Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager

Wolves have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.

Muthusamy and Wolvaardt named ICC Players of the Month for October

All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

Hasaranga’s fifty in vain as Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by six runs in last-over thriller

Pakistan posted a total of 299/5 after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first. Salman Agha scored a century.Haris Rauf took a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka fell short by four runs.

Anjalika and Yashitha bag three titles

Anjalika Kurera and Yashitha de Silva both representing MAS Holdings ended the Mercantile Tennis Tournament campaign on a high note when they emerged Mixed Doubles champions defeating the Lanka Minerals and Chemicals

Air Force target top-four finish

Air Force Sports Club is eyeing a top-four finish ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament which gets underway on Friday and play their first match against Army Sports Club at Ratmalana on the following day.

All you need to know about the 2025 Ashes

The Ashes between Australia and England gets under way on 21 November down under.

Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine

Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

Sri Lanka schoolgirls rout Malaysia in lop-sided series

Sri Lanka Under-19 ended another successful five match T20 series with a convincing eight wicket win over the visiting Malaysia women’s team in the fifth encounter played at the Colts ground yesterday.

Akash Kumar hits record eight sixes in fastest 50

Akash Kumar Choudhary smashed his way into cricket’s record books in an Indian domestic match, hitting eight consecutive sixes on his way to the fastest fifty ever scored in a first-class fixture.

Jevahn, Kaya and Reshan to represent Sri Lanka at Faldo Junior

The 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.

Minagi Rupesinghe: A new breed of swimming pro

Sri Lanka’s swimming sensation Minagi Rupesinghe has long been known for her discipline, grace, and relentless pursuit of excellence. But as she transitions from being a national champion to becoming a professional athlete on the global stage, her journey is evolving into something bigger — a blend of family support, professional management and strategic partnerships.

Suwanji Madanayake dazzles at Masters’ cricket

Inter-club veteran Suwanji Madanayake produced three all-round performances this time to steer Colombo Masters to win all their three encounters against Pathana Golden Oldies, National Services Cricket Association and Coimbatore Rockets in the Masters tournament.

Nyamhuri replaces injured Muzarabani as Zimbabwe announce squad for Tri-Series

Uncapped pacer Newman Nyamhuri has been drafted into Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, replacing the injured Blessing Muzarabani. Hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join Zimbabwe in the high-stakes tri-nation clash.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka begin ODI battle today in Rawalpindi

Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning run in white-ball cricket when they take on Pakistan in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

India, Sri Lanka to Host 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s Matches Shifted to Sri Lanka Amid Travel Restrictions.

Sinner sweeps past Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a passionate Turin crowd.

Rugby Bosses Blow Up League in Foul Start

In a lightning move the newly elected administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has gone against tradition and possible fair play and converted the Premier League, giving it a knockout blow that has agitated the country’s most soughtafter entity, Kandy Sports Club.

Anjalika brings out old charm

Anjalika Kurera and Yashitha de Silva both representing MAS Holdings came out victorious as they bagged the Mercantile Tennis Tournament 2025 singles titles finishing on top in the finals played at the SLTA tennis courts at

Trinity awards five Lions from League winning team

Trinity College awarded the Lion and Colours to their rugby outfit that played in the 2025 season that made them the League champions after nearly 40 years.

Ball experiment scrapped

The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.

Sri Lanka U-19 girls keep feasting on Malaysia Another slaughter of the lambs

In-form batter Vimoksha Balasooriya and right arm spinner Aseni Thalagune combined on yet another occasion to steer the Sri Lanka U-19 girls to record another convincing win by nine wickets in the fourth match of the five match

Steyn comes in a replacement

Kyle Steyn starts in place of Duhan van der Merwe as Scotland aim for a first win against New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Jemimah Rodrigues: From convent girl to Indian super star

To Indian cricket followers Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues was another member of their women’s team, but to the outside world she was a humble convent girl who became an overnight sensation thanks to the World Cup held in her country.

Your Weekend Sports Round-Up: Football, Cricket, and Formula 1

Sri Lankan sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. Whether it’s Premier League football, top-level cricket, or the thrill of Formula 1 in Brazil, there’s a full line-up of matches and moments waiting to be enjoyed.

Football prize for world peace

Football’s world governing body Fifa has introduced the ‘Peace Prize’, an award recognising an individual’s actions for peace and unity.

Australia’s ’’dad’s army’’ under scrutiny

Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves “respect” following criticism of the age of players.

Udara and Dewmini win titles at road race

H.Y. Udara of President’s College, Ambagasdowa and P.W.G.C.H. Dewmini of Teldeniya National School claimed the first-place titles in the boys and girls categories respectively at the Ritzbury Inter-School One Mile Road Race 2025, recently held at Embilipitiya.

England’s Roebuck doubtful for Fiji match

Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England’s match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury.

Sri Lanka Stuns Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in CAVA Women’s U19 Volleyball Championships

Sri Lanka produced a spectacular performance to defeat tournament favorites Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in their final round-robin match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025, played yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.