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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

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

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Cricket

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ECB announce the list of men's central contracted players and additions to the coaching staff. There were a few surprise inclusions in the contracts list.

England have handed out 2-year contracts to 9 players. 

Henry Crocombe, who is yet to make his debut, has got a 2-year contract too. 

Eric Simons, Zak Crawley

England rope in another CSK coach, drop discarded opener from central contracts 

SA vs AUS 1st Test: South Africa will need Aiden Markram to score a daddy hundred on Day 5 as they need 319 more runs to win Durban Test.

Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder returned to the dressing room unbeaten on Day 4.

After scoring 190 and 82, Matt Renshaw made Temba Bavuma his maiden Test wicket.

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Starc

AUS dare SA to break record for highest successful Test run chase against them

Mohammed Shami took 4 wickets for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opening round. He remains focused on domestic cricket amid India comeback speculation. 

Bengal's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami in this frame. (X)

Shami opens up on India comeback after starring for West Bengal in Ranji Trophy

The list of injured players ahead of the New Zealand tour continues to get longer as Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A's two games vs New Zealand A.

Rishabh Pant will miss first two unofficial Tests between India A and New Zealand A.

Young Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra has been named Pant's replacement.

Rishabh Pant, Kumar Kushagra

Rishabh Pant ruled out of 1st two games vs NZ A, GT wicketkeeper named replacement

Tushar Deshpande etched his name in the record books with a fifer including hat-trick at Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27.

Tushar Deshpande became 6th Mumbai bowler to take Ranji Trophy hat-trick.

This was Deshpande's first-class career's 16th five-wicket haul. 

Tushar Deshpande 

Absent from India squad for 2 years, Mumbai pacer wreaks havoc with hat-trick...

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Ravindra Jadeja stood tall till the end against Chattisgarh bowling lineup, scoring 102 runs from 219 deliveries. 

Ravindra Jadeja's century took Saurashtra close to 400.

Jadeja scored 7 boundaries in his 102-run knock. 

 India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the second day of the first Test cricket match between India and the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 3, 2025. (

Jadeja slams career’s 16th ton in red-ball cricket, warms up for NZ Test series

A former Indian cricketer has questioned the handling of Virat Kohli’s Test exit. Believes he could have played more and reveals the way Kohli ‘was treated.’ 

Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on 12 May 2025, ending a 14-year Test career that spanned 123 matches

Kohli remains one of India’s most successful Test captains, leading the side to 40 wins in 68 matches in charge, the highest number of victories by an Indian skipper

Former Indian cricketer questions handling of Virat Kohli’s Test exit

Virat Kohli

West Indies have created history by becoming the first team to record 2000 sixes, while India closely follows. Where does the Men in Blue rank? 

West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to bowl, only for Abhishek Sharma to launch a blistering counter-attack

New Zealand trail in third place with around 1,585

West Indies becomes first team in T20 history to record 2000 sixex; India follow

India vs West Indies

Mohammed Shami once again proved his bowling might and turned selectors heads with his magnificent four-fer in Bengal's Ranji Trophy clash against Delhi

Mohammed Shami scorched bright with the ball in the Ranji Trophy clash against Delhi

Bengal's Shami ripped through the Delhi's batting line-up with a fantastic four-fer

Shami reignites India recall debate with stellar show in Ranji Trophy clash

Football

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? 

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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

The 2026-2027 Indian Super League returns with 13 clubs and the traditional double round robin plus playoffs format. New management aims for better revenue sharing.

2026 2027 indian super league return of old format and new future

2026 2027 indian super league return of old format

ISL 2026 2027 returns with old format and new future for clubs

Lionel Messi retired from international football after Argentina’s win against Benin. He played 208 matches, scored 126 goals, and won multiple titles. 

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo's blunt response steals spotlight after Messi hat-trick question

Cristiano Ronaldo's EPIC message to Lionel Messi's retirement post goes viral

India suffered a 1-6 defeat against Uruguay in a friendly match in Kolkata but showed promising fight. Experts stress the importance of exposure for growth.

india vs uruguay friendly match analysis

 India vs Uruguay: Fans happy with exposure, Diego Forlan says India a good side

IND vs WI, 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...

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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 

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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Tilak Varma was dismissed run out after mistakenly assuming a ball had crossed the boundary at Holkar Stadium, impacting India's innings on a pivotal pitch.

tilak varma brain fade run out holkar stadium

Tilak Varma's brain fade leads to bizarre run out during IND vs WI 3rd T20I

New Zealand unveiled a special ODI jersey combining Indian and Maori art to celebrate 100 years of sporting ties with India. The limited edition shirt highlights the rich cultural bond and will be worn during the upcoming five-match ODI series.

New Zealand unveil special ODI jersey celebrating 100 years of sporting ties with India

New Zealand unveil special ODI jersey celebrating 

New Zealand unveil special jersey for ODI series against India

The Centre of Excellence in Indian cricket is facing a major injury challenge, having treated 68 players in 20 months. Most injuries are soft tissue related, prompting increased funding to improve treatment and rehabilitation ahead of the next World Cup

centre of excellence injury crisis in indian cricket

centre of excellence injury crisis in indian crick

India face injury crisis with 68 players treated in 20 mnths, CoE budget expands

Australia staged a stunning comeback in the first Test against South Africa with a historic ninth wicket partnership between Matt Renshaw and Nathan Lyon. Their 134-run stand ranks second best in Australian history and puts Australia in command at Durban.

Australia remarkable fightback in first test against South Africa

Australia remarkable fightback in first test again

Renshaw-Lyon's robust partnership helps AUS stage incredible fightback vs SA

Pick n Pay in South Africa removed sandpaper from shelves to mock Australia's infamous 2018 ball tampering scandal during their cricket tour. The incident led to bans for key players and remains a memorable event in cricket history.

south african supermarket jabs australia over ball tampering scandal

south african supermarket jabs australia over ball

South African supermarket takes jibe at Australia's 2018 ball tampering scandal

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Rishabh Pant ruled out of 1st two games vs NZ A, GT wicketkeeper named replacement

Rishabh Pant ruled out of 1st two games vs NZ A, GT wicketkeeper named replacement

Jadeja slams career’s 16th ton in red-ball cricket, warms up for NZ Test series

AUS dare SA to break record for highest successful Test run chase against them

Absent from India squad for 2 years, Mumbai pacer wreaks havoc with hat-trick...

England rope in another CSK coach, drop discarded opener from central contracts

Former Indian cricketer questions handling of Virat Kohli’s Test exit

West Indies becomes first team in T20 history to record 2000 sixex; India follow

Shami reignites India recall debate with stellar show in Ranji Trophy clash

Why did Portugal FA suspend Cristiano Ronaldo?

Jadeja slams career’s 16th ton in red-ball cricket, warms up for NZ Test series

AUS dare SA to break record for highest successful Test run chase against them

Absent from India squad for 2 years, Mumbai pacer wreaks havoc with hat-trick...

England rope in another CSK coach, drop discarded opener from central contracts

Former Indian cricketer questions handling of Virat Kohli’s Test exit

West Indies becomes first team in T20 history to record 2000 sixex; India follow

Shami reignites India recall debate with stellar show in Ranji Trophy clash

Why did Portugal FA suspend Cristiano Ronaldo?

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Tilak Varma's brain fade leads to bizarre run out during IND vs WI 3rd T20I

New Zealand unveil special jersey for ODI series against India

India face injury crisis with 68 players treated in 20 mnths, CoE budget expands

Renshaw-Lyon's robust partnership helps AUS stage incredible fightback vs SA

South African supermarket takes jibe at Australia's 2018 ball tampering scandal