Coach pleads not guilty

A former Olympic athletics coach has denied raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Australia win can be ‘launch-pad’ for Ireland

Jack Conan believes Saturday’s 46-19 win over Australia can be a “launch-pad” for Ireland going forward.

Sri Lanka ousted from Asian Cup qualifiers with 4-0 routing

Sri Lanka’s hopes of advancing to the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Saudi Arabia qualifiers) were dashed after a 4-0 defeat against a strong Thailand side, currently ranked 96th in the FIFA World

Stage set for catch-them-young cricket tourney

Prima Group which has been in the forefront of promoting junior cricket in Sri Lanka has come forward on yet another occasion to sponsor the much looked forward to Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League limited

Ramprakash predicts England to win Ashes

England will beat Australia “quite comfortably” in the Ashes if captain Ben Stokes is fit enough to play all five Tests, says former batter Mark Ramprakash.

Pollock nominated for ‘Breakthrough Player of the Year’

England flanker Henry Pollock has been nominated for World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year.

An offer worth fighting for!

Britain’s Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at Kaseya Centre in Miami on December 19.

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.

'More relief than euphoria' - Norway end long wait

For the first time in a generation Norway fans will experience the joy of supporting their team at an international tournament.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - 3rd ODI Pakistan complete series whitewash over Sri Lanka

Pakistan completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka with a comfortable six-wicket victory in the third ODI at Rawalpindi Stadium yesterday. Chasing a target of 212, Pakistan’s disciplined bowling and composed batting ensured they wrapped up the series without real pressure.

Rajasingha MMV, Hungama Vijayaba NS crowned U-19 champions at DSI Volleyball Finals

Rajasinghe MMV Ruwanwella and Vijayaba National School, Hungama, emerged champions in the Under-19 Boys’ and Girls’ divisions, respectively, at the DSI Supersports All-Island Inter-School Volleyball Championship 2025, held yesterday (16) at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

Chanaka and Danushan to tee off in Malaysia

Veteran golfer Chanaka Perera and youngster Kumar Danushan will tee off at the 121st Malaysian Amateur Open 2025, which will take place from November 20-23 at the Permaipura Golf and Country Club in Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia.

India to host first-ever Men’s Asian Netball Championship in February 2026

In a historic move for the sport, Netball Asia (NA) has decided to host the first-ever Men’s Asian Netball Championship in 2026, marking a major milestone for the development of men’s netball across the region. The tournament will be held in New Delhi, India, from February 5 to 12, 2026, with all matches scheduled to take place at the Thyagaraj Stadium.

23rd DSI Supersports Volleyball Championship 2025 Dhammissara NS clinch double titles

Dhammissara National School, Naththandiya—one of the most dominant forces in Sri Lanka’s schools volleyball arena for more than two decades—continued its remarkable legacy by securing two age-group championship titles at the 23rd DSI Supersports Inter-Schools Volleyball Championship 2025, concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

Sameera Perera appointed WA bronze-level referee

Sri Lanka Athletics’ former recorder Sameera Perera has been appointed as a WA bronze-level referee by the World Athletics.

Sinner beats Alcaraz to defend ATP Finals crown

Jannik Sinner signed off his 2025 season in style by overcoming world number one Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets to defend his ATP Finals crown in Turin.

Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka 3–0 After Six-Wicket Win in Rawalpindi

Pakistan wrapped up a dominant ODI series with a six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi, completing a 3–0 whitewash on Sunday. Captain Shaheen Afridi hailed his team’s “discipline and depth” as Pakistan continued their strong run with another all-round display.

South Africa Leapfrog India in Updated WTC Standings

South Africa have jumped to third in the World Test Championship standings after their victory over India at Eden Gardens, swapping places with Shubman Gill’s side.

Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

Benn masterclass crushes Eubank in rematch

Conor Benn put on a dominant performance to earn revenge over bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr and seal a unanimous decision victory in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Pathirana Headlines IPL 2026 Squad Reveal!

IPL retentions 2026: Full list of retained, released and traded players ahead of auction

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in second ODI

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the second one-day international in Rawalpindi to seal the three-game series 2-0 on yesterday amid the backdrop of security concerns and tension in the tourists’ camp following a suicide

Naval battering hits Havies as match ends in dramatic 31-31 draw

Havelock Park witnessed a pulsating game of rugby last evening as Havelock SC and Navy SC battled out a 31/31 draw in a most thrilling contest of the Inter-Club League 2025/2026 opener.

CH outplay Police SC 29-5

CH and FC started off on a high note as they outplayed Police SC by 29 points to 5 in their opening match of the inter club League rugby championship at the Race Course ground in Colombo yesterday.