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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.

(0) Comments | October 9, 2025  06:50 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 9, 2025  07:28 am
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..

(0) Comments | October 8, 2025  04:12 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 8, 2025  11:49 am
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..

(0) Comments | October 6, 2025  05:02 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 5, 2025  07:42 am
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..

(0) Comments | October 4, 2025  06:10 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 4, 2025  05:55 pm
  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..

(0) Comments | October 4, 2025  03:54 pm
  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..

(0) Comments | October 4, 2025  01:45 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 2, 2025  09:14 pm
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..

(0) Comments | October 2, 2025  10:35 am