FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka

FIFA lifted the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka today, after Football Sri Lanka (FSL) began the process of conducting an election of office bearers next month.

Dilshan Madushanka to miss Asia Cup

Avishka Fernando and Dushan Hemantha have been added to the 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, it is learned.

DSS blunder gives Zahira ticket to the semis

Zahira College turned the tables over fancied D.S. Senanayake College in the quarter final encounter of Dialog Schools rugby tournament played at Havelock Park as they came out victorious with a thrilling 15 points to 13 win which ensured them a semi-final berth.

Zahira confront DSS in second quarter-final

The Dialog President’s Trophy schools rugby knockout tournament will get underway today with the clash between Zahira College and D.S. Senanayake College scheduled to be played from 4:15 p.m. at Havelock Park.

Defending champs St. Joseph’s, Visakha, Lyceum IS takes lead

The second day’s proceedings of the 48th Milo Schools Swimming Diving Championships held at the Sugathadasa Stadium swimming pool saw defending champions in the three categories of Boys, Girls and Mixed Schools taking the lead.

Sports Minister to push for new SLC constitution through parliament

Whilst claiming that he is under threat for trying to resolve issues pertaining to cricket in Sri Lanka, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today said a new constitution will be introduced for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) which will be given legal validity by Parliament.

Afghanistan youngster breaks records during scintillating ton against Pakistan

Afghanistan wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz was among multiple firsts during his run-a-ball 151 against Pakistan at Hambantota.

Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures

The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India.

Lekamge 14th in World C’ships Javelin qualifier

Sri Lanka’s Dilhani Lekamge finished 14th in the Women’s Javelin Group A at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, missing out on a place in the final.

Billy Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup opener after red card

Number eight Billy Vunipola will miss England’s opening game of the World Cup with Argentina following his red card against Ireland.

Ex-England cricketers Bell, Foster to help coach New Zealand

New Zealand Cricket said Wednesday that former English internationals Ian Bell and James Foster will help coach the Black Caps on their white-ball tour of England which starts next week.

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool A

Hosts France, New Zealand, Italy, Uruguay and Namibia will face off in Group A of the Rugby World Cup 2023.

Owen Farrell red card: England captain to miss first two World Cup pool games as ban reinstated

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup pool games after World Rugby successfully appealed against the decision to overturn his red card.

Heath Streak not dead: Ex Zimbabwe teammate’s post sparks confusion

Heath Streak, a legendary Zimbabwe cricketer, is reportedly not dead. After confirmed the iconic all-rounder’s death, his former teammate Henry Olonga claimed that the cricketer was alive.

Kipyegon seals historic hat-trick of world 1500m titles, Hassan bags bronze

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon produced a devastating last lap to win an unprecedented third world women’s 1500m title in Budapest on Tuesday as arch-rival Sifan Hassan took bronze.

Pay parity for genders as South Africa announce equal match fees

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.

Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes players will have little choice but to adapt to new Premier League rules even if the initial yellow card that led to team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu being sent off against Crystal Palace was ’’harsh’’.

Sri Lanka Kicked Out of Asia 7s

Sri Lanka was kicked out of Asia Games Rugby 7s as the official tournament draw was announced today with Nepal taking the Tuskers spot despite a failed attempt from National Olympic Committee (NOC) at the eleventh hour.

30th Milo Schools Netball from September 2 to 4 at Polonnaruwa

The All Island Schools Netball Championships a much looked forward and popular schools sports event conducted for girls aspiring to reach great heights in the future will be back in action and the Sri Lanka Schools Netball Association (SLSNA) the organizers with the blessings of the Ministry of Education and support by the sponsors Nestle Lanka PLC who are sponsoring the championship for the 30th successive year have finalized arrangements to con

Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka Tour of England 2023

The following 16-member national squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2023.

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya bags best Test bowler award

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya who had a successful stint in the Test match series against Pakistan was adjudged the CEAT Test bowler at the CEAT Cricket Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on Monday while Kane Williamson of New Zealand was named the best Test batsman of the year.

BCCI says no to HCA request, World Cup schedule remains unaltered

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday told the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) it would have to host back-to-back games in the upcoming ICC World Cup as there was no scope for further changes.

SFF President apologises for kissing Jenni Hormoso following Spain’s World Cup Win

With the Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales landing in hot waters after kissing star footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips on winning the FIFA World Cup, he has apologized for the same on Monday. While Rubiales apologized, he underlined that he did it with no wrong intentions in mind and that such things are not uncommon.

Dushmantha Chameera to miss Asia Cup

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup.

Richardson trumps Jamaicans for stunning women’s 100m gold

American Sha’Carri Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hopes of a sixth women’s world 100m title when she stormed to victory in Budapest on Monday.

14-year old Dinara bags third national title

Fourteen-year old schoolgirl of St. Bridget’s Convent Dinara de Silva bagged her third title of the 108th National Tennis Championship when she emerged champion of the Women’s Open with a comfortable two sets to nil win against the experience Anjalika Kurura in the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Djokovic survives ’toughest match’ to beat Alcaraz in Cincy

Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.

Confusion over Agarkar’s announcement over Gill’s inclusion in Asia Cup 2023 squad

The announcement was made by Ajit Agarkar, former cricketer, and the current chairman of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) selection committee. Star Sports, the host broadcaster, caused major confusion after announcing that the young batting sensation Shubman Gill is not part of the Asia Cup squad and later noting he is picked.

LPL 2023 Winner Prize Money, Award-Winners, Records & Stats - All You Need To Know

B-Love Kandy were crowned champions of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) following their five-wicket win over Dambulla Aura in the final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, August 20.

Eyes on bigger prizes as Pakistan and Afghanistan begin ODI series

Pakistan face Afghanistan in a three-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting Tuesday, with skipper Babar Azam seeing it as good preparation for the Asia Cup and World Cup.