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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

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Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a historic seven-for to spearhead Sri Lanka to a resounding 75-run win over Indonesia in their Women's Asia Cup clash

Sri Lanka crushed Indonesia by 75 runs to make it two in two in the Women's Asia Cup

Captain Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a sizzling seven-for

Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu (R) is being congratulated by her teammates. (Getty)

Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu (R) is being congratulated by her teammates. (X)

Women's Asia Cup: Athapaththu's hat-trick-laden 7-fer bulldozes Indonesia

BCCI is all set to define Rohit Sharma's ODI future and outline blueprint for India's next 50-over World Cup campaign in its review meeting

Focus will be on Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja's ODI roles in BCCI's review meeting

Captains Gill, Iyer, head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and BCCI secretary Devaijit Saikia will spearhead the review meeting

India's Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI set for high-level talks on India troika's ODI future including Rohit-Kohli

Towhid Hridoy hammered a historic triple century for Bangladesh A on Day 4 of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A

Towhid Hridoy turned heads after cracking a superlative triple century against SA A

Hridoy ended up notching a towering 350 riding on 27 fours and 10 sixes

Bangladesh's star batter Towhid Hridoy in this frame. (X)

Bangladesh star runs riot with historic 350 riding on 10 sixes, 27 fours

On request of the Indian team management, the BCCI is engaging in talks with CSA to schedule an ODI series on South Africa soil leading up to ODI World Cup 2027.

BCCI is yet to finalise their FTP for next cycle.

The Indian team management requested BCCI to arrange an ODI series in South Africa.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

BCCI in talks with CSA to play ODI series post-IPL 2027 to prepare for World Cup

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is down with fever before the last Test against England, adding to team struggles. Meanwhile, PCB issues notices over player selections amid criticism from former cricketers.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

Babar Azam down with fever, show cause notice issued to Pakistan selector

The inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Champions Trophy in the T20 format will begin on February 14. It will be a six-team tournament.

Originally, Sri Lanka were to host the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027.

Apart from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were other candidates to host the tournament.

Harmanpreet Kaur

India to host inaugural edition of ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027

Board of Control for Cricket will hold a review meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman to address Team India's overseas woes

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and VVS Laxman has been summoned to BCCI headquarters

BCCI has called in the troika to review India's underwhelming overseas performances

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and Ajit Agarkar in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI in full action mode, calls review meeting with Gambhir, Agarkar and Laxman

Tilak Varma-led South Zone got the better of North Zone by seven wickets in the semifinal to set up Duleep Trophy 2026 final date with East Zone

South Zone hammered North Zone by 7 wickets to make it to Duleep Trophy final

South Zone will now take on East Zone in the title clash

South Zone captain Tilak Varma in frame. (X)

Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma's South Zone set up final date with East Zone with 7-

Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 as Bangladesh A captain against South Africa A in second unofficial Test of the series. 

Towhid Hridoy is first Bangladeshi batter to score 350.

Hridoy broke Tamim Iqbal's record for highest first-class score by Bangladesh batter.

Towhid Hridoy

Hridoy becomes 1st BAN batter to score first-class triple century away from home

India's star batter Devdutt Padikkal has surged in the ICC's updated Test Rankings while Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill lost positions

Devdutt Padikkal has taken a big jump in ICC Test Rankings

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah have slumped in the

India's star batters Shubman Gill (R) and Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

ICC Test Rankings: Padikkal makes big gains, but Gill, Bumrah slide down

Imam-ul-Haq is set to face severe repercussions for not batting in both innings of Lord's Test due to a muscle pull while Pakistan suffered collapses.

Imam-ul-Haq did not walk out to bat in Lord's Test due to a muscle pull.

Aaqib Javed has announced that Imam will face an inquiry for not putting his team first.

Aaqib Javed, Imam-ul-Haq

PCB selector Aaqib blasts Imam for not batting in Lord's Test after muscle pull

Asian Games 2026: Bangladesh have made a few changes to their T20I squad as Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto return. 

Litton Das has returned as captain after missing 2 series.

Bangladesh will miss the services of an unfit Nahid Rana. 

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Sanju Samson

Bangladesh announce squad for Asian Games 2026: Test captain returns

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Football

Alan James a 15-year-old from Kerala has gone viral for his striking resemblance to football star Lamine Yamal. His resemblance has brought attention to local football and inspired fans across India

kerala teenager goes viral for looking like lamil yamal

kerala teenager goes viral for looking like lamil 

Kerala teen gains fame for looking like football star Lamine Yamal

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a legendary career marked by setbacks and triumphs, including winning the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi

How Lionel Messi went from serial underachiever with Argentina to non-stop winne

Lionel Messi delayed his international retirement by 41 days after the FIFA World Cup final loss, and here is the reason behind it.  

