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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

Watch: Hilary Duff jokes she feels ‘like LeBron’ after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

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

Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash

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

Hong Kong Sixes, 2026

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe tour of UAE, 2026

Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

England and Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

India tour of New Zealand, 2026

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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Prasidh Krishna has been declared fit for all formats and is set to join India A in New Zealand. Here is all you need to know. 

Mohammed Siraj was added to the India A squad for the second unofficial Test, while Nitish Kumar Reddy was retained for the first ODI before linking up with the A team for the final game

The final game will now potentially serve as a timely outing for Krishna ahead of the senior Test side’s campaign

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Prasidh Krishna

Football

Harry Kane has admitted that Virat Kohli’s message on the Ballon d’Or award left the Bayern Munich player star-struck. Here is how Kane acknowledged the Indian cricket legend’s message. 

By naming Kohli in the same breath as Beckham and Brady, Kane underlined the genuine respect he holds for the former India captain

That friendship did not begin overnight. Its roots stretch back almost a decade

‘Sportspeople I really admire’: Bayern Munich star Harry Kane reveals Virat Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Harry Kane and Virat Kohli

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026: Defending champions Pakistan Shaheens will go up against India A on November 22 in group stage clash.

Pakistan Shaheens' squad faces several players who've faced from ODI squads.

India A and Pakistan Shaheens will lock horns on November 22. 

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PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars One-Day Asia Cup 2026

PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars One-Day Asia Cup 2026, to face Tilak Varma's India A on November 22

Shubman Gill understands the balance Hardik Pandya brings to the ODI side. Gill wants Hardik to regain fitness, play domestic cricket, and rejoin the squad.

Hardik Pandya hasn't played ODIs since ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.

Shubman Gill wants Hardik to take domestic cricket route to ODI side. 

Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya

Gill wants 'extremely valuable' Hardik to return soon via domestic cricket 

Shubman Gill wants 'extremely valuable' Hardik Pandya to return soon via domestic cricket

India tour of New Zealand 2026

IND A vs NZ A: The Indian team management will tick off another box leading up to the two-Test series as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century.

Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten for 155 from 162 balls.

Yash Rathod and Jaiswal shared an unbeaten 247-run partnership for 3rd wicket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

After 22 runs in 4 outings, Jaiswal cracks 155*, 2nd 4-day game ends in draw

After 22 runs in 4 outings, Jaiswal cracks unbeaten 155 with 95.68 strike rate, 2nd 4-day game ends in draw

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after an on-pitch collision with an FC Andorra goalkeeper. 

Spanish reports indicated that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics

While the challenge was deemed a red-card offence by the referee, there has been no suggestion of deliberate intent

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision 

CD Tenerife, Jesus de Miguel

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amd Middle East tensions. Here is all you need to know. 

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has been among the clubs most visibly affected

Saudi organisers have insisted preparations for the Asian Cup continue with the same intensity despite the revised timeline

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amid Middle East tensions

Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches 

Glenn Maxwell, aka 'The Big Show' of Australian cricket, wanted to retire with a T20I at the MCG against England, but it was not to be.

Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket. 

Maxwell announced his retirement after T20I snub for Engalnd series. 

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket after T20I snub

Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket after T20I snub, had 'small hope of send-off game at the MCG'

New Zealand's injury crisis deepens as opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of series opener after sustaining concussion during training session. 

Devon Conway and Matt Henry were involved in a collision during training session.

Tim Seifert is the backup opener in the ODI squad. 

Devon Conway

Conway ruled out of 1st ODI vs India after collision with Henry during training 

Conway ruled out of 1st ODI vs India after collision with Henry during training session, NZ's injury woes deepen

BCCI has extended the IPL 2027 retention deadline amid the India-New Zealand ODI clash. Will the action date also change? Here is all you need to know. 

By moving the retention deadline beyond the India-New Zealand series finale, the BCCI has prioritised giving franchises a clearer window for focused deliberation

IPL 2027 will mark the 20th edition of the tournament

BCCI extends IPL 2027 retention deadline amid India-New Zealand ODI clash; will auction date change too?

IPL Auction 2027

BCCI extends IPL 2027 retention deadline amid India-New Zealand ODI clash

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Manchester United continues as the Premier League side is now facing a relegation battle after a brutal loss vs Chelsea. The winless record has now extended to nine games. 

The result left Manchester United with just seven points from nine league games

The nine-game winless run stretches across both domestic and European competition

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle? Winless streak extends after Chelsea loss

Man United, Premier League

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle

Neymar has been suspended for two matches in Brazil for covering his mouth during a confrontation. He will miss three matches overall and announced his international retirement after the World Cup.

Is Neymar Jr retiring from club football? Brazilian's latest update has left fans wondering

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss 3 games

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss three matches in total

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I

IND vs NZ 4th T20I

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed fiercely during the Mexican Grand Prix, nearly colliding early on. Max Verstappen won, while Ferrari's team principal criticized the conflict between the teammates, promising to address the tension.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc HIT OUT at each other over Mexican GP drama

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 world champion in his second season. He is only the third Italian to win the title and was chosen early by Mercedes for his exceptional talent.

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Kimi Antonelli SHATTERS records, becomes youngest F1 world champion in history

Kim Kardashian supported Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix with a warm moment that captured fan attention despite his sixth-place finish.

Kim Kardashian,Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for...

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for pink dress

Others

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

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory

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...

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

Taskin Ahmed scripts history, becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to clock this sensational 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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Glenn Phillips has been New Zealand's standout batter in the T20I series against India, crediting the IPL for improving his recent form. Despite modest IPL stats, he highlights the value of top-level coaching and facilities in shaping his performance

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in form

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in fo

Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Australia's cricket team faces potential changes after losing 2-1 to South Africa and slipping in rankings

Australia test team changes considered after series defeat to South Africa

Australia test team changes considered after serie

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Virat Kohli was warmly welcomed by fans upon arrival in Auckland ahead of Indias ODI series against New Zealand. On arrival he quickly started practice sessions with Rohit Sharma preparing for the upcoming matches

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Ze

Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of NZ ODIs, begins practice with Rohit

Virat Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of ODI series vs NZ, begins practice with Rohit Sharma

Yashavi Jaiswal has struggled with form in red ball cricket during the 2026 season, raising concerns for India in the ongoing New Zealand series. His inconsistent scores and multiple ducks have affected his confidence and team position. The upcoming matches will be key to seeing if he can regain his batting form and contribute effectively to the team’s success.

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should india be concerned about yashavi jaiswals f

Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned

Yashavi Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned

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Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches

Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket after T20I snub

Gill wants 'extremely valuable' Hardik to return soon via domestic cricket

Conway ruled out of 1st ODI vs India after collision with Henry during training

After 22 runs in 4 outings, Jaiswal cracks 155*, 2nd 4-day game ends in draw

PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars One-Day Asia Cup 2026

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches

Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket after T20I snub

Gill wants 'extremely valuable' Hardik to return soon via domestic cricket

Conway ruled out of 1st ODI vs India after collision with Henry during training

After 22 runs in 4 outings, Jaiswal cracks 155*, 2nd 4-day game ends in draw

PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars One-Day Asia Cup 2026

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Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of NZ ODIs, begins practice with Rohit

Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned