India win easily

India romped to a 7-wicket win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup yesterday as the innings, powered by a quickfire 31 off 13 of Abhishek Sharma and 47-run innings by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, never seemed destined to falter chasing the paltry 127-run target by Pakistan. Saim Ayub was the best bowler for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets.

SAFF Cup U-17 Boys Tournament: Sri Lanka lock horns with Nepal in opener today

The 2025 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup Under-17 Boys Tournament will officially begin today at 7:00 pm at the Race Course Ground in Colombo, following the regulations set by the SAFF competition committee. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has announced that all students from participating schools and spectators will be allowed free entry to watch the matches.

Vidyartha make clean sweep in trophy encounter

Vidyartha College beat St. Sylvester’s College 38 points (5 tries, 2 conversions, 3 penalties) to 14 points (1 try, 3 penalties) at the 11th P.M.L. Bandara and B. Nillegoda Memorial Trophy annual U-19 rugby encounter, which concluded at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy last weekend. The winners led 12-9 at half-time.

Haaland scores twice to help Man City cruise to Man Utd win

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City got back on track with a 3-0 derby win over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

Maliban strengthens 70-year sporting legacy with S. Thomas’ College hockey

Maliban, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and enduring brands, has further strengthened its long-standing commitment to sport by partnering with S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, to support the College’s rich hockey tradition and inspire its next generation of athletes.

2025 Sri Lanka University Games: University of Colombo clinch Women’s Basketball crown

The University of Colombo emerged victorious in the Women’s Basketball Championship at the 2025 Sri Lanka University Games, held at the Rajarata University grounds in Mihinthale.

MR could be killed in any country he visits: Wajira

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa could face the risk of assassination in any country he visits due to his role in ending Sri Lanka’s civil war, United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardana warned over the weekend.

Asia Cup 2025 : Sri Lanka’s clinical win over Bangladesh sets up strong start

Sri Lanka got off to the best possible start to their Asia Cup campaign as the reigning T20 champions swept past Bangladesh with a performance that was clinical and assured on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. A six-wicket victory, achieved with more than five overs to spare, sent a clear message about their intent to retain the T20 crown.

Grudge battle, body blows await Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Sri Lanka will launch their Asia Cup 2025 campaign this evening in Abu Dhabi against Bangladesh, fielding a three-pronged pace attack in a contest that already carries the feel of a knockout.

Pulindu hammers fourth century

Man in form Pulindu Perera continued his batting prowess when he cracked an unbeaten 104 inclusive of 14 boundaries and a six to put Nugegoda S&WC on top against SSC on day one of the Under 23 Emerging Club two day

Dulnith, Venura steer Mahanama

A quick-fire 79 ball unbeaten knock of 104 inclusive of six boundaries and six sixes by Dulnith Sigera and an unbeaten 74 by Venura Kaveesha paved the way for Mahanama College, Colombo to coast to a convincing and

Brace yourself for Manchester Derby, India vs Pakistan and more this weekend

Sri Lankan sports fans are preparing for one of the most exciting weekends of 2025 as football, cricket, and athletics dominate screens today and tomorrow. With late-night Premier League clashes, Asia Cup showdowns in the UAE, and

Cup finalists decided at Mercantile Sevens

The 53rd Mastercard Mercantile Rugby Football Association Sevens was worked off at the CR & FC grounds in Longdon Place yesterday.

Vidyartha meet Sylvestrians

Vidyartha College and St Sylvester’s College will play for the 11th PML Banda and B Nillegoda Memorial Trophy when they meet in their annual Under 19 rugby encounter at the Bogambara Stadium today (13) September.

Miller the Black Fern is no cushion

Before the age of 21, Jorja Miller had already become an Olympic champion and been voted the best sevens player in the world.

Royal beat Wesley to bag Dudley de Silva Trophy

Royal College regained their dominance in hockey as they defeated Wesley College 4-0 to win the Dudley de Silva Trophy at Reid Avenue as Lithum Karunasiri scored a hat-trick of goals.

Colombo hockey crown goes to BRC

Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) beat Old Nalandian Hockey Club 2-0 to secure the A division title at the Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) tournament which concluded at the Colombo International Hockey Complex.

Sri Lanka to host PSA Challenger squash

Sri Lanka will host the Reliance PSA Challenger Championship 2025 from September 17 to 21 at the Ratmalana Air Force Squash Complex offering prize money of $6,000 for men and $3,000 for women according to the organisers the

Royal Colombo beat Royal Polonnaruwa in final

Royal College became the champions of the Under-17 Division Two inter-school cricket tournament when they defeated Royal College Polonnaruwa by 60 runs in the final played at the MCA ground.

Sri Lanka and Maldives look to promote women’s volleyball

Sri Lanka and the Maldives claimed to have reached an agreement to conduct more women’s volleyball tournaments and training sessions between the two countries in the near future with the aim of uplifting women’s volleyball in the

Golfer Danushan ends runner-up in Pakistan

The 64th National Amateur Golf Championship of Pakistan concluded in Lahore with Kumar Danushan ending runner-up in the event while the host country asserted dominance in the team event.

Saracens enter Kandy district final

Saracens Cricket Club beat Old Rathiyanz Cricket Club by 66 runs in their semifinal encounter of the Kandy District Cricket Association Division III cricket tournament at the Pallekele Prison ground.

Ex-team selector Pramodya over the moon

Sri Lanka step into the 2025 Asia Cup with a sense of genuine optimism and memories of 2022, when the islanders stunned the cricketing world to lift the trophy.

Unsung Rajeew gets his loudest call

One of the country’s silent warriors in rugby, Rajeew Perera, has received a call-up to be the team manager and assistant coach of the Sri Lanka Sevens squad that is faced with an important schedule ahead.

Maris Stella and Lyceum best at school athletics

Maris Stella College Negombo and Lyceum International School Wattala emerged as the boys’ and girls’ overall champions respectively at the 93rd Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship 2025 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa stadium yesterday.

Gateway’s players sparkle

Gateway College showcased its rise in the domestic arena as the school’s players stole the show at the 36th Junior National Squash Championships last month.

Asalanka sees pitfalls, Jayasuriya probes pitch

The chuckles at Charith Asalanka’s sleepy confession during the captains’ press conference on Tuesday in Dubai may have lightened the mood, but the reality facing Sri Lanka and rest of the team is no laughing matter.

Maris Stella and Lyceum surge into lead

Maris Stella College, Negombo (58 points) and Lyceum International School Wattala (111 points) led the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively by the end of the third day of the 93rd Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletic Championship at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex at Diyagama yesterday.

Sails up for Royal-Thomian regatta

The 10th edition of the Royal-Thomian sailing regatta will unfold on Friday and Saturday on the Bolgoda Lake for the Ranil Dias Memorial Trophy.

Ace Capital end league campaign with outright win

Ace Capital CC ended their Under 23 Emerging Club two-day cricket tournament league round campaign with an outright win when they crushed BRC by an innings and 92 runs at Reid Avenue which was their first win of the