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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

Watch: Hilary Duff jokes she feels ‘like LeBron’ after Tour stops mirror NBA superstar’s path

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

Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash

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

Hong Kong Sixes, 2026

Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe tour of UAE, 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

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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India tour of New Zealand 2026

Anshul Kamboj was the star of the show in India's five-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kamboj notched an economical of 2/22 which earned him a Player of the Match award

Anshul Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match in India's five-wicket win over NZ in 1st ODI 

Anshul Kamboj notched a superb spell of 2/22

India's Anshul Kamboj celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Nathan Smith during 1st ODI. (Getty)

Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Why Kamboj's 2/22 was adjudged Player of the Match worthy despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in IND vs NZ 1st ODI?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's future in international cricket is uncertain after a challenging T20I series against New Zealand. Former players questioned his selection and performance, leaving selectors with a tough decision ahead.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar 

Massive dip in form for Bhuvneshwar Kumar puts questions on his T20I stay

Stats Speak: Massive dip in form for Bhuvneshwar Kumar puts questions on his T20I stay

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Virat Kohli scored a half-century in Auckland and broke the record for most runs in ODI chases that stood for 14 years.

Virat Kohli made the run chase looks easy on a tough Auckland track. 

Kohli scored his second-fastest away ODI century. 

Virat Kohli

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases 

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

Had Blair Tickner not been incited by Gurnoor Brar, he would've broken long-standing records for a no.11 batter in ODI history.

Blair Tickner smashed Arshdeep Singh for 3 sixes in an over.

Tickner registered 2nd highest ODI score by no.11 batter vs India. 

Blair Tickner, KL Rahul

Tickner equals record for most sixes by no.11 batter, hits Arshdeep for 3 in an 

Tickner equals record for most sixes by no.11 batter, hits Arshdeep for 3 in an over

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: It wasn't an ideal start to the tour for Rohit Sharma as he faced a loose dismissal against Kyle Jamieson in the run chase. 

Rohit Sharma's previous ODI duck came in World Cup 2023.

Rohit departed for a duck in ODIs for the first time on New Zealand soil.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma bags first ODI duck in 3 years, scored 5 tons and 11 fifties since

IPL 2026

Liam Livingstone hasn't scored a half-century in the last three IPL seasons, but he has piqued the interest of Chennai Super Kings. 

Liam Livingstone played just two games for SRH in IPL 2026.

SRH roped in Livingstone for Rs 13 cr in last year's auction after bidding war with LSG.

Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya

Not Hardik, CSK show interest in Livingstone but what could they offer in return

Not Hardik, CSK show interest in Livingstone but what could they offer in return?

When Prema Rawat walked in to bat, only 17 balls were left in the innings. Prema raced to her half-century from just 14 balls. 

Prema Rawat finished the innings with a six to reach her fifty from 15 balls.

Prema played a few reverse sweeps on her way to the record-breaking fifty. 

Prema Rawat

Walked in to bat in 18th over, Prema Rawat smashes fastest fifty in women's T20

Walked in to bat in 18th over, Prema Rawat smashes fastest fifty in women's T20 cricket history

Football

Harry Kane has admitted that Virat Kohli’s message on the Ballon d’Or award left the Bayern Munich player star-struck. Here is how Kane acknowledged the Indian cricket legend’s message. 

By naming Kohli in the same breath as Beckham and Brady, Kane underlined the genuine respect he holds for the former India captain

That friendship did not begin overnight. Its roots stretch back almost a decade

‘Sportspeople I really admire’: Bayern Munich star Harry Kane reveals Virat Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Harry Kane and Virat Kohli

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Prasidh Krishna has been declared fit for all formats and is set to join India A in New Zealand. Here is all you need to know. 

Mohammed Siraj was added to the India A squad for the second unofficial Test, while Nitish Kumar Reddy was retained for the first ODI before linking up with the A team for the final game

The final game will now potentially serve as a timely outing for Krishna ahead of the senior Test side’s campaign

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Prasidh Krishna

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after an on-pitch collision with an FC Andorra goalkeeper. 

