Trinity-Thomian hockey on Saturday

Hockey fans are in for a treat as Trinity College and S. Thomas’ College face off in their much looked forward to annual hockey encounters which will take place on Saturday at the Asgiriya Cricket Stadium.

Ladies First

The Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association (LC OGA) will host their inaugural FAST5 Netball Challenge on August 31 at the indoor stadium of St. Joseph’s College marking the first exclusive event of its kind in Sri Lanka according to the organisers.

Chandimal, Avishka out of Sri Lanka Squad

Batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando have been axed from the Sri Lanka T20 squad ahead of the three-match series against Zimbabwe which starts in Harare on September 3. Both Chandimal and Fernando were members of the Sri Lanka team that last played in a T20 home series that was against Bangladesh last month.

Sri Lanka names squad for Asia Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the 16-member national squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.

Sri Lanka names T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe. The squad was approved by the national selection panel and will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes on the captaincy role for the series.

Rugby further strangled

The administration of rugby hit further turmoil yesterday when an election of office=bearers to run its affairs was postponed.

Shadow Warriors of Devapathiraja nudge the mighty

Minus technical expertise and fanfare, a new breed of cricketers from a village school is turning heads.

Zimbabwe reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor is all set to make a comeback in the 50-over format after September 2021.

Trump to attend Ryder Cup & backs Bradley to play

United States president Donald Trump says he will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup next month - and wants Keegan Bradley to be the USA’s first playing captain since 1963.

India batter Pujara ends international career

The 37-year-old played 103 Tests but has not featured for his nation since the 2023 World Test Championship final.

Weekend Sports in Sri Lanka:

Sports fans in Sri Lanka have a blockbuster weekend ahead, with Premier League 2025 fixtures, the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, and the Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI live from Queensland all taking place between August 23–25.

Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe ODI series announced

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to claim the $1 million top prize in the new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.

Newcomers deliver big finishes as SpeedStar Championship 2025

The SpeedStar Championship 2025 came to a thrilling close at SpeedBay in Port City Colombo, marking the end of a dynamic three-round karting series that welcomed complete newcomers to the sport.

Olympic champion Khelif denies retirement from boxing

Algerian boxer and Olympic champion Imane Khelif on Wednesday denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold.

Thomians in seventh heaven in England

S. Thomas’ College, the victorious big match winners of the 146th Battle of the Blues cricket encounter against traditional rivals Royal College, left the island on a tour of England where they will play seven matches starting tomorrow.

Proteas bowler reported for suspect bowling action

South Africa off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Aug 19, Tuesday, in Cairns.

Why ’Chelsea’s trophy’ is in the US president’s office

When the White House posted a picture of US President Donald Trump meeting with world leaders in the Oval Office at the White House this week, eagle-eyed football fans spotted an unlikely piece of silverware in pride of place.

Zampa reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Australia player Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on Tuesday.

England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

South Africa spinner reclaims No.1 ranking for ODI bowlers

A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top.

National Gymnasts Caught in Sports Ministry Power Play

Suspension of Olympian and National coach to protect powerful insider stuns gymnastic fraternity

Premier League 2025–26 Transfers: Big Guns Reload – What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

The Premier League 2025–26 season is back, and the summer transfer window has delivered drama, big-money deals, and bold gambles.

U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Line-up locked in for 2026 edition

Joining Zimbabwe in automatic qualification included Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies.

Hockey final halted after violent conduct by St. thomas' Matale players

During the Central Province Schools Sports Competition, the U-19 Hockey final between Vidyartha College and St. Thomas’ College, held at the University of Peradeniya hockey grounds, was halted midway due to the violent and unsportsmanlike behavior of St. Thomas’ players, who struck opposing players with hockey sticks in a deliberate and aggressive manner.

Lost cup or poisoned chalice:

Commercial stakes, pride, egoism and influence could be conflicting with discipline at schools rugby in general which has now grown to the extent that players have become sought after celebrities having to cater to the whims and fancies of the demanding kind and the syndrome may even be taking its toll.

Proteas all-rounder penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach

The incident involving the South African all-rounder occurred during the second T20I against Australia in Darwin.

Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths

Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.

Hooliganism mucks rugby cradle

Schools rugby in the country was subjected to yet another disgraceful level this time at the culmination of the 2025 season as hooligan spectators flung chairs and smashed some of them in the direction of rival spectators.

Sri Lanka rise to 4th in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Sri Lanka climbs to 4th in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with 103 rating points, overtaking Pakistan, after a series of dominant performances in their recent outings.