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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

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

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Billy Root, brother of Joe Root, has called time on his professional cricket. He looked back on his success at Glamorgan and Nottinghamshire in his 14-year career.

Billy Root has decided to hang up his boots after 14 years of professional cricket.

Billy has represented Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan in County cricket.

Billy Root

Root announces retirement from professional cricket, says 'There've been plenty.

With just two wickets in hand, Australia A sneaked a win against India A as Milly Illingworth stunned Yastika Bhatia-led side in Mohali.

Yastika's 112 and Tejal-Anushka's 60s helped India A post 338/6.

Milly Illingworth hit Sayali Satghare for 2 sixes in penultimate over.

Yastika Bhatia

Yastika's 84-ball 112 in vain, AUSA chase down 339 v INDA in last-over thriller

India Under-19 completed One-Day series cleansweep against Australia Under-19 with a comprehensive 6-wicket win in the third match.

Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten for 110 in the successful run chase.

India U19 registered their 3rd consecutive win over Australia U19.

Lakshya Raichandani during batting

Captain Lakshya slams 110, INDU19 beat AUS U19 by 6 wkts to complete cleansweep

Weeks after Ashley Noffke was asked to join the red-ball staff in London for 3rd Test vs England, the bowling coach has resigned from his post.

Ashley Noffke is the 4th from Pakistan men's team support staff to leave in 2026.

Noffke left Pakistan cricket support staff more than a year before his contract was set to expire.

Ashley Noffke, Faheem Ashraf

PAK cricket crisis deepens, Ex-AUS pacer resigns as bowling coach to become

India tour of New Zealand 2026

New Zealand will take the field with a nearly full-strength squad at home in the five-T20I series against India next month at home.

Tom Robinson misses out as Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are available for entire series.

Ben Sears and Rachin Ravindra have been ruled out due to their respective injuries.

Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand announce squad for T20Is vs India, 2 players out due to injury

Asian Games 2026

Mirabai Chanu ended her and India's long wait for a medal in weightlifting category at Asian Games with a silver on September 23.

Mirabai won a silver medal in women's 49 kg weightlifting category in Asian Games 2026.

Mirabai won her first Asian Games medal in third appearance.

Song Gum Ri, Mirabai Chanu Saikhom, Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana 

Mirabai Chanu wins career's 1st Asian Games medal, ends India's 28-year wait

Roshibina Devi has assured herself of a third consecutive medal in Asian Games. She faces Chinese opponent in the gold medal match.

Roshibina Devi will face China's Xiaoyu Zhang in the gold medal match.

Roshibina beat Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas in the semifinal. 

Roshibina Devi

Roshibina Devi storms into Asian Games 2026 wushu final, eyes gold after...

Jay Meena struggled with his backhand in the semifinal due to a hip issue. He staged a comeback after losing three sets but eventually settled for a bronze medal.

Jay Meena struggled with hip pain during his semifinal clash.

Jay secured India's first medal in soft tennis in Asian Games.

Jay Meena

Jay pushes through pain to secure India’s 1st soft tennis medal in Asian Games 

India women's team comprising of Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan and Parinaaz Dhaliwal won a historic bronze in skeet shooting at Asian Games 2026.

Raiza Dhillon missed out on another bronze medal in the individual event. 

Manu Bhaker finished 5th and missed out on a medal. 

Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill

India men's and women's skeet shooting teams bag bronze medals at Asian Games 

Japanese umpire Chris Thurgate called two wide balls in the final over bowled by Axar Patel but had to reverse the latter after India protested and leg umpire Chris Brown intervened.

In the last over of the run chase, a wide decision was reversed.

Axar Patel bowled a legitimate delivery but the umpire initially called it a wide.

Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

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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

This star forward has been ruled out of the Brazil vs. India friendly match with an injury. Here is all you need to know.  

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, Brazil, will play Australia on 25 and 29 September before travelling to Kolkata

The absence is a blow for Brazil as they begin the post-World Cup cycle and will also be closely monitored by Chelsea ahead of their next Premier League fixture against Brentford

Star forward ruled out of Brazil friendlies vs India with injury

Brazil vs India

Chelsea has a new owner as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League side, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exiting. Here is all you need to know. 

Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, now assumes complete ownership

The American businessman, also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaves after a turbulent era marked by heavy spending, multiple managerial changes and mixed results on the pitch

Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter sell stakes

Chelsea, Premier League

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake gains 100% control

Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad weeks after announcing his international retirement. Here is all you need to know. 

Messi accepted the call-up after announcing his retirement

The association has also invited the full 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend what it described as an unforgettable occasion

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing international retirement

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad weeks after announcing retirement

IND vs AFG 3rd T20I

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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

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7500 for her conduct during the US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Despite a strong run, she ended 2026 without a Grand Slam title

Irina Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India secured a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a flawless campaign, but the celebrations were overshadowed by a trophy presentation dispute at Dubai International Stadium

India denied Asia Cup trophy after final

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute

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Mirabai Chanu wins career's 1st Asian Games medal, ends India's 28-year wait

Mirabai Chanu wins career's 1st Asian Games medal, ends India's 28-year wait

Roshibina Devi storms into Asian Games 2026 wushu final, eyes gold after...

New Zealand announce squad for T20Is vs India, 2 players out due to injury

Yastika's 84-ball 112 in vain, AUSA chase down 339 v INDA in last-over thriller

Jay pushes through pain to secure India’s 1st soft tennis medal in Asian Games

PAK cricket crisis deepens, Ex-AUS pacer resigns as bowling coach to become

Captain Lakshya slams 110, INDU19 beat AUS U19 by 6 wkts to complete cleansweep

India men's and women's skeet shooting teams bag bronze medals at Asian Games

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

Roshibina Devi storms into Asian Games 2026 wushu final, eyes gold after...

New Zealand announce squad for T20Is vs India, 2 players out due to injury

Yastika's 84-ball 112 in vain, AUSA chase down 339 v INDA in last-over thriller

Jay pushes through pain to secure India’s 1st soft tennis medal in Asian Games

PAK cricket crisis deepens, Ex-AUS pacer resigns as bowling coach to become

Captain Lakshya slams 110, INDU19 beat AUS U19 by 6 wkts to complete cleansweep

India men's and women's skeet shooting teams bag bronze medals at Asian Games

India vs Japan wide ball controversy explained: Here's what the ICC rule says

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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

Aryna Sabalenka fined after US Open final conduct

India's Women's Asia Cup triumph overshadowed by trophy presentation dispute