Nissanka’s magnificent 98 keeps Sri Lanka Alive in Tri-Series Thriller

Sri Lanka must now defeat Pakistan on Thursday in order to prevent Zimbabwe from advancing to the final by virtue of superior net run-rate.

Fixtures, groups released for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The next edition of the T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, with the 20-team tournament to run all the way up until the final on March 8.

NBA coach Billups pleads not guilty to Mafia-linked gambling racket: prosecutors

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to alleged involvement in Mafia-linked illegal gambling schemes that rocked the NBA, prosecutors said.

Watch Ronaldo score stunning overhead kick

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years by scoring a stunning overhead kick in Al-Nassr’s 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

First Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Boosts Sport

Blind women from India won the world’s first T20 cricket championship in Sri Lanka on Sunday, following a tournament seen as pushing the limits of the visually impaired.

Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.

Head heroics power Australia past England in Ashes opener

England went down to a crushing defeat in the first Ashes Test as Travis Head’s blistering century completed an astonishing Australia fightback in Perth.

Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules

Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition’s financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch.

Sports Line-Up: What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend

Sri Lankan sports fans have a busy few days ahead with Premier League football, international cricket, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix all lined up.

Shaheens edge Sri Lanka A in last-ball thriller to reach Rising Stars Final

Pakistan Shaheens stormed into the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final after clinching a nail-biting last-ball victory over Sri Lanka A in Doha on Friday night. Defending 153, the Shaheens held their nerve in a gripping semi-final to seal a five-run win and book a title clash with Bangladesh A

Woman files case claiming Sri Lankan cricketer is father of her child

A woman has filed a court case claiming that Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne is the father of her two-month-old child and has refused to take responsibility.

Prima U15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 for record 18th year

The Prima U15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 50-Over Tournament, roundly considered the backbone cradle stepping stone to enriching national cricket down the line from the U19 to the mainstream grid, will be staged for a record 18th consecutive year mooted by Sri Lanka Cricket and sponsored by Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd., Prima Group, Sri Lanka from November 19 to the 28 at Thurstan College Cricket Grounds.

Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina while Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals.

'The Ashes is here - now is the time for heroes'

Adelaide is 1,300 miles to the east, Jakarta 1,900 miles to the north. In this corner of Western Australia, nature is hostile. The heat is unforgiving and there are countless animals that could kill a human. Even the magpies attack.

Wolff sells £230m stake valuing Mercedes F1 at £4.6bn

Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz.

Zimbabwe Crush Sri Lanka by 67 Runs in Tri-Series Stunner

Zimbabwe delivered a crushing blow to Sri Lanka on Thursday, sealing their biggest-ever T20I win over the islanders with a commanding 67-run victory in the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who Can Still Make It?

Who Has Already Qualified? With the latest round of matches, 42 of the 48 spots are now filled. Here’s the full breakdown by region:

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year

Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Awards in Rabat on a successful night for the host nation.

Sri Lanka Clash with Zimbabwe as Shanaka Takes Charge

The second match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe on Today, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

'Tremendous honour' - Federer added to Hall of Fame

Roger Federer will become the first member of the ’Big Three’ of tennis to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Sri Lanka A clinch semi-final spot after thrilling 6-run win over Bangladesh A in Doha

Sri Lanka A sealed their spot in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 with a tense 6-run victory over Bangladesh A in Doha, confirming a final four lineup featuring Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup schedule announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026.

James breaks NBA record with first game of season

LeBron James became the first player to take part in 23 consecutive NBA seasons when he stepped onto the court for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island of Curacao has become the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren’s Jamaica.

Pakistan Snatch Thriller Win After Zimbabwe Fightback

Pakistan survived a major scare to chase down 148 and beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the opening match of the tri-series, thanks to Usman Khan’s unbeaten 37 and Mohammad Nawaz’s late heroics.

Babar Azam fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Pakistan player Babar Azam has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the qualification picture is becoming clearer as nations across every continent scramble for their place at the expanded 48-team tournament. Co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, the competition will feature more teams than ever before — and as of now, 32 countries have already sealed their spots.

Pakistan Begin T20I Tri-Series Tonight vs Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi

Hosts open week-long event as Sri Lanka await; Nissanka nears major milestone.

Dasun Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka for Pakistan tri-series

Sri Lanka will field a side under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka for the upcoming tri-nation series in Pakistan, after captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando were ruled out due to illness.

Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTube star Jake Paul in a professional bout on 19 December.