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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

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

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Asian Games 2026

Harshit Rana has been ruled out of India’s T20 squads for the Afghanistan series and Asian Games. The replacement has been announced, and here is all you need to know. 

Rana, a promising right-arm pacer, was ruled out after sustaining a rectus femoris strain in his thigh while bowling during a match simulation

The Afghanistan T20I series is set to be played in Delhi, while the Asian Games squad features a blend of experience and youth

Harshit Rana ruled out of India's T20 squads for Afghanistan series & Asian Games; replacement announced

Harshit Rana, Asian Games 2026

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 squads for AFG, Asian Games; replacement revealed 

Pakistan Cricket Team was mistaken for asylum seekers by anti-immigrant protesters in England. Here is all you need to know. 

The incident occurred outside the four-star Marriott hotel on the southern English coast, where the team was staying during their multi-format tour of England

The protesters left within a couple of minutes once the misunderstanding was clarified

‘You’ve got it wrong guys’: Pakistan Cricket Team mistaken for asylum seekers by anti-immigrant protests in England 

Pakistan U-19 Cricket Team

Pak Cricket Team mistaken for asylum seekers by anti-immigrant protests in UK

India vs Bangladesh women’s semifinal schedule, date, time, live stream, head-to-head, squads, and more. When and where to watch? 

Harmanpreet Kaur’s India enter the knockout stage as clear favourites after remaining unbeaten in the group stage

All-rounder Deepti Sharma has been among the standout performers for India with the ball in the tournament so far

Asia Cup: IND vs BAN women's semifinal schedule, live info, h2h, squad & more

Harmanpreet Kaur and Nigar Sultana, Asia Cup 2026

Accommodation and facility concerns for Indian cricketers at the Asian Games were addressed successfully with officials confirming all issues resolved before the event.

Accommodation issues for cricketers at asian games resolved

Accommodation issues for cricketers at asian games

Asian Games 2026: BCCI SATISFIED with Accommodation, Pitch and stadium in Japan

While Ed Barnard and Ethan Bamber bagged fifers, Manav Suthar bagged three wickets without conceding a run in Warwickshire's win over Glamorgan.

Manav Suthar took 3 wickets for no run in just 15 balls against Glamorgan.

Warwickshire beat Glamorgan by an innings and 257 runs. 

Manav Suthar

Suthar's County opponent bowled out for 69 & 65, spinner takes 3 wkts for no run

BCCI has announced India A's squads for the upcoming One-Day and Multi-day series against Australia A. While Devdutt Padikkal will lead India's Multi-day squad, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain for One-Day side

India A squads for the multi-day and One-Day series against Australia A have been revealed

Hardik Pandya has returned to India's fold for the One-Day series

India's star batter Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

India vs Afghanistan

IND vs AFG: Three out of four players named in the T20I squad subject to fitness are set to feature in the series against Afghanistan.

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play in the Afghanistan T20I series.

Harshit Rana may get ruled out of the three-T20I series in Delhi. 

Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana

Big update on Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah's availability for Afghanistan T20Is

Pratika Rawal has retained her place in the squad as an injured Jemimah Rodrigues' replacement for Asian Games 2026 as well.

Pratika Rawal has scored 36 runs in three T20Is so far.

Jemimah Rodrigues picked up a hamstring injury during Women's Hundred 2026.

Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues

Batter yet to play WPL picked as Jemimah's replacement for Asian Games 2026

Hardik Pandya is unlikely to feature in the ODI series against West Indies. His participation in India A's One-Day series against Australia A is subject to fitness.

Hardik Pandya hasn't played a single game since IPL 2026.

Pandya has been out of action due to a quadriceps injury. 

Hardik Pandya

BCCI all but rule out Hardik for this ODI series, to play comeback game on...

Football

Brazil has named a star-studded squad for a historic friendly against India in Kolkata. Real Madrid’s Vinicius and Barcelona’s Raphinha headline. Here is all you need to know. 

The squad also features a mix of established internationals and emerging talents

The fixture has generated huge excitement in Indian football circles

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India

Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, Brazil vs India

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India 

With Duleep Trophy final win out of sight, Tilak Varma's next goal is to win the T20I series against Afghanistan which starts later this week.

Tilak Varma's South Zone are not in contention to win Duleep Trophy 2026 final.

On Day 5 of the final, Tilak will look to score at a rapid rate and prepare for T20I series.

Tilak Varma

'I should change my gears': Tilak's message for Day 5 in Duleep Trophy'26 final

Ollie Robinson recorded the best bowling average in over a century among bowlers with 100 or more Test wickets, going past Jasprit Bumrah.

