Second ODI against Pakistan today: Flashes of brilliance no formula for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will be under pressure to draw level in the second ODI against Pakistan at Rawalpindi today after losing the first match by six runs on Tuesday.

Nightmare for Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton said his first season at Ferrari had been “a nightmare” after he retired from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Sprinter Bracy-Williams banned

Former world 100m silver medallist Marvin Bracy-Williams has been given a 45-month ban for doping offences after a whistleblower triggered an investigation.

India win sparks surge in ticket sales

There has been a surge of tickets purchased for next summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England following India’s victory in the 50-over World Cup final earlier this month.

Spare a thought for Navy

Navy Sports Club’s dominance in the inter-club rugby league hit rock bottom in the last few years having failed to compete for the title at all.

HNB win Mercantile hockey Sevens

Hatton National Bank (HNB) emerged victorious in the A Division final of the Mercantile hockey Sevens at the P. Sara Stadium, Colombo.

Thomian schoolboy creates TT history for Sri Lanka

Rising table tennis prodigy, Taavi Samarawera, has reached third place in the Under-11 boys’ world rankings, marking the highest-ever global rating for any player from Sri Lanka across both junior and senior categories.

Hasaranga’s fifty in vain as Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by six runs in last-over thriller

Pakistan posted a total of 299/5 after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first. Salman Agha scored a century.Haris Rauf took a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka fell short by four runs.

Anjalika and Yashitha bag three titles

Anjalika Kurera and Yashitha de Silva both representing MAS Holdings ended the Mercantile Tennis Tournament campaign on a high note when they emerged Mixed Doubles champions defeating the Lanka Minerals and Chemicals

Vidyartha cause havoc on first day

Vidyartha College Kandy dominated the first day’s proceedings against St John’s College Jaffna in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played in Kandy yesterday.

Loyala, Sastralaya, Carey in outright wins

Loyoala College Kochchikade along with Ananda Sastralaya Kotte and Carey College recorded outright wins in their Under-19 inter school matches at Wennappuwa, Kotte and Mount Mary yesterday.

Air Force target top-four finish

Air Force Sports Club is eyeing a top-four finish ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament which gets underway on Friday and play their first match against Army Sports Club at Ratmalana on the following day.

Wattala Joes, International Thomians, Lyceum post first innings wins

St Joseph’s College, Wattala along with Lyceum IS Nugegoda and St Thomas’ International College Seeduwa recorded first inning wins against St Thomas’ Kotte, Siri Piyaratana MMV Padukka, Dhammissara NS Nattandiya and

Sri Lanka schoolgirls rout Malaysia in lop-sided series

Sri Lanka Under-19 ended another successful five match T20 series with a convincing eight wicket win over the visiting Malaysia women’s team in the fifth encounter played at the Colts ground yesterday.

Akash Kumar hits record eight sixes in fastest 50

Akash Kumar Choudhary smashed his way into cricket’s record books in an Indian domestic match, hitting eight consecutive sixes on his way to the fastest fifty ever scored in a first-class fixture.

Jevahn, Kaya and Reshan to represent Sri Lanka at Faldo Junior

The 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.

Minagi Rupesinghe: A new breed of swimming pro

Sri Lanka’s swimming sensation Minagi Rupesinghe has long been known for her discipline, grace, and relentless pursuit of excellence. But as she transitions from being a national champion to becoming a professional athlete on the global stage, her journey is evolving into something bigger — a blend of family support, professional management and strategic partnerships.

Suwanji Madanayake dazzles at Masters’ cricket

Inter-club veteran Suwanji Madanayake produced three all-round performances this time to steer Colombo Masters to win all their three encounters against Pathana Golden Oldies, National Services Cricket Association and Coimbatore Rockets in the Masters tournament.

Rugby bosses blow up league in foul start

In a lightning move the newly elected administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has gone against tradition and possible fair play and converted the Premier League, giving it a knockout blow that has agitated the country’s most sought-after entity, Kandy Sports Club.

Chanaka tops National Ranking Tournament in Hill Country

Seasoned campaigner Chanaka Perera produced a superb final-round performance to clinch the National Ranking Tournament (NRT) championship with a total of 220 (80, 73, 67) at the scenic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) yesterday.

Kyrgyzstan Crowned CAVA Women’s U-19 Champions; Sri Lanka Clinch Third Place

The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Four-Nation Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025 concluded yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, with Kyrgyzstan emerging as the champions and Sri Lanka securing third place.

Thiago scores two late goals as Brentford beat Newcastle

Igor Thiago scored a late double as Brentford came from behind to defeat Newcastle United and extend the visitors’ miserable Premier League record on the road.

Sri Lanka Premier Hockey League 2025 Colombo Royal Hockey Club, Sri Lanka Army claim opening round victories

The Colombo Royal Hockey Club (CRHC) and the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club (SLASC) clinched impressive victories in the opening encounters of the Sri Lanka Premier Hockey League (PHL Sri Lanka 2025), held at the Race Course Hockey Turf, Colombo.

SLMA hosts Certificate Awarding Ceremony for FEI-Certified Groom Course Graduates

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the FEI-Certified Groom Course was held in grand style at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), Diyatalawa, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s equestrian training landscape.

England see off Fiji to make it nine wins in a row

England posted a ninth successive win as they ran in six tries to beat Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham on Saturday.

Anjalika brings out old charm

Anjalika Kurera and Yashitha de Silva both representing MAS Holdings came out victorious as they bagged the Mercantile Tennis Tournament 2025 singles titles finishing on top in the finals played at the SLTA tennis courts at

Trinity awards five Lions from League winning team

Trinity College awarded the Lion and Colours to their rugby outfit that played in the 2025 season that made them the League champions after nearly 40 years.

Ball experiment scrapped

The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.

Sri Lanka U-19 girls keep feasting on Malaysia Another slaughter of the lambs

In-form batter Vimoksha Balasooriya and right arm spinner Aseni Thalagune combined on yet another occasion to steer the Sri Lanka U-19 girls to record another convincing win by nine wickets in the fourth match of the five match

Steyn comes in a replacement

Kyle Steyn starts in place of Duhan van der Merwe as Scotland aim for a first win against New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday.