Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Tons by Anuhas Gunarate and Dinuja Marasinghe paved the way for Anuradhapura U-15 to record a massive 424 runs win over Mannar U-15 in the Under-15 Provincial Youth League limited overs tournament encounter played at Anuradhapura.

Ash Gardner’s blistering unbeaten century helped Australia to a stunning six-wicket win over England at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Afghanistan player Ismat Alam has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday.

Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant 90 set up a dominant 150-run (DLS method) win for South Africa against Pakistan at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Sri Lanka have announced their eight-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament, scheduled to take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. All-rounder Lahiru Madushanka has been named captain of the s

West Indies bowled a full 50 overs of spin in their second ODI against Bangladesh on Tuesday, a first in one-day international cricket history, as the visitors emerged victorious at the end of a super over.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu insisted her side must improve if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, despite victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka earned their first win of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with an extraordinary seven-run victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu produced a brilliant all-round display, starring with the ball to claim 4 for 42 against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan have named a new ODI captain, taking over the reins from Mohammad Rizwan.

John Keells Holdings triumphed at the 2025 Mercantile Swimming Championship, amassing 609 points to claim their fifth title in the event’s 16-year history.

Sri Lanka’s Kandy-powered Men’s Sevens team delivered an impressive performance to secure third place at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025. Blending flair and physicality, the side showcased their trademark attacking style throughout the tourname

Sri Lankan racer Yevan David showcased impressive skill in the opening Euroformula race at Monza, starting from pole position and engaging in an intense battle at the front.

The Sri Lanka men’s team showcased their dominance on Day 1 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, cruising into the cup semi-finals at the Colombo Race Course Ground.

The deciding grand finale leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series kicked off yesterday (18) at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board told AFP that three players who were in the region for a domestic tournament were killed, revising down an earlier toll of eight.

Afghanistan have pulled out of a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month after three local cricketers were killed in an attack, the country’s cricket board said on Friday.

The stage is set for the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens which kicks off today at the Race Course ground in Colombo taking in both the men’s and women’s segments with two sisters from Australia likely to grab the attention of local fans like

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set to embark on a major transformation in its domestic league structure with plans to introduce a Grand Final to conclude the season, aligning with global rugby trends.

South Africa’s juggernaut rolled on in the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred contest in Colombo on Friday.

Umayanga Mihiran was in sublime form during the 95th Clifford Cup quarter-finals of the Bantamweight (under 55kgs) as he outgunned Army veteran Piyal Dharmasena at Royal MAS Arena. A two-time national champion, 22-year old Mihiran representing Polic

Defending champions Australia chased down a mammoth 331 to beat India by three wickets with an over to spare in a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Worldgoverning body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football.

Maris Stella College, Negombo, and Lyceum International School, Wattala, moved to the top of the boys’ and girls’ overall points tables, respectively, at the end of the third day (October 12) of the 39th All Island Schools Games Athletic Champion

Coco Gauff became the first player to win her first nine hard court finals as she beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win the Wuhan Open.

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot upset his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.

Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi on Friday.

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth ICC Women’s World Cup hundred was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

The tournament co-hosts had to contend with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being forced off the pitch against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.