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

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of England, 2026

Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

Duleep Trophy, 2026

Women's Asia Cup T20, 2026

South Africa and Zimbabwe tour of Namibia, 2026

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Suryakumar Yadav was looking forward to leading India in T20 World Cup 2028 and Los Angeles Olympics 2028 but he was sacked as captain and dropped from the squad as well.

Suryakumar Yadav was sacked as captain after T20 World Cup 2026.

Suryakumar has an unmatched record as India's T20I captain. 

Suryakumar Yadav

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The Mumbai Cricket Association has introduced equal annual retainers for men and women, becoming the first state cricket association in the country to do so. 

The retainers are structured in three grades and applied equally regardless of gender

It comes more than seven years after the BCCI, under then-president Sourav Ganguly, began prioritising equal pay structures at the national level

Mumbai Cricket Association to introduce equal annual retainers for men and women players

Mumbai Cricket Association to introduce equal annual retainers for men and women

Imam-ul-Haq's injury during the Lord's Test against England has sparked debate in Pakistan. Former players question its legitimacy amid the team's ongoing struggles in the series

Is Imam Mul Haq faking an injury

Questions arise over Imam Mul Haq's injury amidst Lord's Test

Joanne Hicks made history by taking a five wicket haul at age 51 during Isle of Man’s T20I match against Greece

At 51, woman cricketer takes 5 wicket haul in T20I

Joanne Hicks makes history at 51 with a five wicket T20I haul

Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka first bowled out UAE for a paltry 79 and then chased down the lowly target in just 7.5 overs to kick off their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign on a high

Sri Lanka hammered UAE by nine wickets in their Women's Asia Cup opener

Sri Lanka chased down the 80-run target in just 7.5 overs

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka kick off title defense with crushing 9-wicket win over UAE. (Screenshot)

Women's Asia Cup: SL kick off title defense with crushing 9-wicket win over UAE

India's centrally-contracted stars including Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant gathered in Bengaluru for mandatory pre-season fitness evaluations

India's top stars summoned at CoE for fitness test 48 hours after Sri Lanka series

Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were amongst the top stars

India's Rishabh Pant (R) high-fives his teammate Ravindra Jadeja in this frame. (Getty)

Fresh off Sri Lanka series, Team India stars face gruelling fitness test at CoE

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Neeraj Chopra has announced a heartbreaking injury update that will keep him out of the Diamond League, Asian Games and more, as his season ends early. 

Following discussions with his doctors and support team, Chopra decided to sit out the remainder of the season

Fans and the Indian athletics community have wished the Olympic champion a speedy recovery as he begins rehabilitation

Neeraj Chopra's heartbreaking injury update; out of Diamond League, Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra, Asian Games

Hockey

Argentina got the better of hosts Netherlands 3-1 in a thrilling penalty shootout to win the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 title

Argentina dethroned Netherlands to become Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 champions

Argentina thrashed Netherlands 3-1 in the penalty shootout

Argentina rock Netherlands in shootout to become Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 champions. (Getty)

Argentina rock Netherlands in shootout to become Women's Hockey WC champions

Prince Yadav is fit and available for India's upcoming T20 tournament. A look at the update on Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah

The player has recovered and is fit enough to be available for the tournament

Hardik, recovering from earlier quadriceps/back issues and a subsequent calf niggle, has also been training at the CoE alongside Bumrah and others

Prince Yadav fit and available; update on Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Prince Yadav

Isle of Man spinner Joanne Hicks has etched her name in the history books, surpassing a nearly century-old record to become the oldest bowler, across both men's and women's international cricket, to take a fifer

Isle of Man's Joanne Hicks has become the oldest cricketer to take a fifer

Joanne Hicks achieved this feat at the age of 51

Isle of Man veteran scripts historic feat at 51, shatters 96-year-old record. (Getty)

Isle of Man veteran scripts historic feat at 51, shatters 96-year-old record

Former India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav took all the blame for his underperformance in ODI cricket and confessed that he didn't put in the hardwork the format required

Suryakumar Yadav confessed that he didn't put in the required hardwork in ODIs

Suryakumar could amass just 773 runs in 37 appearances in ODIs

Former India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on his biggest regret in International cricket

The chief selector has accused a Pakistani opener of ‘faking injuries’ during the England Test series. Here is what has been said.  

