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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

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

Hong Kong Sixes, 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

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India tour of New Zealand 2026

India's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli was asked about his top ODI innings and without blinking an eye he outright declared the 43-run grind against England in 2013 Champions Trophy final as his favourite

Virat Kohli ranked the 43-run knock against England in 2013 Champions Trophy final above all

Courtesy to Kohli's 43-run knock India edged past England to lift the trophy

Former India captain Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

Forget the ton, unlikely 43-run knock Virat Kohli calls his best-ever ODI show

Forget the centuries, the unlikely 43-run knock Virat Kohli calls his best-ever ODI performance

A thrilling WBBL encounter between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes ended with a no ball call in the final over, awarding Renegades their first win of the season.

Lizelle Lee, Hayley Mathews

WBBL Drama - Rare mistake by Hurricanes keeper sees team lose due to no-ball

WBBL Drama - Rare mistake by Hobart Hurricanes keeper sees team lose due to no-ball 

Chinmay Sutar has set a new world record in first-class cricket by scoring 834 runs after six innings, surpassing the previous record of 831 held by Bahir Shah. 

Chinmay Sutar 

Chinmay Sutar breaks this First-Class World Record after yet another century 

Chinmay Sutar breaks this First-Class World Record after yet another century in Ranji Trophy

Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a few wise moves ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline by roping in Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis. 

Liam Livingstone has taken a pay cut of Rs 7 crore.

Ruled out of IPL 2026, Jack Edwards will join CSK. 

Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards, Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis

CSK, SRH complete high-profile trade: Livingstone, Edwards for Khaleel, Ellis

Sacked T20 World Cup 2026-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead Mumbai in white-ball domestic tournaments.

Suryakumar will make a case for India return via domestic cricket route. 

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's comeback date confirmed, set to captain Mumbai in VHT & SMAT

Suryakumar Yadav's comeback date confirmed, set to captain Mumbai in VHT and SMAT before IPL 2027

Football

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, an illustrious career which spanned for 23 years

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped the retirement news via a social media post

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in this frame. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football, ending 23-year-long illustrious career

Anshul Kamboj was the star of the show in India's five-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kamboj notched an economical of 2/22 which earned him a Player of the Match award

Anshul Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match in India's five-wicket win over NZ in 1st ODI 

Anshul Kamboj notched a superb spell of 2/22

India's Anshul Kamboj celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Nathan Smith during 1st ODI. (Getty)

Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Why Kamboj's 2/22 was adjudged Player of the Match worthy despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in IND vs NZ 1st ODI?

IPL 2026

Ambati Rayudu feels his former teammate Hardik Pandya felt cornered in the Mumbai Indians dressing room in the last IPL season. 

Ambati Rayudu doesn't want Hardik Pandya to take up captaincy for at least a year.

Hardik Pandya hasn't made competitive cricket appearance since IPL 2026. 

Hardik Pandya

Rayudu explains why he doesn't want Hardik captaining KKR, sees 2 teams as...

Rayudu explains why he doesn't want Hardik captaining KKR, sees 2 franchises as perfect fits

Jacob Duffy admits he was annoyed by Virat Kohli in the ODI series opener. Duffy lauds Kohli for handling the extra bounce in Auckland pitch.

Jacob Duffy believes there are not many weaknesses in Virat Kohli's technique.

Duffy took 3 wickets whereas Kohli scored 74 runs from 51 balls in ODI series opener.

Virat Kohli, Jacob Duffy

'Not many holes in that man's game': Duffy after being annoyed by Kohli's knock

'Not many holes in that man's game': Duffy after being annoyed by RCB teammate Kohli's knock

The complete schedule for the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 has been announced. The fifth edition of the WPL is scheduled to get underway from January 14

Vadodara and Mumbai will be the venues for the upcoming edition of the WPL

Know the entire schedule for the WPL 2027 here:

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in frame. (Getty)

WPL 2027 full schedule announced, Mumbai and Vadodara to host matches

WPL 2027 full schedule announced, Mumbai and Vadodara to host matches; final set for February 7

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Virat Kohli scored a half-century in Auckland and broke the record for most runs in ODI chases that stood for 14 years.

Virat Kohli made the run chase looks easy on a tough Auckland track. 

Kohli scored his second-fastest away ODI century. 

Virat Kohli

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases 

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

India captain Shubman Gill caught everyone's attention with a temple device which he was spotted wearing on his forehead during first ODI against New Zealand

Shubman Gill was spotted wearing a 'temple device' during India vs New Zealand 1st ODI

India thrashed New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series

India captain Shubman Gill (L) and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

What's the fuss around ‘Temple Device’ which Shubman Gill wore on forehead durin

What's the fuss around ‘Temple Device’ which Shubman Gill wore on forehead during IND vs NZ 1st ODI?

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Manchester United won 3-2 against AS Roma with a stunning comeback as fans protested the Glazer family's ownership during the match. The protests showed fans' frustration over a poor season start and club management.

Manchester United agrees €45m deal for Atalanta midfielder

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownershi

Manchester United fans hit tennis balls onto pitch in protest of Glazer ownership 

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amd Middle East tensions. Here is all you need to know. 

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has been among the clubs most visibly affected

Saudi organisers have insisted preparations for the Asian Cup continue with the same intensity despite the revised timeline

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amid Middle East tensions

Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches 

Harry Kane has admitted that Virat Kohli’s message on the Ballon d’Or award left the Bayern Munich player star-struck. Here is how Kane acknowledged the Indian cricket legend’s message. 

By naming Kohli in the same breath as Beckham and Brady, Kane underlined the genuine respect he holds for the former India captain

That friendship did not begin overnight. Its roots stretch back almost a decade

‘Sportspeople I really admire’: Bayern Munich star Harry Kane reveals Virat Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Harry Kane and Virat Kohli

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after an on-pitch collision with an FC Andorra goalkeeper. 

Spanish reports indicated that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics

While the challenge was deemed a red-card offence by the referee, there has been no suggestion of deliberate intent

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision 

CD Tenerife, Jesus de Miguel

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed fiercely during the Mexican Grand Prix, nearly colliding early on. Max Verstappen won, while Ferrari's team principal criticized the conflict between the teammates, promising to address the tension.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc HIT OUT at each other over Mexican GP drama

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 world champion in his second season. He is only the third Italian to win the title and was chosen early by Mercedes for his exceptional talent.

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Kimi Antonelli SHATTERS records, becomes youngest F1 world champion in history

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...

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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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a stunning fielding performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, impressing fans with their fitness and skill

fielding masterclass by rohit sharma and virat kohli at eden park

fielding masterclass by rohit sharma and virat koh

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli wow fans with brilliant fielding in IND vs NZ 1st O

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli wow fans with brilliant fielding in IND vs NZ 1st ODI

Anshul Kamboj put on a show with his Player of the Match performance in India's winning cause in the first ODI against New Zealand

Anshul Kamboj comeback in ODI after poor test start

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

CSK, SRH complete high-profile trade: Livingstone, Edwards for Khaleel, Ellis

Suryakumar Yadav's comeback date confirmed, set to captain Mumbai in VHT & SMAT

Forget the ton, unlikely 43-run knock Virat Kohli calls his best-ever ODI show

Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Rayudu explains why he doesn't want Hardik captaining KKR, sees 2 teams as...

'Not many holes in that man's game': Duffy after being annoyed by Kohli's knock

WPL 2027 full schedule announced, Mumbai and Vadodara to host matches

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

CSK, SRH complete high-profile trade: Livingstone, Edwards for Khaleel, Ellis

Suryakumar Yadav's comeback date confirmed, set to captain Mumbai in VHT & SMAT

Forget the ton, unlikely 43-run knock Virat Kohli calls his best-ever ODI show

Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Rayudu explains why he doesn't want Hardik captaining KKR, sees 2 teams as...

'Not many holes in that man's game': Duffy after being annoyed by Kohli's knock

WPL 2027 full schedule announced, Mumbai and Vadodara to host matches

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli wow fans with brilliant fielding in IND vs NZ 1st O

Anshul Kamboj shines with a strong comeback in Auckland ODI vs NZ

Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of NZ ODIs, begins practice with Rohit