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

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Asian Games 2026

Cricket

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The India cricket team has faced unexpected trouble amid the Asian Games chaos. Here is what’s happening with Shreyas Iyer’s team. 

The squad is scheduled to leave New Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, 20 September 2026

BCCI has arranged separate accommodation in Nagoya for the men’s team because the rooms provided by organisers lack sufficient space for the large cricket kit bags

India cricket team faces unexpected trouble amid Asian Games chaos; what happened?

Shreyas Iyer, Asian Games 2026

India cricket team faces unexpected trouble amid Asian Games chaos

Delhi Capitals player has been granted bail in an alleged rape case after 36 days in jail.  

It was further said that he later blackmailed her with threats to release intimate photographs and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation

On 17 September 2026, the Chinsurah court granted bail after the complainant submitted an affidavit stating she had no objection to his release and the police filed a chargesheet containing digital evidence

Delhi Capitals player granted bail in alleged rape case 36 days after in jail

Abishek Porel

Kapil Dev has broken his silence on the India vs. Pakistan handshake controversy at the Asia Cup. Here is what the legendary cricketer has said.  

India won its record-extending Asia Cup title, but what took everyone’s attention was the handshake and the trophy refusal by Mohsin Naqvi

The 1983 World Cup-winning captain also commented on the situation of former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan

Kapil Dev goes brutally honest on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy at Asia Cup: 'If government…’

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev goes brutal on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy at Asia Cup

Ranchi has been retained as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the JSCA secretary has dismissed the change reports. Here is everything you need to know. 

The five-Test series against Australia is due to begin in Nagpur

It will be concluded in Ahmedabad from February 27 to March 3

Ranchi retained as BGT trophy venue after JSCA secretary dismisses change report

Are Indian cricketers expected to accept medals from Mohsin Naqvi at the Asian Games? Here is what the OCA rules say.  

Naqvi presented the runners-up award to Sri Lanka before he abruptly left the stage

OCA rules state that medals are presented by the OCA President or a designated representative

Asian Games: Indian cricketers to accept medals from Mohsin Naqvi as per OCA?

Mohsin Naqvi, Asian Games 2026

BCCI has provided a big update on Ajit Agarkar’s future. The frontrunner has also been revealed if Agarkar decides to leave. Who might replace him? 

During the meeting, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the development as he spoke to the media

Appointed in July 2023, Agarkar has overseen a mixed but largely successful period for the Indian team

BCCI updates on Ajit Agarkar’s future; frontrunner revealed if he opts to leave

Ajit Agarkar, BCCI

Like fathers like son, as Sehwag and Dravid’s sons stunned fans with their performances for India Under-19 in the 1st Youth ODI vs Australia. 

Both the sons of Indian cricket legends produced eye-catching performances on Friday as India Under-19s

Australia Under-19s, who elected to field first, were chasing a revised target of 183

Sehwag-Dravid burn bright for India Under-19 in 1st Youth ODI vs AUS

Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

India is among the six nations that have bid to host the 2038 Asian Games. OCA has also given a timeline to confirm the decision.  

The OCA will form an evaluation committee to visit the interested countries next year and produce an initial report

India previously staged the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951, the inaugural edition, and again in 1982

India among six nations bid to host 2038 Asian Games; OCA gives timeline of decision 

Asian Games

India among six nations bid to host 2038 Asian Games

Gautam Gambhir has called Sanju Samson’s England omission his toughest coaching decision ever. Here is why the headcoach has said it. 

Speaking after India’s 3-0 series whitewash of Afghanistan, Gambhir said the call was particularly difficult 

Samson returned at the top of the order with Abhishek Sharma as he returned vs Afghanistan, while Sooryavanshi was left on the bench

Gambhir calls Samson’s England omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because of the way he…’

Gautam Gambhir and Sanju Samson

Gambhir calls Samson’s ENG omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because...'

All about who Quimcy Dsouza is, as the Indian Teqball star is just one win away from creating history at the Asian Games. The sport made its debut at the multi-sport event in Japan. 

Teqball, a hybrid of football and table tennis played on a curved table, is appearing at the Asian Games for the first time

A former footballer and athlete who represented Maharashtra, Dsouza took up teqball in 2022

Who is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball star one win away from creating Asian Games history

Quimcy Dsouza, Asian Games 2026

Who is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball star 1 win away from Asian Games history

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Football

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, Argentina

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

Chennai teen goalkeeper Adhiesh Vinod has joined the Aston Villa Foundation Programme, and here is all you need to know about him. 

Who is Adhiesh Vinod? Indian youngster joins EPL side Aston Villa

Adhiesh Vinod, Aston Villa, EPL

IND vs AFG 3rd T20I

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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

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

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India secured a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a flawless campaign, but the celebrations were overshadowed by a trophy presentation dispute at Dubai International Stadium

India denied Asia Cup trophy after final

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

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India cricket team faces unexpected trouble amid Asian Games chaos

India cricket team faces unexpected trouble amid Asian Games chaos

BCCI updates on Ajit Agarkar’s future; frontrunner revealed if he opts to leave

Ranchi retained as BGT trophy venue after JSCA secretary dismisses change report

Kapil Dev goes brutal on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy at Asia Cup

Sehwag-Dravid burn bright for India Under-19 in 1st Youth ODI vs AUS

India among six nations bid to host 2038 Asian Games

Gambhir calls Samson’s ENG omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because...'

Who is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball star 1 win away from Asian Games history

Asian Games: Indian cricketers to accept medals from Mohsin Naqvi as per OCA?

BCCI updates on Ajit Agarkar’s future; frontrunner revealed if he opts to leave

Ranchi retained as BGT trophy venue after JSCA secretary dismisses change report

Kapil Dev goes brutal on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy at Asia Cup

Sehwag-Dravid burn bright for India Under-19 in 1st Youth ODI vs AUS

India among six nations bid to host 2038 Asian Games

Gambhir calls Samson’s ENG omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because...'

Who is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball star 1 win away from Asian Games history

Asian Games: Indian cricketers to accept medals from Mohsin Naqvi as per OCA?

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

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Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

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