Kandy SC sees exit of Ratwatte, entry of Madushanka

Reigning league champions Kandy Sports Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 rugby season further cementing their dominance in Sri Lankan rugby by being able to enlist a player after the retirement of play-maker Tarinda Ratwatte.

Red Shirts see danger ahead of new season 

One of the leading contenders of the new rugby season, CR and FC, will have to come to grips with a series of major injuries ahead of the start of the inter club League tournament set to be kicked off on November 14.

Kandy SC sees exit of Ratwatte, entry of Madushanka

Reigning league champions Kandy Sports Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 rugby season further cementing their dominance in Sri Lankan rugby by being able to enlist a player after the retirement of playmaker Tarinda Ratwatte.

Red Shirts see Danger ahead of New Season

One of the leading contenders of the new rugby season, CR and FC, will have to come to grips with a series of major injuries ahead of the start of the inter club League tournament set to be kicked off on November 14.

England opt to bowl against South Africa in Women’s World Cup semi-final

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women’s World Cup in India’s Guwahati city on Wednesday.

England opt to bowl against South Africa in Women’s World Cup semi-final

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women’s World Cup in India’s Guwahati city on Wednesday.

Sri Lankans return after promising show

The Sri Lankan athletics team, which ended runners-up to India at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship returned with a tally of 40 medals that included 16 gold medals.

Sheshandri books place in final

Four Sri Lankan girls including Sheshandri Fernando, who ended up as the second best of the ATF U14 Week 1 tournament, Methuli Naotunne, Samaira Fernando and Kiara Jayamanne came out on top in the second round

England optimistic over best bowler

England are “optimistic” that Sophie Ecclestone will be fit to play in Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

England legend Anderson receives knighthood

James Anderson, England’s leading Test wicket-taker of all time, has received a knighthood.

Sri Lankans return after promising show

The Sri Lankan athletics team, which ended runners up to India at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship returned with a tally of 40 medals that included 16 gold medals.

Old Trinitians Scrummage SGM & AGM on Nov. 1

The Special General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Old Trinitians Rugby Scrummage will be held on Saturday, November 1, commencing at 5 pm and 5.30 p.m. respectivley the SEQUEL Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.

Mandhana Extends Lead in ICC Women’s Rankings

The ICC Women’s Player Rankings saw major movement following a busy week at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Raw deal for Pakistan, Sri Lanka collect Rs. 212 million

Pakistan’s women got what could become one of the worst raw deals in a World Cup in any sport as they were holed up in Sri Lanka at the most flood-wettest of times during the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Devapathiraja boy bags 12 scalps

Meneth Sankalana, a budding right arm fast bowler, shone with an impressive match bag of 12 for 53 which paved the way for Devapathiraja MMV Rathgama to record a rousing ten wicket win over Gamini National School Bentota in the ongoing Under 13 inter-school tournament at Bentota.

Sri Lankan juniors leap into second round

Four Sri Lankan juniors Chirath Subasinghe, Yonal Dankumbura, Nilesh Mithun and Enuka de Silva advanced to the second round of the Boys U14 singles event of the ATF Under-14 Week 2 tennis tournament by recording wins in their first round matches played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Rooney contends struggling Liverpool lack leadership

Defending champions Liverpool are struggling this season through a lack of leadership, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.

From Gaming to basketball addict

At just 15, Samuel Tsung has already earned his place among Sri Lanka’s most promising young basketball talents. His journey, however, was not paved with easy victories or instant recognition — it was built on countless hours of training, resilience through injury, and an unshakable faith in God.

Ishani Apsara to officiate at King of the Ring in Sweden

Sri Lanka’s internationally acclaimed boxing referee Ishani Apsara has been selected once again to officiate at the King of the Ring Boxing Tournament, one of Europe’s most prestigious amateur boxing events, scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 2 in Borås, Sweden.

Novices’ volleyball provincial matches in November

The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) has announced that the provincial matches for the 2025 Munchee Novices Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Tournament will be held on November 22–23 at the Walagedara Divisional Sports Complex, Mathugama.

Sri Lanka beat Nepal, post third win

Sri Lanka secured its third win in the 2025 Central Asia Nation Cup Men’s Volleyball Tournament yesterday by defeating Nepal.

Ishani Apsara to officiate at King of the Ring in Sweden

Sri Lanka’s internationally acclaimed boxing referee Ishani Apsara has been selected once again to officiate at the King of the Ring Boxing Tournament, one of Europe’s most prestigious amateur boxing events, scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 2 in Borås, Sweden.

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, condition stable after spleen injury

India batter Shreyas Iyer is ’’recovering well’’ in hospital after suffering a lacerated spleen while taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Rain curtails India run chase against Bangladesh

Rain once again played spoilsport in the Women’s Cricket World Cup as the final league match between India and Bangladesh was abandoned at Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

'No doubt' England make World Cup final - Hartley

There is ’’no doubt’’ that England will reach the Women’s World Cup final, said former spinner Alex Hartley after Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side thrashed New Zealand to conclude the group stage.

Chamod, Safiya Crowned South Asia’s Fastest Sprinters

Sri Lankan athletes Chamod Yodhsingha and Safiya Yamic emerged as South Asia’s fastest man and woman at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, which concluded today in Ranchi, India.

India arrests man for stalking, touching Australian women cricketers

Indian police have arrested a man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian cricketers participating in the ICC Women’s World Cup, officials said on Saturday.

King takes 7-18 as Australia thrash South Africa

Alana King returned the best figures in Women’s World Cup history as Australia hammered South Africa by seven wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with India.

Rain or Shine, Gear Up for a Thrilling Weekend of Sport

As rain clouds drift across Sri Lanka this weekend, outdoor plans might be off — but that’s hardly bad news for sports lovers. From the Premier League’s late-night battles to India’s crucial ODI in Sydney and the roar of Formula 1 engines in Mexico, it’s shaping up to be a weekend tailor-made for staying in, curling up, and catching every moment of the global action.

4th South Asian Senior Athletic Championship 2025 Sri Lanka wins three gold medals on SASAC opening day

Sri Lankan athletes Pasindu Malshan, Chamod Yodhsingha, and Shafiya Yamick won three gold medals for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the 4th South Asian Senior Athletic Championship (SASAC) 2025, held yesterday.