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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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Shai Hope's century and Keemo Paul's fifer powered West Indies to a thrilling 24-run win against India in the fourth T20I. With this the five-match series is locked at 2-2 with a match to spare

West Indies downed India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I

Shai Hope and Keemo Paul were the architects of West Indies' win

West Indies' Keemo Paul (L) and Shai Hope in this frame. (Getty)

Hope's ton, Paul's 5-fer sink India by in 4th T20I as WI level series 2-2

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Inland's Chad Laycock scripted history as he scalped five wickets in an over during CSA Pro T20 Cup's clash against Titans

Chad Laycock wreaked havoc with five wickets in an over during a CSA Pro T20 Cup match

It all happened during KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Inland vs Titans clash

KwaZulu-Natal's Chad Laycock in action in this frame. (Screenshot)

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Inland's Chad Laycock in action in this frame. (Screenshot)

5 wickets in 1 over: South Africa pacer runs riot with five wickets in an over

IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have brought back T Natarajan following a trade deal with Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2027. Meanwhile, DC have roped in Zeeshan Ansari for the upcoming season

T Natarajan has made his way back to the Sunrisers Hyderabad after a trade deal with Delhi Capitals

Natrajan's re-union with SRH saw DC roping in Zeeshan Ansari for the upcoming IPL season

Sunrisers Hyderabad's star pacer T Natarajan in this frame. (Getty)

T Natarajan reunites with Sunrisers Hyderabad in big trade with Delhi Capitals ah

Bengal crushed Delhi by nine wickets to kick off their Ranji Trophy 2026-2027 campaign in style. Bengal chased down the lowly 89-run target with nine wickets to spare

Bengal thrashed Delhi by nine wickets in their Ranji Trophy 2026-2027 clash

Bengal took no time to chase down the paltry 89-run target with nine wickets to spare

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

Ranji Trophy: Shami's five-wicket haul, Porel's ton power Bengal to 9-wicket win

India tour of New Zealand 2026

Mumbai's all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is reportedly all set to make his ODI debut in the five-match series against New Zealand, starting from November 4

Suryansh Shedge is in line to get selected in India's ODI squad for New Zealand series 

India will play a five-match ODI series against New Zealand

India's star all-rounder Suryansh Shedge in this frame. (Getty)

Punjab Kings' star in contention to make India debut in ODI series against New Z

India tour of New Zealand: India’s ODI and Test squad announcement has been delayed following fitness concerns over these three players.  

The tour carries crucial importance beyond the bilateral results

The three players ' injuries were not that serious initially. However, later, the medical staff at the Centre of Excellence are taking a cautious approach

India tour of New Zealand: Fitness concerns over these 3 players delay India's ODI & Test squad announcement

India vs New Zealand

IND vs NZ: Fitness concerns over 3 players delay ODI & Test squad announcement 

Yuvraj Singh has reunited with Sourav Ganguly as he joins the Delhi Capitals coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. Here is all you need to know.  

The reunion carries historical weight for both of the former players

Co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi also welcomed the move, noting Yuvraj’s remarkable career, competitive spirit and deep understanding of the game as assets that would strengthen the coaching setup

Yuvraj Singh reunites with Sourav Ganguly, joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff 

Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh, Delhi Capitals

West Indies captain has been rested after scoring three centuries vs India. These players have received their maiden call-ups for Bangladesh Tests.

 The squad will be captained by Roston Chase, with left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican as vice-captain

Selectors have looked at the Bangladesh series as an ideal opportunity to blood emerging talent while the side is free of final contention pressure

West Indies captain out after scoring three centuries vs India; these players get maiden call-ups for Bangladesh Tests

West Indies vs Bangladesh, Shai Hope

WI captain out after scoring three centuries vs India; these new players added

Weeks ahead of the retention deadline, Mumbai Indians seem to have gone back to Rohit Sharma to take over the captaincy after 3 IPL seasons.

There is a question mark over Hardik Pandya's future at MI.

Rohit is likely to lead MI after 3 IPL seasons. 

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya

MI to reinstate Rohit as captain for IPL 2027 after 3-year run with Hardik 

Others

The USA has denied nine Indian wrestlers visas for the World Championships, which has cost ‘at least five’ gold medals. WFI Chief blasts the US Embassy.  

WFI president Sanjay Singh did not mince his words and called out the US Embassy

Neha Sangwan, who captured the U17 world title in 2024, was among the most high-profile absentees

Nine Indian wrestlers denied visas for World Championships

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Football

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? 

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

IND vs WI 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...

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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Hope's ton, Paul's 5-fer sink India by in 4th T20I as WI level series 2-2

Hope's ton, Paul's 5-fer sink India by in 4th T20I as WI level series 2-2

5 wickets in 1 over: South Africa pacer runs riot with five wickets in an over

T Natarajan reunites with Sunrisers Hyderabad in big trade with Delhi Capitals ah

IND vs NZ: Fitness concerns over 3 players delay ODI & Test squad announcement

Yuvraj Singh reunites with Sourav Ganguly, joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff

Punjab Kings' star in contention to make India debut in ODI series against New Z

Ranji Trophy: Shami's five-wicket haul, Porel's ton power Bengal to 9-wicket win

WI captain out after scoring three centuries vs India; these new players added

MI to reinstate Rohit as captain for IPL 2027 after 3-year run with Hardik

5 wickets in 1 over: South Africa pacer runs riot with five wickets in an over

T Natarajan reunites with Sunrisers Hyderabad in big trade with Delhi Capitals ah

IND vs NZ: Fitness concerns over 3 players delay ODI & Test squad announcement

Yuvraj Singh reunites with Sourav Ganguly, joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff

Punjab Kings' star in contention to make India debut in ODI series against New Z

Ranji Trophy: Shami's five-wicket haul, Porel's ton power Bengal to 9-wicket win

WI captain out after scoring three centuries vs India; these new players added

MI to reinstate Rohit as captain for IPL 2027 after 3-year run with Hardik

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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