Sri Lanka dealt big injury scare against England in CWC25

The tournament co-hosts had to contend with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being forced off the pitch against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Djokovic loses to qualifier in Shanghai last four

An injury-hit Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat by Monegasque qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Mlaba reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against India on Thursday.

As South Africa makes stunning return Sound of silence in India

Nadine de Klerk hit a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produced a stunning comeback to beat co-hosts India by three wickets at the Women’s World Cup.

Sri Lanka face daunting task against England bowlers

Sri Lanka will face a daunting task to beat England in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today as the tournament was thrown open on Thursday when South Africa caused a shock result

Kubheran finishes as champion, pockets two titles

Mayooran Kubheran, a student of St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya ended as the champion of the ATF U-16 CV2 Week 1 tennis tournament as he prevailed in the final against compatriot and schoolmate Ashlin Silva in the Singles

Batting for the children

In a quiet coastal town once devastated by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, a remarkable sports revival has taken root. At the heart of it stands Kushil Gunasekera and Anura de Silva, former team mates at Ananda College who have

Stage set for Asian Rugby Sevens in Colombo

After an eight-year gap top-class rugby action returns to Sri Lanka as the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 makes its much-anticipated kick off in Colombo in the form of the second leg of the tournament on October 18 and 19

Ben Sulayem set to stand unopposed in FIA election

Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December’s election for the presidency of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA.

England wary of Sri Lanka challenge in Colombo

As England look to climb to the top of the Cricket World Cup table, they face an eager Sri Lanka who have the ingredients for a tournament upset.

Stage set for Asian Rugby Sevens in Colombo

After an eight-year gap top-class rugby action returns to Sri Lanka as the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 makes its much-anticipated kick off in Colombo in the form of the second leg of the tournament on October 18 and 19 at the Race Course Ground.

New Zealand get on the board with battling Bangladesh win

New Zealand were made to work for their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka stuns Turkmenistan with historic win

Sri Lanka yesterday recorded a historic 1–0 victory over the higher-ranked Turkmenistan team in their AFC Asia Cup (Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers) – Group ‘D’ first-leg encounter, played at the Race Course Ground, Colombo yesterday.

Ashlin, Mayooran book berths in final

Ashlin Silva and Mayooran Kubheran booked the two final berths of the ATF U16 C2 Week I when they came out victorious in the two semifinal encounters played at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Aussie women avert Pakistan shocker

Beth Mooney’s masterful century rescued Australia from one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history and set up an ultimately resounding 107-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday.

Best golfers to tee-off at Asian Youth Games

Sri Lanka will field one of its most promising junior golf teams at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain scheduled to begin on October 23.

Has Sri Lanka dismantled Matheesha Pathirana?

Having played in the most competitive franchise cricket league in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) even before his debut for Sri Lanka, Matheesha Pathirana was primed to be the next big thing in Sri Lankan pace bowling history. But fast forward two years, he finds himself in a situation where he’d be incredibly lucky to be included in the squad for T20 World Cup.

Dharmaraja crowned kings of junior boxing

Dharmaraja College, Kandy created history by ending as the overall champions in the Under-18 boys’ category at the All Island National School Games 2025, clinching two golds, two silvers, and one bronze medal, their best-ever performance at the competition.

South Africa’s De Klerk stuns India in Women’s World Cup thriller

Nadine de Klerk produced a lower-order masterclass with an unbeaten 84 to steer South Africa to a three-wicket win over India in their Women’s World Cup thriller on Thursday.

How has Sri Lanka destroyed Matheesha Pathirana?

Having played in the most competitive franchise cricket league in the world - the Indian Premier League (IPL) even before his debut for Sri Lanka national team, Matheesha Pathirana was primed to be the next big thing in Sri Lankan pace bowling history, but fast forward two years he finds himself in a situation where he’d be incredibly lucky to be included in the squad for TWO World Cup.

Sri Lanka Stuns Turkmenistan with Historic Win

Sri Lanka today recorded a historic 1–0 victory over the higher-ranked Turkmenistan team in their AFC Asia Cup (Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers) – Group ‘D’ first-leg encounter, played at the Race Course Ground, Colombo.

Rugby and cricket blacklisted

In what may be another all-talk and no action or more talk and less action scenario, Deputy Sports Minister Sugath Tillekaratne revealed that 67 top-level sportsmen and women from 11 sports have been involved in using banned performance-enhancing substances.

England’s Knight checks Bangla quest

Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 led England to an unconvincing four-wicket win over Bangladesh to maintain their winning start to the Women’s World Cup in Guwahati.

Pavithra Fernando new rugby chief

Former Sri Lanka rugby forward Pavithra Fernando was elected as the President of Sri Lanka Rugby at an election of office bearers held at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports in Colombo yesterday defeating Lasitha Gunaratne who held the top post some years ago.

Sri Lanka faces Turkmenistan in Asia qualifiers

Sri Lanka’s national football team is set to take on Turkmenistan, a higher-ranked side according to FIFA, in the first leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027 qualifiers at 3:30 pm today at the Race Course Ground, Colombo.

Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan

A superb century from Beth Mooney dragged defending champions Australia back from the brink of disaster before they completed a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in a Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on Wednesday.

Pavithra Fernando New Rugby Chief

Former Sri Lanka rugby forward Pavithra Fernando was elected as the President of Sri Lanka Rugby at an election of office bearers held at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports in Colombo today defeating Lasitha Gunaratne who held the top post some years ago.

Bangladesh clubs to boycott matches over cricket board election

A group of leading cricket clubs announced Wednesday a boycott of all domestic competitions, alleging widespread irregularities and government interference during the recent election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Rugby and Cricket Blacklisted

In what may be another alltalk and no action or more talk and less action scenario, Deputy Sports Minister Sugath Tillekaratne revealed that 67 toplevel sportsmen and women from 11 sports have been involved in using banned performance-enhancing substances.

Sri Lankan Swimmer Akalanka Among Australia’s Best

Akalanka Peiris, a Sri Lankan domiciled down under triumphed at the Australian National Short Course Swimming Championships 2025 and is likely to be the next big story of swimming in the island. In the process Peiris broke the Sri Lankan national record in the 100m Individual Medley with a time of 55.89 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 56.49 seconds.