The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands. Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, said on Monday he wants the fight staged in England while also accommodating a global television audience. If the contest – […]
When Michele Kang acquired London City Lionesses in December 2023, it would have been a wild prediction to say Alexia Putellas would join as a player two and a half years later. But here we are – one of the greatest female players of all-time and one of the world’s most ambitious owners have united
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Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain’s most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition with immediate effect. The 48-year-old cyclist has opted not to compete at Los Angeles 2028 to focus on helping improve Para-sport. The 19-time Paralympic champion feels the sport has “stalled somewhat” since the London 2012 Games and that many areas “still need attention”.
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape is set for a transformative moment on 9 August, when the MAIN Championship stages the country’s first-ever international Muay Thai Fight Night, an ambitious event that promises to redefine combat sports in the island nation while positioning Sri Lanka on the global fight
KANSAS CITY — Lionel Messi kicked off Argentina’s World Cup defence in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, marking a record-breaking sixth tournament appearance with his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick. The masterclass spearheaded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria and vaulted the 38-year-old forward into the history books as the joint-highest scorer in World Cup history.
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Image Courtesy: Internet Team Canada concluded its campaign at the 2026 Pan American Championships on a high note by securing the Team Bronze Medal, marking a memorable finish to the season and a significant achievement for the coaching staff and athletes alike. For coach Lakshman Nava, the event carried special meaning
BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Sri Lanka has taken a major step into the rapidly growing world of pickleball with the official launch of the inaugural Ceylon Pickle League (CPL), the country’s first-ever franchise-based pickleball competition. The groundbreaking league was officially unveiled during a press conference held at Havelock City Mall on May 27, marking a
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal as the Chef de Mission for India’s contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled from July 23 to August 2. The appointment comes as part of the leadership structure finalised by IOA sources for the multi-discipline event.
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SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW In a remarkable display of human endurance and cross-border unity, Manipal Hospitals is set to present a groundbreaking sporting milestone—the first-ever open water swim by a couple from Sri Lanka to India. Driven by its philosophy of care beyond boundaries, Manipal Hospitals continues to extend its impact beyond healthcare, championing powerful human
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In a massive blow to his detractors, Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, has cleared the final hurdle in his race for the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Presidency. The Independent Election Committee has officially rejected all objections filed against his candidacy, effectively tossing the opposition’s claims into the
