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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

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

England and Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2026/27

India tour of New Zealand, 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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Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed two spots, while Smriti Mandhana has lost the top position in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. Here is all you need to know.  

Young batter Pratika Rawal also made significant progress, jumping seven places to a career-best 21st in the ODI batting list

Zimbabwe players also benefited from the series

Harmanpreet Kaur climbs two spots up, Smriti Mandhana loses top position in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, ICC Women's Rankings

Harmanpreet climbs two spots up, Mandhana loses top position in ICC Rankings

Abishek Porel returns to cricket through the Ranji Trophy after overcoming legal challenges. The Bengal wicketkeeper-batter aims to make his mark and hopes for national selection.

abhishek pel gets chance to return to cricket in ranji trophy

abhishek pel gets chance to return to cricket in r

Out on bail, Abishek Porel looks back at 'different world' in jail

India tour of New Zealand 2026

IND vs NZ: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is looking to play both white-ball formats in domestic cricket after returning from New Zealand tour.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar intends to play in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. 

Bhuvneshwar has taken just one wicket in three T20Is so far. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvi targeting ODI return after T20Is? 36-yr-old confirms availability for VHT 

PAK vs SL: Dilshan Madushanka used the short-ball ploy and bagged his record-breaking five-wicket haul in the Lahore ODI. 

Pakistan top-order collapsed once again in the ODI tri-series.

Dilshan Madushanka claimed his maiden ODI fifer to wreck Pakistan batting lineup.

Shaheen Afridi, Dilshan Madushanka

SL bundle out PAK for 110 as Madushanka breaks 30-yr-old ODI record with 5/34

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: It was one-way traffic in the run chase as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew away BlackCaps attack with stormy knocks. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 45 runs from just 19 balls.

Abhishek Sharma departed after scoring 113 runs from just 38 deliveries. 

Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'How did they manage this?': Iyer stunned by Abhishek-Vaibhav's powerplay storm 

Unfazed by off-spin or the extra bounce on offer in Wellington, Abhishek Sharma smashed 11 sixes in his 113-run knock to help India chase down 199 with ease.

Abhishek Sharma reached his 4th T20I century from just 35 balls.

Abhishek credited the coaching staff for helping him improve. 

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli’s record for most T20 tons by India batter 

Football

Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or 2026 title, ending England’s 25-year wait, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Alexia Putellas won a record-equalling third women’s title. Here is all you need to know. 

The victory marked a historic milestone as Kane joins an exclusive list of English winners

Putellas claimed the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time

Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane ends England’s 25-year wait beating Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal; Alexia Putellas claims record-equalling third 

Alexia Putellas, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian ,Mbappe, 2026 Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane beats Mbappe, Yamal; Alexia Putellas wins her third

IND A vs NZ A: After 113 all out, it would've been a dramatic win for India A, but it turned out to be a close draw on an eventful Day 4.

Bad light, rain and Curtis Heaphy denied India A a win on Day 4.

After a 199-run knock, Padikkal struck twice in the 3rd session. 

Auqib Nabi

Auqib strikes thrice within 8 balls but 9-wicket down NZ A hold IND A for a draw

All about the WPL 2027 Auction, including its schedule, date, time, player list, teams, live info, and more. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the details earlier, positioning the event as a targeted opportunity for teams to complete their squads rather than a full mega-auction

The auction comes after the retention deadline of 28 September 2026

WPL 2027 Auction Schedule, Date, Time, Players List, Teams, Live info and more

WPL 2027 Auction

Devdutt Padikkal has opened up about a serious illness battle ahead of New Zealand Tests, as he believed his cricketing career was over. Here is what he has revealed. 

Padikkal has trained at home and focused on the specific challenges of New Zealand conditions

Padikkal’s willingness to discuss the mental and physical toll of long-term absence adds an important human dimension to the usual build-up surrounding international series

Devdutt Padikkal opens up on serious illness battle ahead of New Zealand Tests: ‘Thought my cricketing career was over’

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal opens up on serious illness battle ahead of New Zealand Tests

Jasprit Bumrah hasn't played a single red-ball game this year and will likely warm up with a game against New Zealand A ahead of the two-Test series.

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah are at CoE, Bengaluru.

Pant is yet to start wicketkeeping drills. 

Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah, Pant's comeback date confirmed, to play for India A during ODI series

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable season with 73 goals and 8 assists, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the award.

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham 

How Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or - and ended a 25-year jinx for English winner

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to make a surprising comeback with Italian Serie C club Ravenna. He will debut on November 15th in a home derby, marking his return to Italian football after over a decade.

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at 46 to join Italian Serie C side

Ronaldinho set for football return aged 46 for Serie C side Ravenna

All about Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Schedule, time, live info; here is when and where to watch El Clasico live in India tonight. 

Under head coach Hansi Flick, the team has won every league match so far

The visitors will rely heavily on Kylian Mbappe’s pace and finishing, Jude Bellingham’s dynamism in midfield, and creative contributions from players such as Arda Guler

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, time, live info in India

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, El Clasico, Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi has been honoured with a newly discovered plant species named Salvia Messi, native to Peru, featuring colours inspired by Argentina's football jersey.

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in this frame. (Getty)

Newly discovered plant named after Lionel Messi - here is why

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

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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

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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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Three-time Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has died by suicide. He had missed the 2026 Games due to a doping suspension.

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide; had missed 2026 Games over doping suspension

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games 2026

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav dies by suicide

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MS Dhoni discusses his fitness, future IPL participation, and Chennai Super Kings challenges ahead of the 2027 season. The team aims to overcome recent struggles and strong competition from Royal Challengers Bangalore.

ms dhoni future in ipl 2027

MS Dhoni shares thoughts on IPL future and CSK challenges for 2027 season

Rohit Sharma has dismissed rumors about his retirement from international cricket and confirmed he will continue playing for India.

rohit sharma calls retirement rumors baseless

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement rumors, confirms he will continue playing for 

Kieron Pollard has become the new head coach of Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027, aiming to restore the franchise’s former glory and lead the team back to dominance

Kyron Pollard becomes Mumbai Indians coach

Kieron Pollard takes charge as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

A monkey unexpectedly disrupted a Women's Under-19 T20 cricket quarterfinal in Nagpur, briefly halting play and sparking mixed reactions

Monkey disrupts women's under 19 t20 quarterfinal in nagpur

Monkey disrupts women's under 19 t20 quarterfinal 

Monkey disrupts Women's Under-19 T20 quarterfinal in Nagpur

Shikhar Mohan, a 21-year-old left-handed batter from Jharkhand, has been added to India A squad for New Zealand tour after impressive domestic cricket performances including strong Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup innings.

shikhar mohan called up to india a squad

Shikhar Mohan earns India A call-up following strong domestic form

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Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli’s record for most T20 tons by India batter

Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli’s record for most T20 tons by India batter

'How did they manage this?': Iyer stunned by Abhishek-Vaibhav's powerplay storm

SL bundle out PAK for 110 as Madushanka breaks 30-yr-old ODI record with 5/34

Bhuvi targeting ODI return after T20Is? 36-yr-old confirms availability for VHT

Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane beats Mbappe, Yamal; Alexia Putellas wins her third

Auqib strikes thrice within 8 balls but 9-wicket down NZ A hold IND A for a draw

WPL 2027 Auction Schedule, Date, Time, Players List, Teams, Live info and more

Devdutt Padikkal opens up on serious illness battle ahead of New Zealand Tests

Bumrah, Pant's comeback date confirmed, to play for India A during ODI series

'How did they manage this?': Iyer stunned by Abhishek-Vaibhav's powerplay storm

SL bundle out PAK for 110 as Madushanka breaks 30-yr-old ODI record with 5/34

Bhuvi targeting ODI return after T20Is? 36-yr-old confirms availability for VHT

Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane beats Mbappe, Yamal; Alexia Putellas wins her third

Auqib strikes thrice within 8 balls but 9-wicket down NZ A hold IND A for a draw

WPL 2027 Auction Schedule, Date, Time, Players List, Teams, Live info and more

Devdutt Padikkal opens up on serious illness battle ahead of New Zealand Tests

Bumrah, Pant's comeback date confirmed, to play for India A during ODI series

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MS Dhoni shares thoughts on IPL future and CSK challenges for 2027 season

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement rumors, confirms he will continue playing for

Kieron Pollard takes charge as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Monkey disrupts Women's Under-19 T20 quarterfinal in Nagpur

Shikhar Mohan earns India A call-up following strong domestic form