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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

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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

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2026

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Cricket

India narrowly won the ODI series in New Zealand 3-1 under Shreya Sayer's leadership. The series sparked debate on conditions, player mindset, and captaincy challenges ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

Shreya sayer leads India to narrow ODI series win in New Zealand

Shreya sayer leads India to narrow ODI series win 

Shreyas Iyer-led India clinched ODI series in New Zealand 3-1

The 2018 Australian ball tampering scandal resurfaces with new claims from former players and experts, reigniting debates on ethics and team conduct in cricket.

Australias ball tampering scandal 2018 test series spotlight

Australias ball tampering scandal 2018 test series

2018 Australia ball tampering scandal resurfaces with new claims from ex-players

2018 Australian ball tampering scandal resurfaces with new claims from former players

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International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the pathways for men's and women's Olympic qualifier for Los Angeles 28

Bangladesh and US will host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's and women's cricket qualifiers

While Men's Qualifier will be played from February 5–13, the Women's Qualifier in USA from February 26–March 5

ICC confirms Bangladesh, USA as hosts for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic cricket Qualifiers. (Screenshot)

ICC confirms Bangladesh, USA as hosts for 2028 LA Olympic cricket Qualifiers

ICC confirms Bangladesh, USA as hosts for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic cricket Qualifiers

Tom Banton's splendid 121 and Gus Atkinson's 4/28 saw England bulldozing Australia by 135 runs in the second ODI after their dismal defeat in the series opener

England returned to winning ways in the second ODI against Australia

England battered Australia by 135 runs in the second ODI

England's Gus Atkinson (L) and Tom Banton in this frame. (Getty)

Banton's ton, Atkinson's 4-fer power England to roaring 135-run win vs Australia

AUS vs ENG: Banton's ton, Atkinson's 4-fer power England to roaring 135-run win against Australia in 2nd ODI

ICC has awarded India sole hosting duties for the 2029 Champions Trophy, followed by a joint bid with Bangladesh for the 2031 ODI World Cup

India have been given the hosting rights for Champions Trophy 2029

India will also jointly stage the 2031 ODI World Cup alongside Bangladesh

Indian players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

India named sole hosts for Champions Trophy 2029, co-hosts for 2031 WC 2031

India named sole hosts for Champions Trophy 2029, co-hosts for 2031 World Cup 2031

India tour of New Zealand 2026

India got the better of New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI at the Bay Oval on November 15. With this India clinched the series 3-1

India's star all-rounder Axar Patel in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs NZ: India seal historic ODI series win in New Zealand after 7 years

IND vs NZ: India seal historic ODI series win in New Zealand after 7 years with 22-run victory at Bay Oval

India have decided to further bolster their pace lineup by adding Gurnoor Brar for Tests. As a result, Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the squad.

Gurnoor Brar is uanvailable for 5th ODI as he has been added to the Test squad.

Kuldeep Yadav will head back home after ODI series. 

Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand 

Mohit Ulva has been rewarded for his heroic performance in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final against Pakistan as Saurashtra have added him in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Mohit Ulva has been added to Saurashtra squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026

Mohit Ulva's heroic batting helped India beat Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup 2026 title

India U-19 team's star all-rounder Mohit Ulva in this frame. (X)

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

Reward for U-19 Asia Cup final heroics vs Pakistan, Mohit Ulva gets maiden senior call-up in Saurashtra’s SMAT Squad

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Football

FC Andorra goalkeeper has been handed a massive ban following the death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel due to a fatal collision. 

According to the referee’s report by Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez, Owono was dismissed for 'making a violent impact'

Spanish authorities have opened a police investigation, standard procedure in cases of death from non-natural causes

Goalkeeper handed massive ban following death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel after fatal collision

Jesus de Miguel

Goalkeeper handed massive ban following death of Spanish footballer 

Manchester United has sacked Michael Carrick due to poor results. Mauricio Pochettino is in talks to replace him as manager, aiming to revive the team’s fortunes.

Tottenham Hotspur avoids relegation zone under Roberto De Zerbi; Here’s how 

Carrick sacked, Manchester United manager reportedly agree terms with Pochettino

Michael Carrick sacked as Man United manager, club reportedly agree terms with Pochettino

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 

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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.

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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

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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 

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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India's batting maestro Virat Kohli recorded another single-digit score in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. He notched 5 runs in the third ODI

Virat Kohli could only score 5 runs in the fifth ODI against New Zealand

This was Virat Kohli's third single-digit score in the ongoing series

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

Virat Kohli notches embarrassing single-digit record after crashing for 5

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli notches embarrassing single-digit record after crashing for 5 in fifth ODI against New Zealand

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India won the Under 19 Asia Cup title for the ninth time after an exciting chase against Pakistan

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India clinch 9th U-19 Asia Cup title after thrilling chase against Pakistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest men's T20 captain at 15 years old during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has also made significant contributions to India's under-19 World Cup victory and IPL performances.

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Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

Mahli Beardman shines on ODI debut with six wickets, helping Australia beat England comfortably in Perth. At just 21, he sets new records and shows strong promise for the future

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marley beardman shines with six wicket haul on odi

AUS' Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut

Australia's Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut in Perth

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India named sole hosts for Champions Trophy 2029, co-hosts for 2031 WC 2031

India named sole hosts for Champions Trophy 2029, co-hosts for 2031 WC 2031

IND vs NZ: India seal historic ODI series win in New Zealand after 7 years

ICC confirms Bangladesh, USA as hosts for 2028 LA Olympic cricket Qualifiers

Banton's ton, Atkinson's 4-fer power England to roaring 135-run win vs Australia

Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

IND vs NZ: India seal historic ODI series win in New Zealand after 7 years

ICC confirms Bangladesh, USA as hosts for 2028 LA Olympic cricket Qualifiers

Banton's ton, Atkinson's 4-fer power England to roaring 135-run win vs Australia

Kuldeep Yadav dropped, Gurnoor Brar picked in India's Test squad vs New Zealand

Mohit fast tracked into Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup final heroics

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2018 Australia ball tampering scandal resurfaces with new claims from ex-players

India clinch 9th U-19 Asia Cup title after thrilling chase against Pakistan

Shreyas Iyer-led India clinched ODI series in New Zealand 3-1

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest men's T20 captain during Bihar's SMAT opener

AUS' Mahli Beardman runs riot with sizzling 6-fer against ENG on ODI debut