Spanish reports indicated that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics

While the challenge was deemed a red-card offence by the referee, there has been no suggestion of deliberate intent

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision 

CD Tenerife, Jesus de Miguel

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amd Middle East tensions. Here is all you need to know. 

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has been among the clubs most visibly affected

Saudi organisers have insisted preparations for the Asian Cup continue with the same intensity despite the revised timeline

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup delay amid Middle East tensions

Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hit as Saudi Pro League postpones matches 

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Manchester United continues as the Premier League side is now facing a relegation battle after a brutal loss vs Chelsea. The winless record has now extended to nine games. 

The result left Manchester United with just seven points from nine league games

The nine-game winless run stretches across both domestic and European competition

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle? Winless streak extends after Chelsea loss

Man United, Premier League

Manchester United horror! Is Premier League side really facing relegation battle

Neymar has been suspended for two matches in Brazil for covering his mouth during a confrontation. He will miss three matches overall and announced his international retirement after the World Cup.

Is Neymar Jr retiring from club football? Brazilian's latest update has left fans wondering

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss 3 games

Neymar handed two-match suspension for violating Vinicius Law, to miss three matches in total

IND vs NZ 1st ODI

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Motor Sports

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed fiercely during the Mexican Grand Prix, nearly colliding early on. Max Verstappen won, while Ferrari's team principal criticized the conflict between the teammates, promising to address the tension.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc HIT OUT at each other over Mexican GP drama

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 world champion in his second season. He is only the third Italian to win the title and was chosen early by Mercedes for his exceptional talent.

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Kimi Antonelli SHATTERS records, becomes youngest F1 world champion in history

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

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

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

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

F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory

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...

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

Taskin Ahmed scripts history, becomes only 3rd Bangladeshi player to clock this sensational 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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Glenn Phillips has been New Zealand's standout batter in the T20I series against India, crediting the IPL for improving his recent form. Despite modest IPL stats, he highlights the value of top-level coaching and facilities in shaping his performance

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in form

glenn phillips credits ipl for recent uptick in fo

Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Australia's cricket team faces potential changes after losing 2-1 to South Africa and slipping in rankings

Australia test team changes considered after series defeat to South Africa

Australia test team changes considered after serie

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Virat Kohli was warmly welcomed by fans upon arrival in Auckland ahead of Indias ODI series against New Zealand. On arrival he quickly started practice sessions with Rohit Sharma preparing for the upcoming matches

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for India New Ze

Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of NZ ODIs, begins practice with Rohit

Virat Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of ODI series vs NZ, begins practice with Rohit Sharma

Yashavi Jaiswal has struggled with form in red ball cricket during the 2026 season, raising concerns for India in the ongoing New Zealand series. His inconsistent scores and multiple ducks have affected his confidence and team position. The upcoming matches will be key to seeing if he can regain his batting form and contribute effectively to the team’s success.

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should india be concerned about yashavi jaiswals f

Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned

Yashavi Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned

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Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Why Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match despite Arshdeep's 4-fer in 1st ODI?

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

Not Hardik, CSK show interest in Livingstone but what could they offer in return

Rohit Sharma bags first ODI duck in 3 years, scored 5 tons and 11 fifties since

Walked in to bat in 18th over, Prema Rawat smashes fastest fifty in women's T20

Tickner equals record for most sixes by no.11 batter, hits Arshdeep for 3 in an

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision

Kohli breaks Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in ODI run chases

Not Hardik, CSK show interest in Livingstone but what could they offer in return

Rohit Sharma bags first ODI duck in 3 years, scored 5 tons and 11 fifties since

Walked in to bat in 18th over, Prema Rawat smashes fastest fifty in women's T20

Tickner equals record for most sixes by no.11 batter, hits Arshdeep for 3 in an

Kane reveals Kohli’s message after winning Ballon d’Or left him star-struck

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for all formats, set to join India A in New Zealand

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision

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Glenn Phillips credits IPL experience for recent batting success in T20Is

Pat Cummins admits team changes needed after South Africa Test defeat

Kohli arrives in Auckland ahead of NZ ODIs, begins practice with Rohit

Jaiswal's struggling form in red-ball cricket leaves Indian management concerned