Nathan Lyon moves to second on Australia’s Test wicket list

Off-spinner passes Glenn McGrath after early impact in Adelaide Ashes Test, with only Shane Warne ahead for Australian bowlers.

Active aero and overtake mode - F1’s new terminology

Formula 1 has revealed the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.

England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error

England will hold discussions with cricket’s governing body with the aim of improving decision-making technology following a controversial error on the opening day of the third Ashes Test.

India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on Wednesday.

PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros

Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.

Sri Lanka Unveil T20I Squad for India Tour Ahead of Women’s World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming five-match Women’s T20 International series against India, marking an important step in their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

KKR Splash ₹18 Crore on Matheesha Pathirana at IPL 2026 Auction

Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana landed a blockbuster deal at the IPL 2026 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders snapping him up for a massive ₹18 crore.

Wanindu Hasaranga Joins LSG for IPL 2026 at ₹2 Crore

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have snapped up Sri Lankan spin star Wanindu Hasaranga at the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, securing the all-rounder for ₹2.00 crore.

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.

Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the Women’s Tennis Association player of the year for a second successive season.

No Sri Lankan in IPL Mini-Auction’s Top 5 Costliest Buys

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Sri Lankan fans will once again watch closely, hoping one of their stars will command a record-breaking bid. However, history suggests otherwise, with no Sri Lankan player ever featuring among the top five most expensive buys in an IPL mini-auction — a list dominated by Australian and English match-winners.

Harmer and Verma named ICC Players of the Month for November 2025

South African spinner Simon Harmer went past Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for the first time.

Schools girls’ basketball finals left in limbo amid repeated postponements

Sri Lanka’s all-island schools girls’ basketball competitions have come under scrutiny as the Under-15 Girls’ A Division final for 2024 and the Under-17 Girls’ A Division final for 2025 remain unplayed, leaving young athletes waiting for closure for more than a year in some instances.

Kandy wake up late to demolish Police

Unbeaten league champions, Kandy Sports Club produced a commanding second-half revival to overcome Police Sports Club by 49 points (9 tries, 2 conversions) to 17 points (2 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) in their Inter-Club League encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium, turning a nervy contest into a decisive statement of intent.

Viren, Ranithma Lead 1,500-Strong Field at 73rd National Badminton Championships

Star shuttlers Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage are set to headline the action as more than 1,500 competitors prepare to battle it out at the 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025, scheduled from December 17

Lionel Messi meets Shah Rukh Khan, unveils 70-ft statue In Kolkata

Football icon Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue from Salt Lake stadium, with West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan present at the event on Saturday.

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability

The Last Time Is Now. It’s the name given to the tournament in which 16 wrestling giants have been competing to be the one opponent in John Cena’s final fight before retirement.

Weekend Sports Guide for Sri Lankans

Sri Lankan sports fans have a packed week ahead, with Premier League football spread across several nights, international T20 cricket in India, the Under-19 Asia Cup continuing in Dubai, and global attention on the World Darts Championship in London.

A King is Born: Trinity Old Boys Choir Takes the Stage on DEC. 16

I will extol the Lord at all times, His praise shall always be in my lips (Ps. 34:1) ……….so sang King David as he worshipped the Lord. And singing is what drew some 10–15 Trinitians of yesteryear to continue worshiping Him with the talent He had blessed them with.

Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton after positive talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

Sri Lanka’s Mora Racing shifts into high gear on Global Stage

Mora Racing, one of Sri Lanka’s rapidly rising motorsport teams, is accelerating its mission to build racing talent from karting all the way to international formula competition. Founded in 2023, the team - named “Mora” (shark) to reflect a bold local identity — has grown from a small two-stroke engine outfit into a structured racing program with national and international success.

World Cup ticket prices 'monumental betrayal' say fans’ group

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket.

Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars in Australia U19 World Cup Squad

Australia has named its squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, with Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray, both of Sri Lankan origin, earning call-ups after stellar performances at the Under-19 National Championships.

LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

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.

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

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.

Madueke double at Brugge helps Arsenal keep 100% record

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.

WTA signs with Mercedes in 'most significant deal in our history'

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 makes first comment since wedding cancellation, 'don’t love anything more than cricket'

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.

England and Scotland find out World Cup kick-off times

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

Kohli breaks Jayasuriya record, closes in on Sachin’s ODI milestone

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.