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

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Cricket

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Gautam Gambhir has called Sanju Samson’s England omission his toughest coaching decision ever. Here is why the headcoach has said it. 

Speaking after India’s 3-0 series whitewash of Afghanistan, Gambhir said the call was particularly difficult 

Samson returned at the top of the order with Abhishek Sharma as he returned vs Afghanistan, while Sooryavanshi was left on the bench

Gambhir calls Samson’s England omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because of the way he…’

Gautam Gambhir and Sanju Samson

Gambhir calls Samson’s ENG omission his toughest coaching decision: ‘Because...'

Asian Games 2026

Shafali Verma shone as she powered India to beat Japan and reach the semifinals of the Asian Games in cricket. Here is everything you need to know. 

Japan were restricted to just 57 all out, with left-arm spinner Sree Charani claiming outstanding figures of 4 for 10

The victory, achieved with 15 overs remaining at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, sends the defending champions into a semi-final clash against Bangladesh

Asian Games: Shafali Verma shines as India beat Japan by 8 wickets to qualify for semifinals

Asian Games 2026, India vs Japan

Asian Games: India beat Japan by 8 wickets to qualify for semifinals

India vs Afghanistan

Gautam Gambhir finally cleared picture on Hardik Pandya and while revealing his absence from India's T20I and ODI squads for West Indies series, said that he cannot bowl 10 overs at the moment

Gautam Gambhir disclosed the real reason behind Hardik Pandya's absence from West Indies series

Gambhir clearly said that Pandya cannot bowl 10 overs at the moment

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

Gautam Gambhir reveals main reason behind Hardik Pandya's absence from WI series

India captain Shreyas Iyer invited Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran on the podium after winning the third T20I by 127 runs to sweep series 3-0

Shreyas Iyer invited Ibrahim Zadran to share winning Trophy & Team photo after India's T20I series sweep over Afghanistan

India bulldozed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I

IND vs AFG: Shreyas Iyer wins hearts by inviting Afghan skipper to join India's Trophy celebrations after T20I series sweep. (Screenshot)

Iyer wins hearts by inviting Afghan skipper to join India's trophy celebration

Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking century bulldozed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I as India completed their 3-0 series sweep

India crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete 3-0 series sweep

Abhishek Sharma was the architect of India's mammoth win with a historic 34-ball 108

India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

India complete 3-0 series whitewash against AFG with 127-run win in 3rd T20I

Abhishek Sharma ran riot with the bat and notched a massive World Record by cracking a blistering 30-ball century in the second T20I against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma scripted history with a 30-ball century during 3rd T20I against Afghanistan

With this Abhishek recorded the fastest-ever T20I century amongst full member nations

India's explosive batter Abhishek Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

Abhishek scripts historic world record with 30-ball 100 in 3rd T20I vs AFG

Abhishek Sharma came out with a 'Erling Haaland' celebration after hammering a record-breaking 30-ball century in the third T20I against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma's celebration after tonking a record-breaking century in 3rd T20I vs Afghanistan went viral

Abhishek Sharma ran riot with a historic 30-ball century at the Arun Jaitley stadium

India's explosive batter Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring a record-breaking century during 3rd T20I against Afghanistan. (Getty)

Watch: Abhishek Sharma pulls off famous 'Haaland' celebration after 30-ball ton

India is all set to kick off its Asian Games campaign today in this sport. A look at the full schedule, key players, and more.  

India’s three-member teqball squad also includes Quimcy Dsouza, who will compete in women’s singles and partner Beg in mixed doubles later in the competition

Gonsalves and Beg are regarded as among India’s stronger medal prospects in the discipline

India kicks off Asian Games 2026 campaign TODAY;  full schedule & key players 

Team Japan is forced to look at alternative accommodations as male and female athletes were assigned to the same rooms at the Asian Games. Here is all you need to know. 

Organisers decided against building a traditional athletes’ village, citing costs and environmental considerations

Asian Games are set to begin on September 19, Saturday

Team Japan forced to look at alternatives as male, female assigned same rooms

Steve Smith has opened up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma as one of the toughest moments of his life ahead of his South Africa return. 

Smith later faced a highly charged press conference that he ranks among the most difficult moments of his life

Smith added that the mental state he was in was ‘not great’ and he struggled in that period, especially in the beginning days

Steve Smith opens up on 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma ahead of SA

Steve Smith

This Indian spinner has destroyed Essex with an unreal five-wicket haul as Warwickshire goes on top of the County Championship table. 

He  returned figures of 5-75 from 24 overs in Essex’s second innings, helping restrict the hosts to 189

The 24-year-old, who recently made his Test debut for India, has now taken 26 wickets in five Championship matches this season, including two five-wicket hauls

County Cricket

Indian Spinner destroys Essex with unreal 5-wicket haul; Warwickshire tops

Hockey

Hockey India has rejected Pakistan’s neutral venue request for the Asian Champions Trophy. Here is what has been said. 

The Pakistan federation has cited the sensitive bilateral situation between the two countries and concerns over security for its players and officials

Pakistan has maintained it remains ready to compete against all teams, including India, provided matches are held on neutral ground, and stressed its commitment to keeping sport separate from politics

Hockey India rejects Pakistan’s neutral venue request for Asian Champions Trophy

Asian Champions Trophy 2026

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Football

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, Argentina

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

Chennai teen goalkeeper Adhiesh Vinod has joined the Aston Villa Foundation Programme, and here is all you need to know about him. 

Who is Adhiesh Vinod? Indian youngster joins EPL side Aston Villa

Adhiesh Vinod, Aston Villa, EPL

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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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The flagbearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony from India have been revealed. Here is what you need to know.  

More than 500 Indian athletes are set to compete across 37 sports at the Games

Both flagbearers are among India’s leading medal prospects in their respective disciplines

Revealed: Flagbearers for Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony from India

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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

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

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India secured a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a flawless campaign, but the celebrations were overshadowed by a trophy presentation dispute at Dubai International Stadium

India denied Asia Cup trophy after final

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute

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Gautam Gambhir reveals main reason behind Hardik Pandya's absence from WI series

Gautam Gambhir reveals main reason behind Hardik Pandya's absence from WI series

India complete 3-0 series whitewash against AFG with 127-run win in 3rd T20I

Iyer wins hearts by inviting Afghan skipper to join India's trophy celebration

Abhishek scripts historic world record with 30-ball 100 in 3rd T20I vs AFG

Watch: Abhishek Sharma pulls off famous 'Haaland' celebration after 30-ball ton

India kicks off Asian Games 2026 campaign TODAY; full schedule & key players

Team Japan forced to look at alternatives as male, female assigned same rooms

Steve Smith opens up on 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma ahead of SA

Indian Spinner destroys Essex with unreal 5-wicket haul; Warwickshire tops

India complete 3-0 series whitewash against AFG with 127-run win in 3rd T20I

Iyer wins hearts by inviting Afghan skipper to join India's trophy celebration

Abhishek scripts historic world record with 30-ball 100 in 3rd T20I vs AFG

Watch: Abhishek Sharma pulls off famous 'Haaland' celebration after 30-ball ton

India kicks off Asian Games 2026 campaign TODAY; full schedule & key players

Team Japan forced to look at alternatives as male, female assigned same rooms

Steve Smith opens up on 2018 ball-tampering scandal trauma ahead of SA

Indian Spinner destroys Essex with unreal 5-wicket haul; Warwickshire tops

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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