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

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Afghanistan 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

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

Leagues To Browse

Cricket

Chinmay Sutar made history by scoring a quadruple century in the Ranji Trophy, becoming the second Indian domestic cricketer to achieve this rare feat. 

Chinmay Sutar

Who is Chinmay Suthar? Mizoram batter who scored 400 runs in Ranji Trophy match

The West Indies cricket team impressed in their T20I series against India, holding the world champions to a draw and showing renewed confidence and hope for financial support.

West Indies confident after competitive T20I series in India

West Indies confident after competitive T20I serie

Daren Sammy hopes sponsors help West Indies after 2-2 draw vs India in T20Is

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India tour of New Zealand 2026

IND vs NZ: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy acknowledges the threat Vaibhav Sooryavanshi poses, but he is ready with his plans for the youngster.

Jacob Duffy has an impressive T20I record in New Zealand conditions.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not get a game straightaway on New Zealand tour.

Jacob Duffy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

New Zealand's RCB pacer plays down Sooryavanshi challenge ahead of T20I series

Mayank Mishra is disappointed by the lack of recognition he got for being the top wicket-taker among spinners in the previous Ranji Trophy season. 

Mayank Mishra has started Ranji Trophy season with a fifty and a fifer in 1st 2 games.

Mishra wants recognition after a stellar run in the previous Ranji season. 

Mayank Mishra

Ranji Trophy 2025-26's 2nd-highest wicket-taker opens up on lack of recognition

Chinmay Sutar was batting on 231 when Mizoram's ninth wicket fell, but tailender Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak's defense helped him get to a historic 400. 

Chinmay Sutar remained unbeaten for 400 against Nagaland.

Chinmay and no.11 batter Lalrempuia shared a 189-run partnership for 10th wicket.

After 400*, Chinmay reveals what he told no.11 batter for 46.1 overs of p'ship

The WPL Auction has announced player list with 146 Indians and 27 overseas. Dunkley and Molineux. Here is all you need to know. 

The 2027 season is scheduled to run from 14 January to 7 February

The auction follows a retention process in which the five teams Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz

WPL Auction: Player List announced, 146 Indians, 27 overseas; Dunkley, Molineux placed in top base price

WPL Auction

WPL Auction: Player List announced, 146 Indians, 27 overseas

Ramesh Powar has joined BCCI’s Selection Committee, while Pragyan Ojha has replaced Ajit Agarkar. Here is all you need to know. 

The full Men’s Selection Committee now consists of Pragyan Ojha (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, and Ramesh Powar

Agarkar’s panel oversaw a successful era that included major global titles. Under his watch, India secured multiple ICC successes and dominated regional competitions

Ramesh Powar joins BCCI's Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar

BCCI

Ramesh Powar joins BCCI's Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha replaces Agarkar

INDW vs ZIMW: Niki Prasad broke the partnership with the first delivery of her T20I career and followed it up with another wicket to enter the record books.

Niki Prasad has delivered with bat and ball in her debut T20I series.

After an unbeaten 39 in 1st T20I, Niki claimed 2 wickets off 1st 2 balls in 2nd T20I.

Niki Prasad

Niki becomes 3rd bowler in world to take wkts off first 2 balls of T20I career

Asian Games 2026

Others

All about Nishad Kumar as the Indian athlete wins a gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men’s long jump.  

This gold followed shooter Mona Agarwal’s victory earlier the same day in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event

The result carries broader importance for Indian para-athletics

Asian Para Games: Who is Nishad Kumar? Indian athlete wins gold in men's long jump

Asian Para Games 2026

Asian Para Games: Who is Nishad Kumar? Indian athlete wins gold 

Shreyas Iyer has advised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to wait for his chances ahead of India's T20I series against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi sat out of India's playing XI in the entire T20I series against West Indies

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi couldn't make it to India's playing XI in all the five T20Is against West Indies

India captain Shreyas Iyer has now come up with an advice for the 15-year-old wonderkid

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

Will Sooryavanshi continue to sit out of India's playing XI on NZ tour too?

Pakistan's former T20I captain Salman Agha scored 107 runs from 90 balls to help the hosts post a total in excess of 300 against Sri Lanka.

Salman Agha scored his ODI career's fourth century. 

Pakistan started tri-series with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka.

Salman Agha

Snubbed from T20Is, Tests, Agha slams 90-ball 107 to break Yousuf's record

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Football

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

This Real Madrid star has been banned for four games, including El Clásico vs. FC Barcelona. Why is he suspended? Here is all you need to know. 

The suspension rules him out of Real Madrid’s next four La Liga fixtures

Real Madrid coach is not entertained by the timing of the decision since it was made public only hours before the club’s Champions League fixture

Real Madrid star banned for four games, including El Clasico vs FC Barcelona

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid

FIFA president has faced another scandal over an undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment, and here is all you need to know about it. 

FIFA has rejected the characterisation of the payment as a “second salary”

Former FIFA governance committee chairman Miguel Maduro has described the omission as a potential clear contravention of these rules

FIFA president faces another scandal over undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment; All you need to know

Gianni Infantino, FIFA

FIFA president faces another scandal over undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment

Here is when and where to watch the Indian Super League as ISL football resumes. The league has also dropped the telecast details.  

The 2026-27 campaign features 13 teams and a return to a fuller home-and-away schedule after the previous season

East Bengal will begin its title defence in an away game against Churchill Brothers

When and where to watch Indian Super League as ISL football season resumes

Indian Premier League, ISL

Here is why Portugal has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national camp. Here is what the coach and the FPF president revealed about his return. 

Ronaldo  had earlier revealed that there was some mismanagement with the team coach over his playing time

The case stems from a rapid deterioration in relations between Ronaldo and new head coach Jorge Jesus

Why did Portugal FA suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after he left national team camp?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

Why did Portugal FA suspend Cristiano Ronaldo? 

IND vs WI, 5th 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...

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 

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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Where does India stand after 11 medals on Day 1 of the Asian Para Games 2026? Here is all you need to know. 

Several of India’s medals arrived through commanding 1-2 finishes that demonstrated strength in depth

These results suggest that India’s medal tally is likely to grow substantially as the competition continues

Asian Para Games 2026: Where does India stand after 11 medals on Day 1?

Top Headlines

Hardik Pandya's return to India cricket faces uncertainty amid injury struggles. Meanwhile, IPL trade talks suggest he may leave Mumbai Indians, with Rajasthan Royals as a leading suitor.

hardik pandya trade rumors and india comeback

Hardik Pandya's India comeback and IPL trade talks continue amid injury setbacks

Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene have parted ways after latter's successful coaching stint. The franchise must now rebuild and find new leadership ahead of IPL 2027.

mumbai indians reset after mahala jayawardane exit

Mumbai Indians prepare for reset after Jayawardene exit

Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027. Vas brings extensive international experience and coaching expertise to the team, joining other key appointees Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh in the revamped coaching staff

delhi capitals appoint chaminda vas as bowling coach ahead of ipl 2027

delhi capitals appoint chaminda vas as bowling coa

Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for IPL 2027

Yuzvendra Chahal discusses his struggle with alcohol addiction and anxiety following his divorce. He sought professional help, underwent rehabilitation, and improved his physical and mental health

yusvindra chehal opens up about alcohol addiction and anxiety attacks

yusvindra chehal opens up about alcohol addiction 

Yuzvendra Chahal shares his journey with alcohol addiction and anxiety

The International Equestrian Federation suspended the Equestrian Federation of India due to ongoing governance problems, barring Indian riders from international events until renewed elections take place.

Suspension of equestrian federation of india due to governance issues

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New Zealand's RCB pacer plays down Sooryavanshi challenge ahead of T20I series

New Zealand's RCB pacer plays down Sooryavanshi challenge ahead of T20I series

After 400*, Chinmay reveals what he told no.11 batter for 46.1 overs of p'ship

Ranji Trophy 2025-26's 2nd-highest wicket-taker opens up on lack of recognition

WPL Auction: Player List announced, 146 Indians, 27 overseas

Ramesh Powar joins BCCI's Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha replaces Agarkar

Niki becomes 3rd bowler in world to take wkts off first 2 balls of T20I career

Asian Para Games: Who is Nishad Kumar? Indian athlete wins gold

Will Sooryavanshi continue to sit out of India's playing XI on NZ tour too?

Snubbed from T20Is, Tests, Agha slams 90-ball 107 to break Yousuf's record

After 400*, Chinmay reveals what he told no.11 batter for 46.1 overs of p'ship

Ranji Trophy 2025-26's 2nd-highest wicket-taker opens up on lack of recognition

WPL Auction: Player List announced, 146 Indians, 27 overseas

Ramesh Powar joins BCCI's Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha replaces Agarkar

Niki becomes 3rd bowler in world to take wkts off first 2 balls of T20I career

Asian Para Games: Who is Nishad Kumar? Indian athlete wins gold

Will Sooryavanshi continue to sit out of India's playing XI on NZ tour too?

Snubbed from T20Is, Tests, Agha slams 90-ball 107 to break Yousuf's record

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Hardik Pandya's India comeback and IPL trade talks continue amid injury setbacks

Mumbai Indians prepare for reset after Jayawardene exit

Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for IPL 2027

Yuzvendra Chahal shares his journey with alcohol addiction and anxiety

Equestrian Federation of India suspended by FEI due to ongoing governance crisis