies, bettering KL Rahul’s previous mark

India’s chase began uncertainly as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson departed from the pitch sooner than expected, leaving the hosts at 35 for two inside the powerplay

Shreyas Iyer powers India with maiden T20I century to eight-wicket victory over West Indies

Shreyas Iyer, India vs West Indies T20

Shreyas powers India with maiden T20I century to 8-wicket victory over WI

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

Pakistan Cricket Board has sold its home broadcasting rights at half price amid commercial struggles. It drew just one bid, and here is all you need to know. 

PTV emerged as the sole bidder after the PCB issued a tender for the rights

The schedule covered by the agreement includes several series in the coming months which involve 25 matches

Pakistan Cricket Board sells home broadcasting rights at half price amid commercial struggles; poor form, just one bidder and more

Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan Cricket sells home broadcasting rights at half price amid struggles

IPL 2026

After five consecutive IPL seasons without qualifying for playoffs, Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed Sourav Ganguly as their new head coach.

Sourav Ganguly has served as mentor and Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals before.

Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh's duo is set to be seen at IPL 2027 mini-auction.

Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant 

DC sack Badani, rope in ex-IND captain as new head coach to end IPL title drough

Shubman Gill was caught off guard by reporters’ questions at the airport, creating a viral moment that revealed his honest and relatable reaction. 

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ma shubman gill caught off guard by questions at a

Mai Toh Hoon Hi Nahi: Gill's reaction goes viral when asked about WI T20Is

Football

Here is when and where to watch Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell match for Argentina in India. Schedule, date, time, live telecast, live stream, and more.

The Inter Miami forward announced his retirement from international football at the end of August, roughly six weeks after Argentina’s heartbreaking extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final

Coach Lionel Scaloni named Messi in the squad solely for the Benin fixture, along with fellow 2022 World Cup winners Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso

When and where to watch Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina in India?

Lionel Messi, Argentina

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 is set to announce T20I, ODI & Test Squads for New Zealand Tour. Here is who will pick the teams after Ajit Agarkar’s departure.

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the senior selection committee formally ended on 4 October 2026

The selection committee is expected to meet between 5 and 11 October to finalise squads for the New Zealand tour

India to announce T20I, ODI & Test Squads for New Zealand Tour; Who will pick teams in post-Agarkar era? 

BCCI, India tour to New Zealand

India to announce Squads for New Zealand Tour with THIS new selector

October 6 marks an end of an era in India women's cricket as Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain across formats. 

Harmanpreet Kaur has led India in 5 Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is.

Smriti Mandhana is set to lead after Harmanpreet relinquished captaincy. 

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur leaves captaincy after Asian Games 2026 gold medal

Olympics

Others

The IOC has confirmed that India is among the bidders for the 2036 Olympics. Here is all you need to know.

India’s bid focuses squarely on Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat and the political home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Qatar has been the frontrunner of almost every big sporting event in recent years ever since the country successfully hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup

India among seven bidders for 2036 Olympics, confirms IOC

IOC, Olympics, India

The Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from the World Championship of Legends 2026. Here is what the PCB wanted from the Indian players before it was rejected. 

The WCL features former international stars from several nations in a competitive T20-style format

A high-profile India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for 10 October in Dubai has now been called off entirely

Why did Pakistan Champions withdraw from World Championship of Legends 2026? Here is what PCB wanted from Indian players which was rejected 

Pakistan Champions, WCL

Pakistan Champions withdraw from WCL 2026; demanded THIS from Indian players

Featured Match

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

India faced Brazil in a tough football match where young Indian players showed courage and quality against the world champions, gaining valuable experience for the future.

india versus brazil match a test for young footballers

india versus brazil match a test for young footbal

India's display vs Brazil praised by many, question marks over Vinicius Jr. 

IND vs WI 3rd ODI

India vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026

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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

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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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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team camp

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team cam

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

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When and where to watch Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina in India?

When and where to watch Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina in India?

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

Shreyas powers India with maiden T20I century to 8-wicket victory over WI

Anirudh Thapa becomes 2nd Indian footballer to score vs Uruguay

India to announce Squads for New Zealand Tour with THIS new selector

Harmanpreet Kaur leaves captaincy after Asian Games 2026 gold medal

Pakistan Cricket sells home broadcasting rights at half price amid struggles

India among seven bidders for 2036 Olympics, confirms IOC

DC sack Badani, rope in ex-IND captain as new head coach to end IPL title drough

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

Shreyas powers India with maiden T20I century to 8-wicket victory over WI

Anirudh Thapa becomes 2nd Indian footballer to score vs Uruguay

India to announce Squads for New Zealand Tour with THIS new selector

Harmanpreet Kaur leaves captaincy after Asian Games 2026 gold medal

Pakistan Cricket sells home broadcasting rights at half price amid struggles

India among seven bidders for 2036 Olympics, confirms IOC

DC sack Badani, rope in ex-IND captain as new head coach to end IPL title drough

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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