Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov–Dec

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025.

Cricket’s Olympic places decided by continents and play-offs

Qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be decided based on continents and play-off matches, rather than the top six-ranked sides, says England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.

Rugby election set to pick up pace

Speculation is mounting over who will be the next head of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after it was announced that the election of office bearers will be held on September 9.

Rugby swings back into caretaker hands

In yet another move the administration of rugby was passed back into the hands of the stop gap Working Task Force (WTF) this time following objections raised by the Attorney General’s Department over the granting of a court Stay Order sought by the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU).

Joe Root: England’s elegant Test record-breaker

With a single behind point Joe Root climbed above Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, underlining his status as a giant of the sport.

US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, one of America’s best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed.

Sri Lanka to tour England for white-ball series in September

Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England in September 2026 for a white-ball series, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Court holds back rugby’s caretaker

Western Province Rugby Union wins Enjoining Order against Sports Ministry’s Working Task Force.

Russell’s sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

Sri Lanka name U-20 rugby Sevens squad

Sri Lanka announced a 15-member squad to contest the Asian Under-20 rugby Sevens in India next month.

World Rugby on the blind side

World Rugby has been caught off guard and have admitted it has not been able to bring to book or identify the culprits who racially abused England’s players during their second Test victory over Argentina in San Juan, the BBC reported.

Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association (SLADA) Press - PHOTOS

Four premier racing meets on the 2025 calendar.

England to host next three World Test Championship finals

England will stage the next three World Test Championship finals after the successful hosting of the first three showpiece matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday.

Let the Whistle Blow Fair

As the Dialog Schools Rugby League reaches its decisive stages, a controversial issue is quietly simmering beneath the surface — one that threatens the very integrity of the game.

Sri Lanka – Bangladesh 3rd T20I - PHOTOS

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I match against hosts Sri Lanka.

Hasan duo guides Bangladesh to first T20i series win

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I matchagainst hosts Sri Lanka.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott

When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was ready to step away from the game and settle into a quieter life — tending to his dogs and leaving the whistle behind. But fate had other plans.

Dasun Shanaka, Karunaratne return for Bangladesh T20Is

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh, marking the return of former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne to the national T20 setup.

Djokovic 'blessed' to record 100th Wimbledon win

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic said he is ’’blessed’’ to have sealed his 100th victory at Wimbledon with a statement third-round win over compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic.

Bangladesh hold nerve to level ODI series with Sri Lanka

Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo on Saturday, squaring the three-match series at 1-1.

Bangladesh ring in changes for Sri Lanka T20I series

Five changes have been named with the big one being the omission of Najmul Hossain Shanto.

SLC felicitates Ruchira Palliyaguruge for officiating in 100 ODIs

Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated Ruchira Palliyaguruge, who is officiating in his 100th ODI as an on-field umpire during today’s game.

Joes get mauled by Trinity

Trinity College Kandy’s Mauls seemed to be a tad too much for the Saints to hold off, let alone handle, as it saw the visitors dominating the game and piling up points in the first half at Longdon Place.

The Slinger Who Sang

When the sun dipped low over the Indian Ocean and the air in Colombo carried the scent of nostalgia, Lasith Malinga, the lion-maned legend of yorkers, stood on unfamiliar turf:

Sri Lanka face defending champions Malaysia today

Sri Lanka will face defending champions Malaysia today in the semifinal of the 13th Asian Youth Netball Championship. This tournament, featuring 11 countries from across Asia, is being held in South Korea and will continue until July 4.

Hasaranga, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to 1-0 lead

The first session of play belonged to Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka who cracked a century for his side to make a modest 244 and in the second sesion spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis combined to wreck Bangladesh in pursuit of 245 runs to bundle them out for 167 runs to guide Sri Lanka record a comfortable 77 runs win in the first of the three ODI’s played at the R. Premadasa Stadium today for the host side to take a 1-0 lead.

Head, Nissanka and Pretorius prosper in ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have all made huge gains in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after their match-winnings efforts with the bat this past week.

Tourists on the ropes - PHOTO

Sri Lanka was poised for an early kill against Bangladesh at the end of day three in the second Test at the SSC ground. In their second essay, Bangladesh faced with the task of erasing a 211-run deficit, were in tatters struggling on 115 for six when bad light stopped play.