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

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Cricket

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India scripted history by registering their highest-ever ODI chase in the second ODI against West Indies. With this India sealed the series 3-0

India bulldozed West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI to seal the series 2-0

This was India's highest-ever successful chase in ODI cricket

India's Rohit Sharma (L) and Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Gill’s double ton, Rohit’s century blueprint India’s highest-ever ODI chase

Shubman Gill wreaked havoc with the bat and cracked the fastest double century in ODI history. He achieved this feat during second ODI against West Indies

Shubman Gill wreaked havoc with a record-breaking double century in second ODI against West Indies

Gill recorded the fastest-ever double century in ODI history

India's captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Gill lights up Guwahati with World Record double century in 2nd ODI vs WI

Rohit Sharma cracked a phenomenal century in the second ODI against West Indies during India's mammoth chase of 405/7 in Guwahati

Rohit Sharma tonked a scintillating century in the second ODI against West Indies

This was Rohit's 35th ton in the 50-over format

Rohit tonks loud statement ton to shut ODI World Cup debate, Gill makes 2 in 2

Vaishnavi Sharma dazzled with a sizzling six-fer to help India A women's team bundle out Australia A for a paltry 176. By the end of Day 2, India A looked munching on a solid 322-run lead

Vaishnavi Sharma runs riot on Australia A with sizzling 6-fer as India A take robust 322-run lead in one-off unofficial Test. (Screenshot)

Vaishnavi runs riot on Australia A with 6-fer as India A take 322-run lead

West Indies rode on Shai Hope, John Campbell and Amir Jangoo's centuries to record their highest-ever ODI total in the second match against India

West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI total in the second match against India

West Indies ended up piling a mammoth 405/7

West Indies' Amir Jangoo (L), Shai Hope and John Campbell in this frame. (Getty)

WI make unprecedented history vs India with 3 centuries and record ODI total 

Asian Games 2026

India rode on exceptional shows from shooters and archers to surge to eighth place in the Asian Games 2026 standings as of September 30

India are placed at the eighth place in the Asian Games 2026 medal tally

India have garnered a total of 60 medals as of September 30

India's star shooters Kynan Chenai (L) and Neeru Dhanda in this frame. (X)

Asian Games medal tally: Archers and shooters spur India to top 8 in standings

Asian Games 2026: Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Tahirumuru beat Chinese archers by just one point to clinch gold medal. 

India won their 10th gold medal at Asian Games 2026. 

India men's compound archery team scored 238 in the final. 

Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Tahirumuru

Hat-trick of gold medals for archers! India beat China by 1 point in final

Hockey

India women's hockey team blanked South Korea in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal clash to storm into the final, where they will face China with eyes set ton coveted gold

India women's hockey team thrashed South Korea to make Asian Games 2026 final

India will now take on China in the gold medal clash

Asian Games: India women's hockey team downs South Korea to set up gold medal match against China. (Hockey India)

Asian Games: India down South Korea to set up gold medal match vs China

Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai staged a dramatic comeback after an unideal start to win gold medal and set Asian Games record as well.

Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai set Asian Games record to win a gold medal.

This is Neeru's 2nd gold medal at Asian Games 2026. 

Neeru Dhanda, Kynan Chenai

Gold rush continues! Neeru-Kynan break Asian record to beat Qatar in final 

Lovlina Borgohain has a chance to convert her previous edition's silver to a gold this time around as she reached the final with a thrilling win.

Lovlina is 3rd Indian boxer to advance to gold medal match in Asian Games 2026.

Priya Ghanghas and Kapil Pokhariya bowed out with their maiden Asian Games bronze.

Lovlina Borgohain, Priya Ghanghas, Kapil Pokhariya

Lovlina scripts history with 2nd Asian Games final berth; Priya-Kapil bag bronze

Sunil Kumar scripted history after winning Asian Games 2026 bronze as he became only the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win two Asiad medals

India's Sunil Kumar bagged bronze medal in the men's Greco-Roman wrestling 87kg category

Sunil got the better of Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston to win historic bronze

Asian Games 2026: Sunil Kumar (L) brings historic bronze at Greco-Roman wrestling. (X)

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar brings historic bronze at Greco-Roman wrestling

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep equalled the world record with 238 points to add another gold to the medals tally.

India won their 7th gold medal at Asian Games 2026.

India women's compound archery team retained their Asian Games gold. 

Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, Jyothi Surekha Vennam 

India women's archery team equal world record to beat China and win gold

Others

India has won a historic gold medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games. Here is all you need to know.  

The Indian quartet delivered a composed and powerful performance at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium

After years of near-misses and consistent podium finishes in the event, the women’s team finally converted pressure into pure gold

Asian Games: India wins Historic Gold in Women’s 4x400m relay

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Football

Manchester City has been found guilty of numerous financial violations in English football, facing possible points deductions or expulsion

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing premier league confirms

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoi

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing, Premier League confirms

Raphinha was forced off with muscle discomfort in Brazil’s friendly win over Australia ahead of the clash with India. A look at his injury report. 

The 29-year-old, who captained the side in the absence of Marquinhos, had scored from the penalty spot just before the break to level the score at 2-2 

Club officials will closely monitor the situation as Brazil prepare for another friendly against India on Saturday

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Raphinha, India vs Brazil

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

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

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Motor Sports

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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Gill’s double ton, Rohit’s century blueprint India’s highest-ever ODI chase

Gill’s double ton, Rohit’s century blueprint India’s highest-ever ODI chase

Asian Games medal tally: Archers and shooters spur India to top 8 in standings

Gill lights up Guwahati with World Record double century in 2nd ODI vs WI

Hat-trick of gold medals for archers! India beat China by 1 point in final

Asian Games: India down South Korea to set up gold medal match vs China

Gold rush continues! Neeru-Kynan break Asian record to beat Qatar in final

Lovlina scripts history with 2nd Asian Games final berth; Priya-Kapil bag bronze

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar brings historic bronze at Greco-Roman wrestling

India women's archery team equal world record to beat China and win gold

Asian Games medal tally: Archers and shooters spur India to top 8 in standings

Gill lights up Guwahati with World Record double century in 2nd ODI vs WI

Hat-trick of gold medals for archers! India beat China by 1 point in final

Asian Games: India down South Korea to set up gold medal match vs China

Gold rush continues! Neeru-Kynan break Asian record to beat Qatar in final

Lovlina scripts history with 2nd Asian Games final berth; Priya-Kapil bag bronze

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar brings historic bronze at Greco-Roman wrestling

India women's archery team equal world record to beat China and win gold

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

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

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