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

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Cricket

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David Miller has equalled the ODI middle-order century record with a stunning 142. He has also surpassed MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh on the list. Here is all you need to know. 

Miller reached the landmark in 150 innings, fewer than Buttler’s 162

Miller accelerated impressively, bringing up his hundred off just 73 balls before going on to post his highest ODI score

David Miller equals ODI lower-order century record with stunning 142; surpasses MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, David Miller

David Miller equals ODI middle-order century record; surpasses MS Dhoni

Justin Greaves has created history at 32 as he claimed a maiden ODI century, powering the West Indies to a strong start against India. 

The 32-year-old Barbadian all-rounder reached three figures off 104 balls at the Greenfield International Stadium

Justin Greaves claims maiden ODI century as WI makes strong start vs IND

Justin Greaves, India vs West Indies

Ben Stokes is reportedly facing an ECB NOC refusal as his PSL and MLC plans have been hit by a disagreement. Here is all you need to know. 

The ECB has shown reluctance to issue the necessary no-objection certificates

Durham is understood to be exploring short-term contract options that could free Stokes to participate as an independent player

Ben Stokes faces ECB NOC refusal; PSL & MLC plans hit with disagreement

Ben Stokes

Babar Azam’s much-awaited domestic cricket return after seven years has turned into a nightmare. Here is all you need to know. 

The return generated some much hyped local interest, with fans gathering at the ground and some entering the field to catch a glimpse of the star batter

Babar also had a terrible tour of England when the batter recorded 94 runs from four innings, with a best of 76 runs

Babar Azam’s much-awaited domestic cricket return after 7 years turns into nightmare

Babar Azam

Babar Azam’s much-awaited domestic cricket return turns into  nightmare

Virat Kohli has revealed an ideal World Cup ending as he has announced that the 2027 major will be his last. 

Kohli pointed to unfinished business after India’s defeat to Australia in the 2023 final in Ahmedabad

The upcoming World Cup will be Kohli’s fifth major

Virat Kohli reveals ideal World Cup ending: 'My dream is to…’

Virat Kohli, 2027 ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 World Cup will be his last for India. Here is what the cricket legend has said.  

The statement comes as the 37-year-old continues to focus solely on the 50-over format after stepping away from Test and T20 international cricket

The 2027 tournament is scheduled for October and November and will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

Virat Kohli confirms 2027 World Cup will be his last: 'Goal is…’

Asian Games 2026

Others

Abhay Singh has won the silver medal at the Asian Games, as he fell short of the Olympic quota. The Indian player lost the gold to the defending champion. 

Abhay Singh settles for Silver in Asian Games Squash Final; losses Olympic quota

Abhay Singh, Asian Games 2026

India’s badminton individual medal drought ends Asian Games campaign as PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda suffer losses at the multi-sport event. 

The results mean Indian shuttlers failed to win a medal in any individual event for the first time since the 2014 Asian Games 

Last time in Hangzhou, India claimed three medals

Asian Games 2026: India's hope of winning badminton individual medal ends; PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda out

Unnati Hooda and PV Sindhu, Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 2026: India's hope of winning badminton individual medal ends

A look at the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-finals schedule as India is set to face Afghanistan. What other teams are playing? 

Nepal defeated Afghanistan in the group stage and now faces Sri Lanka

Hong Kong and Malaysia similarly represent potential banana skins for the higher-ranked full-member teams

Asian Games 2026: Cricket quarter-finals set; India faces Afghanistan, full schedule, live stream and more 

Asian Games: Cricket quarter-finals; IND faces AFG, full schedule, live info

Anahat Singh has created history by winning the silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in the women’s singles squash final. Here is all you need to know.  

Singh advanced to the gold-medal match with a dramatic semi-final comeback against Japan’s World No. 6 Satomi Watanabe

The result adds to India’s medal tally and highlights a new generation of talent in Asian squash

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh creates history; wins silver medal at women's squash singles final

Anahat Singh, Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh wins silver medal at women's squash final

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Football

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul, securing the 2026 Campeones Cup and marking his 100th goal for the club. This victory adds to Miami's growing list of trophies since Messi's arrival.

