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

Ireland tour of Namibia, 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

West Indies tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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Cricket

A monkey unexpectedly disrupted a Women's Under-19 T20 cricket quarterfinal in Nagpur, briefly halting play and sparking mixed reactions

Monkey disrupts women's under 19 t20 quarterfinal in nagpur

Monkey disrupts women's under 19 t20 quarterfinal 

Monkey disrupts Women's Under-19 T20 quarterfinal in Nagpur

Shikhar Mohan, a 21-year-old left-handed batter from Jharkhand, has been added to India A squad for New Zealand tour after impressive domestic cricket performances including strong Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup innings.

shikhar mohan called up to india a squad

Shikhar Mohan earns India A call-up following strong domestic form

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India tour of New Zealand 2026

Kumar Kushagran has been added to India's squad as Ishan Kishan's cover for the second T20I against New Zealand, which is slated to be played on October 24 

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to injury

Kumar Kushagra has been announced as Ishan Kishan's injury cover for the second T20I

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI announces injured Ishan Kishan's replacement for 2nd T20I vs NZ

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might walk into India's playing XI in the second T20I against New Zealand, especially after Ishan Kishan missing the fixture due to injury

Ishan Kishan's injury might pave the path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's entry into India's playing XI

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of second T20I between India and New Zealand

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

Where should Sooryavanshi bat if he walks into India's playing XI in 2nd T20I?

India's 30-year-old batter Sabbhineni Meghana has announced her retirement from all form of international cricket, which started in 2016

India's Sabbhineni Meghana has called it quits to her international cricket career

The last match she played for India was back in 2022

India's veteran batter Sabbhineni Meghana in this frame. (Getty)

India's 30-year-old star announces sudden retirement from all forms of cricket

Jharkhand's 18-year-old batter Shikhar Mohan has been included in India A squad for the upcoming unofficial Tests against India A, starting from October 22

Jharkhand's Shikhar Mohan has made it to India A squad for the unofficial Test series against New Zealand A

India A will play a three-match unofficial Test series against New Zealand A

Legendary MS Dhoni (R) and Ranchi's young batter Shikhar Mohan in frame. (X)

MS Dhoni's statemate earns maiden India A call-up, likely to replace KL Rahul in

In a major blow to Team India, their star batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to right adductor strain, which he picked during the series opener

Ishan Kishan will miss the second T20I against New Zealand due to injury

Ishan Kishan picked up a side adductor strain during India vs New Zealand first T20I

India's star batter Ishan Kishan in this frame. (Getty)

Big blow to India, Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I vs New Zealand; unlocks do

Sri Lanka scripted the second-highest chase in ODI history after overhauling a colossal 330-run target against England in the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka registered the second-highest chase in ODI history in the tri-series match against England

Sri Lanka chased down the 330-run target with a ball to spare

Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage (C) and his teammates celebrate after thrashing England in the tri-series. (Getty)

Sri Lanka stun England with 2nd-highest ODI chase, overhaul 330-run target

Dinesh Karthik believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will grow as a player watching the game from the sidelines instead of heading home to play Ranji Trophy. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been taken to New Zealnad as a backup opener for T20Is.

Sooryavanshi will wait for an opportunity as current openers will be backed. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma

Why Karthik is against sending benched Sooryavanshi to play Ranji during NZ T20I

Adelaide Strikers have faced a major blow for their WBBL opener as pacer Megan Schutt will be unavailable for selection. 

Australia's leading T20I wicket-taker Schutt has faced a two-match suspension.

Schutt won't play Adelaide Strikers' WBBL opener. 

Megan Schutt

Cricket Australia hand 2-match ban to Megan over use of prescription medicine

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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? 

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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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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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Harry Brook scripted history by scoring the fastest double century in ODI cricket against Sri Lanka. His explosive batting powered England to a record total of 429 runs in Pakistan

Harry Brooke makes history with fastest double century for England

Harry Brooke makes history with fastest double cen

Harry Brook cracks fastest double century in ODI cricket against Sri Lanka in Ra

India started their New Zealand tour with a record chase in the first T20I at Hagley Oval led by Sanju Samson. The team adapted well, overcoming travel challenges and proving strong in the power play to secure a confident win.

India make winning start in New Zealand with record chase

India make winning start in New Zealand with recor

India kick off New Zealand tour with record chase in T20I series opener

Harmanpreet Kaur scored a commanding 91 against Zimbabwe in the final T20I after stepping down as captain, showcasing her batting prowess and dedication.

Harmanpreet Kaur 

Harmanpreet in tears after blazing knock v ZIM, reveals reasons for her emotions

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BCCI announces injured Ishan Kishan's replacement for 2nd T20I vs NZ

BCCI announces injured Ishan Kishan's replacement for 2nd T20I vs NZ

MS Dhoni's statemate earns maiden India A call-up, likely to replace KL Rahul in

Big blow to India, Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I vs New Zealand; unlocks do

Where should Sooryavanshi bat if he walks into India's playing XI in 2nd T20I?

India's 30-year-old star announces sudden retirement from all forms of cricket

Sri Lanka stun England with 2nd-highest ODI chase, overhaul 330-run target

Why Karthik is against sending benched Sooryavanshi to play Ranji during NZ T20I

Cricket Australia hand 2-match ban to Megan over use of prescription medicine

MS Dhoni's statemate earns maiden India A call-up, likely to replace KL Rahul in

Big blow to India, Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I vs New Zealand; unlocks do

Where should Sooryavanshi bat if he walks into India's playing XI in 2nd T20I?

India's 30-year-old star announces sudden retirement from all forms of cricket

Sri Lanka stun England with 2nd-highest ODI chase, overhaul 330-run target

Why Karthik is against sending benched Sooryavanshi to play Ranji during NZ T20I

Cricket Australia hand 2-match ban to Megan over use of prescription medicine

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Monkey disrupts Women's Under-19 T20 quarterfinal in Nagpur

Shikhar Mohan earns India A call-up following strong domestic form

Harry Brook cracks fastest double century in ODI cricket against Sri Lanka in Ra

India kick off New Zealand tour with record chase in T20I series opener

Harmanpreet in tears after blazing knock v ZIM, reveals reasons for her emotions