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

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

IND vs NZ: India's prolific run-scorer can go on a record-breaking spree in the upcoming five-ODI series against New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli needs just two runs to complete 13,000 ODI runs at no.3.

Kohli is a century away from breaking records for most List A tons. 

Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting

Virat Kohli set to break Ricky Ponting's all-time ODI record vs New Zealand

Gautam Gambir praises India's 3-2 series win against New Zealand, highlighting the team's fearless approach and adaptability despite limited preparation and challenges.

gautam gambir presides over series win against new zealand

gautam gambir presides over series win against new

Gambhir tells fans that T20I series win vs NZ should be talked about more often

Gautam Gambhir tells fans that T20I series win vs NZ should be talked about more often

IND A vs NZ A 2nd unofficial Test: Mohammed Siraj dropping a simple catch meant that India A would stay at the field for almost a session as 10th-wicket stand frustrated them.

Mukesh Kumar registered his first-class career's 12th fifer.

Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten towards the end of Day 3's play.

Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj

Mukesh takes 5, Siraj bags 4-fer before NZ A's 10th-wkt stand lasts 24.5 overs

Mukesh takes 5, Siraj bags 4-fer before 10th-wkt stand lasts 24.5 overs, Deep-Suthar remain wicketless on Day 3

AUS vs ENG: With Josh Inglis rested for the T20I series, Australia have handed maiden T20I call-ups to Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw.

Australia have prioritised Tests vs New Zealand over white-ball series vs England.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mitchell Owen have retured to the T20Is. 

Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Mahli Beardman

No Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood as Australia announce ODI & T20I squads vs England

No Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood as Australia announce ODI and T20I squads vs England

New Zealand have had to make a few stop-gap arrangements for the ODI series against India as Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman require more time to rehabiliate. 

Matt Henry will be reassessed before the ODI series opener.

Henry Nicholls will play first three ODIs and then Dean Foxcroft will take his place.

Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman

Huge blow for NZ as Ravindra-Chapman ruled out of ODIs v IND, replacements named

Double blow for New Zealand as Ravindra, Chapman ruled out of ODI series vs India, replacements named

New Zealand rode on heroic shows from Adam Milne, Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips, who took the match away from India and handed them a 7-wicket drubbing in the fifth T20I

New Zealand bulldozed India by seven wickets in the fifth T20I

New Zealand chased down the 193-run target with 2 overs to spare

New Zealand's Tim Seifert (L) and Glenn Phillips touch bats during 5th T20I vs India. (Getty)

IND vs NZ: India's series win masked by reality check with 7-wicket thrashing in

IND vs NZ: India's series win masked by reality check with 7-wicket thrashing in 5th T20I against New Zealand

Despite India's seven-wicket setback against New Zealand in 5th T20I, head coach Gautam Gambhir remains unfazed by the intense scrutiny of managing all three formats. Confronting the relentless demands of his role head-on, Gambhir said that he is ready to take the bullet if need be

Gautam Gambhir braved the tough questions after India's 7-wicket defeat vs New Zealand in 5th T20I

India did lose the match, but sealed the five-match series 3-2

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir in this frame. (Getty)

'Ready to take the bullet': Gambhir after India lost 5th T20I vs New Zealand

'Ready to take the bullet. I'm also human': Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on handling multi-format coaching stress

Ongoing outfield reconstruction at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has reportedly ruled Delhi out as the venue for the series-opening ODI, effectively delaying Virat Kohli’s return to his home ground against Sri Lanka

The ODI series opener between India and Sri Lanka will reportedly move out of Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium

India vs Sri Lanka first ODI will be played on December 13

India's superstar batter Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

No home game for Virat Kohli, Delhi poised to lose hosting 1st ODI against Sri L

No home game for Virat Kohli, Delhi poised to lose hosting 1st ODI against Sri Lanka

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand amid a cautious recovery. Here is all you need to know. 

India A’s tour has already seen strong performances from other players

Pant’s absence is another chapter in a challenging period with injuries

Rishabh Pant ruled out of third unofficial Test against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant ruled out of third unofficial Test against New Zealand amid cautious recovery

Others

27 athletes, including PT Usha, Saina Nehwal, and more, enter the race for the crucial IOA election. Here is all you need to know. 

The eight successful candidates, which include four men and four women, will join the IOA General Assembly and gain voting rights for the Executive Council elections

On the women’s side, PT Usha, who rose from the SOM ranks to the IOA presidency in 2022, heads a strong list that includes badminton star Saina Nehwal

27 former athletes, including PT Usha, Saina Nehwal enter race for crucial IOA election

PT Usha, Saina Nehwal, IOA

27 former athletes, including PT Usha, Saina Nehwal enter race for IOA election

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Football

Manchester United continues as the Premier League side is now facing a relegation battle after a brutal loss vs Chelsea. The winless record has now extended to nine games. 

The result left Manchester United with just seven points from nine league games

The nine-game winless run stretches across both domestic and European competition

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle? Winless streak extends after Chelsea loss

Man United, Premier League

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle

Neymar has been suspended for two matches in Brazil for covering his mouth during a confrontation. He will miss three matches overall and announced his international retirement after the World Cup.

Is Neymar Jr retiring from club football? Brazilian's latest update has left fans wondering

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss 3 games

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss three matches in total

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

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

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

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I

IND vs NZ 4th 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...

Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for pink dress

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...

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

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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Glenn Phillips has been New Zealand's standout batter in the T20I series against India, crediting the IPL for improving his recent form. Despite modest IPL stats, he highlights the value of top-level coaching and facilities in shaping his performance

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in form

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in fo

Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Australia's cricket team faces potential changes after losing 2-1 to South Africa and slipping in rankings

Australia test team changes considered after series defeat to South Africa

Australia test team changes considered after serie

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Virat Kohli was warmly welcomed by fans upon arrival in Auckland ahead of Indias ODI series against New Zealand. On arrival he quickly started practice sessions with Rohit Sharma preparing for the upcoming matches

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Zealand ODI series

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Huge blow for NZ as Ravindra-Chapman ruled out of ODIs v IND, replacements named

Huge blow for NZ as Ravindra-Chapman ruled out of ODIs v IND, replacements named

No Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood as Australia announce ODI & T20I squads vs England

Mukesh takes 5, Siraj bags 4-fer before NZ A's 10th-wkt stand lasts 24.5 overs

Virat Kohli set to break Ricky Ponting's all-time ODI record vs New Zealand

IND vs NZ: India's series win masked by reality check with 7-wicket thrashing in

'Ready to take the bullet': Gambhir after India lost 5th T20I vs New Zealand

No home game for Virat Kohli, Delhi poised to lose hosting 1st ODI against Sri L

Rishabh Pant ruled out of third unofficial Test against New Zealand

27 former athletes, including PT Usha, Saina Nehwal enter race for IOA election

No Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood as Australia announce ODI & T20I squads vs England

Mukesh takes 5, Siraj bags 4-fer before NZ A's 10th-wkt stand lasts 24.5 overs

Virat Kohli set to break Ricky Ponting's all-time ODI record vs New Zealand

IND vs NZ: India's series win masked by reality check with 7-wicket thrashing in

'Ready to take the bullet': Gambhir after India lost 5th T20I vs New Zealand

No home game for Virat Kohli, Delhi poised to lose hosting 1st ODI against Sri L

Rishabh Pant ruled out of third unofficial Test against New Zealand

27 former athletes, including PT Usha, Saina Nehwal enter race for IOA election

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Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

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