Goonethilleka crowned national badminton champion for second consecutive year

Buwanaka Goonethilleka successfully defended his singles title while bagging a triple crown as 15-year-old Ranithma Liyanage clinched her maiden open women’s title at the 70th National Badminton Championships conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton.

Army Keen for Strong Finish

Army Sports Club who is having a mixed season will look to finish the season on a high note according to their head coach Ronnie Ibrahim.

Dhammika Prasad shortlisted for Nepal head coach job

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Dhammika Prasad is one of five cricketers shortlisted for the position of head coach of the Nepal cricket team.

FIFA suspends FFSL

FIFA has suspended the Football Federation of Sri Lanka until further notice, the world governing body announced on Sunday.

Sports News in Brief - 20.01.2023

Expolanka Holdings will meet Fairfirst Insurance in the Mercantile Football Association (MFA) Knock-Out Tournament 2022 Final today at the City League Grounds, Slave Island, Colombo 2, commencing 3:00 p.m.

Prabath, Nisala rescue Colombo

Prabath Jayasuriya and Nisala Tharaka rescued Colombo against Kandy on day one of the National Super League four day cricket tournament encounter played at the SSC ground yesterday.

U19 Women’s captain Vishmi Gunaratne registers for WIPL

Sri Lanka’s U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup captain Vishmi Gunaratne has registered her name with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to play in the forthcoming Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL).

Anura on top at first leg

Pro-golfer Anura Rohana ended on top at the first leg of the trials for Asian Games golf competition and worked off at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club recently.

Rafael Nadal suffers huge upset at Australian Open as injured Spaniard crashes out

Rafael Nadal limped out of the Australian Open today as he took a medical timeout before losing to world No.65 Mackenzie McDonald.

School cricket association changes rules mid-season

A move by the tournament committee of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) to introduce a play-off system to determine which teams get relegated to lower divisions has come under criticism from multiple schools, who allege the change is a result of vested interests.

Milestone man Kohli leads India to record ODI win by 317 runs

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the highest ever victory margin in a one-day international as they swept the series 3-0 on yesterday. Kohli’s third century in his last four matches and 116 by opener Shubman Gill powered India to 390-5 in Thiruvananthapuram. Fast bowler M

Influence of ‘Born Again’ sect in national team affairs under the scanner

The influence of the ‘Born Again’ religious group in matters concerning the Sri Lankan cricket team has been brought into question among a number of issues covered in a 63-page report compiled by the five-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Sarojini Kusala Weerawardena that was presented to Minster of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe recently.

India beat Sri Lanka by highest ever ODI margin of 317 runs

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs -- the highest-ever margin in a one-day international -- to sweep their series 3-0 on Sunday.

Kandy face Police test

Unbeaten league champions Kandy SC will face a tough test when they confront not only Police SC but also the Colombo climate at the Police Park today.

Sandeep Lamichhane to visit Lord Pashupati Temple

Nepal’s 22-year-old bowler Sandeep Lamichhane returned home on Friday from the Central Jail and will visit the Lord Pashupati Temple on Saturday.

Navy down Army in high-scoring game

Navy SC came out victorious against Army SC in a high-scoring encounter of the Nippon Paint Rugby League tournament by 41 points to 30 in the match played at the Navy ground in Welisara on Friday.

Sangakkara rings Lord’s legacy at Eden Gardens

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who rang the two-minute bell at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, may be one of the very few cricketers who has had this honour at Lord’s in London also.

Navy host Army at Welisara

Army Sports Club will take on Navy Sports Club in their league rugby tournament match at Welisara today with an eye on returning to the top 4 in the points table.

India beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, clinch series

India defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in the second ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. With the win, India also gained an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series between the sides.

Sports Minister’s T20 WC fact-finding committee report: Recommendations include strong punishment for Danushka

The five-member committee appointed to investigate a number of incidents related to Sri Lanka cricket during last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia presented their report to Minster of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe on Tuesday.

Air Force banking on experienced backs

Air Force Sports Club who has shown great potential this season will look to better their sixth place finish from last year.

Madushanka remains a doubt for second ODI

Left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka remains a doubt for the second ODI against India tomorrow, after dislocating his right shoulder in Tuesday’s first ODI.

CH-CR battle of the Titans

CH & FC will host their arch rivals CR & FC in what is set to be a hugely important game in the inter club league rugby tournament, at Race Course on Saturday.

Havies slight favorite over Army

Havelock Sports Club will look to bag their third victory of the inter club league rugby tournament when they face an in form Army Sports Club team at Panagoda on Saturday.

Serious title contenders CR & FC target glory in centenary year

CR & FC may have had their worst-ever season last year, but three games into the ongoing season, the Red Shirts have made themselves serious title contenders with a quality squad.

Mavi Stars On Debut As India Edge Sri Lanka In T20 Thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

Illyas challenges Asia Rugby’s Suspension

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas, who had been suspended by Asia Rugby (AR), was able to appeal the case as per the regulations of the Asia Rugby constitution.

Army and CH play out thrilling draw

Army SC and CH&FC played out a 31-31 draw in what was a keenly contested Nippon Paint Rugby League tournament encounter at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo yesterday. A

Amarasinghe strengths CH charge

CH and FC has been strengthened by the return of centre Dinuk Amarasinghe ahead of their Inter Club League Tourn

Police look to break the duck

Police Sports Club will face CR and FC in their third game of the Inter Club League Rugby Tournament at Longden Place today.