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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BCCI has announced India A's squads for the upcoming One-Day and Multi-day series against Australia A. While Devdutt Padikkal will lead India's Multi-day squad, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain for One-Day side

India A squads for the multi-day and One-Day series against Australia A have been revealed

Hardik Pandya has returned to India's fold for the One-Day series

India's star batter Devdutt Padikkal in this frame. (Getty)

India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

South Zone were folded for 336 on Day 4 despite Tilak Varma's fighting 99 to hand East Zone a 372-run lead in the Duleep Trophy final

South Zone were folded for 336 to hand East Zone a mammoth 372-run lead in the first innings of Duleep Trophy final

Tilak Varma scored the most, 99, for South Zone

South Zone skipper Tilak Varma in this frame. (Screenshot)

Duleep Trophy final: Tilak crashes at 99 as East Zone fold South Zone for 336

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the 'well-rounded' Team India ahead of their two-match Test series in November

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner in this frame. (Getty)

Mitchell Santner warns New Zealand of 'well-rounded' India ahead of Test series

Dismissing questions about his recent show with the bat, Babar Azam defended his place by highlighting his Player of the Series performance in Pakistan's previous Test outing against West Indies

Pakistan's Babar Azam was the Player of the series in the Test series against West Indies

He aggregated 193 runs at an average of 96.50 across two-match Test series

Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

Babar finally reacts to questions around his form, says 'Mere khayaal se...'

International Cricket Council has punished Pakistani cricketer Gull Feroza for a Level 1 breach of conduct, specifically citing Article 2.8 regarding improper player behavior on the field

Pakistan's Gull Feroza has been fined and handed demerit point for breaching ICC's Code of Conduct

Gull committed the offence during Pakistan vs Hong Kong Women's Asia Cup clash

Pakistan's Gull Feroza in action in this frame. (Getty)

Another Pakistani faces ICC's brunt, fined and handed demerit point, know why

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secured more than Rs 130 crore deal by signing Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT as its newest associate sponsors

ChatGPT, SBI Life, and Campa have officially joined BCCI in India's commercial roster as the primary associate sponsors for domestic fixtures

Campa Cola emerged as the highest bidder with a premier offer of Rs 1.31 crore per game

India's Virat Kohli (L) laughs as he talks with captain Shubman Gill during a match. (Getty)

BCCI bags Rs130 crore sponsorship package with 44% jump, ChatGPT amongst...

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz's title defense at US Open ended on September 9 as he lost to home favourite Ben Shelton in the quarterfinal clash

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of US Open 2026

Carlos Alcaraz lost to home favourite Ben Shelton

Carlos Alcaraz (L) reacts after losing to Ben Shelton in the US Open quarterfinal clash. (Getty)

Huge upset at US Open 2026 as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz knocked out

Stripping away the saffron-and-white kits used during their recent World Cup appearances, India's national hockey squads are making a full return to their classic blue attire for Asian Games 2026

Indian Hockey Team will switch to blue jersey for Asian Games 2026

Hockey India took this decision after receiving a lot of flak for saffron kit at World Cup

India's Harmanpreet Singh (R) and Jarmanpreet Singh in this frame. (Getty)

After saffron kit uproar, Hockey India picks blue as primary Asian Games choice

Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026: India will go up against Bangladesh in the semifinal clash. Bangladesh outclassed UAE in their must-win game.

Bangladesh registered a 34-run win over UAE in their must-win game. 

India and Bangladesh will lock horns in semifinal on September 10. 

Sharmin Akhter

Harmanpreet-led India's Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 semifinal opponent confirmed

Shreyas Iyer will end up missing India's home ODI series against West Indies as will be busy leading the team at the Asian Games 2026

Shreyas Iyer won't be able to participate in India's ODI series against West Indies due to Asian Games engagement

India will play a three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting from September 27

India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

No Shreyas Iyer for IND vs WI ODI series, Know why vice-captain misses out

Football

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 

The BCCI does not have a problem with the accomodation arranged for the men's and women's cricket teams for Asian Games 2026. 

BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla said that they are satisfied with the accomodation.

Indian players will not stay in twin-sharing rooms. 

