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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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Cricket

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 

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

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Troika of Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Vaishnavi Sharma handed India a series-clinching 121-run win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI

India women crushed Zimbabwe women by 121 runs in 2nd ODI to seal series 2-0

Harmanpreet & Deepti's centuries coupled with Vaishnavi's four-fer played part in India's emphatic win

India's Harmanpreet Kaur (L) and Deepti Sharma in this frame. (X)

IND W vs ZIM W: Harmanpreet-Deepti's centuries bulldoze Zimbabwe as India clinch

IPL 2026

MS Dhoni broke down the key factors behind Chennai Super Kings' recent struggles while highlighting what titleholders Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been doing right in the IPL

MS Dhoni addressed Chennai Super Kings' struggles in the IPL for the last few years

Dhoni then went on to reveal what right RCB are doing which has seen them title-winning run

CSK's MS Dhoni (R) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

MS Dhoni reveals what CSK must learn from RCB for IPL 2027

Former India captain Rohit Sharma quashed all the rumours around his ODI retirement while hosting his television show, 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma'

Rohit Sharma ended the suspense around his ODI retirement

Rohit's recent remark suggests that he is not going to retire anytime soon

Former India captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

Rohit Sharma shuts ODI retirement rumours once and for all with strong reply

India tour of New Zealand 2026

IND vs NZ: After leaving the field due to a tight calf in the 2nd T20I, Matt Henry has been rested for the remainder of the series.

Kyle Jamieson is only available for the 3rd T20I vs India.

Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I as well. 

Mitchell Santner

After losing 2nd T20I, NZ make changes to pace attack for remainder of series

MS Dhoni has hinted at a possible IPL 2027 comeback. Here is what Thala has said, which will blow fans’ minds. 

The remarks come after Dhoni sat out the whole of IPL 2026 because of persistent calf problems

The franchise is in a period of transition, with long-time head coach Stephen Fleming departing and Zaheer Khan taking over the coaching role as the side looks to rebuild

MS Dhoni hints possible IPL 2027 return, decision expected before…

MS Dhoni, CSK, IPL 2027

India A need to score 98 more runs on Day 3 to avoid a defeat by an innings. The visitors need a big score in 2nd innings to set a fighting target.

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed cheaply in 2nd innings as well.

Devdutt Padikkal scored the first fifty by an India A batter on the tour. 

KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal

Rahul out hit-wicket, Padikkal slams fifty but IND A still way behind NZ A 

Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's legendary record of 100 international hundreds before the 2027 ODI World Cup represents a massive challenge for Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has so far amassed 86 international centuries in 305 ODI innings

He needs 

India's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

How many ODIs does Virat Kohli have to break Sachin Tendulkar's 100 tons record?

SA vs AUS 3rd Test: After the defeat in the second Test, Australia's playing XI, especially the batting lineup may undergo a few changes. 

Cameron Green is set to play in the Test series decider starting on October 27.

Australia may make a few changes in the batting order. 

Cameron Green

Where will Green bat in 3rd Test vs South Africa? Expected changes in Playing XI

SA vs AUS: Usman Khawaja wonders why there is not much talk around Matthew Kuhnemann being in contention to play 3rd Test of the series. 

Matthew Kuhnemann hasn't played a Test in well over a year and a half.

Usman Khawaja has come in defense of Nic Maddinson as well. 

Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Inglis 

Amid Boland or Lyon dilemma, Khawaja explains why he wants Kuhnemann in 3rd Test

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Football

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

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

IND vs NZ 2nd T20I

IND vs NZ 1st 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.

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Kim Kardashian spotted with Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GP, goes viral for...

Others

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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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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Rohit Sharma shuts ODI retirement rumours once and for all with strong reply

Rohit Sharma shuts ODI retirement rumours once and for all with strong reply

After losing 2nd T20I, NZ make changes to pace attack for remainder of series

MS Dhoni hints possible IPL 2027 return, decision expected before…

IND W vs ZIM W: Harmanpreet-Deepti's centuries bulldoze Zimbabwe as India clinch

Rahul out hit-wicket, Padikkal slams fifty but IND A still way behind NZ A

MS Dhoni reveals what CSK must learn from RCB for IPL 2027

How many ODIs does Virat Kohli have to break Sachin Tendulkar's 100 tons record?

Where will Green bat in 3rd Test vs South Africa? Expected changes in Playing XI

Amid Boland or Lyon dilemma, Khawaja explains why he wants Kuhnemann in 3rd Test

After losing 2nd T20I, NZ make changes to pace attack for remainder of series

MS Dhoni hints possible IPL 2027 return, decision expected before…

IND W vs ZIM W: Harmanpreet-Deepti's centuries bulldoze Zimbabwe as India clinch

Rahul out hit-wicket, Padikkal slams fifty but IND A still way behind NZ A

MS Dhoni reveals what CSK must learn from RCB for IPL 2027

How many ODIs does Virat Kohli have to break Sachin Tendulkar's 100 tons record?

Where will Green bat in 3rd Test vs South Africa? Expected changes in Playing XI

Amid Boland or Lyon dilemma, Khawaja explains why he wants Kuhnemann in 3rd Test

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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