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.

Sri Lanka turns World Cup’s forbidden venue

For the fifth time in the Women’s Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka showcased that the month of October was no time to play cricket, and of all events a World Cup, as some of the world’s top women players were left kicking their heals watching the rain fall and turn the venue at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo into a watery graveyard.

Sri Lankan juniors taste success

Three Sri Lankan junior players, two girls and one boy, found their feet in the second round match of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Over 600 teams contest U-14 football

The Sri Lanka Schools Football Association (SSFA) will conduct the Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship scheduled to be held in the months of November and December with over 600 teams in the fray, both boys and girls.

Army men, Air Force women boxers reign supreme

Army’s men and Air Force Kfir women emerged overall champions at the 95th Clifford Cup Boxing Championships held at the Royal MAS Arena as the former dominated the men’s division clinching seven golds, one silver, and one bronze, while the latter was superior in the women’s segment with five golds, one silver and two bronzes.

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.

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to keep campaign alive

Sri Lanka took four wickets in the final over to complete a nail-biting victory over Bangladesh and keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive.

India smacked by third defeat, struggling to qualify

England booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a thrilling four-run win over co-hosts India in Indore.

150 from Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games

As Sri Lanka prepares to depart for the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Suresh Subramaniam called the occasion a defining milestone for the nation’s young athletes — and a fresh beginning for the country’s Olympic ambitions.

Isipathana win Old Palians hockey league  

The Isipathana College under 16 hockey team captained by Mandiv Ranasinghe was crowned as the Champions at the Old Palians Hockey League organised and conducted by Old Palians (Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya), played at Dharmapala College, ground last week.

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.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu Makes Waves with 4 Wickets

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu produced a brilliant all-round display, starring with the ball to claim 4 for 42 against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan Hand ODI Captaincy to Star Pacer

Pakistan have named a new ODI captain, taking over the reins from Mohammad Rizwan.

John Keells clinch 2025 Mercantile Swimming Championship Title

John Keells Holdings triumphed at the 2025 Mercantile Swimming Championship, amassing 609 points to claim their fifth title in the event’s 16-year history.

PHOTOS: Kandy-Flavoured Sri Lanka Men’s Sevens Team Shine with Third-Place Finish at Asia Rugby Sevens 2025

Sri Lanka’s Kandy-powered Men’s Sevens team delivered an impressive performance to secure third place at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025. Blending flair and physicality, the side showcased their trademark attacking style throughout the tournament, overcoming strong regional contenders to finish on the podium.

Yevan battles for Euroformula Glory at Monza; Motopark team-mate Stack takes win

Sri Lankan racer Yevan David showcased impressive skill in the opening Euroformula race at Monza, starting from pole position and engaging in an intense battle at the front.

Asia Rugby Sevens 2025 – Men Storm Semis, Women Falter

The Sri Lanka men’s team showcased their dominance on Day 1 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, cruising into the cup semi-finals at the Colombo Race Course Ground.