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

Watch: Hilary Duff jokes she feels ‘like LeBron’ after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

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

Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash

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

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe tour of UAE, 2026

Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

England and Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

India tour of New Zealand, 2026

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

Leagues To Browse

Cricket

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Hong Kong Sixes 2026: India could not post a threatening total on the board and Pakistan won the game with more than two overs to spare. 

Apart from Shashank Singh, India batters were not up to the mark against Pakistan.

India's opening bowlers conceded too many boundaries. 

Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana

Krunal Pandya-led India face defeat vs Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 opener

Krunal Pandya-led India face defeat against Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 opener

Former Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has replaced his former teammate Lasith Malinga as Mumbai Indians' bowling coach for IPL 2027.

Mumbai Indians have revamped their coaching staff for IPL 2027.

After representing MI in IPL 2008, Robin Uthappa returns to franchise as batting coach. 

Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, Dhawal Kulkarni, T Dilip

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

Mumbai Indians announce Pollard's support staff: 3 former players return, Ex-India fielding coach roped in

India tour of New Zealand 2026

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand, whereas Nitish Kumar Reddy will play a four-day game after the ODI series opener. 

Mohammed Siraj will play 2nd four-day game between India A and New Zealand A.

Nitish Kumar Reddy will play ODI series opener and then join India A squad. 

Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy 

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ, to play in 3rd game for IND A; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Azmatullah Omarzai rescued Afghanistan from 5/4, shared a record-breaking sixth-wicket partnership and scored an unbeaten 106 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the series.

Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 106 ended up in a losing cause. 

Azmatullah Omarzai and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai shared highest 6th-wicket stand in T20Is.

Azmatullah Omarzai

Walked in at 5/4, Omarzai smashes record 50-ball 116 vs Zimbabwe in 19-run win 

Walked in at 5/4, Azmatullah Omarzai smashes record 50-ball 116 vs Zimbabwe in 19-run win

Steve Smith is doubtful for the New Zealand Test series after a cervical facet joint injury in his neck led to his omission from the final Cape Town Test.

Steve Smith injury update before New Zealand test series

Steve Smith injury update before New Zealand test 

Steve Smith's injury make him doubtful for upcoming New Zealand Test series

Delhi rode on Tanisha Singh's blistering 119 off 47 balls to post a world record total of 262 against Hyderabad. It was the highest-ever total in domestic women’s T20 cricket

Delhi posted the highest-ever total in the history of domestic women's T20 cricket

Delhi amassed a 262-run total during Women's T20 Trophy clash against Hyderabad

Delhi's star batter Tanisha Singh in this frame. (Screenshot)

Delhi shatter big world record by posting 262-run total after 23-yr-old's 119

Delhi shatter towering world record by posting 262-run total, 23-yr-old cracks lightning 119 off 47

Despite 50 scalps at an average of over 17, James Anderson wasn't offered a contract extension by Lancashire, a decision that irked Stuart Broad.

Stuart Broad believes Lancashire should've handled James Anderson's case better.

Anderson had taken 50 wickets for Lancashire in the previous season. 

Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Broad lashes out at Lancashire for disrespecting Anderson by ending his contract

Broad lashes out at Lancashire for disrespecting Anderson by ending pace icon's contract abruptly

Bengal rode on Mohammed Shami and Pradipta Pramanik's bowling blitzes to thrash Kerala by 287 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2026-2027 clash

Bengal notched an emphatic 287-run win over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy clash

Elsewhere, Mumbai routed Haryana by 10 wickets

Mumbai's Tanush Kotian (L) and Bengal's Mohammed Shami in this frame. (Screenshot)

Ranji Trophy: Shami-inspired Bengal crush Kerala, Kotian's 8-fer in Mumbai's win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's heroics see Bengal crushing Kerala, Kotian's 8-fer helps Mumbai rout Haryana

New Zealand's fast-bowling stocks will remain diminished for the last two T20Is of the series as Lockie Ferguson has sustained a low-grade tear in his right calf. 

Matt Henry is facing a race against time to regain fitness before ODI series.

Matthew Fisher will stay with New Zealand T20I squad for remainder of series. 

Lockie Ferguson, Sanju Samson

Huge blow to NZ as Ferguson ruled out of T20Is vs IND, Fisher named replacement

Huge blow to New Zealand as Lockie Ferguson ruled out of T20I series vs India, hosts left with 14-man squad

India's vice-captain Tilak Varma disclosed head coach Gautam Gambhir's message for the team in 'long tour' ahead of fourth T20I against New Zealand

Tilak Varma talked about Gautam Gambhir's message to team on long tour

After concluding the five-match T20I series, India will play 5 ODIs followed by two Tests in the ongoing NZ tour

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and star batter Tilak Varma in this frame. (Getty)

'Cannot make excuses': Tilak lifts lid on Gambhir's team talks ahead of 5th T20I

'Cannot make excuses': Tilak Varma lifts lid on Gautam Gambhir's team talks ahead of IND vs NZ 4th T20I

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Football

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable season with 73 goals and 8 assists, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the award.

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham 

How Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or - and ended a 25-year jinx for English winner

How Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or - and ended a 25-year jinx for English winners 

Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or 2026 title, ending England’s 25-year wait, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Alexia Putellas won a record-equalling third women’s title. Here is all you need to know. 

The victory marked a historic milestone as Kane joins an exclusive list of English winners

Putellas claimed the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time

Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane ends England’s 25-year wait beating Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal; Alexia Putellas claims record-equalling third 

Alexia Putellas, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian ,Mbappe, 2026 Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane beats Mbappe, Yamal; Alexia Putellas wins her third

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to make a surprising comeback with Italian Serie C club Ravenna. He will debut on November 15th in a home derby, marking his return to Italian football after over a decade.

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

Ronaldinho set for football return aged 46 for Serie C side Ravenna

All about Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Schedule, time, live info; here is when and where to watch El Clasico live in India tonight. 

Under head coach Hansi Flick, the team has won every league match so far

The visitors will rely heavily on Kylian Mbappe’s pace and finishing, Jude Bellingham’s dynamism in midfield, and creative contributions from players such as Arda Guler

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, time, live info in India

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, El Clasico, Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, time, live info, where to watch El Clasico tonight in India?

Lionel Messi has been honoured with a newly discovered plant species named Salvia Messi, native to Peru, featuring colours inspired by Argentina's football jersey.

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in this frame. (Getty)

Newly discovered plant named after Lionel Messi - here is why

IND vs NZ 4th T20I

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

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Motor Sports

Kim Kardashian supported Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix with a warm moment that captured fan attention despite his sixth-place finish.

Kim Kardashian,Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for...

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for pink dress

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

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory

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 

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

Taskin Ahmed scripts history, becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to clock this sensational 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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India's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was spotted batting in the nets right ahead of the fourth T20I against New Zealand, which is slated to be played on October 30

Ishan Kishan missed the second and third T20I against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan was spotted batting in the nets ahead of the fourth T20I against New Zealand

India's star batter Ishan Kishan in this frame. (Getty)

Big update on Ishan Kishan's availability for India vs New Zealand 4th T20I

Big update on Ishan Kishan's availability for India vs New Zealand 4th T20I after missing last two games due to injury

Top Headlines

Indian para athlete Neeraj Yadav, a multiple Asian Para Games gold medalist, died by suicide following emotional stress over a doping suspension. He was known for his success in javelin and discus in the F55 category.

asian para games gold medalist neera yadav dies by suicide

asian para games gold medalist neera yadav dies by

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games gold medalist, dies by suicide amid doping suspen

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games gold medalist, dies by suicide amid doping suspension stress

India and New Zealand smashed power play records during third T20I at Wellington, led by Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

india versus new zealand 3020 power play records broken

Sports News

Editor's Choice

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Krishna ruled out of ODIs vs NZ; Selectors change plans for Siraj, Reddy

Walked in at 5/4, Omarzai smashes record 50-ball 116 vs Zimbabwe in 19-run win

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

Krunal Pandya-led India face defeat vs Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 opener

Delhi shatter big world record by posting 262-run total after 23-yr-old's 119

Broad lashes out at Lancashire for disrespecting Anderson by ending his contract

Ranji Trophy: Shami-inspired Bengal crush Kerala, Kotian's 8-fer in Mumbai's win

Huge blow to NZ as Ferguson ruled out of T20Is vs IND, Fisher named replacement

'Cannot make excuses': Tilak lifts lid on Gambhir's team talks ahead of 5th T20I

Walked in at 5/4, Omarzai smashes record 50-ball 116 vs Zimbabwe in 19-run win

MI announce Pollard's staff: 3 ex-players return, Ex-IND fielding coach roped in

Krunal Pandya-led India face defeat vs Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 opener

Delhi shatter big world record by posting 262-run total after 23-yr-old's 119

Broad lashes out at Lancashire for disrespecting Anderson by ending his contract

Ranji Trophy: Shami-inspired Bengal crush Kerala, Kotian's 8-fer in Mumbai's win

Huge blow to NZ as Ferguson ruled out of T20Is vs IND, Fisher named replacement

'Cannot make excuses': Tilak lifts lid on Gambhir's team talks ahead of 5th T20I

Videos

Steve Smith's injury make him doubtful for upcoming New Zealand Test series

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games gold medalist, dies by suicide amid doping suspen

Abhishek-Sooryavanshi-loaded India shatter all-time T20I powerplay record

Out on bail, Abishek Porel looks back at 'different world' in jail

Rohit Sharma's fitness standards praised by ex-IND coach - but warning sent over