Fans were optimistic about his presence for the 2028 Copa America; however, the retirement plan was already decided after the World Cup final

Messi, the Inter Miami striker, resumed club duties with the MLS side on 15 August

Lionel Messi delayed International retirement by 41 days after World Cup final loss; here’s why

Lionel Messi, Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026

Why did Lionel Messi delay international retirement?

Lionel Messi bid an emotional goodbye to international football. He wants young players to take the Argentine football forward.

Lionel Messi revealed he wrote his international retirmeent statement on July 21.

Messi retires with second-most goals in World Cup history. 

Messi announces international retirement weeks after FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Real Madrid has paid tribute to the Mepal and Tibet flood victims with a moment of silence. 


The club’s official account shared an image of the gesture, stating it was held “for the victims of the flood in Nepal and Tibet.”

Official figures in the days that followed put the confirmed death toll in the hundreds, with thousands more reported missing on both sides of the border

Real Madrid, Nepal

Real Madrid pays tribute to Nepal and Tibet flood victims with moment of silence

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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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Canada's Victor Lai defeated Lakshya Sen in straight games and will face former world no.1 shuttler Kidambi Srikanth in the next round.

Canada's Victor Lai registered his 3rd win over Lakshya Sen.

Lai will face Kidambi Srikanth in the next round. 

Lakshya Sen

China Masters 2026: Early exit for Lakshya; Srikanth, Tanvi, Reddy-Shetty advanc

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The Duleep Trophy highlights top performers in Indian domestic cricket pushing for Test selection. Key batter and bowlers are making strong cases with standout performances this season

Deleb trophy standout performers in domestic cricket

Deleb trophy standout performers in domestic crick

Top players making strong case in Duleep Trophy 2026

Tennis

Naomi Osaka made a bold fashion statement at the US Open, drawing inspiration from NBA star Allen Iverson. She won her opening match against Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets

Naomi Osaka's bold fashion statement at US Open inspired by Allen Iverson

Naomi Osaka's bold fashion statement at US Open in

Kagiso Rabada has been sidelined from South Africa's ODI series against Australia with a hamstring injury but aims to return for the Test matches starting October 9th

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of South Africa vs Australia ODI series

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of South Africa vs Austral

Major blow to South Africa, Kagiso Rabada ruled out of ODI series against AUS

The Pakistan Cricket Board has instructed players not to comment on Imran Khan's imprisonment during the current Test series against England to avoid political controversy and distractions

Pakistan pcb instructs players to avoid commenting on imran khan imprisonment

Pakistan pcb instructs players to avoid commenting

PCB asks players to avoid commenting on Imran Khan imprisonment

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BCCI in talks with CSA to play ODI series post-IPL 2027 to prepare for World Cup

BCCI in talks with CSA to play ODI series post-IPL 2027 to prepare for World Cup

India to host inaugural edition of ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027

BCCI set for high-level talks on India troika's ODI future including Rohit-Kohli

BCCI in full action mode, calls review meeting with Gambhir, Agarkar and Laxman

Women's Asia Cup: Athapaththu's hat-trick-laden 7-fer bulldozes Indonesia

Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma's South Zone set up final date with East Zone with 7-

Hridoy becomes 1st BAN batter to score first-class triple century away from home

ICC Test Rankings: Padikkal makes big gains, but Gill, Bumrah slide down

PCB selector Aaqib blasts Imam for not batting in Lord's Test after muscle pull

India to host inaugural edition of ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027

BCCI set for high-level talks on India troika's ODI future including Rohit-Kohli

BCCI in full action mode, calls review meeting with Gambhir, Agarkar and Laxman

Women's Asia Cup: Athapaththu's hat-trick-laden 7-fer bulldozes Indonesia

Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma's South Zone set up final date with East Zone with 7-

Hridoy becomes 1st BAN batter to score first-class triple century away from home

ICC Test Rankings: Padikkal makes big gains, but Gill, Bumrah slide down

PCB selector Aaqib blasts Imam for not batting in Lord's Test after muscle pull

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Kerala teen gains fame for looking like football star Lamine Yamal

Top players making strong case in Duleep Trophy 2026

Naomi Osaka's bold fashion statement at US Open inspired by Allen Iverson

Major blow to South Africa, Kagiso Rabada ruled out of ODI series against AUS

PCB asks players to avoid commenting on Imran Khan imprisonment