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

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Leagues To Browse

Asian Games 2026

Cricket

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Hours after India's Asian Games 2026 gold medal win, opener Shafali Verma was rewarded with a two-place jump in the ICC women's T20I batter rankings.

Shafali Verma is ranked 4th in ICC Women's T20I batter rankings, ahead of Smriti Mandhana.

Shafali scored 48 runs in the gold medal matc against Sri Lanka. 

Shafali Verma

Shafali becomes IND's top-ranked T20I batter after Asian Games'26 gold medal win

India narrowly defeated Japan by two runs in a tense T20I match after a controversial wide ball decision was overturned due to the batter playing a reverse sweep. 

India survives narrow win over Japan after wide ball controversy in t20i

India survives narrow win over Japan after wide ba

Did the umpire rob Japan of a win vs India in T20I- what do the rules say?

India's women's cricket team won the country's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Sri Lanka in the final

Indian women win gold medal at asian games cricket final

Indian women win gold medal at asian games cricket

India Women beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs to defend their Asian Games Gold

Several out-of-favour players have returned whereas four uncapped players have made Sri Lanka's squad for Asian Games 2026.

Sahan Arachchige will lead Sri Lanka in Asian Games for 2nd consecutive time.

Niroshan Dickwella is set to play a T20I after a long absence of 5 years.

Sahan Arachchige

Sri Lanka announce B squad for Asian Games 2026 including 4 uncapped players

Japanese umpire Chris Thurgate called two wide balls in the final over bowled by Axar Patel but had to reverse the latter after India protested and leg umpire Chris Brown intervened.

In the last over of the run chase, a wide decision was reversed.

Axar Patel bowled a legitimate delivery but the umpire initially called it a wide.

Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India won gold again, beating Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 147 runs in the final.

Smriti Mandhana starred with a 79-run knock.

Deepti Sharma was the top wicket-taker. 

Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav

India win 1st gold of Asian Games 2026 with 147-run win over Sri Lanka in final

Indian batters struggled in a 5 overs per side game on a spin track but Axar Patel helped India men's team avoid a defeat in their first game on Japan soil.

Axar Patel conceded just seven runs from 2 overs.

Shreyas Iyer opted not to use pacers Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur. 

Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh

India survive a scare vs rookies Japan, steal 2-run win in 5-over per side game

DDCA has termed the spot-fixing allegations as unverified reports and written to respective authorities to examine the matter.

DDCA has written to concerned authorities after spot-fixing allegations.

Vansh Bedi had informed ACU about corruption charges. 

DPL 2026 trophy

DDCA breaks silence on match-fixing allegations in DPL 2026, Ex-CSK batter...

Smriti Mandhana has created history at the Asian Games 2026. She became the first woman cricketer to….Read on to know more. 

The milestone arrived during the women’s cricket final of the Asian Games 2026 against Sri Lanka 

The left-hander now sits clear at the top of the all-time list and also holds the record for the most international centuries

Asian 2026: Smriti Mandhana creates history; becomes first woman cricketer to…

Smriti Mandhana, Asian Games 2026

Others

PV Sindhu and the badminton team have crashed out of the Asian Games 2026 after losing to Japan. Treesa and Gayatri were the only winners.

The PV Sindhu-led side had advanced comfortably with a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan in the round of 16 but found the Japanese too strong in the last eight

Tanvi Sharma was unable to force a decider, falling 12-21, 10-21 to former world champion Nozomi Okuhara as Japan sealed the tie 3-1

PV Sindhu & team crashes out of Asian Games 2026 after losing to Japan in QF

Asian Games, PV Sindhu

Joe Root achieved a rare feat in international cricket during the first ODI against Sri Lanka, completing 23,000 runs in his career.

Joe Root is England's leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs.

Root is eighth in the list of all-time highest run-scorers in international cricket.

Joe Root

Root becomes 8th batter to score 23,000 runs in int'l cricket: Full list here

England's 36-year-old fast bowler known for bowling 150 kmph-plus thunderboults, Mark Wood, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Mark Wood retires from international cricket after 10-month absence.

Wood hasn't played since he suffered a knee injury in November 2025. 

Mark Wood

England pacer with 253 wickets announces retirement from international cricket

Indian Rowers have threatened to strike and skip training after last-minute crew changes at the Asian Games 2026 sparked controversy. Here is everything you need to know. 

Navdeep Singh and Kulwinder Singh were transferred from the double sculls to the quadruple sculls, with Salman and Satnam moving in the opposite direction

Team management said the alterations were intended to field the strongest possible combinations, particularly given a compressed schedule

Indian Rowers threaten strike for last-minute crew changes at Asian Games 

Indian rowers, Asian Games 2026

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Football

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

Chelsea has a new owner as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League side, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exiting. Here is all you need to know. 

Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, now assumes complete ownership

The American businessman, also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaves after a turbulent era marked by heavy spending, multiple managerial changes and mixed results on the pitch

Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter sell stakes

Chelsea, Premier League

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake gains 100% control

Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad weeks after announcing his international retirement. Here is all you need to know. 

Messi accepted the call-up after announcing his retirement

The association has also invited the full 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend what it described as an unforgettable occasion

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing international retirement

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

IND vs AFG 3rd T20I

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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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IND A vs AUS A: With 10 overs to go in the day's play, Kumar Kushagra retured to the dressing room limping having rescued India A from 97/5 alongside Tanush Kotian.

Sai Sudharsan departed shortly after scoring a half-century on his return.

Kumar Kushagra scored 82 before he was retired hurt in the last session.

Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian

Sudharsan scores 57 on comeback, Kushagra-Kotian’s 50s rescue India A from 97/5

Top Headlines

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

Sports News

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India win 1st gold of Asian Games 2026 with 147-run win over Sri Lanka in final

India win 1st gold of Asian Games 2026 with 147-run win over Sri Lanka in final

India survive a scare vs rookies Japan, steal 2-run win in 5-over per side game

DDCA breaks silence on match-fixing allegations in DPL 2026, Ex-CSK batter...

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

Asian 2026: Smriti Mandhana creates history; becomes first woman cricketer to…

PV Sindhu & team crashes out of Asian Games 2026 after losing to Japan in QF

Root becomes 8th batter to score 23,000 runs in int'l cricket: Full list here

England pacer with 253 wickets announces retirement from international cricket

Indian Rowers threaten strike for last-minute crew changes at Asian Games

India survive a scare vs rookies Japan, steal 2-run win in 5-over per side game

DDCA breaks silence on match-fixing allegations in DPL 2026, Ex-CSK batter...

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

Asian 2026: Smriti Mandhana creates history; becomes first woman cricketer to…

PV Sindhu & team crashes out of Asian Games 2026 after losing to Japan in QF

Root becomes 8th batter to score 23,000 runs in int'l cricket: Full list here

England pacer with 253 wickets announces retirement from international cricket

Indian Rowers threaten strike for last-minute crew changes at Asian Games

Videos

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