Kandy SC sees exit of Ratwatte, entry of Madushanka

Reigning league champions Kandy Sports Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 rugby season further cementing their dominance in Sri Lankan rugby by being able to enlist a player after the retirement of playmaker Tarinda Ratwatte.

Red Shirts see Danger ahead of New Season

One of the leading contenders of the new rugby season, CR and FC, will have to come to grips with a series of major injuries ahead of the start of the inter club League tournament set to be kicked off on November 14.

England opt to bowl against South Africa in Women’s World Cup semi-final

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women’s World Cup in India’s Guwahati city on Wednesday.

England opt to bowl against South Africa in Women’s World Cup semi-final

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women’s World Cup in India’s Guwahati city on Wednesday.

England legend Anderson receives knighthood

James Anderson, England’s leading Test wicket-taker of all time, has received a knighthood.

Sri Lankans return after promising show

The Sri Lankan athletics team, which ended runners up to India at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship returned with a tally of 40 medals that included 16 gold medals.

Old Trinitians Scrummage SGM & AGM on Nov. 1

The Special General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Old Trinitians Rugby Scrummage will be held on Saturday, November 1, commencing at 5 pm and 5.30 p.m. respectivley the SEQUEL Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.

Mandhana Extends Lead in ICC Women’s Rankings

The ICC Women’s Player Rankings saw major movement following a busy week at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Ishani Apsara to officiate at King of the Ring in Sweden

Sri Lanka’s internationally acclaimed boxing referee Ishani Apsara has been selected once again to officiate at the King of the Ring Boxing Tournament, one of Europe’s most prestigious amateur boxing events, scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 2 in Borås, Sweden.

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, condition stable after spleen injury

India batter Shreyas Iyer is ’’recovering well’’ in hospital after suffering a lacerated spleen while taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Rain curtails India run chase against Bangladesh

Rain once again played spoilsport in the Women’s Cricket World Cup as the final league match between India and Bangladesh was abandoned at Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

'No doubt' England make World Cup final - Hartley

There is ’’no doubt’’ that England will reach the Women’s World Cup final, said former spinner Alex Hartley after Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side thrashed New Zealand to conclude the group stage.

Chamod, Safiya Crowned South Asia’s Fastest Sprinters

Sri Lankan athletes Chamod Yodhsingha and Safiya Yamic emerged as South Asia’s fastest man and woman at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, which concluded today in Ranchi, India.

India arrests man for stalking, touching Australian women cricketers

Indian police have arrested a man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian cricketers participating in the ICC Women’s World Cup, officials said on Saturday.

King takes 7-18 as Australia thrash South Africa

Alana King returned the best figures in Women’s World Cup history as Australia hammered South Africa by seven wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with India.

Rain or Shine, Gear Up for a Thrilling Weekend of Sport

As rain clouds drift across Sri Lanka this weekend, outdoor plans might be off — but that’s hardly bad news for sports lovers. From the Premier League’s late-night battles to India’s crucial ODI in Sydney and the roar of Formula 1 engines in Mexico, it’s shaping up to be a weekend tailor-made for staying in, curling up, and catching every moment of the global action.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka finish ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with washout

Fatima Sana and Chamari Athapaththu both looked to the future after a frustrating day in Colombo saw Pakistan and Sri Lanka end their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaigns with a washout.

Sri Lanka wins three gold medals on SASAC opening day

Sri Lankan athletes Pasindu Malshan, Chamod Yodhsingha, and Shafiya Yamick won three gold medals for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship (SASAC) 2025.

NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown

An NBA player and coach are among dozens of people arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.

Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years after the Kenyan admitted to anti-doping rule violations.

Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Superb centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women’s World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028: club

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.

Anuradhapura U-15 boys hammer 437 in 50 overs

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.

Gardner’s brilliant hundred takes Australia back to the top

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.

Ismat reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

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.

South Africa on top of points table with win over Pakistan

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 Unveil Power-Packed Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 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 side.

West Indies beat Bangladesh in super over after setting ODI spin record

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.

Athapaththu demands more from Sri Lanka after victory over Bangladesh

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 earn first victory of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

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