Indian R. Sailesh and Dulithma Ratnayake of Sri-Lanka became Champions in the Open category of the men’s and women’s Colombo Chess Festival organised and conducted by the CFSL and Passed Pawn Chess Club at the Sports Complex, in Colombo 7.

Irshath Thaha of Moors SC became the champion of the Open Ranking Snooker Championship 2025 when he came out victorious with ease by four frames to one beating Mohamed Rikas of Air Force SC in the final played at the AAC billiard table in Colombo.

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay has signed for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama beat Sweden’s Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off to win his second Hero World Challenge title in Albany.

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world’s footballing body into crisis.

Noni Madueke scored twice as Arsenal beat Club Brugge to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League and all but secure their place in the knockout phase.

The Women’s Tennis Association has announced a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz which has the potential to be the largest in women’s sport.

Smriti Mandhana is well and truly back not only on the field and but also in the public eye after confirming that her wedding is called off. In an event, she came up with a statement stating that she doesn’t love anything more than cricket.

Katie Archibald can still see herself rampaging down the home straight to claim a points race bronze at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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.

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

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.

Twelve Sri Lankan players have been included in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Auction shortlist released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India today.

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

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 Tie

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

England have been handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament.

Virat Kohli has overtaken Sanath Jayasuriya to claim the second-most Player of the Series awards in ODI history, moving to 12-just three behind Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beat his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position with an imposing performance in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes even more is to come from Australia’s ’’incredible’’ veteran Ashes wrecking ball Mitchell Starc.

Sri Lankan football fans have been following the global build up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, and the long wait ended in Washington, DC where the tournament groups were officially revealed. After weeks of political attention surrounding the event

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