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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

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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

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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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A few records were broken, and several rare feats were achieved during the first Test of the series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

Craig Ervine became 3rd oldest player to score a Test double ton.

7 centuries were scored in the drawn Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. 

Craig Ervine, Wessley Madhevere

ZIM become 1st team in 149 years of Test cricket to score 500-plus in both inns

Zimbabwe become 1st team in 149 years of Test cricket to score 500-plus in both innings

England have made a few changes to their Test squad for the South Africa tour. It is not clear where Jordan Cox will bat on Jacob Bethell's return. 

Jacob Bethell has returned to the Test squad after an injury layoff.

Shoaib Bashir did not make it to England's Test squad against Proteas.

Liam Patterson-White, Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir

England announce Test squad for South Africa tour; Bethell returns, no Bashir 

England announce Test squad for South Africa tour; Bethell returns, Bashir dropped for uncapped all-rounder

India tour of New Zealand 2026

IND vs NZ: India are preparing for the New Zealand cricket series by splitting ODI squads and coaching staff to focus on both formats. 

India splits ODI squads and coaching staff ahead of Test series against New Zealand

India splits ODI squads and coaching staff ahead o

Batting coach confirms staff will split up after 3rd NZ ODI to prepare for Tests

India batting coach confirms coaching staff will split up after 3rd NZ ODI to prepare for Tests

Jemimah Rodrigues will mark her comeback to international cricket with the South Africa tour. Smriti Mandhana is set to make her Test captaincy debut.

Jemimah Rodrigues has recovered from hamstring injury.

Recently made her ODI debut, pacer Jintimani Kalita has got her maiden Test call-up.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Shreyanka Patil 

IND announce squad for South Africa tour; Jemimah returns, Shreyanka dropped

India announce squad for multi-format tour of South Africa; Jemimah returns, no place for Shreyanka

IND vs NZ: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained why Axar Patel is preferred over KL Rahul at no.5. He lauded Rahul for his adaptive nature.

KL Rahul has an excellent record batting at no.5 in ODIs.

Axar Patel is being backed by team management for no.5 in ODIs. 

Axar Patel, KL Rahul

India coach explains why Axar Patel is batting at no.5 ahead of KL Rahul in ODIs

IND vs NZ: New Zealand's pace attack continues to be depleted in the ongoing ODI series against India. Hosts are set to bolster their squad for last two ODIs.

Blair Tickner has been ruled out of next 2 ODIs of the series.

Lockie Ferguson is yet to recover from his calf injury. 

Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Lockie Ferguson

3 New Zealand pacers ruled out of 3rd ODI vs India, hosts set to make changes

IPL 2026

The trade involving Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep Singh going to Mumbai Indians is almost complete ahead of the IPL 2027

Hardik Pandya will head towards Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma will be reinstated as MI captain

PBKS' Arshdeep Singh (L) and MI's Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh's blockbuster trade all but sealed

Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh's blockbuster trade all but sealed ahead of IPL 2027

KL Rahul was left shocked after receiving Gamechanger of the match award for his rescue act in the second ODI between India and New Zealand

KL Rahul won the 'Gamechanger of the Match' award in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand

Rahul gifted his 'Gamechanger' smartphone to the match official

KL Rahul shocked over getting 'gamechanger' award for IND vs NZ 2nd ODI, gifts smartphone prize to official. (Screenshot)

Watch: Rahul gifts 'gamechanger' award to match official following India's win

Watch: KL Rahul gifts 'gamechanger' award to match official following India's 4-run win over New Zealand in 2nd ODI

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has not been included in Baroda's squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 due to injury riddle

Hardik Pandya will not play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 due to injury riddle

In his absence, his brother Krunal Pandya will lead the Baroda's pack

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

Hardik Pandya's return further delayed, to not feature in SMAT due to injury

Hardik Pandya's return further delayed, to not feature in SMAT 2026 due to injury

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has announced his shocking retirement from Test cricket, marking an end to 13-year-long illustrious red-ball career

Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket

Shami dropped the retirement news through an Instagram post

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami in this frame. (Getty)

Mohammed Shami announces sudden retirement from Test cricket

Mohammed Shami announces sudden retirement from Test cricket following back-to-back India snub

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Football

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a legendary career with Portugal marked by goals, trophies, and historic achievements.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement marks the end of a legendary career

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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Nicholas Pooran joins Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in elite list with quick-fire fifty in CPL 2025 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Suryakumar Yadav and his family in New Delhi. A memorable moment was captured when a young guest recited a Ganpati Bhajan for the Prime Minister

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PM Modi meets Suryakumar Yadav, enjoys little guest's Ganpati Bhajan recital

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor scored his seventh Test century against Afghanistan, becoming one of the few players in the 21st century to hit a century after age 40

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brendan taylor scores 7th test century against afg

Brendan Taylor creates history with seventh Test century against Afghanistan

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.

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IND announce squad for South Africa tour; Jemimah returns, Shreyanka dropped

IND announce squad for South Africa tour; Jemimah returns, Shreyanka dropped

3 New Zealand pacers ruled out of 3rd ODI vs India, hosts set to make changes

India coach explains why Axar Patel is batting at no.5 ahead of KL Rahul in ODIs

ZIM become 1st team in 149 years of Test cricket to score 500-plus in both inns

England announce Test squad for South Africa tour; Bethell returns, no Bashir

Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh's blockbuster trade all but sealed

Watch: Rahul gifts 'gamechanger' award to match official following India's win

Hardik Pandya's return further delayed, to not feature in SMAT due to injury

Mohammed Shami announces sudden retirement from Test cricket

3 New Zealand pacers ruled out of 3rd ODI vs India, hosts set to make changes

India coach explains why Axar Patel is batting at no.5 ahead of KL Rahul in ODIs

ZIM become 1st team in 149 years of Test cricket to score 500-plus in both inns

England announce Test squad for South Africa tour; Bethell returns, no Bashir

Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh's blockbuster trade all but sealed

Watch: Rahul gifts 'gamechanger' award to match official following India's win

Hardik Pandya's return further delayed, to not feature in SMAT due to injury

Mohammed Shami announces sudden retirement from Test cricket

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Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement marks the end of a legendary career

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