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

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

Leagues To Browse

Cricket

Mohammed Shami is pushing for a return to India's ODI and Test squads after an impressive Ranji Trophy spell

Mohammad Shami pushes for india ODI and test squad inclusion against new zealand

Mohammad Shami pushes for india ODI and test squad

Shami aims for India comeback with strong Ranji Trophy showing before NZ tour

West Indies captain Shai Hope scored his fourth century in the ongoing white ball series in India, setting new records for his team in T20I and ODI cricket

shay hope completes fourth century in india t20 series

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Shai Hope clocks fourth century in India T20 series, sets new West Indies record

The BCCI's search for men's senior selection committee chief continues as Parthiv Patel has opted out of the West Zone selector role, potentially allowing Pragyan Ojha to continue as interim chairman

Who will replace Ajita Garkar in BCCI senior selection committee

Who will replace Ajita Garkar in BCCI senior selec

Who will replace Ajit Agarkar as BCCI's chief selector

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India's 37-year-old veteran cricketer Punam Raut has announced retirement from international cricket which spanned for more than 12 years

Veteran India women's cricketer Punam Raut has called time on her international career

Punam Raut's international career spanned from 2009 to 2021

Former India cricketer Punam Raut in this frame. (Getty)

India's veteran batter Punam Raut retires from international cricket

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly expanded the India's selection committee's budget en-route to finding Ajit Agarkar's replacement

BCCI has significantly increased the budget for India's selection committee

While Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as India's interim chief selector after Agarkar's exit, BCCI search for the top post is still on

BCCI hikes India's selection committee budget in quest to find Agarkar’s successor. (Getty)

BCCI hikes India's selection committee budget to find Agarkar's replacement

India tour of New Zealand 2026

Shubman Gill-led India ODI side may have to manage without their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah against New Zealand if his workload is being managed for Tests.

Jasprit Bumrah may miss most of bilateral ODI series action in next few months.

Bumrah may warm up for the Test series with a match for India A vs New Zealand A.

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah to miss ODIs vs NZ? Team management has different plans for pacer: Report

IND vs WI: Ahead of the T20I series decider in Bengaluru, Sanju Samson has supported the underfire bowling attack. 

Arshdeep Singh copped a blow on his left arm while batting and retired hurt.

Sanju Samson has backed the bowling attacking ahead of T20I series final.

Sanju Samson

'No replacement for Bumrah': Samson defends bowlers amid scrutiny

IPL 2026

West Indies' captain Shai Hope's back-to-back centuries in the ongoing T20I series against India has made him a hot property for some of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in the upcoming 2027 auction

Shai Hope could in radar of some IPL franchises in the upcoming 2027 auction

Shai Hope has already struck two blistering centuries in the ongoing T20I series against India

West Indies' captain Shai Hope in action in this frame. (Getty)

Hope's ton-fest vs India makes him ultimate IPL 2027 auction target for 4 teams

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar slammed Shamar Joseph's tactics for injuring Arshdeep Singh during India's chase in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad

Shamar Joseph's short-ball tactics in the last of India's chase during 4th T20I ended up injuring Arshdeep Singh

However, Shamar's tactics didn't sit well with batting legend Sunil Gavaskar

West Indies' Shamar Joseph (L) and India's Arshdeep Singh in this frame. (Getty/Screenshot)

Gavaskar blasts WI star for triggering Arshdeep's injury in Hyderabad T20I

IND vs WI 4th T20I: Making a comeback after four years, Caribbean pace-bowling all-rounder Keemo Paul achieved what no visiting bowler could against India.

Keemo Paul took his T20I career's second five-wicket haul.

No visiting pacer had taken a T20I fifer vs India before Paul. 

Keemo Paul

Paul becomes 1st visiting bowler to achieved this T20I feat v India in 19 years

As Real Madrid and FC Barcelona legends play in Kolkata, here is all you need to know about the El Clasico, including its schedule, players, and more. 

The upcoming Kolkata encounter continues a growing trend of legends tours that bring retired stars to new audiences while capitalising on the enduring global appeal of the El Clasico rivalry

El Clasico is more than a football match, and it is one of sport’s most storied rivalries

El Clasico in Kolkata! All about Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends: schedule, players and more

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona

El Clasico in Kolkata! All about Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends

India's spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin isn't happy with Indian team management benching Kuldeep Yadav in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies

R Ashwin lashed out at Indian team management for ignoring Kuldeep Yadav in the ongoing T20I series vs WI

Kuldeep Yadav was dropped from third and fourth T20I against West Indies 

India's Kuldeep Yadav (2L) celebrates with his teammates in this frame. (Getty)

Ashwin reveals how dropping 31-yr-old lacked common sense in T20I series vs WI

SA vs AUS 2nd Test: South Africa have bolstered their squad with an ODI specialist in place of Tristan Stubbs. A confirmation on Kagiso Rabada is awaited.

South Africa will slip 2 places in WTC standings if they lost 2nd Test. 

South Africa are set to make changes to playing XI for 2nd Test.

Tristan Stubbs, Pat Cummins

SA make major changes Durban Test defeat: Stubbs dropped, Breetzke included

Asian Games 2026

Others

The Sports Ministry Asian Games review is out, in which key athletes’ injuries were questioned, LA Olympics plans were discussed, and more. 

Several key sports failed to match expectations, and it was questioned

Sports Minister Mandaviya, in a press release issued by the Sports Ministry, stated that he has urged NSFs to ensure the steady flow of young talent for a better future in sports in the country

Sports Ministry Asian Games review is out: Key athletes' injuries questioned, LA Olympics plans take shape

LA Olympics, Sports Ministry Asian Games 2026 review

Sports Ministry Asiad review: Athletes' injuries, LA Olympics plans discussed

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Football

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? 

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

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

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Bumrah to miss ODIs vs NZ? Team management has different plans for pacer: Report

Bumrah to miss ODIs vs NZ? Team management has different plans for pacer: Report

BCCI hikes India's selection committee budget to find Agarkar's replacement

'No replacement for Bumrah': Samson defends bowlers amid scrutiny

Hope's ton-fest vs India makes him ultimate IPL 2027 auction target for 4 teams

Gavaskar blasts WI star for triggering Arshdeep's injury in Hyderabad T20I

Paul becomes 1st visiting bowler to achieved this T20I feat v India in 19 years

El Clasico in Kolkata! All about Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends

Ashwin reveals how dropping 31-yr-old lacked common sense in T20I series vs WI

SA make major changes Durban Test defeat: Stubbs dropped, Breetzke included

BCCI hikes India's selection committee budget to find Agarkar's replacement

'No replacement for Bumrah': Samson defends bowlers amid scrutiny

Hope's ton-fest vs India makes him ultimate IPL 2027 auction target for 4 teams

Gavaskar blasts WI star for triggering Arshdeep's injury in Hyderabad T20I

Paul becomes 1st visiting bowler to achieved this T20I feat v India in 19 years

El Clasico in Kolkata! All about Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends

Ashwin reveals how dropping 31-yr-old lacked common sense in T20I series vs WI

SA make major changes Durban Test defeat: Stubbs dropped, Breetzke included

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Shami aims for India comeback with strong Ranji Trophy showing before NZ tour

Shai Hope clocks fourth century in India T20 series, sets new West Indies record

Who will replace Ajit Agarkar as BCCI's chief selector

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