Caddie to Champ, Thanga triumphs in Chennai

Sri Lanka’s Nadaraja Thangaraja, once a caddie at Waters Edge, has emerged as one of the most remarkable success stories in South Asian golf.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal Reach SAFF U-17 Semis

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup Under 17 Boys Football Tournament 2025 concluded yesterday at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo, confirming India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal as the four semi-finalists.

MAS stamp their class at Mercantile volleyball

MAS Holdings put on a stellar show to lay their hands on four championship titles in multiple categories at the recently concluded Mercantile Volleyball Tournament at the Sir Albert F Peiris Sports Complex, Wennappuwa.

Why Spain’s Bonmati won record third women’s Ballon d’Or

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has made history by becoming the first player to win the women’s Ballon d’Or three times.

Sri Lanka’s Flaws Laid Bare as Losses Trigger Shake-Up

Sri Lanka walk into Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with no safety net left. Their Super Four clash against Pakistan is, in every sense, a must-win. Another slip, and their hold on the Asia Cup T20 crown will be gone.

Just not cricket: how India-Pakistan tensions spill onto the pitch

India and Pakistan’s refusal to shake hands during their Asia Cup cricket matches bent the code of the so-called ’’gentleman’s game’’, as sport once again served as a proxy battlefield.

Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or

Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, with other honours going to Lamine Yamal, Luis Enrique, Viktor Gyökeres and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20

India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai.

Odira times finish to perfection to win surprise 800m gold in Tokyo

Continuing a run of middle distance and distance upsets in Tokyo, Kenya’s Lilian Odira sprang one of the biggest surprises of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 to run down Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the deepest women’s 800m race in history.

USA retains men’s world 4x100m title in Tokyo

It seemed apt that athletics’ biggest and brashest star in Noah Lyles should bring the curtain down on the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 with a second gold medal.

USA Breaks Championship Record to regain Women’s 4x400m title in Tokyo

The United States produced an utterly dominant performance to take gold in the women’s 4x400m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Sunday (21), setting a championship record of 3:16.61 on the rain-soaked track at the Japan National Stadium.

Sri Lanka’s big gamble backfires

Sri Lanka are certainly down, but they are still not out.

Former Liverpool manager Beard dies aged 47

Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, the Women’s Super League club has announced.

Hridoy and Hassan steer Bangladesh past Sri Lanka at Asia Cup

Half-centuries by Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) powered Bangladesh to an exciting four-wicket win in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup against former champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Saturday.

Wellalage returns for Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup 2025 Clash vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka will look to extend their unbeaten run into the Super Four when they face Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 opener on Saturday (20).

India beat valiant Oman in Asia Cup T20

World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs on Friday and stay unbeaten in the T20 tournament.

Wellalage to rejoin team ahead of super four clash

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the national squad tomorrow morning (19) ahead of their Super Four clash against Bangladesh in the UAE, Sri Lanka Cricket announced.

’’I’ll be there like a father’’ – Sanath to Dunith

Sri Lanka Cricket coach and former captain Sanath Jayasuriya shared a heartfelt message following the passing of Suranga Wellalage, father of rising cricket star Dunith Wellalage.

“It’s our time to shine”: Athapaththu

Playing at a World Cup isn’t something you get to do every day, and it is an opportunity that we will not take for granted.

Dunith Wellalage’s father passes away during Asia Cup match

Suranga Wellalage, father of Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, passed away in Colombo after suffering a cardiac arrest. On the same day his father died, Dunith took the field for Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup encounter against Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reach Asia Cup Super Fours

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to qualify for the Asia Cup Super Four stage, eliminating their opponents in the process.

Nabi’s late blitz lifts Afghanistan to 170 after Thushara’s magic

Mohammad Nabi produced a stunning late assault to rescue Afghanistan, smashing 49 runs in the last two overs to power his side to 170. The highlight was a breathtaking 32-run 20th over, showcasing the veteran’s big-hitting prowess at the death.

Atletico and Uefa to review ’spit’ footage during Liverpool match

Atletico Madrid will launch an investigation into the mass confrontation that marred their 3-2 Champions League loss at Anfield, with a member of their backroom team appearing to spit into the crowd.

Rumesh Tharanga Qualifies for Javelin Throw Finals at World Athletics Championship

Sri Lanka’s number one men’s javelin thrower, Rumesh Tharanga, qualified yesterday (17) for the men’s javelin throw finals of the 20th IAAF World Athletics Championship Tokyo 2025, currently taking place in Tokyo from September 13 to 21.

Sri Lanka on the edge

Sri Lanka may be sitting pretty at the top of Group B with four points, but their place in the Super Four of the Asia Cup is far from secure.

Sri Lanka confident despite time limit ahead of Asian Sevens

Sri Lanka’s head coach, Shamli Nawas, acknowledged that preparations for the Asia Rugby Sevens first leg in China were limited, but expressed confidence in his young side’s readiness.

Algama storms ahead at Kandy junior golf

The second day of the Kandy Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 at the Victoria Golf Resort produced thrilling battles across all divisions as young golfers displayed both skill and composure as the leaderboard began to take shape.

‘Fixing Sri Lanka Rugby’

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set for a decisive election on October 8, with nominations now officially closed.

Mahesh Weerasinghe Sri Lanka U-19 girls’ coach

Mahesh Weerasinghe has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka U-19 girls’ team for the forthcoming five T20 and one ODI series scheduled to get underway on September 20 at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Thomians outsmart Wesley for maiden hockey titles

S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia achieved a remarkable double by winning both the Under 16 and Under 20 matches in the inaugural Wesley-Thomian Hockey Encounter 2025 at the Read Avenue Hockey Turf in Colombo.