CH fight back to hold Kandy to a thrilling draw

Defending league champions, Kandy Sports Club were forced to settle for a share of the spoils as CH & FC produced a spirited second-half comeback to draw 24–all in a pulsating Inter-Club ‘A’ Division rugby encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday. Kandy scored through 4 tries and 2 conversions, while CH replied with 3 tries, 1 conversion and a penalty try to level scores in the end.

Entries open for EVA All-Island Open Netball Tournament 2026

Entries have now been called for the EVA All-Island Open Netball Tournament, organised by the Western Province Netball Association (WPNA), which is scheduled to be held on January 31 and February 1, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Air Force Ground, Slave Island, Colombo 2.

Bangladesh to host 15th SAFF Cup

All South Asian nations have reached a preliminary agreement to award the hosting rights of the upcoming 15th edition of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup to Bangladesh, marking a significant development for the region’s premier football tournament.

Durant shines as Rockets avenge Nuggets loss

Kevin Durant scored 31 points as the Houston Rockets bounced back from a controversial overtime loss to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday.

Pelicans SC Cruise to First Win as Saunders-Negombo Youth Share Spoils in FFSL Champions Leagu

Pelicans Sports Club of Kurunegala recorded an emphatic 4–1 victory over Solid Sports Club of Anuradhapura in the FFSL Champions League Football Tournament 2025–2026, played yesterday at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Lyon injury slows Australia’s bid for Ashes-clinching win

Nathan Lyon left the field on Sunday with a leg injury as the Aussies chased victory in the third Ashes Test.

India announce new squad for 2026 T20 WC following senior retirements

India have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The defending champions will head into the marquee event with a refreshed lineup, with several big names from the 2024 title-winning squad missing.

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record 435 to save the series.

Paul goes to hospital with suspected broken jaw

Jake Paul has gone to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after he was stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight fight in Miami.

What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend in Sport

Sri Lankan sports fans have a busy few days ahead, with Premier League football spread across the weekend and important cricket matches reaching key stages, including the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai and ongoing Test series in Australia and New Zealand.

India beats Sri Lanka by eight wickets, sets up final against Pakistan

Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George starred, smashing unbeaten fifties in the chase as India chased down a 139-run target in the semifinal.

Chelsea’s Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation

Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager’s job were ’’100 percent’’ speculation, promising that he would still be at Chelsea next season.

Testing time for Havies

Unbeaten Havelock Sports Club will lock horns with unbeaten Air Force Sports Club when the two sides meet today at Havelock Park, in what promises to be one of the most compelling fixtures of the league phase so far.

World’s tallest teen sets basketball record

A 7ft 9in teenager has become the tallest player to score a basket in the history of college basketball.

New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.

Dasun Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka until 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed Selection Committee Chairman, Pramodya Wickremesinghe said today (19) that Dasun Shanaka will continue as captain of the Sri Lankan national team until the 2026 ICC Twenty20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka U19 Target Historic Upset Against Unbeaten India in Asia Cup Semi-Final

Sri Lanka U19 will look to pull off a memorable upset when they face an unbeaten India U19 side in the first semi-final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 on Friday at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.

WADA names India worst doping offender for third straight year

India tops the rankings of global sports drug cheats for a third straight year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said, marking a dubious hat-trick for the country.

Former Olympic champion Dujardin continues dressage comeback after whipping ban

Former Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin made her return to high-level competition in Britain on Thursday following the one-year ban over a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games.

Conspiracy and fixing ‘whistle blower’ returns

Pramodya Wickremasinghe, the man who went on record claiming there was fixing, power struggles, corruption and political jockeying for places in the Sri Lanka team two years ago, has been brought back as the perfect lilywhite chairman of team Selectors to clean up an apparent mess among the players.

Carey makes merry for Australia

England battled hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century led Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

Warning: Cheats are beating anti-doping system

Cheats are winning the battle against anti-doping authorities in elite sport, according to a top official.

Ravishka: A rising star in the making

Dedication and determination are vital aspects in any sport and that has been the successes of 18-year old Salpadoruge Thehara Ravishka Fernando a talented athlete hailing from Maris Stella College Thimbirigaskatuwa who for sure will be in the news in time to come.

Susanthika turns 50 in Australia

Former Sri Lankan Olympic silver medalist Susanthika Jayasinghe celebrated her 50th birthday yesterday (December 17) in Australia, marking a significant milestone in the life of one of the greatest athletes Sri Lanka and South Asia has produced.

Sri Lankan referee applauded at World Boxing Championship

It was a proud moment for Sri Lankan boxing as an accomplished international boxing referee and Judge Wing Commander M.T.M. Safrask successfully officiated at the IBA World Boxing Championship, held in Dubai from December 3 to 13.

Despite dope test, title fight on course

Briton Dalton Smith’s world-title challenge against WBC light-welterweight champion Subriel Matias remains on, despite the champion returning adverse drug-test findings.

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.