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Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka’s football team beat a higher-ranked Turkmenistan at Colombo Racecourse in the AFC Asian Cup qualification on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as the men’s team’s batting coach and spin bowling coach, respectively. The two will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in their respective roles. MORE..
FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA and Adidas have officially unveiled Trionda, the match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The new ball continues the legacy of innovative World Cup designs, combining advanced performance technology with a sleek, modern look. MORE..
Australia v Sri Lanka washed out without a ball bowled
Australia v Sri Lanka washed out without a ball bowled
The Women’s World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo. MORE..
Shubman Gill named India’s new ODI captain, replaces Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill named India’s new ODI captain, replaces Rohit Sharma
Test captain Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s new ODI skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. MORE..
Social media star Fontenoy breaks world record cycling up Eiffel Tower
Social media star Fontenoy breaks world record cycling up Eiffel Tower
Cyclist and social media sensation Aurelien Fontenoy became the fastest athlete ever to climb to the second floor of France’s Eiffel Tower on an all-terrain bike, the monument’s operator said on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika wins bronze at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika wins bronze at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika has clinched the bronze medal in the Men’s Long Jump (T44) event at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi, India. MORE..
Free entry to public as Women’s ODI World Cup matches begin in Sri Lanka
Free entry to public as Women’s ODI World Cup matches begin in Sri Lanka
Matches of the 2025 Women’s One Day Cricket World Cup are scheduled to begin in Sri Lanka from today. MORE..