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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

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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

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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

India tour of New Zealand, 2026

England tour of Australia, 2026

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India's playing XI could be revamped in the fourth ODI against New Zealand, slated to be played on November 13 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13

India are expected to tinker with their playing XI in the fourth ODI against New Zealand

India are already leading the series 2-0 with two matches to spare

India's star pacer Mohammed Siraj in this frame. (Getty)

India’s predicted XI for 4th ODI vs NZ, Ishan Kishan partners Rohit at top

India’s predicted XI for 4th ODI vs New Zealand: Ishan Kishan partners Rohit at top, Siraj- Tilak set to feature

India heads into the 4th ODI against New Zealand confident despite squad challenges. Auqib Nabi shares insights on his bowling approach across different pitch conditions, aiming to make a strong impact

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Auqib Nabi in focus as India look to seal ODI series against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant has cleared his fitness test and joined India's Test squad in New Zealand. His return boosts the team's options ahead of the upcoming series

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Rishabh Pant clears fitness test and joins India's Test squad in New Zealand

Kusal Mendis struck a magnificent 119 following Dhananjaya de Silva's 167 to help Sri Lanka post a colossal 446 on Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan

Sri Lanka posted a mammoth 446 in reply to Pakistan's 434 on Day 4

While Kusal Mendis cracked a solid 119, Dhananjaya de Silva tonked a towering 167

Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis (C) celebrates after scoring a century on Day 4 of 1st Test against Pakistan. (Getty)

PAK vs SL, 1st Test: Dhananjaya's 167, Mendis' 119 steer SL to 446 on Day 4

PAK vs SL, 1st Test: Dhananjaya's 167, Mendis' 119 steer Sri Lanka to commanding 446 despite Sajid's 7-fer on Day 4

India bulldoze Afghanistan by eight wickets in the semifinal to set up Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final clash against Pakistan. Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the other semifinal game

India thrashed Afghanistan by 8 wickets to storm into the U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final

India will now take on Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final

India U-19 team's star batter Aaryavir Sehwag in this frame. (Screenshot)

IND vs PAK in U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final as Boys in Blue crush Afghanistan

IND vs PAK in U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final as Boys in Blue crush Afghanistan to reach 11th summit clash

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been given fitness clearance and has already jetted off for New Zealand for the two-match Test series

Rishabh Pant has got the fitness clearance from CoE and has left for New Zealand

Rishabh Pant suffered side strain during Irani Cup

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in this frame. (Getty)

Big boost for India, Pant given fitness clearance from CoE, jets off for NZ

Big boost for India, Rishabh Pant given fitness clearance from CoE, jets off for New Zealand

BCCI might release young pacer Gurnoor Brar from India's ODI squad to facilitate team's preparation for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand

Gurnoor Brar could be released from India's ongoing ODI outing for Test series vs New Zealand

India will play a two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting from November 19

India's star pacer Gurnoor Brar in this frame. (BCCI)

Gurnoor likely to be released from India's ODI squad to join Gill-led Test camp 

Gurnoor likely to be released from India's ODI squad to join Gill-led Test camp ahead of NZ Tests

Ahead of the fourth ODI, New Zealand have bolstered their squad with 31-year-old pacer Brett Randell who holds the record for 5 wickets in 5 balls in first-class cricket.

Brett Randell is set to make his ODI debut against India.

Josh Clarkson is another pacer who joins the ODI squad. 

Brett Randell

New Zealand hand maiden call-up to 31-yr-old pacer for 4th & 5th ODI vs India

New Zealand hand maiden call-up to 31-year-old pacer as Lockie Ferguson's replacement for 4th, 5th ODIs vs India

IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Auqib Nabi reveals he got help from top-order batters on how to bowl on New Zealand pitches in the ongoing ODI series.

Auqib Nabi bagged 2 wickets in his previous ODI appearance. 

Auqib has been asked to stay in New Zealand after the ODI series as well.

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Auqib Nabi reveals he wasn't expecting to make ODI debut before Tests

Auqib Nabi reveals he wasn't expecting to make ODI debut before Tests, wants to keep working in silence

After a measured start amid top-order collapse, Bevon Jacobs wreaked havoc with 21 maximums to reach his maiden ODI double ton. 

