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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

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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

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Cricket

Rohit Sharma is focused on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup. He prioritizes hard work, fitness, and staying present to achieve this goal

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cu

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Washington Sundar has been withdrawn from the upcoming T20I series between India and West Indies which is slated to get underway from October 6

Washington Sundar will miss the T20I series against West Indies

Washington is heading back to the domestic circuit to suit up for his state side in the Ranji Trophy

India's star all-rounder Washington Sundar in this frame. (Getty)

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which 

The complete schedule for the Men's ODI World Cup 2027 has been finally announced. India will open their campaign against Australia on October 7

ICC has announced the complete schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027

India will kick off their ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7

India's Rohit Sharma (R) talks with Pakistan's Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

International Cricket Council (ICC) has come out with new playing conditions across formats including strict penalties for time wasting

ICC has introduced new playing conditions across formats

Here is all you need to know about the changed rules:

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pink balls in Day Tests, stricter run-out rule. (Getty)

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Rohit Sharma was all praise for Shubman Gill after India's emphatic win over West Indies in the second ODI where the duo combined to help team chase down the colossal 406-run target

Rohit Sharma sees a great cricketing brain in Shubman Gill

Rohit's remark came right after India's emphatic 8-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI

India's star openers Rohit Sharma (L) and Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

'Doesn't mean I stay away from him...': What Rohit’s bold remark on Gill means?

Asian Games 2026

The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal match will feature a mouth-watering India vs Pakistan final. Pakistan are yet to win a silver or gold at the games.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45, their lowest T20I total. 

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets to qualify for gold medal match. 

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer

India v Pakistan gold medal match confirmed! Kishan stars with 80 in 124-run win

India's star pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the third ODI against West Indies. Meanwhile, Anshul Kamboj has been announced as Krishna's replacement for the final ODI

Prasidh Krishna will miss the third ODI between India and West Indies due to hamstring injury

Meanwhile, Anshul Kamboj has been announced as Krishna's replacement

India's star pacer Prasidh Krishna in this frame. (Getty)

Injury scare continues to haunt India as Prasidh ruled out of 3rd ODI vs WI

Experienced leggie Adil Rashid has recovered from hand injury but England have handed a surprise recall to another leggie, Mason Crane.

Jofra Archer has been rested for the ODI tri-series to manage his workload.

Rehan Ahmed has been dropped from the ODI squad. 

Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Mason Crane

No Buttler, Archer as England announce squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan

The Indian dressing room was happy with a their highest ever ODI run chase but it did not help their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2207 in South Africa.

Gambhir says 'this is not cricket, this is batting' after India's record-breaking chase.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has asked for more balance between bat and ball too.

Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill has the highest ODI average among current batters with 1,000 or more runs in the format. 

Shubman Gill broke several records on his way to an unbeaten 223.

Gill will face a major challenge in New Zealand during five-ODI series to maintain his average.

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill rises to 2nd place among batters with highest average in ODIs 

The Australian team management will now sweat over fitness of their three players from Test squad ahead of the series opener against South Africa next week.

Renshaw and Green have added to Australia's list of injured players.

If Inglis doesn't recover before Test series opener, Australia will need a backup wicketkeeper.

Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw

Why Australia's Test-only players took the field in 3rd ODI vs South Africa? 

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Football

Cristiano Ronaldo unexpectedly left Portugal's national team camp, promising to share the reasons behind his decision soon. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his departure as the team prepares with the remaining squad members

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team camp

Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal national team cam

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

Manchester City has been found guilty of numerous financial violations in English football, facing possible points deductions or expulsion

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing premier league confirms

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoi

Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing, Premier League confirms

Raphinha was forced off with muscle discomfort in Brazil’s friendly win over Australia ahead of the clash with India. A look at his injury report. 

The 29-year-old, who captained the side in the absence of Marquinhos, had scored from the penalty spot just before the break to level the score at 2-2 

Club officials will closely monitor the situation as Brazil prepare for another friendly against India on Saturday

Brazil forward Raphinha injured vs Australia ahead of clash vs India

Raphinha, India vs Brazil

Lionel Messi unveiled a special Blue and Gold shirt as the World Cup winner plays his farewell match. 

The shirt will be worn when Argentina face Benin in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October 2026

FC Barcelona legend, who currently plays for Inter Miami, leaves the side as the most decorated player, having scored 125 goals, including 21 at the World Cup

Lionel Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for Argentina’s farewell match

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Watch: Messi unveils emotional, special Blue and Gold jersey for farewell match

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul, securing the 2026 Campeones Cup and marking his 100th goal for the club. This victory adds to Miami's growing list of trophies since Messi's arrival.

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wins 2026 Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi adds another trophy as Inter Miami wi

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

India vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026

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Motor Sports

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 

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...

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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Abhishek Sharma smashed the record-breaking 30-ball century in T20I history against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T20I history

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest 30-ball century in T2

Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Rumesh Pathirage found his javelin damaged during air travel but remains determined to win gold at the Asian Games 2026

Rumesh Patiragy javelin broken during air travel

Rumesh Pathirage’s  javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games

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ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, India vs Pakistan on this date

India v Pakistan gold medal match confirmed! Kishan stars with 80 in 124-run win

Injury scare continues to haunt India as Prasidh ruled out of 3rd ODI vs WI

'Doesn't mean I stay away from him...': What Rohit’s bold remark on Gill means?

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which

No Buttler, Archer as England announce squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

Shubman Gill rises to 2nd place among batters with highest average in ODIs

India v Pakistan gold medal match confirmed! Kishan stars with 80 in 124-run win

Injury scare continues to haunt India as Prasidh ruled out of 3rd ODI vs WI

'Doesn't mean I stay away from him...': What Rohit’s bold remark on Gill means?

ICC rolls out big rule changes across formats, strict time-wasting penalties, pi

Revealed: Why was Washington Sundar withdrawn from T20I series against WI which

No Buttler, Archer as England announce squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan

Why India coaching staff isn't happy after the record run chase in Guwahati ODI

Shubman Gill rises to 2nd place among batters with highest average in ODIs

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Rohit Sharma on his quest to win the 2027 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal team camp, promises explanation soon

Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record with 30-ball century against Afghanistan

Messi leads Inter Miami to 2026 Campeones Cup victory with his 100th goal

Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken during air travel ahead of Asian Games