World Rugby Issues Ultimate Warning Sri Lanka to be Banned

Sri Lanka Rugby has now entered a phase where it will definitely be banned come October 19 if no election of office bearers takes place and the sport’s affairs not governed under a new Constitution in keeping with World Rugby requirements.

Tamim Iqbal withdraws nomination from BCB elections

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his candidature from the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for October 6.

Rugby World Cup draw set for December 3

The draw for an expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place on December 3, organisers said Wednesday, with hosts Australia confirmed as kicking off the tournament at Perth Stadium.

Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday.

England’s Red Roses create new revolution in women’s rugby

The immediate hours and days following England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph have been choreographed closely.

McIlroy hits out at abusive fan after wife is hit

Rory McIlroy has hit out at the “unacceptable and abusive behaviour” at the Ryder Cup after his wife Erica was hit by a drink thrown by an American fan in New York.

Assistance for ‘elite athletes and coaches’

The Ministry of Sports has taken steps to provide special financial assistance and infrastructure facilities to sportsmen and women they claim are ‘elite athletes and coaches’ identified under the ‘Mission Olympic 2028 – Journey to the Rings’ project. Targeting the upcoming Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Para Games, the project is designed to support selected athletes with international medal-winning potential.

Chanaka and Kaya win at Sri Lanka amateur golf

One of Sri Lanka’s top amateur golfers, Chanaka Perera, won the men’s segment at the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship 2025 when he got the better of Saad Habib Malik of Pakistan after 36 holes at the Royal Colombo Golf Club last weekend.

Hettiarachchi, Sandeepani shine as Hemamali creates boxing history

Vidusha Sansitha Hettiarachchi of Royal College and Nikesala Sandeepani of Koraboruwana MV, Kamburupitiya, were adjudged the most scientific boxers at the 106th edition of the Stubbs Shield, held as part of the National School Games.

Nepal skittle Windies for 83 in historic series win

West Indies suffered a new low as they were bowled out for just 83 to lose their T20 series with minnows Nepal in the United Arab Emirates.

Batters to watch at ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, attention turns to those likely to be in contention for the top run scorer prize.

'We can win': Athapaththu on CWC25 opener against India

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is confident about her side’s chances against India, ahead of their much-anticipated clash in Guwahati.

England bowler Woakes retires from international cricket

Paceman Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no longer in their plans.

India beat Pakistan by five wickets to clinch ninth Asia Cup title

Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 69 as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with no handshakes between the sides again on Sunday.

Former Delhi player Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief

Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India’s cricket board, the sport’s most powerful national body.

Sri Lanka’s Fragile MiddleOrder Exposed Again

Sri Lanka’s T20 Asia Cup defence came to a premature ending as the island nation failed to even make the finals this time around. In fact, the team led by Charith Asalanka was beaten in all three games of the ‘Super 4’ stage. Having started off the tournament well, winning all three group stage games, Sri Lanka failed to live up to their expectations in the Super 4s.

A Weekend of Football and Cricket Thrills for Sri Lankans

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a gripping weekend, with English Premier League action on Saturday followed by the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 between India and Pakistan on Sunday night in Dubai.

Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after their Asia Cup match ended in a tie on Friday.

Captains exude confidence going into ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The skippers of all teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 spoke at a special Captains’ Day event which was held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, expressing their eagerness and confidence with just four days to go before the tournament starts.

Curtains for Sri Lanka at India’s dress rehearsal

Wounded by their lacklustre showing in the second round that condemned them to an early exit, Sri Lanka will walk out in Dubai tonight with little but pride at stake as they face India in the last Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup.

Dharmaraja Under-16 boys on badminton throne

Dharmaraja College became champions of the All-Island Under-16 Schools Badminton Championship when they defeated St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa, in the final.

India and Bangladesh Qualify for SAFF U-17 Final

India and Bangladesh qualified for the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under 17 Boys’ Championship 2025 after recording victories in their respective semi-final encounters played yesterday (25) at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Stubbs Shield boxing Century-old legacy devalued by guardians

The Stubbs Shield, once the blue riband of schoolboy boxing in Sri Lanka, has been reduced to a footnote in the very competition it gave birth to more than a century ago.

Indoor Cricket World Cup gets underway today

All arrangements have been finalized by the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF) and the Ceylon Indoor Cricket Association (CICA) to conduct the 12th Indoor Cricket World Cup scheduled to get underway from today at two venues in Sri Lanka, the Austasia Sports Complex and the newly built U Pro Arena in Thalawathugoda.

Chanaka and Sachin take away golf titles at oldest event

Sri Lanka’s Chanaka Perera and Sachin de Silva were victorious, clinching the prestigious Zia Ul Haq Trophy at the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship at the Royal Colombo Golf Club beating both Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Kandamby backs Sri Lanka batters to tackle India’s spin threat

Sri Lanka batting coach Thilina Kandamby says his batters will need to play with a positive mindset to tackle the spin threat from India in their inconsequential Asia Cup match here on Friday.

Road to unleash: The path from amateur to Pro in MMA is set again!

Unleash Global, with its “UNLEASH” brand, South Asia’s emerging combat sports promotion, is set for another electrifying event: Road to Unleash 2 (The Reckoning) at Royal MAS Arena on September 27, 2025.

Coach urges Pakistan to ’focus on cricket’ for India Asia Cup final

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, after the previous two meetings between the sides caused tensions to run high.

Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time after their bowlers made amends for poor batting to upstage Bangladesh in an 11-run victory on Thursday.

Sri Lanka reveals ‘big hole’ in team

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign ground to a halt in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night where a meek batting performance left them with just 133 to defend that gifted Pakistan a straightforward five-wicket victory.