IPL's business value soars above $20 billion, says reportThe business value of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 series, has soared more than 11 per cent to $20.6 billion this year, according to U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey.Jul 29, 202612:51 PMUefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup planFIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by UEFA.Jul 28, 202609:58 PMRoberto Mancini re-appointed Italy managerRoberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigned.Jul 28, 202607:49 PMRoberto Mancini re-appointed Italy managerRoberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigned.Jul 28, 202607:49 PMIndia's assistant coach steps down ahead of Sri Lanka seriesRyan ten Doeschate has stepped down as assistant coach of the India men's cricket team. Jul 28, 202605:43 PMIndia's assistant coach steps down ahead of Sri Lanka seriesRyan ten Doeschate has stepped down as assistant coach of the India men's cricket team. Jul 28, 202605:43 PMSri Lanka Women clinch ODI series against Pakistan with 8-wicket victorySri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan Women by eight wickets in the third and final One-Day International in Hambantota to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.Jul 28, 202604:42 PMSri Lanka Women clinch ODI series against Pakistan with 8-wicket victorySri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan Women by eight wickets in the third and final One-Day International in Hambantota to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.Jul 28, 202604:42 PMZinédine Zidane appointed new France head coachZinédine Zidane (54) has been appointed as France’s national team manager, Fédération Française de Football (FFF) has announced on Tuesday. Zidane was the overwhelming favourite to replace Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure has concluded after the 2026 World Cup. Jul 28, 202603:07 PMZinédine Zidane appointed new France head coachZinédine Zidane (54) has been appointed as France’s national team manager, Fédération Française de Football (FFF) has announced on Tuesday. Zidane was the overwhelming favourite to replace Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure has concluded after the 2026 World Cup. Jul 28, 202603:07 PMIndia squad for Sri Lanka Test series announcedVeteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Jul 28, 202601:50 PMIndia squad for Sri Lanka Test series announcedVeteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Jul 28, 202601:50 PMICC considers expanding Men’s T20 World Cup to 24 teams from 2032The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering another expansion of the Men’s T20 World Cup, with the tournament likely to grow from 20 to 24 teams from the 2032 edition as part of a broader strategy to widen cricket’s global footprint, according to a report by The Telegraph.Jul 27, 202610:17 PMICC considers expanding Men’s T20 World Cup to 24 teams from 2032The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering another expansion of the Men’s T20 World Cup, with the tournament likely to grow from 20 to 24 teams from the 2032 edition as part of a broader strategy to widen cricket’s global footprint, according to a report by The Telegraph.Jul 27, 202610:17 PMInfantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letterFIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.Jul 27, 202601:46 PMInfantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letterFIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.Jul 27, 202601:46 PMSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee resignsSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision.Jul 27, 202601:07 PMSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee resignsSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision.Jul 27, 202601:07 PMSupun Dilhara misses Commonwealth Games medal after Clean & Jerk setbackSri Lankan weightlifter Supun Dilhara Somathilaka narrowly missed out on a 2026 Commonwealth Games medal after failing to complete two Clean & Jerk lifts in the Men’s 60kg Weightlifting event held in Glasgow today (26).Jul 26, 202604:46 PMSupun Dilhara misses Commonwealth Games medal after Clean & Jerk setbackSri Lankan weightlifter Supun Dilhara Somathilaka narrowly missed out on a 2026 Commonwealth Games medal after failing to complete two Clean & Jerk lifts in the Men’s 60kg Weightlifting event held in Glasgow today (26).Jul 26, 202604:46 PMVishmi and Harshitha hundreds level the series for Sri Lanka WomenSri Lanka needed 274 to stay alive in this series and got there with 19 balls in hand. Vishmi Gunaratne made 123, Harshitha Samarawickrama finished unbeaten on 100, and the two of them added 203 for the second wicket at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Saturday. Jul 25, 202607:11 PMVishmi and Harshitha hundreds level the series for Sri Lanka WomenSri Lanka needed 274 to stay alive in this series and got there with 19 balls in hand. Vishmi Gunaratne made 123, Harshitha Samarawickrama finished unbeaten on 100, and the two of them added 203 for the second wicket at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Saturday. Jul 25, 202607:11 PMTrinity complete historic treble with emphatic 72-20 Bradby Shield triumph over RoyalTrinity College Kandy crowned a remarkable season by defeating Royal College Colombo 39-10 in the second leg of the 80th Bradby Shield at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele this evening (25), completing a dominant 72-20 aggregate victory.Jul 25, 202606:16 PMTrinity complete historic treble with emphatic 72-20 Bradby Shield triumph over RoyalTrinity College Kandy crowned a remarkable season by defeating Royal College Colombo 39-10 in the second leg of the 80th Bradby Shield at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele this evening (25), completing a dominant 72-20 aggregate victory.Jul 25, 202606:16 PM80th Bradby Shield 2nd Leg: Trinity eye history as Royal chase improbable comebackUnbeaten double champions Trinity College Kandy will host Royal College Colombo in the second leg of the 80th Bradby Shield encounter at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele this evening (25).Jul 25, 202607:43 AM80th Bradby Shield 2nd Leg: Trinity eye history as Royal chase improbable comebackUnbeaten double champions Trinity College Kandy will host Royal College Colombo in the second leg of the 80th Bradby Shield encounter at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele this evening (25).Jul 25, 202607:43 AMLeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA seasonLeBron James announced on Friday his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season. Jul 24, 202609:31 PMLeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA seasonLeBron James announced on Friday his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season. Jul 24, 202609:31 PMJürgen Klopp named new Germany coach with eyes on 2030 World CupGermany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.Jul 24, 202603:18 PMJürgen Klopp named new Germany coach with eyes on 2030 World CupGermany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.Jul 24, 202603:18 PMSri Lanka, India, Pakistan among teams handed direct Asian Games men's cricket knockout berthsSri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan secured direct entry into the men's cricket knockout stage at the 2026 Asian Games after the draw was announced on Thursday.Jul 24, 202602:35 PMSri Lanka, India, Pakistan among teams handed direct Asian Games men's cricket knockout berthsSri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan secured direct entry into the men's cricket knockout stage at the 2026 Asian Games after the draw was announced on Thursday.Jul 24, 202602:35 PMPakistan Women clinch series opener against Sri LankaPakistan Women got off to a comfortable five-wicket win in the three-match ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka in Hambantota on Thursday. Jul 23, 202608:25 PMPakistan Women clinch series opener against Sri LankaPakistan Women got off to a comfortable five-wicket win in the three-match ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka in Hambantota on Thursday. Jul 23, 202608:25 PM2026 Commonwealth Games to get underway in Glasgow todayThe 2026 Commonwealth Games is scheduled to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland today (23).Jul 23, 202606:11 AM2026 Commonwealth Games to get underway in Glasgow todayThe 2026 Commonwealth Games is scheduled to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland today (23).Jul 23, 202606:11 AMLPL 2026: Dambulla, Jaffna Kings secure winsJaffna Kings defeated Colombo Kaps while Dambulla Sixers overcame Galle Gallants in Lanka Premier League 2026 encounters played yesterday. Jul 23, 202605:29 AMLPL 2026: Dambulla, Jaffna Kings secure winsJaffna Kings defeated Colombo Kaps while Dambulla Sixers overcame Galle Gallants in Lanka Premier League 2026 encounters played yesterday. Jul 23, 202605:29 AM