Ollie Robinson made Pakistan opener Saim Ayub his 100th Test wicket.

Robinson completed 100 Test wickets in 24 games. 

Ollie Robinson

Robinson completes 100 wkts, records best average in 112 years surpassing Bumrah

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Lionel Messi remains a top footballer with a nomination for the 2026 Ballon dOr after scoring 8 goals and 4 assists in the FIFA World Cup

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Lionel Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or 2026 after strong World Cup show

The nominees for the Ballon D'Or 2026 have been announced with superstars footballers making the 30-man list. However, yet again the Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo failed to make the cut

The high-profile Ballon D'or 2026 nominees have  been revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again failed to make it to the 30-man shortlist

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi (L) and Portugal's football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in frame. (Getty)

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees unveiled: Messi, Kane, Haaland lead shortlist; no CR7 

Belgium is set to vote against Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election bid for two reasons, one of which is the Balogun case during the World Cup. Here is all you need to know. 

The first is the controversial decision during the 2026 World Cup to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match red-card ban

The Belgian federation’s stance aligns with UEFA, which has called for Infantino’s resignation over the failed commercial plan

Belgium to vote against Infantino for FIFA re-election bid for two reasons

Belgium, FIFA, Gianni Infantino

A football club has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo after catching him red-handed spying on a rival player as they defeat Al Nassr.  It has gone viral. 

George Ilenikhena scored twice in the first half for the hosts at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah

The result handed Al-Nassr their first league defeat of the season under manager Ange Postecoglou and left them three points behind leaders Al-Hilal

Football club mocks Ronaldo after catching him red-handed spying on rival

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, Saudi Pro League

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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Aryna Sabalenka has lost her World No. 1 throne, and the WTA top ranking has a new owner. Here is who your new women's singles World No. 1 player is. 

The second seed’s victory in New York guaranteed her the top spot when the rankings are updated on Monday

She the first player representing Kazakhstan, male or female, to reach the summit of the singles rankings

Aryna Sabalenka loses World No. 1 throne as WTA top ranking goes to THIS player

Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2026, Elena Rybakina

The US Open 2026 women's semifinals are set, and all top four seeds will be playing. Here is who has made it, along with the schedule and more. 

Pegula, a strong American contender, continues her consistent run on home soil

Sabalenka, seeking a third consecutive US Open title, has reached the last four in New York for a sixth straight year

US Open 2026: Women's semifinals set; all top four seeds ft Sabalenka, Rybakina

Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2026

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Pakistan women cricketers made headlines by wearing Virat Kohli-branded shoes during the ongoing Asia Cup 2026

Pakistan women cricketers wear shoes from 18 co founded by Virat Kohli

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Pakistan women cricketers sparks buzz after wearing Kohli-branded shoes

During the Women's Asia Cup match against India, Pakistan’s Fatima Sana's aggressive send-off to Shafali Verma drew widespread criticism amidst a tense cricketing contest

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter against India

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter

Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep Yadav is facing tough times in his cricket career due to limited opportunities and frequent exclusions. His recent county cricket performance adds to concerns about his future in the sport

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Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Mohammad Shami leads the focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final, with Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also making key contributions

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Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi

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Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 squads for AFG, Asian Games; replacement revealed

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 squads for AFG, Asian Games; replacement revealed

Asia Cup: IND vs BAN women's semifinal schedule, live info, h2h, squad & more

India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

Big update on Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah's availability for Afghanistan T20Is

Batter yet to play WPL picked as Jemimah's replacement for Asian Games 2026

BCCI all but rule out Hardik for this ODI series, to play comeback game on...

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's 26-man squad vs India

'I should change my gears': Tilak's message for Day 5 in Duleep Trophy'26 final

Pak Cricket Team mistaken for asylum seekers by anti-immigrant protests in UK

Asia Cup: IND vs BAN women's semifinal schedule, live info, h2h, squad & more

India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

Big update on Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah's availability for Afghanistan T20Is

Batter yet to play WPL picked as Jemimah's replacement for Asian Games 2026

BCCI all but rule out Hardik for this ODI series, to play comeback game on...

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's 26-man squad vs India

'I should change my gears': Tilak's message for Day 5 in Duleep Trophy'26 final

Pak Cricket Team mistaken for asylum seekers by anti-immigrant protests in UK

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Pakistan women cricketers sparks buzz after wearing Kohli-branded shoes

Lionel Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or 2026 after strong World Cup show

Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi