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

India tour of Japan, 2026

Leagues To Browse

Cricket

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Delhi Capitals player has been included in the Bengal squad 10 days after his bail in the alleged rape case. Here is all you need to know. 

The Cricket Association of Bengal had earlier left the 23-year-old out of its list of senior probables for the 2026-27 domestic season 

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season is scheduled to begin in October

Delhi Capitals player included in Bengal squad 10 days after bail in alleged rape case

Abishek Porel, Delhi Capitals

DC player included in Bengal squad 10 days after bail in alleged rape case

Ellyse Perry has confirmed her return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Here is all you need to know. 

Perry withdrew from the 2026 WPL campaign earlier this year

RCB has retained 13 players, while releasing four ahead of the October 28 auction in Kochi

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Ellyse Perry, RCB

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Prasidh Krishna wondered what he would bowl to Virat Kohli at the moment as the 37-year-old was smashing West Indies bowlers to all parts of the ground in the run chase.

Virat Kohli smashed 9 sixes in his unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.

Prasidh Krishna lauded Kohli for the 'unbelievable' knock. 

Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill

'What do we bowl to him?': Krishna reveals what he was thinking during Kohli's..

SA vs AUS 1st Test: Dewald Brevis has been dropped, Lungi Ngidi and Kwena Maphaka have been ruled out due to hamstring injuries. 

Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje have returned to the Test squad.

Kagiso Rabada has been named in the squad but he is yet to regain full fitness.

Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada

SA announce 18-member squad for 1st Test v AUS: Brevis dropped, 3 pacers injured

Temba Bavuma reviewed successfully against Xavier Bartlett but during the DRS timer he had a heated exchange with teammate Quinton de Kock.

Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock argued during DRS timer in 48th over.

Marco Jansen saw the funny side of it as he tried to calm down De Kock. 

Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock

Bavuma, De Kock engage in heated exchange during DRS timer; watch video 

Asian Games 2026

India has added eight medals on Day 10 of the 2026 Asian Games and has remained out of the Top 10. Here is all you need to know.

The latest medal was won by shooter Esha Singh, who added silver in the Women’s 25m air pistol event

Vithya Ramraj won a bronze medal in the women’s 4000m hurdles to create a new national record and break PT Usha’s 42-year-old record

Asian Games 2026: India adds eight medals on Day 10; but remains out of Top 10

Hockey

The Indian men’s hockey team will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals of the men’s hockey competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Here is all you need to know. 

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led the way with a hat-trick in a 10-0 win over Bangladesh

India’s next opponent, Pakistan, advanced from Pool B, while Malaysia faces South Korea in the other

Asian Games: India vs Pakistan Hockey semifinal schedule, live info and more

Asian Games 2026, Hockey

India has thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in the final group-stage clash of the Asian Games. Here is all you need to know. 

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led the scoring with a hat-trick as India produced a strong attacking display marked by clinical finishing and sharp teamwork

India now advances to the semi-finals, where they will face arch-rivals Pakistan

Asian Games: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in final group stage clash

Hockey India, Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India thrash Bangladesh 10-0 

Others

Murali Sreeshankar has claimed a back-to-back silver in the long jump despite an injury scare during the final at the Asian Games 2026.

The Indian recorded 8.07 metres despite an ankle injury that forced him to abandon his final two attempts

Sreeshankar sustained the ankle injury on his fourth jump and was later seen limping, which raised serious concerns

Asian Games: Murali Sreeshankar claims back-to-back Silver in long jump 

Murali Sreeshankar, Asian Games 2026

Yash Vir Singh wins his maiden silver while Rohit Yadav bags a bronze in the men’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games 2026. Rumesh Pathirage became the champion with a gold medal. 

Singh produced a personal best throw of 85.72 metres on his final attempt to claim second place

Rohit Yadav earned bronze with 84.35 metres, giving India a double podium finish in the event

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage took gold with a throw of 88.55 metres

Asian Games: Yash Vir Singh wins maiden Silver, Rohit Yadav bronze in javelin

Gulveer Singh has won silver at the Asian Games 2026 and recorded a personal best in the 1500m. He missed the gold medal by 0.37 seconds.

