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

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Coach Amol Muzumdar has a powerful message about the BCCI and India refusing to accept the Asia Cup trophy. Here is what he has said. 

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, was present to hand over the trophy

 The Indian team did not take part in the formal presentation, declining to receive the silverware or medals from him

Coach Amol Muzumdar’s powerful statement on BCCI and India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy: ‘For us, this tournament…’

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka

Coach's powerful statement on BCCI and India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealed why India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy after beating Sri Lanka in an exclusive conversation with Sports Tak.  


Naqvi waited at the podium before he left the venue abruptly

The standoff highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the presentation ceremony after India’s victory in the tournament

EXCLUSIVE: BCCI secretary reveals reason why India refused to accept Asia Cup trophy once again

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BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy 

Refusing to accept the Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy from ACC Chief and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the Indian team opted out of the post-match ceremony following their title triumph

India did win the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title but refused to take the winning trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to notch their record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title

India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after title triumph. (Screenshot)

India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi 

India thrashed defending champions Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to take away the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title. This was India's eighth Women's Asia Cup title

India lifted their eighth Women's Asia Cup trophy after hammering Sri Lanka in the final

India bulldozed Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the summit clash

Indian players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

India win record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title with 72-run win over SL

India vs Afghanistan

India rode on Abhishek Sharma's blazing 82 and Arshdeep Singh's three-fer to bulldoze Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20I

India crushed Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20I

Abhishek Sharma was the architect of India's win with 84-run blitzkrieg

India's Abhishek Sharma (C) plays a shot as Afghanistan's wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz fields during 1st T20I. (Getty)

Abhishek's 82, Arshdeep's 3-fer drive India to 7-wicket rout over Afghanistan

Ahead of the start of the 1st T20I against Afghanistan, Team India players assembled on the outfield as Vande Mataram resonated throughout the Arun Jaitley Stadium, preceding the national anthem Jana Gana Mana

Vande Mataram was played before Jana Gana Mana ahead of IND vs AFG 1st T20I

Know why India's National Song was sounded out before National Anthem

India's team players stand for the national song and national anthem ahead of 1st T20I against Afghanistan. (Getty)

New protocol behind Team India singing Vande Mataram followed by National Anthem

Asian Games 2026

Here’s why men’s cricket knockout fixtures have shifted earlier at the Asian Games. A look at the revised schedule and more.  

The first quarter-final, first semi-final and bronze-medal play-off stay at their original morning slots

Women’s matches and the preliminary round are unaffected

Asian Games 2026: Men’s cricket knockout fixtures shifted earlier

Asian Games, cricket

Hockey

India women's team got hold of Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 crown after downing China in the summit clash. With this India women also qualified for the upcoming FIH Junior World Cup

India women beat China 1-0 to win the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title

Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored the match-winning goal for India

India women clinch Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title to seal World Cup berth. (Hockey India)

India women clinch Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title to seal World Cup berth

India men's team thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the final to clinch the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title. This was India's fourth consecutive junior Asia Cup title

India men's team lifted the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title

India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final

India men replicate women's triumph, win third consecutive junior hockey Asia Cup title to qualify for World Cup. (Hockey India)

After women, India men win junior hockey Asia Cup 2026 title

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Football

Lamine Yamal has broken Lionel Messi’s record at FC Barcelona. Here is all you need to know. 

Yamal, the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner with Spain, now has 101 goal contributions for Barcelona

Yamal has already established himself as a key figure in Hansi Flick’s side, regularly contributing both goals and assists in La Liga and European competitions

Yamal breaks Messi’s record at Barcelona; becomes youngest player to...

Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona

Vozinha has been nominated as the Goalkeeper of the Year, as the World Cup hero’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks a historic moment for Cape Verde. 

Cape Verde star Vozinha has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Vozinha signed for Chilean club Colo-Colo as a free agent, with several clubs eyeing for the footballer

‘Goalkeeper of the year’: World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks historic first for Cape Verde

Vozinha, Cape Verde, Ballon d'Or

World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks Cape Verde's historic 1st

Brazil has named a star-studded squad for a historic friendly against India in Kolkata. Real Madrid’s Vinicius and Barcelona’s Raphinha headline. Here is all you need to know. 

The squad also features a mix of established internationals and emerging talents

The fixture has generated huge excitement in Indian football circles

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India

Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, Brazil vs India

Raphinha, Vinicius Jr & more called for Brazil's  26-man squad vs India 

Lionel Messi remains a top footballer with a nomination for the 2026 Ballon dOr after scoring 8 goals and 4 assists in the FIFA World Cup

lionel messi among nominees for 2026 ballon dor

Lionel Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or 2026 after strong World Cup show

The nominees for the Ballon D'Or 2026 have been announced with superstars footballers making the 30-man list. However, yet again the Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo failed to make the cut

The high-profile Ballon D'or 2026 nominees have  been revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again failed to make it to the 30-man shortlist

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi (L) and Portugal's football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in frame. (Getty)

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees unveiled: Messi, Kane, Haaland lead shortlist; no CR7 

IND vs AFG 1st T20I

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Motor Sports

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...

Oliver Bearman was spotted limping after his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, raising concerns despite a strong 2026 start.


Bearman escaped major injury but is still feeling the effects of the crash after avoiding contact with Franco Colapinto.

The Haas rookie has impressed with 17 points, outperforming teammate Esteban Ocon early in the season.

Oliver Bearman of Haas during the qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on March 28, 2026.

WATCH: Oliver Bearman spotted limping in Japan after massive Japanese Grand Prix

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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India and Afghanistan face off in a three-match T20I series in New Delhi, marking a busy period for Indian cricket with key players competing for spots and injuries impacting the squad

India versus Afghanistan t20i series preview

Stage set for India versus Afghanistan T20I series

Pakistan cricket is under cyber crime investigation as senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq are questioned over dressing room leaks and financial scrutiny tied to the Test series against England

Pakistan cricket cybercrime investigation and dressing room leaks

Pakistan cricket cybercrime investigation and dres

Pakistan cricket under cyber crime investigation with key players questioned

Young Pakistani cricketer Razaullah shines during the England tour, breaking records with nine sixes and taking four wickets in the third Test against England

razaullahs record power hitting lights up pakistan tour of england

razaullahs record power hitting lights up pakistan

Razaullah's record power hitting lights up Pakistan tour of England

Rohit Sharma has stayed noncommittal about his participation in the 2027 World Cup. Recent moments, including a T-shirt message, have sparked speculation about his future in the Indian ODI team

Rohit Sharma 2027 world cup noncommittal comments

Rohit Sharma remains non-committal about his ODI World Cup participation

Pakistan cricket team faces a challenging England tour after heavy losses and harsh media criticism. Their batting struggles and team changes highlight a difficult phase

Pakistan team faces record low after defeats in England test series

Pakistan team faces record low after defeats in En

Pakistan team faces record low after defeats in England Test series

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BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

BCCI secretary reveals reason behind India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

Coach's powerful statement on BCCI and India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

India win record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title with 72-run win over SL

Abhishek's 82, Arshdeep's 3-fer drive India to 7-wicket rout over Afghanistan

New protocol behind Team India singing Vande Mataram followed by National Anthem

Asian Games 2026: Men’s cricket knockout fixtures shifted earlier

India women clinch Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title to seal World Cup berth

After women, India men win junior hockey Asia Cup 2026 title

Coach's powerful statement on BCCI and India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophy

India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup 2026 trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

India win record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title with 72-run win over SL

Abhishek's 82, Arshdeep's 3-fer drive India to 7-wicket rout over Afghanistan

New protocol behind Team India singing Vande Mataram followed by National Anthem

Asian Games 2026: Men’s cricket knockout fixtures shifted earlier

India women clinch Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title to seal World Cup berth

After women, India men win junior hockey Asia Cup 2026 title

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Stage set for India versus Afghanistan T20I series

Pakistan cricket under cyber crime investigation with key players questioned

Razaullah's record power hitting lights up Pakistan tour of England

Rohit Sharma remains non-committal about his ODI World Cup participation

Pakistan team faces record low after defeats in England Test series