Sri Lankan Spirit Shines at Olympic House as Rumesh Tharanga Meets Lilamani De Zoysa
Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage met accomplished sports administrator Lilamani De Zoysa at Olympic House, celebrating a special Sri Lankan…
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Latest Sports news and updates from Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan community in Australia.
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ICC announces sanctions for Jaiswal & Asitha
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25% of their match fees
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Australia Bounce Back to Rout Bangladesh and Level Test Series 1-1
Australia bounced back from their historic defeat in Darwin with a dominant innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, levelling…
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Arjuna Ranatunga among 21 captains to write fresh letter to Pakistan PM over Imran Khan's treatment
Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has joined India legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev and 18 other former international cricket…
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Sri Lanka Women Depart for Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Women have departed for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, with the team set to compete against Asia’s leading women’s cricket sides. The Lionesses will be…
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'Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance against Liverpool
Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.
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Dineth Induwara Secures Third Place in Men’s 100m in India
Sri Lankan sprinter Dineth Induwara secured third place overall in the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event in India after a timing…
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Nadeesha Lekamge Wins Silver in Women’s Javelin at Bhubaneswar 2026
Sri Lankan athlete Nadeesha Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw at the Bhubaneswar 2026 World Continental Tour Silver Championship,…
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Sri Lanka Media XI Clinch Friendly Against India Media XI
Sri Lanka Media XI secured a seven-wicket victory over India Media XI in a friendly cricket match played at the
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India vs Sri Lanka Tests: India holds egde as Sri Lanka looks to draw level
India leads 1-0 against Sri Lanka in the second Test, aiming to secure the series in Colombo.
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FC Jurong announces signing of Japanese Keisuke Honda
FC Jurong signs Japanese star Keisuke Honda, aiming to enhance team experience and set high standards for future success.
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Manchester City’s Maresca admits he needs time as Bournemouth visit in EPL
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.
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Rumesh Set for First-Ever Clash with Julian Weber at Lausanne Diamond League
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga is set to face Germany’s Julian Weber for the first time at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, with the…
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Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 Begins in Trincomalee
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 officially opened at Dutch Bay, Trincomalee, with teams from six countries set to compete from tomorrow in a showcase…
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Hayley Matthews Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month for Fifth Time
West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the fifth time in her career. The latest recognition adds to her…
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World No. 1 Rumesh Tharanga Heads to Europe to Face the World’s Best at Diamond League Events
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga, currently ranked World No. 1, is set to compete in Europe at Diamond League events, where he will face some of the…
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Pasindu Replaces Injured Chandimal in India Test
Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the remainder of the first Test against India after sustaining a head and shoulder injury while…
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Justin Greaves Named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2026
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2026 after starring with bat and ball in key World Test…
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Jagadeesan and Shahrukh open up about challenges
Jagadeesan and Shahrukh discuss the challenges of their cricket careers, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and resilience.
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Kate Douglass Sets New Women’s 50m Freestyle World Record
American swimming star Kate Douglass has set a new women’s 50m freestyle world record with a stunning 23.19-second swim at the Pan Pacific Championships.
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Sri Lanka’s Dinusha savours 'special' century against India
The day belonged to the 25-year-old Dinusha, who produced a gritty 100 in only his fourth Test after Sri Lanka slumped to 90-5 and appeared in danger of being…
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Shewon Fonseka Rises to World No. 3 in Indoor Cricket
Sri Lankan all-rounder Shewon Fonseka has climbed to No. 3 in the world in indoor cricket following his impressive performances at the 2025 Indoor Cricket…
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Cameroon dominates Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim a first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.
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Fery wins on his return since Wimbledon to progress in Cincinnati
Highlights from the Cincinnati Open match between Arthur Fery and Jack Duckworth.
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IND vs SL Test Day 2: Padikkal and Jurel consolidate India’s position on rain-hit day
India reaches 460 for nine on a rain-affected Day 2 of the Test, with Padikkal's 167 and Jurel's vital 51.
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Sri Lanka fight back through spinners, India 460-9
Sri Lanka's spin pair of Prabath Jayasuriya (4-109) and Keshara Nuwantha (3-175) kept the hosts in the match but India scored nearly at four-an-over rate to…
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Scotland appoint Pocognoli as head coach
Sebastien Pocognoli won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year; Pocognoli was a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; Steve Clarke left the…
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Sri Lanka U18 Basketball Team Takes Aim at Asian Stage in Ahmedabad
Sri Lanka’s U18 Men’s Basketball Team is representing the country at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, India, as the Young Lions take on Asia’s emerging…
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Palitha Bandara Sets Sights on Paralympic Glory After Historic Commonwealth Run
Sri Lankan Para shot put star Palitha Bandara, the country’s only Para athlete to win silver at two consecutive Commonwealth Games, is now targeting a historic…
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Taavi Samaraweera Makes History as Sri Lanka’s First World No. 1 Table Tennis Player
Young Sri Lankan table tennis star Taavi Samaraweera has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan player, across any age group or gender, to reach World…
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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season.
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Aussie Kaylee McKeown helplessly watches Italian teen sensation Sara Curtis set ‘absurd’ new world record
‘It’s absurd, another crazy feat.’
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Mitchell Starc Surpasses Rangana Herath as Test Cricket’s Leading Left-Arm Wicket-Taker
Australia’s Mitchell Starc has surpassed Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath to become the most prolific left-arm bowler in Test cricket history, adding another…