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wins 2026 Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wi

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

This star forward has been ruled out of the Brazil vs. India friendly match with an injury. Here is all you need to know.  

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, Brazil, will play Australia on 25 and 29 September before travelling to Kolkata

The absence is a blow for Brazil as they begin the post-World Cup cycle and will also be closely monitored by Chelsea ahead of their next Premier League fixture against Brentford

Star forward ruled out of Brazil friendlies vs India with injury

Brazil vs India

Chelsea has a new owner as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League side, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exiting. Here is all you need to know. 

Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, now assumes complete ownership

The American businessman, also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaves after a turbulent era marked by heavy spending, multiple managerial changes and mixed results on the pitch

Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter sell stakes

Chelsea, Premier League

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake gains 100% control

Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad weeks after announcing his international retirement. Here is all you need to know. 

Messi accepted the call-up after announcing his retirement

The association has also invited the full 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend what it described as an unforgettable occasion

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing international retirement

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

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Motor Sports

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 

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...

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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PV Sindhu has hit out at the Asian Games 2026 organisers after her quarter-final exit. The Indian badminton player had three singles matches within 24 hours. Here is what she has said. 

Sindhu also questioned the absence of Hawk-Eye technology on Court 4, where her quarter-final was held

The defeat, alongside Hooda’s quarter-final loss, ended India’s individual medal hopes in badminton

Asian Games: PV Sindhu hits out after QF exit; played three times in 24 hours! ‘Not well organised’

PV Sindhu, Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: PV Sindhu hits out after QF exit; played three times in 24 hours! 

Parul Chaudhary has broken her own national record, while Sarvesh Kushare claimed silver with a matching gold-medal height at the Asian Games 2026. Here is all you need to know. 

The Indian steeplechaser finished behind Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi, who took gold in a Games-record 9:04.36

Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump final in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday

Asian Games 2026: Parul Chaudhary breaks her own National record; Sarvesh Kushare wins silver matching gold-medal height 

Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary breaks her own record; Sarvesh Kushar wins silver

Ancy Sojan has won the silver medal as she missed the gold medal by the barest of margins at the Asian Games 2026. Here is all you need to know. 

Fellow Indian Shaili Singh, who had been in medal contention, finished fourth with 6.42m

Harita Bhadra claimed a bronze medal in the Women's 200m, adding another medal to India's Asian Games 2026 tally

Asian Games 2026: Ancy Sojan wins silver; misses gold by barest of margins

Ancy Sojan, Asian Games 2026

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Abhishek Sharma smashed the record-breaking 30-ball century in T20I history against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T20I history

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T2

Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Rumesh Pathirage found his javelin damaged during air travel but remains determined to win gold at the Asian Games 2026

Rumesh Patiragy javelin broken during air travel

Rumesh Pathirage’s  javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7500 for her conduct during the US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Despite a strong run, she ended 2026 without a Grand Slam title

Irina Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

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

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Virat Kohli confirms 2027 World Cup will be his last: 'Goal is…’

Virat Kohli confirms 2027 World Cup will be his last: 'Goal is…’

Abhay Singh settles for Silver in Asian Games Squash Final; losses Olympic quota

Asian Games 2026: India's hope of winning badminton individual medal ends

Asian Games: Cricket quarter-finals; IND faces AFG, full schedule, live info

Ben Stokes faces ECB NOC refusal; PSL & MLC plans hit with disagreement

Babar Azam’s much-awaited domestic cricket return turns into nightmare

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh wins silver medal at women's squash final

Virat Kohli reveals ideal World Cup ending: 'My dream is to…’

Abhay Singh settles for Silver in Asian Games Squash Final; losses Olympic quota

Asian Games 2026: India's hope of winning badminton individual medal ends

Asian Games: Cricket quarter-finals; IND faces AFG, full schedule, live info

Ben Stokes faces ECB NOC refusal; PSL & MLC plans hit with disagreement

Babar Azam’s much-awaited domestic cricket return turns into nightmare

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh wins silver medal at women's squash final

Virat Kohli reveals ideal World Cup ending: 'My dream is to…’

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Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

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