21 sixes hit by Bevon Jacobs is the 2nd most in a List A innings by a batter.

Jacobs is 4th New Zealand batter to score a One-Day double century. 

Bevon Jacobs, Sanju Samson

NZ's Bevon Jacobs scores 202, smashes 21 sixes in jaw-dropping batting display

New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs scores 202, smashes 21 sixes in jaw-dropping batting display

After a controversial Lancashire exit, England pace legend James Anderson will have a chance to play and retire on his own terms at Surrey. 

James Anderson got a call from Surrey's Director of Cricket Alec Stewart.

Anderson will make his Surrey debut as a 45-year-old. 

James Anderson

No retirement for James Anderson, joins Surrey after controvsial Lancashire exit

No retirement for James Anderson, England pace legend joins Surrey after controversial Lancashire exit

Bangladesh pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana can start bidding wars in the IPL 2027 mini-auction on December 16. 

7 Bangladesh players are set to register for IPL 2027 mini-auction.

KKR were instructed by BCCI to release Mustafizur Rahman before IPL 2026.

MS Dhoni, Mustafizur Rahman 

Mustafizur Rahman & 6 other Bangladesh players register for IPL 2027 auction 

Mustafizur Rahman & 6 other Bangladesh players register for IPL 2027 auction after previous edition's controversy

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Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a legendary career with Portugal marked by goals, trophies, and historic achievements.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement marks the end of a legendary career

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, an illustrious career which spanned for 23 years

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped the retirement news via a social media post

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in this frame. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football, ending 23-year-long illustrious career

Manchester United won 3-2 against AS Roma with a stunning comeback as fans protested the Glazer family's ownership during the match. The protests showed fans' frustration over a poor season start and club management.

Manchester United agrees €45m deal for Atalanta midfielder

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownershi

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownership 

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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 

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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 

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Nicholas Pooran joins Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in elite list with quick-fire fifty in CPL 2025 

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Arshdeep Singh marks a memorable day with a major transfer to Mumbai Indians and his engagement while playing in New Zealand

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Arshdeep Singh marks a big day with career move and engagement in New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadav reflects on losing his T20 captaincy, his challenges afterward, and his plans to revive his cricket career leading Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026

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Suryakumar Yadav reflects on losing India captaincy and comeback plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Suryakumar Yadav and his family in New Delhi. A memorable moment was captured when a young guest recited a Ganpati Bhajan for the Prime Minister

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Big boost for India, Pant given fitness clearance from CoE, jets off for NZ

Big boost for India, Pant given fitness clearance from CoE, jets off for NZ

IND vs PAK in U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final as Boys in Blue crush Afghanistan

Gurnoor likely to be released from India's ODI squad to join Gill-led Test camp

India’s predicted XI for 4th ODI vs NZ, Ishan Kishan partners Rohit at top

New Zealand hand maiden call-up to 31-yr-old pacer for 4th & 5th ODI vs India

Auqib Nabi reveals he wasn't expecting to make ODI debut before Tests

NZ's Bevon Jacobs scores 202, smashes 21 sixes in jaw-dropping batting display

No retirement for James Anderson, joins Surrey after controvsial Lancashire exit

Mustafizur Rahman & 6 other Bangladesh players register for IPL 2027 auction

IND vs PAK in U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final as Boys in Blue crush Afghanistan

Gurnoor likely to be released from India's ODI squad to join Gill-led Test camp

India’s predicted XI for 4th ODI vs NZ, Ishan Kishan partners Rohit at top

New Zealand hand maiden call-up to 31-yr-old pacer for 4th & 5th ODI vs India

Auqib Nabi reveals he wasn't expecting to make ODI debut before Tests

NZ's Bevon Jacobs scores 202, smashes 21 sixes in jaw-dropping batting display

No retirement for James Anderson, joins Surrey after controvsial Lancashire exit

Mustafizur Rahman & 6 other Bangladesh players register for IPL 2027 auction

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Rishabh Pant clears fitness test and joins India's Test squad in New Zealand

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PM Modi meets Suryakumar Yadav, enjoys little guest's Ganpati Bhajan recital