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

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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Cricket

Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027. Vas brings extensive international experience and coaching expertise to the team, joining other key appointees Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh in the revamped coaching staff

delhi capitals appoint chaminda vas as bowling coach ahead of ipl 2027

delhi capitals appoint chaminda vas as bowling coa

Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene have parted ways after latter's successful coaching stint. The franchise must now rebuild and find new leadership ahead of IPL 2027.

mumbai indians reset after mahala jayawardane exit

Mumbai Indians prepare for reset after Jayawardene exit

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The fifth T20I between India and West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on October 17

Persistent rain saw the fifth T20I between India and West Indies getting washed out

With this the five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw

India's Tilak Varma (L) and West Indies' Keemo Paul in this frame. (Getty)

Bengaluru rain abandons IND vs WI 5th T20I as series ends in 2-2 draw

Bhuvneshwar Kumar finally returned to India's playing XI in the fifth T20I against West Indies. Bhuvneshwar got to wear India jersey after an exile of 1425 days

Bhuvneshwar Kumar walked into India's playing XI for the fifth T20I vs West Indies

This was Bhuvneshwar Kumar's first appearance for India after a long gap of 1425 days

India's veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this frame. (Screenshot)

What ordeal did Bhuvneshwar Kumar pass to make India comeback in 5th T20I vs WI

India tour of New Zealand 2026

Mohammed Shami's name was missing from India's ODI and Test squads for the upcoming New Zealand and with this selectors have indirectly sent a clear message that the veteran pacer's international aspirations are all but over

Mohammed Shami wasn't selected in either of the India's squads for the ODI and Test tour to New Zealand

With this BCCI selector has sent a clear message, that Shami is not in their scheme of things going forward

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami in this frame. (Getty)

Has Mohammed Shami's snub for New Zealand tour firmly shut door to his comeback

Mumbai Indians have parted ways with Mahela Jayawardene. The franchise now targets a new coach ahead of the retention deadline. Here is all you need to know. 

Jayawardene’s second stint produced mixed results, which included both success and struggles

Both parties bid farewell in a warm and respectful tone in their public comments

Mumbai Indians part ways with Mahela Jayawardene; franchise targets new coach before retention deadline

Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians part ways with Mahela Jayawardene; franchise targets new coach 

Wasim Jaffer, Ramesh Powar, and more are among the leading contenders, as the BCCI has interviewed candidates for the Chief Selector job after Ajit Agarkar left. Here is all you need to know.  

Wasim Jaffer brings the strongest Test pedigree among the applicants and is on top for the job as a replacement for Agarkar

Candidates were reportedly questioned on Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, the continued non-selection of young talent such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the T20I XI 

BCCI interviews Chief Selector candidate; Jaffer, Powar among leading contenders

Others

Neeraj Chopra has reflected on his injury, his 2027 comeback, India’s performance, and the LA 2028 Olympics after missing the Asian Games. Here is all you need to know.

The injury represents another challenge in a career marked by both triumphs and the physical demands of elite javelin throwing

The performances of Singh and Yadav have been widely noted within Indian athletics circles as they impressed the fans in the absence of Chopra

Neeraj Chopra reflects on injury, 2027 comeback, India’s performance & LA 2028 

Neeraj Chopra, Asian Games 2026

Hearing petitions from 12 OCI cricketers challenging BCCI's mandatory Indian passport rule, the Bombay High Court questioned why players aspiring to represent India do not simply adopt Indian citizenship.

