Sri Lanka and Pakistan share spoils in washed out World Cup clash

A torrential downpour once again called the tune in Colombo as the Women’s Cricket World Cup fixture between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned after just 4.2 overs on yesterday.

Denethma, Sheshandri, Alex, Shun clash in final

The curtain on the ATF Under-14 Week 1 boys and girls tennis tournament will come down today when the finalists will clash for the title at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Yevan David another leap to racing stardom

Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed young racing driver Yevan David who has turned into an overnight sensation arrived in the country on Thursday after winning the Rookie Championship and the runner-up titles at the Euro Formula Open

Martis goes back to school

In a major boost for Isipathana College rugby, trophy winning coach Sanath Martis will be taking over coaching his old school at the 2026 season.

Frank Hubert appeals to Peterites

Former St. Peter’s College cricketer, rugby player, Sri Lanka exponent and referee Frank Hubert makes a fervent plea in this article exclusively to the Daily Mirror in which he calls on all Peterites to take stock of how and why his alma

Italy-based Sri Lankans at sporting gala

The KENIHA ASD Club and Sports Academy, under the leadership of its founder Ravindra Kumarage and team, successfully organised the KENIHA Hoops and Goals 2025, an international netball and basketball tournament, held

Pakistan and Sri Lanka finish ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with washout

Fatima Sana and Chamari Athapaththu both looked to the future after a frustrating day in Colombo saw Pakistan and Sri Lanka end their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaigns with a washout.

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 Athletics Championship (SASAC) 2025.

NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown

An NBA player and coach are among dozens of people arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.

Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years after the Kenyan admitted to anti-doping rule violations.

Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Superb centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women’s World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028: club

Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Sri Lanka turns World Cup’s forbidden venue

For the fifth time in the Women’s Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka showcased that the month of October was no time to play cricket, and of all events a World Cup, as some of the world’s top women players were left kicking their heals watching the rain fall and turn the venue at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo into a watery graveyard.

Sri Lankan juniors taste success

Three Sri Lankan junior players, two girls and one boy, found their feet in the second round match of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Over 600 teams contest U-14 football

The Sri Lanka Schools Football Association (SSFA) will conduct the Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship scheduled to be held in the months of November and December with over 600 teams in the fray, both boys and girls.

Army men, Air Force women boxers reign supreme

Army’s men and Air Force Kfir women emerged overall champions at the 95th Clifford Cup Boxing Championships held at the Royal MAS Arena as the former dominated the men’s division clinching seven golds, one silver, and one bronze, while the latter was superior in the women’s segment with five golds, one silver and two bronzes.

Anuradhapura U-15 boys hammer 437 in 50 overs

Tons by Anuhas Gunarate and Dinuja Marasinghe paved the way for Anuradhapura U-15 to record a massive 424 runs win over Mannar U-15 in the Under-15 Provincial Youth League limited overs tournament encounter played at Anuradhapura.

Gardner’s brilliant hundred takes Australia back to the top

Ash Gardner’s blistering unbeaten century helped Australia to a stunning six-wicket win over England at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Ismat reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Afghanistan player Ismat Alam has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday.

Hundred basher Alyssa Healy out of England match

Captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia’s World Cup meeting with England on Wednesday with a calf injury.

World of cricket’s farewell to Dickie Bird

Cricketing stars from Yorkshire and beyond were among the mourners who gathered to say farewell to legendary umpire Dickie Bird at his funeral earlier.

Bridge-builder ex-football secretary Upali Hewage no more

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) said it was deeply saddened to announce the passing away of its former secretary and vice president Upali Hewage yesterday morning.

Sri Lanka eye trophy at Central Asian Nations volleyball

Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan today in the second match of the Central Asian Nations Cup men’s volleyball championship in Bangladesh.

Gateway makes memorable christening of basketball courts

Gateway College Colombo achieved an extraordinary double triumph by winning both the boys’ and girls’ championships at the Inter-International Schools Under-19 Basketball Tournament that was contested by the leading

Salt and Brook pepper England

Phil Salt and Harry Brook powered England to a dominant 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch giving the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.

Sinner out of Davis Cup

Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner will not be part of the Italy team aiming to clinch a third consecutive Davis Cup title next month.

Player spits on fans: Probe underway

The Football Association is looking into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.

South Africa on top of points table with win over Pakistan

Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant 90 set up a dominant 150-run (DLS method) win for South Africa against Pakistan at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Sri Lanka Unveil Power-Packed Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

Sri Lanka have announced their eight-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament, scheduled to take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. All-rounder Lahiru Madushanka has been named captain of the side.

West Indies beat Bangladesh in super over after setting ODI spin record

West Indies bowled a full 50 overs of spin in their second ODI against Bangladesh on Tuesday, a first in one-day international cricket history, as the visitors emerged victorious at the end of a super over.