Harmanpreet Kaur, Shreyas Iyer

No separate hotels for Indian cricket teams in Asian Games 2026: BCCI VP

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Belgium is set to vote against Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election bid for two reasons, one of which is the Balogun case during the World Cup. Here is all you need to know. 

The first is the controversial decision during the 2026 World Cup to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match red-card ban

The Belgian federation’s stance aligns with UEFA, which has called for Infantino’s resignation over the failed commercial plan

Belgium to vote against Infantino for FIFA re-election bid for two reasons

Belgium, FIFA, Gianni Infantino

A football club has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo after catching him red-handed spying on a rival player as they defeat Al Nassr.  It has gone viral. 

George Ilenikhena scored twice in the first half for the hosts at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah

The result handed Al-Nassr their first league defeat of the season under manager Ange Postecoglou and left them three points behind leaders Al-Hilal

Football club mocks Ronaldo after catching him red-handed spying on rival

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, Saudi Pro League

Messi and Ronaldo on the same team? An Olympic gold medalist has made a shocking revelation about football’s ultimate dream. 

The former Argentina and Manchester United striker has received approval from Boca president Juan Roman Riquelme to stage the event at the club’s home ground

While the invitations have generated significant excitement among fans, neither Messi nor Ronaldo has confirmed their participation

Messi and Ronaldo on same team? Olympic gold medalist’s shocking reveal 

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez

Two-time FIFA World Cup winner Cafu joined the underprivileged footballers in Mumbai to inspire them and asked them to never give up. The video goes viral. 

Cafu, the former right-back, praised the talent and passion he saw on the pitch and urged the children to keep combining education with football

India is all set to play the five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly at Salt Lake Stadium

Two-time FIFA World Cup winner Cafu inspires Mumbai slum’s young footballers 

Cafu, India vs Brazil

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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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During the Women's Asia Cup match against India, Pakistan’s Fatima Sana's aggressive send-off to Shafali Verma drew widespread criticism amidst a tense cricketing contest

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter against India

Pakistan defending 56 in womens asia cup encounter

Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep Yadav is facing tough times in his cricket career due to limited opportunities and frequent exclusions. His recent county cricket performance adds to concerns about his future in the sport

kuldeep yadav struggling in cricket career

Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Mohammad Shami leads the focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final, with Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also making key contributions

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Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi

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India has created container-based mock accommodations for athletes in Patiala and Bengaluru to replicate Asian Games living conditions in Japan. This helps athletes adjust before the games starting September 19th.

Indias preparation for the asian games accommodations

Indias preparation for the asian games accommodati

India prepares athletes for Asian Games with mock accommodations

India will host the first ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027 featuring six international teams across two venues

India to host inaugural ICC womens champions trophy 2027

India to host inaugural ICC womens champions troph

India to host ICC Women's Champions Trophy for the first time in 2027

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India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

India's squads for series against Australia A announced, RCB-CSK stars to lead

Duleep Trophy final: Tilak crashes at 99 as East Zone fold South Zone for 336

BCCI bags Rs130 crore sponsorship package with 44% jump, ChatGPT amongst...

Huge upset at US Open 2026 as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz knocked out

After saffron kit uproar, Hockey India picks blue as primary Asian Games choice

Mitchell Santner warns New Zealand of 'well-rounded' India ahead of Test series

Harmanpreet-led India's Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 semifinal opponent confirmed

No Shreyas Iyer for IND vs WI ODI series, Know why vice-captain misses out

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

Duleep Trophy final: Tilak crashes at 99 as East Zone fold South Zone for 336

BCCI bags Rs130 crore sponsorship package with 44% jump, ChatGPT amongst...

Huge upset at US Open 2026 as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz knocked out

After saffron kit uproar, Hockey India picks blue as primary Asian Games choice

Mitchell Santner warns New Zealand of 'well-rounded' India ahead of Test series

Harmanpreet-led India's Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 semifinal opponent confirmed

No Shreyas Iyer for IND vs WI ODI series, Know why vice-captain misses out

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

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Fatima Sana's send-off of Shefali Verma sparks criticism during Asia Cup clash

Kuldeep struggles with limited playtime, growing doubts about his cricket future

Shami key focus in the Dulip Trophy 2026 final alongside Kishan, Sooryavanshi

India prepares athletes for Asian Games with mock accommodations

India to host ICC Women's Champions Trophy for the first time in 2027