Tour de Lanka offers Rs. 50 million in prize money

In what promises to be one of the grandest cycling events in Sri Lankan sporting history, the Tour de Lanka Ride 2025, organized by the Ministry of Sports, is set to offer nearly Rs. 50 million in total prize money to its winners, according to

Inter-school volleyball finals tomorrow

The 23rd DSI Supersports Inter-School Volleyball Tournament 2025 is set to hold its Age Group boys’ and girls’ finals on November 15 and 16 at the Sugathdasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

Fourth win for unbeaten Abans

Abans Group maintained their unbeaten status with their fourth successive win as they beat George Steuart Health by three wickets while Nations Trust Bank scored a thrilling two wickets win in the last ball over Dialog Axiata in the on-

Under 13 cricket Henegama Central post crushing win

Henegama Central recorded a crushing outright win by an innings and 132 runs over Christ King College in their Under 13 inter-school cricket tournament encounter played at Ja-Ela.

Sri Lanka averts under-currents, political row

Sri Lanka may have staved off what could have snowballed into a diplomatic row as it was reported that a group of cricketers had either revolted or feared they could become victims of a bomb explosion during their current tour of Pakistan that also drove anxiety in political circles that the tentacles of geo-politics was set to engulf the island.

England desperate to beat All Blacks

Freddie Steward says England are desperate to puncture New Zealand’s aura and inflict a first home win over the All Blacks in 13 years on Saturday. Steward, who will start at 15, has played New Zealand twice in his 39 caps, featuring in the 25-25 draw at Twickenham in 2022 and a 24-17 defeat at Eden Park in 2024. England’s most recent success over New Zealand came in Yokohama in the 2019 World Cup semi-final, but they have not beaten them at Alli

England worried over Wood’s injury ahead of Ashes Test

England have an injury concern over fast bowler Mark Wood after he suffered tightness in his left hamstring on the first day of the Ashes warm-up match against England Lions. Wood, playing for the first time since suffering a knee injury in February, left the field midway through the second session at Lilac Hill in Perth.

Alcaraz stretched before winning

Carlos Alcaraz came through a thriller against Taylor Fritz to move within one win of the year-end world number one ranking and Lorenzo Musetti captivated the crowd at the ATP Finals in Turin.

Air Force Target Top-Four Finish

Air Force Sports Club is eyeing a top-four finish ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament which gets underway on Friday and play their first match against Army Sports Club at Ratmalana on the following day.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot for the women’s 100 meters and a Super Saturday session.

Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager

Wolves have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.

Muthusamy and Wolvaardt named ICC Players of the Month for October

All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

All you need to know about the 2025 Ashes

The Ashes between Australia and England gets under way on 21 November down under.

Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine

Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

Sri Lanka schoolgirls rout Malaysia in lop-sided series

Sri Lanka Under-19 ended another successful five match T20 series with a convincing eight wicket win over the visiting Malaysia women’s team in the fifth encounter played at the Colts ground yesterday.

Akash Kumar hits record eight sixes in fastest 50

Akash Kumar Choudhary smashed his way into cricket’s record books in an Indian domestic match, hitting eight consecutive sixes on his way to the fastest fifty ever scored in a first-class fixture.

Jevahn, Kaya and Reshan to represent Sri Lanka at Faldo Junior

The 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.

Minagi Rupesinghe: A new breed of swimming pro

Sri Lanka’s swimming sensation Minagi Rupesinghe has long been known for her discipline, grace, and relentless pursuit of excellence. But as she transitions from being a national champion to becoming a professional athlete on the global stage, her journey is evolving into something bigger — a blend of family support, professional management and strategic partnerships.

Suwanji Madanayake dazzles at Masters’ cricket

Inter-club veteran Suwanji Madanayake produced three all-round performances this time to steer Colombo Masters to win all their three encounters against Pathana Golden Oldies, National Services Cricket Association and Coimbatore Rockets in the Masters tournament.

Nyamhuri replaces injured Muzarabani as Zimbabwe announce squad for Tri-Series

Uncapped pacer Newman Nyamhuri has been drafted into Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, replacing the injured Blessing Muzarabani. Hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join Zimbabwe in the high-stakes tri-nation clash.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka begin ODI battle today in Rawalpindi

Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning run in white-ball cricket when they take on Pakistan in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

India, Sri Lanka to Host 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s Matches Shifted to Sri Lanka Amid Travel Restrictions.

Sinner sweeps past Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a passionate Turin crowd.

Rugby Bosses Blow Up League in Foul Start

In a lightning move the newly elected administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has gone against tradition and possible fair play and converted the Premier League, giving it a knockout blow that has agitated the country’s most soughtafter entity, Kandy Sports Club.

Your Weekend Sports Round-Up: Football, Cricket, and Formula 1

Sri Lankan sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. Whether it’s Premier League football, top-level cricket, or the thrill of Formula 1 in Brazil, there’s a full line-up of matches and moments waiting to be enjoyed.

Football prize for world peace

Football’s world governing body Fifa has introduced the ‘Peace Prize’, an award recognising an individual’s actions for peace and unity.

Australia’s ’’dad’s army’’ under scrutiny

Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves “respect” following criticism of the age of players.

Udara and Dewmini win titles at road race

H.Y. Udara of President’s College, Ambagasdowa and P.W.G.C.H. Dewmini of Teldeniya National School claimed the first-place titles in the boys and girls categories respectively at the Ritzbury Inter-School One Mile Road Race 2025, recently held at Embilipitiya.

England’s Roebuck doubtful for Fiji match

Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England’s match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury.