Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. MORE..

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join SRH for INR 7.5 million. MORE..

A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. MORE..

The International Cricket Council has announced record prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..

Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is facing fresh uncertainty, as escalating tensions with the United States, one of the host nations, threaten to spill into the sport. MORE..

Paceman Matheesha Pathirana has successfully passed the fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..

Sri Lanka cricketer Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) regarding his decision to take legal action over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..

South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for a fourth term. MORE..

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. MORE..

Prosecutors are seeking all the records connected to Tiger Woods’ prescription medications, including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles, court documents show. MORE..

The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics. MORE..

The National Sports Council of Bangladesh announced on Tuesday (April 7) that it has decided to install an 11-member ad hoc committee to run the Bangladesh Cricket Board, after dissolving the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board over what it described as large-scale irregularities in the last board election. MORE..

Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. MORE..

Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. MORE..

Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 15 Sri Lankan players under central contracts yet to partake in mandatory fitness tests, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed. MORE..

Thurstan College, Colombo has emerged victorious over Isipathana College, Colombo by innings and 08 runs in the 63rd edition of the ‘‘Battle of the Brothers’’ annual ‘Big Match’ cricket encounter on Sunday. MORE..

Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy re-wrote history books as Shan Althaf-led team thrashed Royal College Colombo 58-26 in the finals to clinch the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..

Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy will take on traditional rivals Royal College Colombo in the final of the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..