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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Rohit Sharma has spoken of his enduring bond with Virat Kohli ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. The Indian superstar also spoke of the ‘Ro-Ko’ moniker. 

The former captain also credited Kohli with transforming his own Test career by promoting him to opener

Kohli had also talked about the popular moniker and had told the same source that it sounds ‘nice’ to him

Rohit Sharma speaks on enduring bond with Virat Kohli & ‘Ro-Ko’ tag ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma speaks on enduring bond with Virat Kohli & ‘Ro-Ko’ tag 

A former Pakistan fast bowler is in line for a key role in the PCB after England whitewash. Here is all you need to know. 

The changes in the board are not the only thing being looked for.  The planned revamp also includes the appointment of foreign coaches and consultants for national teams

The chairman expects “better results from the national men's, women's, shaheens and junior teams”

Former Pakistan fast bowler in line for key role in PCB after England whitewash

Mohsin Naqvi, PCB

Rishabh Pant has spoken about stock markets, building businesses, and giving back to his home state, Uttarakhand. Here is all you need to know. 

The 28-year-old has also taken a hands-on approach to understanding his finances, revealing that he has been taking classes and studying the stock market for several years

Pant is looking to bring greater structure to his philanthropic work through the Rishabh Pant Foundation

Rishabh Pant speaks about stock markets, building businesses and giving back to his home state Uttarakhand

Rishabh Pant

Pant speaks about stock markets, building businesses, giving back to home state

Mohammad Rizwan has urged the NCCIA to return his phone without further delay and also provide clarification on the enquiry. Here is all you need to know.

Rizwan said the phone was taken from him on 31 August in England, the day after Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s

The Pakistani player maintained that his actions demonstrated cooperation and requested the agency to respond in kind by returning the device and explaining the nature of the probe

Mohammad Rizwan urges NCCIA to return phone and clarify inquiry

Mohammad Rizwan

IND U19 vs AUS U19: Blake Cattle's historic twin tons went in vain as India registered a thumping win by an innings and 48 runs.

Blake Cattle scored 102 and 123 in a losing cause.

Skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan bagged a 6-fer in Australia U19's 2nd innings. 

Lakshya Raichandani, Blake Cattle

Raichandani's 240 outshines Cattle's twin tons as IND beat AUS in U19 Youth Test

Asian Games 2026

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India has won a historic gold medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games. Here is all you need to know.  

The Indian quartet delivered a composed and powerful performance at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium

After years of near-misses and consistent podium finishes in the event, the women’s team finally converted pressure into pure gold

Asian Games: India wins Historic Gold in Women’s 4x400m relay

After a long wait, India got their first gold medal in an individual event at Asian Games 2026 with trap shooter Neeru Dhanda creating history. 

Neeru Dhanda won the gold medal and set an Asian Games record as well.

China and Kuwait's shooters bagged silver and bronze medals respectively. 

Neeru Dhanda

Neeru Dhanda breaks record to win India's 1st individual gold at Asian Games'26 

Neeru Dhanda’s coach’s wild celebration after the historic Asian Games gold medal is something everyone has been talking about. The video went viral. 

The 26-year-old from Jind, Haryana, hit 28 of 30 targets in challenging rainy conditions to finish ahead of China’s Sun Yunong and Kuwait’s Hajar Abdulmalik

Earlier the same day, Dhanda had already helped India secure silver in the women’s trap team event alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer

Watch: Neeru Dhanda's coach's wild celebration after historic gold medal at Asian Games; breaks umbrella

Neeru Dhanda's coach's wild celebration after historic gold medal at Asian Games

Football

Raphinha was forced off with muscle discomfort in Brazil’s friendly win over Australia ahead of the clash with India. A look at his injury report. 