The Bombay High Court sent a clear cut message to the 12 OCI cricketers, who challenged BCCI's passport mandate

High Court simply asked the cricketers to simply take the citizenship of India

Bombay High Court questions 12 OCI cricketers over challenge to BCCI’s passport mandate. (Getty)

High Court questions 12 OCI cricketers over challenge to BCCI’s passport mandate

India's squads for the ODI and Test series against New Zealand has been announced. BCCI has named India's split squads for ODI series against Kiwis

BCCI has revealed India's ODI and Test squads for New Zealand tour

Hardik Pandya remained absent from India's ODI set-up

India's captain Shubman Gill (R) and teammate Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI announces India's ODI, Test squads for NZ tour, Pandya's absence continues

Rahul Dravid's son Anvay Dravid proved his mettle yet again, this time by cracking a carnage-filled 100-ball 151 for Karnataka U-19 in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite clash against Gujarat U-19

Anvay Dravid cracked a spellbinding 100-ball 151 in Karnataka's epic chase in Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite tournement

Anvay's 151 helped Karnataka U-19 chase down a colossal target of 358 against Gujarat U-19

Karnataka's U-19 captain Anvay Dravid in this frame. (X)

Dravid's son Anvay runs riot with 100-ball 151 while chasing 358-run target

CWI CEO Chris Dehring recalled the financial remodel of the bilateral series done in 1997, which has led to West Indies cricket's money crisis.

West Indies players have suffered a 25 per cent pay cut.

CWI CEO blames the financial remodel in 1997 for West Indies cricket's issues. 

Shreyas Iyer, Shai Hope

CWI CEO reveals away bilaterals vs India are not profitable for West Indies

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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, 5th 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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Sri Lanka's pace legend Chaminda Vaas has become Delhi Capitals' fast bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027

Delhi Capitals have hired Chaminda Vaas as their fast bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027

Chaminda Vaas' appointment came after departure of Munaf Patel

Sri Lanka's legendary pacer Chaminda Vaas in this frame. (X)

SL legend joins forces with Yuvraj Singh, Sourav Ganguly as Delhi Capital

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Yuzvendra Chahal discusses his struggle with alcohol addiction and anxiety following his divorce. He sought professional help, underwent rehabilitation, and improved his physical and mental health

yusvindra chehal opens up about alcohol addiction and anxiety attacks

yusvindra chehal opens up about alcohol addiction 

Yuzvendra Chahal shares his journey with alcohol addiction and anxiety

The International Equestrian Federation suspended the Equestrian Federation of India due to ongoing governance problems, barring Indian riders from international events until renewed elections take place.

Suspension of equestrian federation of india due to governance issues

Suspension of equestrian federation of india due t

Equestrian Federation of India suspended by FEI due to ongoing governance crisis

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Bengaluru rain abandons IND vs WI 5th T20I as series ends in 2-2 draw

Bengaluru rain abandons IND vs WI 5th T20I as series ends in 2-2 draw

What ordeal did Bhuvneshwar Kumar pass to make India comeback in 5th T20I vs WI

Mumbai Indians part ways with Mahela Jayawardene; franchise targets new coach

BCCI interviews Chief Selector candidate; Jaffer, Powar among leading contenders

Neeraj Chopra reflects on injury, 2027 comeback, India’s performance & LA 2028

Has Mohammed Shami's snub for New Zealand tour firmly shut door to his comeback

High Court questions 12 OCI cricketers over challenge to BCCI’s passport mandate

BCCI announces India's ODI, Test squads for NZ tour, Pandya's absence continues

Dravid's son Anvay runs riot with 100-ball 151 while chasing 358-run target

What ordeal did Bhuvneshwar Kumar pass to make India comeback in 5th T20I vs WI

Mumbai Indians part ways with Mahela Jayawardene; franchise targets new coach

BCCI interviews Chief Selector candidate; Jaffer, Powar among leading contenders

Neeraj Chopra reflects on injury, 2027 comeback, India’s performance & LA 2028

Has Mohammed Shami's snub for New Zealand tour firmly shut door to his comeback

High Court questions 12 OCI cricketers over challenge to BCCI’s passport mandate

BCCI announces India's ODI, Test squads for NZ tour, Pandya's absence continues

Dravid's son Anvay runs riot with 100-ball 151 while chasing 358-run target

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Mumbai Indians prepare for reset after Jayawardene exit

Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for IPL 2027

Yuzvendra Chahal shares his journey with alcohol addiction and anxiety

Equestrian Federation of India suspended by FEI due to ongoing governance crisis