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

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of England, 2026

Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

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Cricket

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Set to run from September 19 through October 4, the Asian Games 2026 will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India's delegation features a total of 492 competitors, divided into 265 male and 227 female athletes

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (Getty)

Cricket stars headline India's 492-member squad approved for Asian Games 2026

In the second Test at Mackay, Bangladesh werre bowled out for 64 runs, with Mitchell Starc taking six crucial wickets to dominate the match and secure Australia’s advantage

Australia versus Bangladesh test carnage at Mackay

Bangladesh bowled out for 64 as Mitchell Starc dominates at Mackay

Rahul Dravid believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to become an excellent Test player but stresses the need for patience before rushing him into the longer format

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricket future

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricke

Dravid backs Sooryavanshi for Test cricket with a call for patience

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026

India's veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on verge of becoming first-ever Asian cricketer to play 50 WTC matches. The second Test against Sri Lanka, will mark his 50th WTC match

Ravindra Jadeja will script history the moment he steps on the ground to play 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will start from August 23

India's veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL: Ravindra Jadeja on cusp of becoming 1st Asian cricketer to achieve th

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj feels India have found a real gem in Manav Suthar. Manav Suthar played a key role in India's dominant win over Sri Lanka in the first Test

Keshav Maharaj sees a real gem in India's spin sensation Manav Suthar

Manav Suthar played a key role in India's emphatic win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

South Africa's ace spinner Keshav Maharaj in this frame. (Getty)

'India have found a real gem in him': Maharaj's big words for 24-yr-old star

Gautam Gambhir hit back at critics questioning his position as India head coach, insisting his focus remains on winning trophies rather than chasing views and likes.


Gambhir responds strongly to critics questioning his job.

India coach remains focused on winning the second Test.

Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir in this frame. (Getty)

Gautam Gambhir hits back at critics over calls for his sacking

Hockey

India suffered a heartbreaking 1-3 defeat against host Netherlands in the ongoing Hockey World Cup 2026. Now, Argentina vs England clash will decide India's semifinal fate

India succumbed to Netherlands 1-3 in the Round 2 clash of the Hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet Singh scored the solitary goal in India's losing cause

(L-R) Justen Blok of Netherlands, Abhishek of India  during Hockey World Cup 2026. (Getty)

Hockey World Cup: India fall to Netherlands 1-3, semis hopes hinge on England vs

Gautam Gambhir has a message for Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka which is slated to get underway from August 23

Gautam Gambhir finally reacted to Kuldeep Yadav's underwhelming performance ahead of Colombo Test

Kuldeep Yadav could pick only one wicket in the series opener against Sri Lanka

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (R) and star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Gambhir has a piece of advice for under-fire Kuldeep ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

Others

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand did suffer a heartbreaking loss in the semifinal but they ended up becoming India's only second women’s doubles pair to clinch bronze at BWF World Championships

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand concluded their BWF World Championships campaign with bronze medal

Treesa-Gayatri suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in semifinal

India's star shuttlers Treesa Jolly (R) and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in this frame. (Getty)

BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri settles for bronze after semis defeat

IPL 2026

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have named Zubin Bharucha as their Director of Performance ahead of Indian Premier League 2027

Zubin Bharucha has become Mumbai Indians' Director of Performance

Zubin Bharucha was earlier associated with RR as their High-Performance Director

Mumbai Indians' fans in this frame. (Getty)

MI rope in ex-Rajasthan Royals' linchpin for top role ahead of IPL 2026

The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 begins on August 23 in Bengaluru, with four teams battling in the quarterfinals for two semifinal spots.


Duleep Trophy 2026-27 begins on August 23.

Star Sports and JioHotstar to show live action.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (X)

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

Pakistan have slipped to the bottom of the WTC 2027 standings after their crushing Headingley defeat, while India have a chance to climb to fourth place.


Pakistan drop to ninth with a PCT of 19.05.

India can climb to fourth with a Sri Lanka win.

Salman Ali Agha in this frame. (Getty)

WTC Points Table: Pakistan slip below West Indies after crushing defeat to ENG

Mitchell Starc’s sensational six-wicket haul dismantled Bangladesh for 64, their lowest-ever Test total against Australia.


Starc finishes with stunning figures of 6/12.

Bangladesh register lowest Test total vs Australia.

Mitchell Starc in this frame. (Getty)

Starc-Cummins take revenge, bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after first-Test defeat

Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Kuldeep Yadav to retain his place amid reports that India could hand Saransh Jain a debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka.


Pujara backs Kuldeep despite his struggles in Galle.

Saransh Jain could make his Test debut.

Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Pujara warns Gautam Gambhir against dropping Kuldeep Yadav for Saransh Jain

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Football

Man City boss Enzo Maresca has called out managers who talk about other players amid Enzo Fernandez transfer speculations. 

The comments come as speculation continues over a potential move for the 25-year-old, whom Maresca coached during his time at Stamford Bridge

Maresca’s diplomatic stance echoes the respect he has previously shown for players contracted to other clubs

Man City boss Maresca calls out managers; shuts down Enzo Fernandez questions

Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez

Jose Mourinho was asked if he would ever sign Lamine Yamal, and here is what the Real Madrid manager has replied. 

The Portuguese manager, who began his second spell in charge of the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners in the summer of 2026, went on to praise Yamal’s quality

Mourinho stressed that he would not make room for anyone in his current squad

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach's response leaves fans wondering

Lamine Yamal and Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach responds

Karim Benzema has provided a huge update on his future in the Saudi Pro League. Will the former Real Madrid superstar stay with Al Hilal? Here is all you need to know. 

Benzema joined Al-Hilal earlier this year after leaving rivals Al-Ittihad amid contractual disagreements

Benzema’s statement appears to close the door on any immediate departure 

Karim Benzema, Al Hilal

Karim Benzema provides big update on his future in Saudi Pro League

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement at 46 to join a Serie C side. Here is all you need to know about the deal.

Ronaldinho has said he intends to play at least a few minutes in an official match, intending to score what would be the final goal of his career

Ronaldinho’s presentation took place as a beach festival on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 to join Italian Serie C side

Ronaldinho

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 

Lamine Yamal is backed as the favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Here is what has been said following his stunning season. 

While Yamal’s international success has boosted his credentials, Bayern Munich striker Kane remains the current betting favourite after a prolific club season

Mendes’ strong endorsement adds further weight to the growing conversation around whether the teenage sensation can become one of the youngest winners

Lamine Yamal backed for 2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘No one can be compared’

Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

IND vs SL 2nd Test

IND vs SL

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Motor Sports

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...

Oliver Bearman was spotted limping after his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, raising concerns despite a strong 2026 start.


Bearman escaped major injury but is still feeling the effects of the crash after avoiding contact with Franco Colapinto.

The Haas rookie has impressed with 17 points, outperforming teammate Esteban Ocon early in the season.

Oliver Bearman of Haas during the qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on March 28, 2026.

WATCH: Oliver Bearman spotted limping in Japan after massive Japanese Grand Prix

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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A favourable outcome in the Argentina versus England clash will decide India men's team's Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinal fate

India went down to Netherlands 1-3 in which dented their Hockey World Cup semifinal hopes

India are now hoping for a favourable outcome in the clash between Argentina and England

(L-R) India's Rajinder Singh and Netherlands' Derck de Vilder in action during Hockey World Cup clash. (Getty)

DECODED: The exact scenario India need to reach Hockey World Cup semis after def

Top Headlines

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in Test matches, sparking debate about their records and impact in challenging conditions.

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in test matches

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in tes

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

England bowlers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson each took five wickets in the first against Pakistan, and uniquely shared the cricket ball by splitting it in half

two england bowlers share one ball after five wicket hauls in same test innings

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Cricket stars headline India's 492-member squad approved for Asian Games 2026

Cricket stars headline India's 492-member squad approved for Asian Games 2026

Gautam Gambhir hits back at critics over calls for his sacking

Hockey World Cup: India fall to Netherlands 1-3, semis hopes hinge on England vs

Gambhir has a piece of advice for under-fire Kuldeep ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri settles for bronze after semis defeat

MI rope in ex-Rajasthan Royals' linchpin for top role ahead of IPL 2026

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

WTC Points Table: Pakistan slip below West Indies after crushing defeat to ENG

Starc-Cummins take revenge, bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after first-Test defeat

Gautam Gambhir hits back at critics over calls for his sacking

Hockey World Cup: India fall to Netherlands 1-3, semis hopes hinge on England vs

Gambhir has a piece of advice for under-fire Kuldeep ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri settles for bronze after semis defeat

MI rope in ex-Rajasthan Royals' linchpin for top role ahead of IPL 2026

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

WTC Points Table: Pakistan slip below West Indies after crushing defeat to ENG

Starc-Cummins take revenge, bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after first-Test defeat

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Bangladesh bowled out for 64 as Mitchell Starc dominates at Mackay

Dravid backs Sooryavanshi for Test cricket with a call for patience

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

Half the Ball, Twice the Wickets: Robinson and Tongue's unique keepsake

Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier