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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

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 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

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

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Musheer Khan delivered a stellar all-round performance in Ranji Trophy, scoring a century and taking six wickets against Haryana, emulating a rare feat last achieved decades ago.

Mumbai's star all-rounder Musheer Khan in frame. (Twitter)

Musheer emulates Shastri with century & fifer in same Ranji Trophy game 

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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

India tour of New Zealand 2026

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

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

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

Australia were firmly placed at a commanding 330/4 by the close of Day 2 in the ongoing third Test against South Africa. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey remained unscathed on the crease at the scores of 85* and 51* respectively

Australia mounted a solid response on Day 2 to grab control of the third Test against South Africa

By the close of Day 2, Australia were dominantly placed at 330/4

Australia's Josh Inglis (L) in action in this frame. (Getty)

Australia stage fightback with robust 330/4 to put SA on backfoot in 3rd Test

India's star pacer Prasidh Krishna is reportedly all set to be ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. J&K's ace pacer Auqib Nabi is in line to replace Krishna in India's ODI squad for New Zealand series

Prasidh Krishna will reportedly miss the ODI series against New Zealand

Auqib Nabi is all set to replace Prasidh Krishna in India's ODI squad for NZ series

India's star pacer Prasidh Krishna in this frame. (Getty)

Big blow to India, star pacer set to be ruled out of ODI series vs New Zealand

Australia's bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerged as the most expensive player in the Women's Premier League  (WPL) 2027 auction

WPL 2027 mini-auction finally concluded in Kochi

Australia's Sophie Molineux became the most expensive pick in the action-packed auction

Australia's Sophie Molineux in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2027 Auction: Know most expensive buy, top picks, full list of sold players

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Three-time Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has died by suicide. He had missed the 2026 Games due to a doping suspension.

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide; had missed 2026 Games over doping suspension

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games 2026

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide

Saransh Jain's 13-wicket math haul saw Madhya Pradesh routing Bihar by an innings and 174 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2026-2027 encounter

MP rode on Saransh Jain's 13-wicket match haul to bulldoze Bihar in their Ranji Trophy clash

Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu crushed Railways by five wickets

Madhya Pradesh's star spinner Saransh Jain in this frame. (Getty)

Ranji Trophy: Saransh's 6-fer helps MP sink Bihar, J&K player cracks ton at no.9

IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings will play the Indian Premier League 2027 without the services of their batting coach. CSK's CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed that the decision has been made by head coach Zaheer Khan

There won't be any batting coach for CSK in the IPL 2027

CSK's CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that head coach Zaheer Khan has taken this big decision

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and his teammate MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

CSK to not appoint batting coach for IPL 2027, Kasi Viswanathan reveals why

India has powered Cricket Australia to record profits despite an A$20 million hit from two-day Ashes Tests. Here is how. 

The strong results mark a crucial turnaround from the previous year’s net loss of A$11.3 million

The latest results illustrate both the rewards and risks of modern Test cricket economics

India boosts Cricket Australia to record profits despite A$20 million hit from two-day Ashes Tests

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India boosts Cricket Australia to record profits despite A$20 million hit

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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

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

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

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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.

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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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Abishek Porel returns to cricket through the Ranji Trophy after overcoming legal challenges. The Bengal wicketkeeper-batter aims to make his mark and hopes for national selection.

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

Rohit Sharma has transformed his fitness remarkably with focused strength training after a serious injury. His disciplined approach now supports his goal to compete in the 2027 ICC World Cup.

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

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

MS Dhoni discusses his fitness, future IPL participation, and Chennai Super Kings challenges ahead of the 2027 season. The team aims to overcome recent struggles and strong competition from Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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MS Dhoni shares thoughts on IPL future and CSK challenges for 2027 season

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Big blow to India, star pacer set to be ruled out of ODI series vs New Zealand

Big blow to India, star pacer set to be ruled out of ODI series vs New Zealand

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

WPL 2027 Auction: Know most expensive buy, top picks, full list of sold players

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

Australia stage fightback with robust 330/4 to put SA on backfoot in 3rd Test

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide

Ranji Trophy: Saransh's 6-fer helps MP sink Bihar, J&K player cracks ton at no.9

CSK to not appoint batting coach for IPL 2027, Kasi Viswanathan reveals why

India boosts Cricket Australia to record profits despite A$20 million hit

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

WPL 2027 Auction: Know most expensive buy, top picks, full list of sold players

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

Australia stage fightback with robust 330/4 to put SA on backfoot in 3rd Test

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide

Ranji Trophy: Saransh's 6-fer helps MP sink Bihar, J&K player cracks ton at no.9

CSK to not appoint batting coach for IPL 2027, Kasi Viswanathan reveals why

India boosts Cricket Australia to record profits despite A$20 million hit

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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

MS Dhoni shares thoughts on IPL future and CSK challenges for 2027 season

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