Outstation schoolboys grab the limelight at Asia Cup

Sri Lanka has picked as many as nine schoolboy cricketers from the provinces in a 15-member squad to play in the Under-19 Asia Cup championship to be held in the United Arab Emirates starting on December 13.

150 teams to contest oldest netball championship

As many as 150 teams are expected to contest the Western Province Netball Association’s (WPNA) Eva all-island Open Netball Tournament on January 31 and February 1, 2026 at the Air Force ground, Slave Island, Colombo 2.

Gateway to Glory

Football at this International School continues to grow with more trophies and laurels guided by a professional management that has exposed and put to shame many a failed national sports body

New Year goal of ‘building a better Raducanu’

Emma Raducanu is hoping to develop a better base level in 2026 so she can dictate matches more frequently and worry less about the strengths of her opponent.

Unmatched MAS rules athletics arena with five tiles

MAS Holdings were crowned winners of the 40th Annual Mercantile Athletics Championship as they ruled the Track and Field arena at Diyagama last month with a brilliant overall performance in all disciplines to prove their mettle as

Cricketer granted bail after objection to paternity test

In a case that is growing with public curiosity and interest, Sri Lanka cricketing all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne who is facing charges of fathering a child by a woman he is not wedded to was released yesterday by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on surety bail of Rs.100,000 with the case to be taken up for hearing on January 30, 2026 after his lawyer objected to a DNA test to establish the veracity of the case.

Sri Lanka discard Dananjaya stars for Colts

Sri Lanka discard and right arm spinner Akila Dananjaya’s five wicket haul paved the way for Colts Cricket Club to coast to an innings and 31 runs win over Chilaw Marians at P. Sara Oval yesterday to get off to a winning start in the Major Club Tier ‘A’ three-day tournament.

Akbar Brothers crowned basketball champions

Akbar Brothers delivered a commanding all-round performance to clinch the ‘A’ Division title at the 33rd MSBA League Basketball tournament, dethroning defending champions Fairfirst Insurance 70–60 in a thrilling final last Friday.

‘I did it my way’

The adrenaline beginning to drain out of him, but the euphoria of winning a first world title still very much present, Lando Norris was in reflective mood as he discussed what achieving his lifetime’s ambition meant to him.

Salah is destroying his legacy claims Rooney

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Tennis player dumps Russia for Austria

Anastasia Potapova says she has switched nationality from Russian to Austrian after her application for citizenship was accepted.

Sri Lanka risks international athletics ban

Sri Lanka faces the serious risk of an international athletics ban if the current administrative paralysis at Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) continues, veteran athletic officials warn. A suspension by World Athletics (formerly IAAF) would severely impact the country’s athletes and the nation’s sporting reputation.

Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi

McLaren’s Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Schoolboys Madew and Rusath selected for Asian Youth Para Games

The National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka has selected two school-level para table tennis players, Madew Dehigahawatta of Trinity College, Kandy, and Rusath Silva of Christ Church College, Baddegama, to compete at the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai, scheduled from December 7–14.

‘It’s an honour’ - Harden into NBA top 10 scorers

James Harden became the 10th highest scorer in NBA history as the LA Clippers were beaten 109-106 by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Champagne day for Labuschagne

Australia piled on the runs after bowling out England for 334 on the second day of their day-night pink ball Ashes second cricket Test at Brisbane yesterday ending the day at 378 for 6 scoring at over five runs an

Volleyball championship scheduled for December 12

The preliminary round of the Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2025—postponed earlier due to adverse weather—will now be held from December 12 to 16 at the Waupitiwala Sports Complex,

A race like no other at title fight

Title contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were tied together at the top of the times in first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

South Asian Games living on borrowed time

The 14th edition of the South Asian Games (SAG) has officially been put off once again until 2027 by the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) in coordination with the government of Pakistan.

Brisk start before rain at Major Club games

Rain curtailed the first day’s proceedings of the three-day Major Club Tier ‘B’ cricket encounters played around the island which had play being called off early due to rain.

Revatha prevail with first inning win

Revatha MMV Balapitiya prevailed with a close first innings win over Royal College Panadura in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Balapitiya.

South African banned for eye-gouging

Eben Etzebeth, South Africa’s double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales.

Root’s hundred averts Hayden walking naked in Melbourne

“Even Australia will have to admit he’s a great now,” said his former team-mate Sir Alastair Cook.

Smallest nations qualify for 48-team World Cup

With a record 48 national teams taking part, some countries will get their first taste of playing at a World Cup next summer.

Abans into semifinals

Abans Group maintained their unbeaten status by crushing Power Hand

Weekend Sports Guide: Premier League action, the Ashes and a title-deciding F1 finale

Sri Lankan sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend with key Premier League fixtures, more play from The Ashes and a Formula 1 finale that will crown this year’s world champion.

Sri Lankan track and field athletes in line for 19 events

Sri Lankan track and field athletes will have the opportunity to compete in 19 international athletics events in 2026, according to the newly released International Athletics Calendar published by World Athletics

Holy Cross girls superior at all-island badminton

Holy Cross College, Gampaha won the all-island girls’ Division B Under-11 inter-school team badminton championship at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

No room for politics at World Cup draw

A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row.

Root holds firm with first hundred in Australia

Veteran batter Joe Root hit his first Test century in Australia at his 30th appearance as England made 325 for 9 on the opening day of the second Ashes cricket Test in Brisbane yesterday.