The 29-year-old, who captained the side in the absence of Marquinhos, had scored from the penalty spot just before the break to level the score at 2-2 

Club officials will closely monitor the situation as Brazil prepare for another friendly against India on Saturday

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Raphinha, India vs Brazil

Gulveer Singh completed a treble of medals at the Asian Games 2026, while Pooja Singh added a bronze in the women’s high jump final. Here is all you need to know. 

Singh’s three medals make him only the second Indian track athlete after legendary sprinter P.T. Usha to achieve a podium finish in three events at a single edition of the Asian Games

Pooja secured a bronze medal in Aichi-Nagoya, clearing a best height of 1.84 metres in the women’s final

Asian Games: Three races 3 medals, Gulveer Singh completes historic treble; Pooja Singh adds bronze in women's high jump final

Gulveer Singh , Asian Games 2026, Pooja Singh

Asian Games: Gulveer Singh completes historic treble; Pooja Singh adds bronze

Sree Charani's purple patch in the year 2026 has led to her achieving highest ever rating points in the ICC Women's T20I bowler rankings history.

Sree Charani has achieved highest ever rating points in ICC T20I rankings history.

Sree is nearing 50 wickets in T20Is this year. 

Sree Charani

Sree Charani breaks Australia pacer's all-time T20I rankings record, achieves...

Ellyse Perry has confirmed her return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Here is all you need to know. 

Perry withdrew from the 2026 WPL campaign earlier this year

RCB has retained 13 players, while releasing four ahead of the October 28 auction in Kochi

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Ellyse Perry, RCB

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Ancy Sojan has a dream after winning the Asian Games silver medal in the long. Here is what the Indian athlete has revealed that will make her happy. 

The athlete has previously shown her admiration for the former film star by recreating one of his iconic poses after winning a national title

 China’s Huang Yingying overtook her with a final-round leap of 6.55m, leaving Sojan just two centimetres short of gold

Ancy Sojan has a wish after winning Asian Games silver medal in long jump

Ancy Sojan, Asian Games 2026

India has ended its athletics campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with 12 medals. While the women’s 4×100m claimed their historic gold medal, the men’s and mixed 4×100m teams ended the campaign by adding two bronzes. 

 The mixed team, including a quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Sathyanarayana, Animesh Kujur, and Harita Bhadrahad, won the bronze

The quartet of Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3:29.69 to finish clear of the field to win gold

Asian Games 2026: India ends athletics campaign with 12 medals

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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

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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

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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 

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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India has returned to the Top 10 of the Asian Games following two gold medals. A look at the Day 11 Medal Tally. 

Shooter Neeru Dhanda delivered India’s fifth gold of the Games and the nation’s first individual women’s trap title

China continues to dominate the table with 143 gold medals and 254 in total

Asian Games: Day 11 Medal Tally as two gold medals bring India back in Top 10

Aichi Nagoya, Asian Games 2026

Top Headlines

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

Sports News

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Asian Games: India wins Historic Gold in Women’s 4x400m relay

Asian Games: India wins Historic Gold in Women’s 4x400m relay

Neeru Dhanda breaks record to win India's 1st individual gold at Asian Games'26

Neeru Dhanda's coach's wild celebration after historic gold medal at Asian Games

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Asian Games: Gulveer Singh completes historic treble; Pooja Singh adds bronze

Sree Charani breaks Australia pacer's all-time T20I rankings record, achieves...

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Ancy Sojan has a wish after winning Asian Games silver medal in long jump

Asian Games 2026: India ends athletics campaign with 12 medals

Neeru Dhanda breaks record to win India's 1st individual gold at Asian Games'26

Neeru Dhanda's coach's wild celebration after historic gold medal at Asian Games

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Asian Games: Gulveer Singh completes historic treble; Pooja Singh adds bronze

Sree Charani breaks Australia pacer's all-time T20I rankings record, achieves...

Ellyse Perry confirms return for WPL 2027 with Smriti Mandhana-led RCB

Ancy Sojan has a wish after winning Asian Games silver medal in long jump

Asian Games 2026: India ends athletics campaign with 12 medals

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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