PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros

Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.

Sri Lanka Unveil T20I Squad for India Tour Ahead of Women’s World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming five-match Women’s T20 International series against India, marking an important step in their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

KKR Splash ₹18 Crore on Matheesha Pathirana at IPL 2026 Auction

Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana landed a blockbuster deal at the IPL 2026 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders snapping him up for a massive ₹18 crore.

Wanindu Hasaranga Joins LSG for IPL 2026 at ₹2 Crore

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have snapped up Sri Lankan spin star Wanindu Hasaranga at the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, securing the all-rounder for ₹2.00 crore.

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.

Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the Women’s Tennis Association player of the year for a second successive season.

Sri Lanka pull off nail-biter against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka pulled off a nail-biting edge-of-the-seat two wicket win over a determined Afghanistan in their Under-19 Asia Cup match in Dubai yesterday as allrounder Chamika Heenatigala played a crucial role with both bat and ball.

Thaha bags third successive snooker title

Irshath Thaha of Moors SC bagged his third successive snooker title when he emerged champion of the SLOCK Colombo District Open Snooker tournament with a four frames to one win over Mohamed Rikaz of Air Force SC who fell victim for the second time in the final at the Moors SC billiards table in Colombo.

Maximum tackle height lowered for World U-20

Tackles above the sternum will be outlawed at the World Under-20s Championship in Georgia next summer as the possibility of a lowering of the maximum tackle height across the elite game moves a step closer.

Richmond Legends post ninth victory

Chamil Perera with an unbeaten 72 and Samantha Lorensuhewa with 34 not out and three wickets, steered Legends of Richmond to a five-wicket win over Ananda Masters in a Masters 30 overs encounter played at the Nationalised Services Cricket Association ground recently.

Kenyan runners, Sri Lankan women dominate Half Marathon

Kenyan runners Kipsang Mooses and Sri Lanka’s Methmi Wijesooriya won the men’s and women’s Janashakthi Life-ICA International Half Marathon respectively last Sunday that was flagged off in Colombo.

No Sri Lankan in IPL Mini-Auction’s Top 5 Costliest Buys

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Sri Lankan fans will once again watch closely, hoping one of their stars will command a record-breaking bid. However, history suggests otherwise, with no Sri Lankan player ever featuring among the top five most expensive buys in an IPL mini-auction — a list dominated by Australian and English match-winners.

Harmer and Verma named ICC Players of the Month for November 2025

South African spinner Simon Harmer went past Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for the first time.

Kandy wake up late to demolish Police

Unbeaten league champions, Kandy Sports Club produced a commanding second-half revival to overcome Police Sports Club by 49 points (9 tries, 2 conversions) to 17 points (2 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) in their Inter-Club League encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday, turning a nervy contest into a decisive statement of intent.

Schools girls’ basketball finals left in limbo amid repeated postponements

Sri Lanka’s all-island schools girls’ basketball competitions have come under scrutiny as the Under-15 Girls’ A Division final for 2024 and the Under-17 Girls’ A Division final for 2025 remain unplayed, leaving young athletes waiting for closure for more than a year in some instances.

3rd Asian Youth Para Games: Sri Lanka Youth Para Athletes shine in Dubai

Sri Lanka’s emerging youth para athletes delivered an impressive performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Para Games held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, winning a total of three gold medals and two bronze medals.

Three Trinitians in SL U-19 Asia Cup outfit

Three Trinitians, Dimantha Mahavithana, Adham Hilmy and Sethmika Senevirathne, found their way into the Sri Lanka Under-19 squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) conducted Asia Cup, which is currently taking place in the UAE. The trio were coached by Navin Ekanayake at the under-19 level.

Major Club Cricket Tier ‘A’: Nugegoda S&WC record stunning win over Chilaw Marians CC

Nugegoda S&WC recorded a stunning nine-wicket win over Chilaw Marians CC in the Major Club Tier ‘A’ cricket tournament encounter that concluded at the NCC ground yesterday.

Schools girls’ basketball finals left in limbo amid repeated postponements

Sri Lanka’s all-island schools girls’ basketball competitions have come under scrutiny as the Under-15 Girls’ A Division final for 2024 and the Under-17 Girls’ A Division final for 2025 remain unplayed, leaving young athletes waiting for closure for more than a year in some instances.

Kandy wake up late to demolish Police

Unbeaten league champions, Kandy Sports Club produced a commanding second-half revival to overcome Police Sports Club by 49 points (9 tries, 2 conversions) to 17 points (2 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) in their Inter-Club League encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium, turning a nervy contest into a decisive statement of intent.

14-year old opener slams 171 with 14 sixes Indians in smashing show at U-19 Asia Cup opener

India’s budding cricketers smashed a whopping total of 433 for 6 in 50 overs as they smashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 234 runs in the curtain raiser match of the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai yesterday.

Army turn tables on Sri Lions

Army Sports Club produced a powerful second-half resurgence to defeat Sri Lions SC by 26 points (4 tries, 3 conversions) to 17 points (3 tries, 1 conversion) in their Inter Club Rugby League encounter at Longden Place last evening.

World Cup fans scream ‘betrayal’ at ticket pricing

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket.

Viren, Ranithma Lead 1,500-Strong Field at 73rd National Badminton Championships

Star shuttlers Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage are set to headline the action as more than 1,500 competitors prepare to battle it out at the 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025, scheduled from December 17

Kiwis rout Windies for 1-0 lead

Jacob Duffy claimed five wickets as New Zealand sealed a straightforward victory over West Indies on day three of the second Test in Wellington.

Lionel Messi meets Shah Rukh Khan, unveils 70-ft statue In Kolkata

Football icon Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue from Salt Lake stadium, with West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan present at the event on Saturday.

Visually handicapped Indian cricketers celebrate

India’s visually handicapped women’s cricket team scored a global victory for everyone in their situation when they won what was called the first ever VFS Global Women’s T20 World Cup that was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability

The Last Time Is Now. It’s the name given to the tournament in which 16 wrestling giants have been competing to be the one opponent in John Cena’s final fight before retirement.

Weekend Sports Guide for Sri Lankans

Sri Lankan sports fans have a packed week ahead, with Premier League football spread across several nights, international T20 cricket in India, the Under-19 Asia Cup continuing in Dubai, and global attention on the World Darts Championship in London.

A King is Born: Trinity Old Boys Choir Takes the Stage on DEC. 16

I will extol the Lord at all times, His praise shall always be in my lips (Ps. 34:1) ……….so sang King David as he worshipped the Lord. And singing is what drew some 10–15 Trinitians of yesteryear to continue worshiping Him with the talent He had blessed them with.