Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub criticized the US for failing to grant him a visa to attend World Cup-related events, saying the delay reflects disrespect for FIFA and the unifying role of the sport. MORE..

Co-host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto”s BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start to their Group B campaign. MORE..

England Women registered a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka Women after posting a formidable total of 219/1 in their allotted 20 overs. MORE..

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has won the toss and elected to field first in their Women’s T20 World Cup opening clash against England.

The final scheduled fixture of the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2026 between Korea and Sri Lanka, due to be played at Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium in Incheon on Saturday (13), has been cancelled, Asia Rugby has announced.

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run-scorer and widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever batters, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. MORE..

Seventeen years after Charlotte Edwards lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil, the tournament returns to England and the hosts could not have asked for a more symbolic stage. MORE..

Rovman Powell hit a six in the final over Thursday to clinch a seven-wicket win for the West Indies over Sri Lanka in the first of three Twenty20 cricket matches. MORE..

In the first T20 International against the West Indies, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. MORE..

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first in the first T20I in Kingston, as rain refreshingly stayed clear in the Jamaican city for the start of the series - though, worryingly, there is rain forecast for later in the evening.

Mexico's Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored ​a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man ‌South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca, in a match ​where three players were sent off.

Sri Lanka have announced their playing XI for the opening T20 International against West Indies, which is scheduled to get underway at 6.00 a.m. Sri Lanka time tomorrow (12). MORE..

Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico hosting South Africa in Group A for the tournament’s opening match at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.

Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga has risen to third place in the latest world rankings, marking a significant achievement for Sri Lanka’s athletics. MORE..

Pakistan women’s team will embark on a white-ball series in Sri Lanka shortly after the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..

Serena Williams rolled back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.