Inaugural Battle of Green: A new rivalry begins

Cricket fever gripped Mirigama and Giriulla as two schools, D.S. Senanayake College, Mirigama, and Wickramshila National School, Giriulla, announced the launch of their first-ever big match—the Battle of Green.

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, says family

Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family.

BCCI gifts gold and diamond rings to team India’s T20 World Cup winners

India lifted a T20 World Cup for the first time after 17 years as Rohit Sharma and his men defeated South Africa in the final in Barbados in June 2024. The BCCI gifted the players a special ring, celebrating the efforts of the players. Check what is written on the gold and diamond rings.

Clifford Cup kicks off on March 26

The Clifford Cup Knock-out Rugby Tournament will kick off on March 26 at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium when Kandy SC plays debutants Sri Lions in the first quarter-final of the 2025 edition. Gates will be free for Kandy SC home matches on March 26 and April 1.

Cold Shoulder for be Sri Lankan Camp

US basketball legends inspire a new era for Sri Lankan basketball

How did CR’s title defence fall like house of cards?

Kandy Sports Club dominated the Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament to secure the title during the weekend emerging as the unbeaten champions setting up a stunning farewell for their outgoing star Nigel Ratwatte.

Sri Lanka cricket captains challenge player employment classification

Sri Lanka Cricket ODI Captain Charith Asalanka and Test Cricket Captain Dhanajaya De Silva have filed writ petitions before the Court of Appeal challenging the classification of Sri Lanka’s national cricketers as employees of the national association, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Shiromala launches counter attack

Sri Lankan Olympic boxing official fights back against ‘malicious campaign’ on IBA suspension threat

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was on Thursday found guilty in a Sydney court of taking part in the supply of cocaine.

Bangladesh legend announces retirement from international career

Mahmud Ullah retires from international cricket after 239 ODIs, scoring 5,689 runs and taking 82 wickets for Bangladesh

79th Bradby Shield dates confirmed

Trinity College will host the first leg of the 79th Bradby Shield on August 23 at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele.

Sri Lanka’s women boxers left stranded after Serbia visa setback

Sri Lanka’s top female boxers were left frustrated and disappointed after failing to obtain visas to travel to Serbia for the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in Nis, which commenced on Saturday March 9.

Photos - Royal College vs S. Thomas’ College – 146th Battle of the Blues | Day 3

Royal College vs S. Thomas’ College – 146th Battle of the Blues | Day 3

Photos – Thurstan College vs Isipathana College – 45th Limited Overs Encounter

Photos – Thurstan College vs Isipathana College – 45th Limited Overs Encounter

Sporting declaration or committing hara-kiri?

S. Thomas’ College regained the Rt. Hon. D.S. Senanayake Memorial Shield after six years - winning the 146th Battle of the Blues encounter by five wickets on Saturday courtesy of what has been widely described as a ’sporting declaration’ from their arch rivals Royal College.

Rohit and stingy spin attack lead India to Champions Trophy title

Rohit Sharma made a combative 76 to back up a potent spin bowling display as India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.

India chasing 251 against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Final

India put a stranglehold on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai, limiting them to 251/7.

Sri Lankan cricketer arrested for trespassing, attempted assault

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested for trespassing and attempting to assault a person at a house in Kolamunna, Piliyandala.

Buwaneka claims silver at HUNDRED Sri Lanka Series

Sri Lanka’s Buwaneka Goonethilleka had to settle with a silver medal as Indonesia’s Jeland Fajar and Thailand’s Tidapron Kleebyeesun were crowned champions of the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Series 2025, which concluded at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Complex in Darley Road, Colombo.

Sri Lanka to host India and South Africa in a tri-nation series

The three women’s team will be in action in the 50-over tournament in Sri Lanka.

Photos - Royal College vs S. Thomas’ College – 146th Battle of the Blues | Day 1

146th Battle of the Blues: Rehan’s 158 lifts Royal

Live Updates- 146th Battle of the Blues 2025 - Day 01

The 146th Battle of the Blues annual cricket encounter between Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia will be played on the 6th, 7th and 8th March at SSC Grounds, Colombo.

Mushfiqur Rahim announces ODI retirement

Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim called an end to his One-Day International career on Wednesday (5 March).

Kamindu Mendis bows out of honeymoon for IPL duty

Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is preparing to arrive in India very soon to play the IPL. With him is likely to be his newly married wife, Nishni. All-rounder Kamindu Mendis married his long-time girlfriend, Nishni, on Monday.

Sri Lanka Cricket Spends Decade without ICC Silverware

The ongoing Champions Trophy is the first ICC tournament in decades that Sri Lanka are not taking part. The island nation’s poor showing in the last fifty over World Cup meant that any chances of qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025 was gone.

Australia great announces retirement from ODI cricket

In the aftermath of Australia’s Champions Trophy exit, captain Steve Smith on Wednesday announced his retirement from the ODI format.

Annual sports meet of Rotary International School 2025

The annual sports meet of Rotary International School, Nugegoda, was recently held at the National Youth Services Council ground in Maharagama under the patronage of Former Director General of Sri Lanka Rupawahini Co-operation /Former Chairman/ CEO Development Lotteries board, Vice President of Sri Lanka Athletics Mr.Ajith Naragala.

Nadul cracks ton as Maroons Battle fizzles out to a draw

A knock of 111 inclusive of 12 boundaries by opener Nadul Jayalath for Nalanda against traditional rivals Ananda was the highlight of the final day’s play of the 95th Battle of the Maroons which fizzled out to a high-scoring draw which concluded at the SSC ground yesterday.

Colombo District Court dismisses action against Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association

Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana, yesterday dismissed a Plaint filed by Deputy Principal, Mahanama Vidyalaya, Colombo 3 against the office-bearers of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) including its Acting President Thilak Waththuhewa, Secretary, and Treasurer, and vacated an enjoining order obtained on 11th February by which the Plaintiff had sought an Interim Injunction preventing the playing of the Semi-Final of the U

Pakistan finishes bottom of Group A standings after washout against Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table: Here are the latest updated standings after the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday.