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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

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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Asian Games 2026

Cricket

The 2026 Asian Games cricket final between India and Pakistan promises thrilling action with minimised controversy as Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the gold medal clash

India versus Pakistan final asian games 2026 cricket

India versus Pakistan final asian games 2026 crick

Stage set for India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final

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Naman Dhir’s candid assessment of India's bowling attack ought to serve as an urgent wake-up call for the team management as they plot their path toward the 2027 ODI World Cup

Naman Dhir admitted that Indian bowlers leaked runs and could have executed better in 2nd ODI vs West Indies

Indian bowlers looked haywire and ended up conceding a colossal total of 405 against West Indies

India's Naman Dhir in action in this frame. (Getty)

'Bowlers leaked runs': Naman Dhir highlights India’s big concern for ODI WC

India's veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has announced his retirement from First-Class cricket. Chahal dropped the news via an Instagram post

Yuzvendra Chahal has called it quits to First-Class cricket

Chahal played his last First-Class match at Lord's

India's veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in this frame. (Getty)

Chahal announces retirement, but eyes India comeback with 'Not done yet' message

India will have a perfect dress rehearsal for the ODI World Cup 2027 as they will be playing a six-match ODI series against South Africa before the showpiece tournament kicks off

India will play an ODI series against South Africa right ahead of 2027 World Cup

India and South Africa will play a six-match ODI series in perfect dress rehearsal for the showpiece tournament

Former India captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI's strategic masterstroke! India lock in long ODI series in South Africa ahe

Rohit Sharma is focused on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup. He prioritizes hard work, fitness, and staying present to achieve this goal

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cu

Hockey

India women's hockey team pocketed their first Asian Games gold medal after 44 years as they pinned down China 1-0 in the thrilling final

India women's hockey team scripted history after sealing Asia Games 2026 gold by downing China

Lalremsiami scored the golden goal for India

India women's hockey team celebrates after winning Asian Games 2026 gold. (Hockey India)

Indian Women's Hockey Team breaks 44-yr-long wait with Asian Games 2026 gold

Indian contingent had a stellar outing at the Asian Games 2026 on October 2 with a total of six gold medals. Know India's  complete schedule for the closing day here:

Following a 76-medal haul, India's contingent is set to compete across nine different disciplines on October 3

The team aims to breach the 80-medal mark as key individual and team contenders enter their final rounds

India captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and Pakistan skipper Sahibzada Farhan in frame. (X)

Asian Games: 6 golds in 24 Hours, now IND vs PAK final! Know India's comple

The complete schedule for the Men's ODI World Cup 2027 has been finally announced. India will open their campaign against Australia on October 7

ICC has announced the complete schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027

India will kick off their ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7

India's Rohit Sharma (R) talks with Pakistan's Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

International Cricket Council (ICC) has come out with new playing conditions across formats including strict penalties for time wasting

ICC has introduced new playing conditions across formats

Here is all you need to know about the changed rules:

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pink balls in Day Tests, stricter run-out rule. (Getty)

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Washington Sundar has been withdrawn from the upcoming T20I series between India and West Indies which is slated to get underway from October 6

Washington Sundar will miss the T20I series against West Indies

Washington is heading back to the domestic circuit to suit up for his state side in the Ranji Trophy

India's star all-rounder Washington Sundar in this frame. (Getty)

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which 

The Indian dressing room was happy with a their highest ever ODI run chase but it did not help their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2207 in South Africa.

Gambhir says 'this is not cricket, this is batting' after India's record-breaking chase.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has asked for more balance between bat and ball too.

Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

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Football

Cristiano Ronaldo unexpectedly left Portugal's national team camp, promising to share the reasons behind his decision soon. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his departure as the team prepares with the remaining squad members

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team camp

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team cam

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

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

IND vs WI 3rd ODI

India vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026

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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

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Indian Women's Hockey Team breaks 44-yr-long wait with Asian Games 2026 gold

Indian Women's Hockey Team breaks 44-yr-long wait with Asian Games 2026 gold

Asian Games: 6 golds in 24 Hours, now IND vs PAK final! Know India's comple

BCCI's strategic masterstroke! India lock in long ODI series in South Africa ahe

'Bowlers leaked runs': Naman Dhir highlights India’s big concern for ODI WC

Chahal announces retirement, but eyes India comeback with 'Not done yet' message

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

Asian Games: 6 golds in 24 Hours, now IND vs PAK final! Know India's comple

BCCI's strategic masterstroke! India lock in long ODI series in South Africa ahe

'Bowlers leaked runs': Naman Dhir highlights India’s big concern for ODI WC

Chahal announces retirement, but eyes India comeback with 'Not done yet' message

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

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Stage set for India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

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