Scans confirmed the injury and the Pakistan Cricket Board said he is receiving treatment, with his participation in the remainder of the Test dependent on his recovery

The allegations add pressure on Pakistan, who trail 1-0 in the three-Test series after a heavy innings defeat at Headingley

Chief selector accuses Pakistani opener of ‘faking injuries’ during England Test

India's rising star Gurnoor Brar has been added in North Zone's squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026 semifinal against South Zone

Gurnoor Brar has been added to North Zone's squad for Duleep Trophy semifinal

North Zone will take on South Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal

India's star pacer Gurnoor Brar in this frame. (Getty)

India's star pacer added to North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy 2026 semifinal

East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi talked about his crucial two-wicket burst during Duleep Trophy 2026 clash against North East Zone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shone with the ball rather than bat in the Duleep Trophy clash against North East Zone

Sooryavanshi notched a crucial 2/11 in just three overs in East Zone's winning cause

East Zone's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (L) and Ishan Kishan in frame. (Screenshot)

'He didn't know...': How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned the tables on Ishan Kishan

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India will take on two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in an international friendly match. AIFF confirmed that the clash will take place on October 6 in Kolkata

India will lock horns with Uruguay in an international friendly

The historic match will be played on October 6 in Kolkata

India to play against 2-time world champions Uruguay as AIFF confirms date and venue. (X)

India to play against 2-time world champions Uruguay as AIFF confirms date and v

Fans cannot stop talking about Australian star Cooper Connolly and Man City footballer Erling Haaland’s matching hair makeovers, which have sparked buzz online.  

Haaland, the Manchester City forward, surprised fans this weekend by cutting off his signature flowing locks in favour of a sharp military-style buzz cut

Connolly, the 22-year-old left-handed batting all-rounder who plays for Australia and Punjab Kings in the IPL, has long been recognised for his surfer-style blonde hair

Watch: Australian star Cooper Connolly and Man City's Erling Haaland’s matching hair makeovers spark cricket-football buzz

Erling Haaland and Cooper Connolly

Watch: Australian star Connolly and Man City's Haaland’s matching hair makeover

Brazil are considering Dhaka as a possible training base ahead of their October 3 friendly against India in Kolkata.


Brazil explore Dhaka training camp before India friendly.

Salt Lake Stadium pitch conditions raise concerns.

Vinicius Jr in this frame. (Getty)

India facilities a concern? Brazil plan Dhaka training before Kolkata friendly

Man City boss Enzo Maresca has called out managers who talk about other players amid Enzo Fernandez transfer speculations. 

The comments come as speculation continues over a potential move for the 25-year-old, whom Maresca coached during his time at Stamford Bridge

Maresca’s diplomatic stance echoes the respect he has previously shown for players contracted to other clubs

Man City boss Maresca calls out managers; shuts down Enzo Fernandez questions

Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez

Jose Mourinho was asked if he would ever sign Lamine Yamal, and here is what the Real Madrid manager has replied. 

The Portuguese manager, who began his second spell in charge of the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners in the summer of 2026, went on to praise Yamal’s quality

Mourinho stressed that he would not make room for anyone in his current squad

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach's response leaves fans wondering

Lamine Yamal and Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona

Would Jose Mourinho sign Lamine Yamal? Real Madrid head coach responds

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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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South African cricketer Marizanne Kapp criticises Cricket Australia's decision to clear Anaya Bangar for women's cricket, fueling debate on transgender athletes in sport

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I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves, says Pat Cummins

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Hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves, says Cummins

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India's draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo Test has complicated their World Test Championship final hopes as they now face a tough task to qualify

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Fresh off Sri Lanka series, Team India stars face gruelling fitness test at CoE

Fresh off Sri Lanka series, Team India stars face gruelling fitness test at CoE

Neeraj Chopra's heartbreaking injury update; out of Diamond League, Asian Games

Argentina rock Netherlands in shootout to become Women's Hockey WC champions

Women's Asia Cup: SL kick off title defense with crushing 9-wicket win over UAE

Prince Yadav fit and available; update on Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya

Isle of Man veteran scripts historic feat at 51, shatters 96-year-old record

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on his biggest regret in International cricket

Chief selector accuses Pakistani opener of ‘faking injuries’ during England Test

India's star pacer added to North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy 2026 semifinal

Neeraj Chopra's heartbreaking injury update; out of Diamond League, Asian Games

Argentina rock Netherlands in shootout to become Women's Hockey WC champions

Women's Asia Cup: SL kick off title defense with crushing 9-wicket win over UAE

Prince Yadav fit and available; update on Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya

Isle of Man veteran scripts historic feat at 51, shatters 96-year-old record

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on his biggest regret in International cricket

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India's star pacer added to North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy 2026 semifinal

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Joanne Hicks makes history at 51 with a five wicket T20I haul

Questions arise over Imam Mul Haq's injury amidst Lord's Test

Marizanne Kapp criticises Cricket Australia's decision to allow Anaya Bangar to

Hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves, says Cummins

India's Colombo draw complicates their WTC final chances