The Indian long-distance runner secured his second podium finish of the competition

Gulveer had earlier won silver in the 10,000 metres

Gulveer Singh wins Silver at Asian Games, personal best in 1500m

Gulveer Singh, Asian Games 2026

Vithya Ramraj has broken P. T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record by winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in the 400m Hurdles.  

Ramraj, who earlier helped India secure silver in the mixed 4x400m relay with a strong anchor leg, produced a career-best performance under pressure in Nagoya

Compatriot Anu Raghavan finished fifth in the final with a personal best of 55.88 seconds

Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj wins bronze in 400m Hurdles; breaks PT Usha's record

Vithya Ramraj, Asian Games 2026

Priya Ghanghas has sealed India’s fifth boxing medal at the Asian Games 2026. Here is all you need to know about the Indian boxer as she reaches the semifinal with a unanimous win. 

This result marks another strong showing for India’s boxing contingent, which has already secured multiple podium assurances through other athletes including Lovlina Borgohain

Ghanghas’ performance continues India’s impressive campaign in the ring at the 20th Asian Games

Know boxer Priya Ghanghas who reaches Asian Games semifinal; secures medal

Priya Ghanghas, Asian Games 2025

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Football

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul, securing the 2026 Campeones Cup and marking his 100th goal for the club. This victory adds to Miami's growing list of trophies since Messi's arrival.

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wins 2026 Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wi

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

This star forward has been ruled out of the Brazil vs. India friendly match with an injury. Here is all you need to know.  

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, Brazil, will play Australia on 25 and 29 September before travelling to Kolkata

The absence is a blow for Brazil as they begin the post-World Cup cycle and will also be closely monitored by Chelsea ahead of their next Premier League fixture against Brentford

Star forward ruled out of Brazil friendlies vs India with injury

Brazil vs India

Chelsea has a new owner as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League side, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exiting. Here is all you need to know. 

Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, now assumes complete ownership

The American businessman, also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaves after a turbulent era marked by heavy spending, multiple managerial changes and mixed results on the pitch

Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter sell stakes

Chelsea, Premier League

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake gains 100% control

Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad weeks after announcing his international retirement. Here is all you need to know. 

Messi accepted the call-up after announcing his retirement

The association has also invited the full 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend what it described as an unforgettable occasion

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing international retirement

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

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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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Abhishek Sharma smashed the record-breaking 30-ball century in T20I history against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T20I history

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T2

Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Rumesh Pathirage found his javelin damaged during air travel but remains determined to win gold at the Asian Games 2026

Rumesh Patiragy javelin broken during air travel

Rumesh Pathirage’s  javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7500 for her conduct during the US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Despite a strong run, she ended 2026 without a Grand Slam title

Irina Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

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Asian Games 2026: India adds eight medals on Day 10; but remains out of Top 10

Asian Games 2026: India adds eight medals on Day 10; but remains out of Top 10

Asian Games: India vs Pakistan Hockey semifinal schedule, live info and more

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Asian Games: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India thrash Bangladesh 10-0

DC player included in Bengal squad 10 days after bail in alleged rape case

Asian Games: Murali Sreeshankar claims back-to-back Silver in long jump

Asian Games: Yash Vir Singh wins maiden Silver, Rohit Yadav bronze in javelin

Gulveer Singh wins Silver at Asian Games, personal best in 1500m

Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj wins bronze in 400m Hurdles; breaks PT Usha's record

Asian Games: India vs Pakistan Hockey semifinal schedule, live info and more

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Asian Games: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India thrash Bangladesh 10-0

DC player included in Bengal squad 10 days after bail in alleged rape case

Asian Games: Murali Sreeshankar claims back-to-back Silver in long jump

Asian Games: Yash Vir Singh wins maiden Silver, Rohit Yadav bronze in javelin

Gulveer Singh wins Silver at Asian Games, personal best in 1500m

Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj wins bronze in 400m Hurdles; breaks PT Usha's record

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Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute