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

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Cricket

India secured a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a flawless campaign, but the celebrations were overshadowed by a trophy presentation dispute at Dubai International Stadium

India denied Asia Cup trophy after final

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute

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Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar has been roped in by Nottinghamshire for the closing two rounds of the 2026 County Championship season

India's pacer Mukesh Kumar will be seen featuring for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship

He will play the final two County Championship matches for Nottinghamshire

India's Mukesh Kumar (2R) celebrates with his teammates in this frame. (Getty)

India star signs with Nottinghamshire for final two County Championship matches

A potential void looms over Australia's top order after veteran batter Steve Smith is unsure of playing the next year's Ashes series in England

Steve Smith hinted at the uncertainty around him feature in 2027 Ashes

However, Steve Smith wants to be part of Los Angeles Olympics

Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith in this frame. (Getty)

Smith drops big hint at Test retirement, not sure of featuring in Ashes series

Asian Games 2026

Varun Chakaravarthy's side strain has not only ruled him out of remainder of T20I series against Afghanistan but also put his Asian Games' participation in jeopardy

Varun Chakaravarthy's injury has also put his Asian Games' participation in jeopardy

Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the rest of T20I series against Afghanistan due to side strain

India's star spinner Varun Chakravarthy in this frame. (Getty)

Who can replace Varun Chakaravarthy if injury forces him out of Asian Games?

IPL 2026

Sri Lanka's legendary pacer Chaminda Vaas and former India's star spinner Amit Mishra are all set to join Delhi Capitals' coaching staff ahead of the IPL 2027

Legendary Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas (L) and former India star spinner in this frame. (Getty)

Chaminda Vaas, Amit Mishra likely to join this team's coaching staff ahead of IP

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealed why India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy after beating Sri Lanka in an exclusive conversation with Sports Tak.  


Naqvi waited at the podium before he left the venue abruptly

The standoff highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the presentation ceremony after India’s victory in the tournament

EXCLUSIVE: BCCI secretary reveals reason why India refused to accept Asia Cup trophy once again

Asia Cup, Team India

BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy 

India vs Afghanistan

India's veteran spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will miss the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan due to an injury

Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remainder of Afghanistan T20Is

Varun Chakaravarthy has apparently picked up side strain to miss the 2nd and 3rd T20I vs Afghans

India's Varun Chakravarthy (L) celebrates with captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

Huge blow to India, star player ruled out of rest of T20I series vs Afghanistan 

Did BCCI already inform ACC of its Asia Cup trophy refusal stance involving Mohsin Naqvi? A big update has revealed a shocking truth.  

ndia defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs on Sunday to claim a record-extending eighth title

Sri Lanka collected their runners-up awards from Naqvi, but India’s winners’ medals and trophy were not presented on air as they celebrated the historic victory on the sidelines

Did BCCI already inform ACC of Asia Cup trophy refusal stance involving Mohsin Naqvi? Big update revealed 

BCCI, Mohsin Naqvi, Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka

BCCI  already informed ACC of Asia Cup trophy refusal stance involving Naqvi

Fans chanted ‘Trophy Chor’ at Mohsin Naqvi as Indian women refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from him after beating Sri Lanka. The video has gone viral. 

Sri Lanka players received their runners-up medals and captain Chamari Athapaththu accepted the runners-up cheque from Naqvi

The Indian team remained absent from the stage as Naqvi waited to present the trophy

Watch: Fans chant ‘Trophy Chor’ to Mohsin Naqvi as India women skip Asia Cup trophy presentation; video viral 

Indian cricket team and Asian Games and Mohsin Naqvi

Fans chant ‘Trophy Chor’ at Mohsin Naqvi as India women skip Asia Cup trophy

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly unlikely to get extension as ACC chairman following the Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy drama in Dubai

The Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy drama might cost Mohsin Naqvi big time

Uncertainly looms large over Mohsin Naqvi's contract extension as ACC chairman

ACC chairman and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in this frame. (Screenshot)

Mohsin Naqvi set to be denied extension as ACC chairman after Asia Cup trophy drama

Indian pacer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for violating ICC's Code of Conduct during Women's Asia Cup 2026 final against Sri Lanka

India's Kranti Gaud has been penalised with 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching ICC's Code of Conduct

It all happened during Women's Asia Cup 2026 final between India and Sri Lanka

India's star pacer Kranti Gaud (C) celebrates with her teammates in this frame. (Getty)

India's star pacer punished for breaching ICC's code of conduct during Women's A

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Football

Erling Haaland's Manchester derby winner has sparked controversy after VAR overturned an offside decision. Critics say Enzo Fernandez attempted to play the ball from an offside position, meaning the goal should not have stood

Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby winner sparks VAR debate

Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby wi

Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded lifetime bans for fans who disrespected the late player Diego Jota by targeting Ruben Neves with disgraceful chants. Here is what happened. 

Jota lost his life in an unfortunate car accident in Zamora, Spain

The Saudi Pro League has not yet publicly announced any specific disciplinary measures

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after fans’ disgraceful chants target Neves referencing late player Jota; what happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Jota, Ruben Neves, Al Nassr

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after fans’ disgraceful Jota chants 

Lamine Yamal has broken Lionel Messi’s record at FC Barcelona. Here is all you need to know. 

Yamal, the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner with Spain, now has 101 goal contributions for Barcelona

Yamal has already established himself as a key figure in Hansi Flick’s side, regularly contributing both goals and assists in La Liga and European competitions

Yamal breaks Messi’s record at Barcelona; becomes youngest player to...

Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

Vozinha has been nominated as the Goalkeeper of the Year, as the World Cup hero’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks a historic moment for Cape Verde. 

Cape Verde star Vozinha has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Vozinha signed for Chilean club Colo-Colo as a free agent, with several clubs eyeing for the footballer

‘Goalkeeper of the year’: World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks historic first for Cape Verde

Vozinha, Cape Verde, Ballon d'Or

World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks Cape Verde's historic 1st

Brazil has named a star-studded squad for a historic friendly against India in Kolkata. Real Madrid’s Vinicius and Barcelona’s Raphinha headline. Here is all you need to know. 

The squad also features a mix of established internationals and emerging talents

The fixture has generated huge excitement in Indian football circles

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India

Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, Brazil vs India

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India 

IND vs AFG 1st T20I

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Motor Sports

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 

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance ahead of Max Verstappen during a major racing event, earning attention after an impressive qualifying session.

Arjun Maini grabbed headlines after outperforming four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

It happened Qualifying 2 for the prestigious 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

India's Arjun Maini stuns four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen in recent track faceoff

Arjun Maini and Max Verstappen

India's Arjun Maini stuns four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen in track...

Oliver Bearman was spotted limping after his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, raising concerns despite a strong 2026 start.


Bearman escaped major injury but is still feeling the effects of the crash after avoiding contact with Franco Colapinto.

The Haas rookie has impressed with 17 points, outperforming teammate Esteban Ocon early in the season.

Oliver Bearman of Haas during the qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on March 28, 2026.

WATCH: Oliver Bearman spotted limping in Japan after massive Japanese Grand Prix

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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Pakistan cricket is under cyber crime investigation as senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq are questioned over dressing room leaks and financial scrutiny tied to the Test series against England

Pakistan cricket cybercrime investigation and dressing room leaks

Pakistan cricket cybercrime investigation and dres

Pakistan cricket under cyber crime investigation with key players questioned

Young Pakistani cricketer Razaullah shines during the England tour, breaking records with nine sixes and taking four wickets in the third Test against England

razaullahs record power hitting lights up pakistan tour of england

razaullahs record power hitting lights up pakistan

Razaullah's record power hitting lights up Pakistan tour of England

Rohit Sharma has stayed noncommittal about his participation in the 2027 World Cup. Recent moments, including a T-shirt message, have sparked speculation about his future in the Indian ODI team

Rohit Sharma 2027 world cup noncommittal comments

Rohit Sharma remains non-committal about his ODI World Cup participation

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BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

Huge blow to India, star player ruled out of rest of T20I series vs Afghanistan

BCCI already informed ACC of Asia Cup trophy refusal stance involving Naqvi

India star signs with Nottinghamshire for final two County Championship matches

Chaminda Vaas, Amit Mishra likely to join this team's coaching staff ahead of IP

Fans chant ‘Trophy Chor’ at Mohsin Naqvi as India women skip Asia Cup trophy

Smith drops big hint at Test retirement, not sure of featuring in Ashes series

Mohsin Naqvi set to be denied extension as ACC chairman after Asia Cup trophy drama

Who can replace Varun Chakaravarthy if injury forces him out of Asian Games?

Huge blow to India, star player ruled out of rest of T20I series vs Afghanistan

BCCI already informed ACC of Asia Cup trophy refusal stance involving Naqvi

India star signs with Nottinghamshire for final two County Championship matches

Chaminda Vaas, Amit Mishra likely to join this team's coaching staff ahead of IP

Fans chant ‘Trophy Chor’ at Mohsin Naqvi as India women skip Asia Cup trophy

Smith drops big hint at Test retirement, not sure of featuring in Ashes series

Mohsin Naqvi set to be denied extension as ACC chairman after Asia Cup trophy drama

Who can replace Varun Chakaravarthy if injury forces him out of Asian Games?

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India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute

Erling Haaland's controversial Manchester derby winner sparks VAR debate

Pakistan cricket under cyber crime investigation with key players questioned

Razaullah's record power hitting lights up Pakistan tour of England

Rohit Sharma remains non-committal about his ODI World Cup participation