Bethell rings a bell

In scoring his first Test century on day four of the fifth Ashes Test, a sensational 142 not out that kept England alive for another day, Jacob Bethell provided the moment England fans can cling to when this Ashes defeat is all said and done, whether 4-1, 3-1 or 3-2.

Nat Sciver-Brunt bounces back

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt bounced back with a difficult first game with a 46-ball 70 and two wickets as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in the Women’s Premier League.

Sunrisers Leeds retain Brook and Carse for Hundred

Sunrisers Leeds have retained England players Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the 2026 edition of The Hundred, with Daniel Vettori named as the franchise’s new men’s head coach.

McColgan reclaims 10km record

Eilish McColgan set a women’s European 10km record in Valencia - seven days after her previous record was broken.

Alyssa Healy calls it a day

Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India.

When a champion teenager was grabbed by police for tennis-fixing

Realising undercover police officers were waiting off court was the moment Oliver Anderson knew he had been rumbled.

Sri Lanka ordered to hold NOC election

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to conduct its overdue election of office bearers and Annual General Meeting (AGM) and complete the

Fearless World Cup winning Red Roses enlist 11 uncapped players

England Under-20s wing Sophie Hopkins, who is combining a year abroad during her biochemistry degree with a season at French top-flight side Lyon, is among 11 uncapped players included in a 47-strong Red Roses training

Sri Lanka meet Japan in U-19 World Cup opener

Sri Lanka will take on Japan in their opening match of the Under-19 cricket World Cup which starts in Zimbabwe tomorrow.

Maris Stella 270, St Aloysius 54/2

Maris Stella College, Negombo taking first lease of the wicket helped by a top score of 78 by Kavith de Silva made a total of 270 against St Aloysius College Galle who ended the first day on 54 for 2 in their Under 19 inter-school cricket

Team Green records second win

Kegalu, President’s and Hambantota Marians win

The right and left arm spin pair of Kaushalya Bandara, who ended with a match bag of nine wickets, and Shashin Medagedera combined to help Kegalu Vidyalaya coast to a comfortable outright win by an innings and 37 runs over

Rajans on first innings

Dharmaraja College scored a first innings win over Vidyartha College in their Under 19 inter school cricket encounter at the Lake View ground in Kandy.

Pelicans soar over Matara

Pelicans Sports Club Kurunegala and Super Sun Sports Club Beruwela recorded crucial victories in the Group ‘B’ fifth-week matches of the ongoing FFSL Champions League 2025–26 at the Race Course Ground, Colombo.

Lakmal Gunawardene and Pravina Dunuwille win Eagles Monsoon golf titles

Retired Wing Commander Lakmal Gunewardene produced an outstanding performance to clinch the coveted Eagles Monsoon Cup Golf Trophy in the men’s category while Dr. Pravina Dunuwille emerged victorious in the women’s category at the tournament’s fourth edition at China Bay, Trincomalee.

Sabalenka warns and warms-up

Aryna Sabalenka prepared for the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Marta Kostyuk to win a third Brisbane International title.

T20 World Cup ticket sales pass 2017 ODI event

Ticket sales for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England have already passed the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017.

Reds silence Nittawela

Defending champions Kandy Sports Club suffered their first defeat of the Inter-Club League season as CR & FC rose to the occasion with a composed and resilient performance to record a 25-point (3 tries, 2 conversions, 2 penalties) to 20-point (2 tries, 1 penalty try, 1 penalty) victory at a packed Nittawela Rugby Stadium last evening.

Sri Lanka beats Pakistan in rain-hit match to tie series

The Host Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in the third match of the T20I series.

Kaya and Reshan shine at Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2026

The Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2026, sponsored by DFCC Bank with N-able as the official technology partner, concluded in fine style at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), showing the depth of junior golfing talent across multiple age groups.

Women’s National Super League: Team Blues record second win

Team Blues recorded their second successive win of the ongoing Women’s National Super League T20 cricket tournament with a 26-run win over Team Green in the match played at the Thurstan ground.

FFSL Champions League 2025–26: Saunders SC end New Star’s unbeaten run

Saunders Sports Club produced a major upset in the ongoing FFSL Champions League 2025–26 by defeating previously unbeaten New Star Sports Club Panadura 1–0, bringing an end to their perfect run in the tournament.

Mighty Havies blow up CH bubble

Havelock Sports Club snapped CH and FC’s unbeaten run with a commanding 39 points (6 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) to 5 points (1 try) win in a dominant inter-club A-Division League rugby encounter at Havelock Park last

Pakistan-Sri Lanka second T20I washed out by rain

Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka yesterday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

FFSL Champions League 2025–26 Crystal Palace SC record first win

Crystal Palace Sports Club of Gampola recorded their first victory of the FFSL Champions League (2025–26) with a convincing 3–0 win over the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) in a Group ‘A’ match played yesterday.

Play Expo set to boost Sri Lanka Esports

Gamer.LK announced the return of Play Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest celebration of Esports, with Munchee Savory as Platinum Partner and gaming powered by Coca-Cola today and tomorrow at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and

Asian Athletics administrative giant Suresh Kalmadi no more

Suresh Kalmadi, who was one of Asia’s most influential and active sports administrators, passed away in India.

Ex-Olympian Sunil Gunawardana to throw in the dice

Veteran Olympic athlete and former Sri Lanka Athletics head Sunil Gunawardana, has confirmed that he is prepared to contest the presidency of the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) for the upcoming 2026–2028 term.

Major Club Tier ‘A’ Pavan, Nishan guide CCC

A knock of 116 by Pavan Ratnayake and a half ton by Nishan Madushka enabled CCC to make a score of 309 against Panadura SC on day one of their Major Club Tier ‘A’ three day cricket encounter at Galle.

Zahira all out 39, Christ King, Siri Piyaratana and Tissa win outright

Christ King College Ja-Ela defeated P de S, Kularatne MV Ambalangoda by ten wickets, Siri Piyaratana MMV Padukka overcame St. Mary’s Matugama by 177 runs and Tissa Central Kalutara routed Zahira in their inter school