Blast, Fear, and Cricket Sri Lanka’s Rawalpindi showdown
It was supposed to be just another One-Day International in Rawalpindi–the usual noise, and competition between two neighbours bound by history, heartbreak, and cricket. But on Tuesday, as the Sri Lankans played Pakistan, a suicide blast just a few kilometres away from the stadium turned a cricket series into a diplomatic crisis. Twelve people were [...]
Sri Lanka consider testing bench strength for today’s ODI
Sri Lanka head into the third and final ODI in Rawalpindi today knowing the series is already out of reach, but with an equally important objective at hand: testing their bench strength. After a narrow 6-run defeat in the opening clash and a heavy 8-wicket loss on Friday, the visitors are mulling significant changes as [...]
Sri Lanka eye historic AFC Asian Cup spot in Colombo showdown
Come Tuesday (18), the Sri Lanka men’s football team will have the golden opportunity to enter the AFC Asian Cup 2027, and all that depends on how they negotiate the challenge against Thailand at the Racecourse in Colombo. Their fellow countrymen will rely on the football team to exceed the challenge, with the fact that [...]
FSL Champions League 2025 launches on Friday
The much-anticipated FSL Champions League 2025 will finally see its kickoff next Friday, November 14, at the Racecourse ground in Colombo, following a brief postponement of two weeks. The 14-team premier football competition, fully organised and hosted by Football Sri Lanka (FSL), will feature a total of 85 games in the coming weekends, consisting of [...]
Indictment served on Dambulla Thunders owner over ‘attempted manipulation’
The Colombo High Court this week served an indictment on Bangladeshi-born British national Tamim Rahman, owner of the LPL franchise Dambulla Thunders, over allegations of attempting to manipulate last year’s Lanka Premier League (LPL). Three other foreign nationals have also been named as suspects in the case. According to the indictment, the charges relate to [...]
Clinical Airmen snatch stunning win over brave Soldiers
Air Force SC made a flying takeoff in their home den yesterday, earning a hard-fought 24-19 victory over a gallant Army SC in their season-opening clash of the SLR-Maliban Inter-Club Division ‘A’ Rugby League Tournament at Ratmalana. The Airmen, who trailed 10-12 at halftime, used technical structure, strong set-piece discipline and cool heads under pressure [...]
South Africa defy early red card to beat Italy
Turin, Italy, AFP: South Africa beat spirited Italy 32-14 on Saturday, coming out on top despite having to play a huge chunk of the match a man down just as they did in last weekend’s win over France. Marco van Staden, Morne van den Berg, Grant Williams and Ethan Hooker scored the tries with Handre [...]
Red Shirts send early warning, destroy Sri Lions
Tournament favourites CR&FC launched their campaign in the SLR-Maliban Division ‘A’ Inter-Club Rugby League Tournament with a powerful and disciplined performance, crushing Sri Lions Sports Club by 65-8 at Longdon Place yesterday. The Red Shirts showed their strength in every department, running in 11 tries, and five conversions, and taking a superior 36-3 halftime lead, [...]
Afghanistan defeat Sri Lanka in close Rising Stars game
Sri Lanka ‘A’ suffered a 3-wicket defeat at the hands of Afghanistan ‘A’ in their opening game of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 Tournament in the evening at Doha, Qatar yesterday. Electing to bat first, allrounder Dunith Wellalage-led Sri Lanka ‘A’ suffered an early setback, but the skipper himself anchored to help his [...]
Nushan wrecks St. Servatius
Right-arm spinner Nushan Perera ended with an impressive match bag of 16 for 66 as he guided St. Joseph’s College to record a win by an innings and two runs over St. Servatius College, Matara in the Under-19 Inter-School Cricket Tournament encounter concluded at Darley Road yesterday. Nushan, having bagged eight scalps on day one, [...]
Ton-up Habibur steer Ban ‘A’ to easy win against Hong Kong
A sparkling unbeaten 100 by opener Habibur Rahman Sohan led Bangladesh ‘A’ to a commanding 8-wicket victory against Hong Kong in a Group ‘A’ match of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 Tournament at Doha, Qatar yesterday. Put into bat, Hong Kong posted 167-8, with top order batsman Babar Hayat hitting a 49-ball 63 [...]
SLB completes National Umpire Refresher and Accreditation Courses
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) successfully concluded the National Umpire Refresher and Accreditation Courses 2025 on November 9 at the University of Colombo auditorium. Covering all nine provinces across, the programme saw the participation of 66 new candidates in the National Umpire Accreditation Course, aimed at enrolling fresh umpires, and 70 experienced umpires in the Refresher [...]
WTA and ATP 2025 Finals: Rybakina’s dark-horse show
First of Riyadh, WTA yearend finals was sizzling. Rybakina’s win had combination of all court stroke making tactical fluency, speed and power. She made a statement to the world, I am here! Elena Rybakina, Russian-Azerbaijani by nationality, nearly six feet in height played and won title WTA title undefeated. Two months before the event she [...]
Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Perth, Australia, AFP: Australia was dealt a huge blow on Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines. The 34-year-old tweaked his hamstring during New South Wales’s Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria during the week. He was initially [...]
SLB inaugurate Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee
A Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee was instated with Chamara Aluthge being appointed as its inaugural Chairman at Special General Meeting conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), headed by the incumbent President Roshan Gunawardena. The proposal to initiate a Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee was proposed by the former President of SLB, Rohan de Silva. The new [...]
Lyceum Wattala shine at Junior John Tarbat Athletics Championship
Lyceum International School, Wattala had an outstanding performance at the John Tarbat Junior Athletics Championship 2025, winning several top titles across age groups. The Under-13 and Under-15 girls were crowned overall champions, while the Under-14 girls and Under-15 boys finished as runners-up. Gimhani Aloka was recognised as the overall best 400m runner, and the girls [...]
Lyceum Wattala claim All-Island School Athletics overall girls’ championship
Lyceum International School, Wattala once again demonstrated its athletic excellence by emerging Overall Girls’ Champions at the All-Island School Athletic Championship 2025, securing an impressive 213 points. The Lyceum Wattala athletes displayed remarkable teamwork, determination, and a winning spirit throughout the competition, also clinching the title of Girls Relay champions, showcasing their dominance in both [...]
Royal junior stickers win Dr. Kathab Roshan Trophy
A brilliant fight back by Royal College Under-16 team, led by its forward line, helped Royal College beat Kingswood College by 3-2 in their annual hockey encounter played for Dr. Kathab Roshan Memorial Trophy at the Peradeniya University ground. Royal won the trophy for the first time since 2019. Host Kingswood scored the first goal [...]
63rd SSC Swimming Gala 2025 – A splendid display of talent and team spirit
The 63rd SSC Swimming Gala was successfully held on October 25 at the SSC Swimming Pool Complex, marking yet another memorable chapter in the club’s proud sporting history. The 63rd edition showcased remarkable performances and enthusiastic participation, reflecting SSC’s continued commitment to promoting aquatic sports and nurturing young talent. Events were held to appease all [...]