Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton after positive talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

Two Sri Lankan heritage players in Aussie U-19 squad

Australia has named its squad for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 picking two players with Sri Lankan roots in Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray.

Half Marathon ‘sold out’ in Colombo

The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) unveiled the official race route of the Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon scheduled for Sunday in Colombo that organisers have branded a “sell out”.

Thaha bags second major title in seven days

Man in form Irshath Thaha of Moors SC continued his winning streak when he bagged his second major snooker title within a period of seven days, following his Open Ranking Championship title win by clinching and retaining the 6-Red Snooker National Championship title.

CR-CH the pick of the games at restart

The inter club rugby League 2025/2026 resumes today with Sri Lions hosting Army SC at Longden Place after a somewhat unexpected two week break.

Hamilton goes into hibernation

Lewis Hamilton said after the final race of what has been an annus horribilis for him at Ferrari that he wanted to shut off from the world over the winter.

Battle of the Sexes heats up

Tennis great Billie Jean King says the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is “not the same” as her era-defining meeting with Bobby Riggs.

Sri Lanka’s Mora Racing shifts into high gear on Global Stage

Mora Racing, one of Sri Lanka’s rapidly rising motorsport teams, is accelerating its mission to build racing talent from karting all the way to international formula competition. Founded in 2023, the team - named “Mora” (shark) to reflect a bold local identity — has grown from a small two-stroke engine outfit into a structured racing program with national and international success.

World Cup ticket prices 'monumental betrayal' say fans’ group

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

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tickets to go live today, prices start at ₹100 and LKR1000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. Sales will begin at 18h45 IST with prices starting at just ₹100 (approximately $1.11) at some venues in India and LKR1000 (approximately $3.26) in Sri Lanka.

Racing champ Norris kept waiting for trophy

Lando Norris became the 35th driver to win the championship, but he was not awarded the official trophy in Abu Dhabi.

Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars in Australia U19 World Cup Squad

Australia has named its squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, with Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray, both of Sri Lankan origin, earning call-ups after stellar performances at the Under-19 National Championships.

Lionel Messi in India: Full GOAT Tour Schedule, Ticket Information and Programme Details for Sri Lankan Fans

Lionel Messi is all set to arrive in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, creating massive excitement among football fans across the country.

Peterite Vishenka Silva packs a punch for CR

Supporters of CR and FC can look forward to more action as the Red Shirts have strengthened their ambitions for the rugby season with the enlisting of St. Peter’s College player Vishenka Silva for their match against CH and FC on Saturday.

Row over gay celebrations at World Cup match

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ ‘Pride Match’ at the 2026 World Cup says it intends to push forward with plans despite Egypt objecting to Fifa.

LeBron James’ record comes to an end

LeBron James’ incredible run of 1,297 regular-season NBA games scoring 10 or more points ended as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120.

Longest living Sri Lanka athlete celebrates 101 birthday

Piyarathna Weerasinghe, who captained Sri Lanka’s first national volleyball team in 1954, celebrated his 101st birthday yesterday.

Cummins colours no good for England

Australia captain Pat Cummins will return for what could be a decisive third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.

England cricketers for sale on the beach

England could not escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.

Indian and Sri Lankan win Colombo Chess

Indian R. Sailesh and Dulithma Ratnayake of Sri-Lanka became Champions in the Open category of the men’s and women’s Colombo Chess Festival organised and conducted by the CFSL and Passed Pawn Chess Club at the Sports Complex, in Colombo 7.

Moors SC’s Thaha is Open snooker champ

Irshath Thaha of Moors SC became the champion of the Open Ranking Snooker Championship 2025 when he came out victorious with ease by four frames to one beating Mohamed Rikas of Air Force SC in the final played at the AAC billiard table in Colombo.

History-making Girmay sings up with NSN Cycling

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay has signed for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.

Japan’s Matsuyama wins play-off at World Challenge in event hosted by Tiger Woods

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama beat Sweden’s Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off to win his second Hero World Challenge title in Albany.

LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world’s footballing body into crisis.

Madueke double at Brugge helps Arsenal keep 100% record

Noni Madueke scored twice as Arsenal beat Club Brugge to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League and all but secure their place in the knockout phase.

WTA signs with Mercedes in 'most significant deal in our history'

The Women’s Tennis Association has announced a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz which has the potential to be the largest in women’s sport.

Smriti Mandhana makes first comment since wedding cancellation, 'don’t love anything more than cricket'

Smriti Mandhana is well and truly back not only on the field and but also in the public eye after confirming that her wedding is called off. In an event, she came up with a statement stating that she doesn’t love anything more than cricket.

‘Excitement and nerves’ for Archibald as Games loom

Katie Archibald can still see herself rampaging down the home straight to claim a points race bronze at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

150 teams to contest oldest netball championship

As many as 150 teams are expected to contest the Western Province Netball Association’s (WPNA) Eva all-island Open Netball Tournament on January 31 and February 1, 2026 at the Air Force ground, Slave Island, Colombo 2.