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Ronaldo breaks Real Madrid scoring record
Monday, 14 September 2015 10:41Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals for Real Madrid as they smashed Espanyol 6-0, while Barcelona won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.
Sports ministers to pow wow in Colombo
Monday, 14 September 2015 09:31A meeting between Sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekara and provincial sports ministers are to be held tomorrow (15) at the ministry premises in Colombo.
Tharindu to India to test bowling action
Sunday, 13 September 2015 15:24Sri Lanka offspinner Tharindu Kaushal who has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action is to leave for India this evening (13) to undergo a test on his action at the Sri Ramachandra University.
Army Para Games set to kick off
Saturday, 12 September 2015 15:22A total of 450 differently able Army War Heroes of our times, still strong with unswerving moral courage and insatiable aptitude for multiple athletic skills, are now set to showcase their talents in the 18th ‘Sri Lanka Army Para Games - 2015’ tournament, scheduled during September 16 - 18 at Diyagama Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium.
Sugathadasa track needs to be re-laid – Sports Minister
Thursday, 10 September 2015 09:12Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera said that there are no other options except to re-lay the track at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Minister said so during an inspection tour of the stadium which is at a pathetic situation.
Chess player caught 'using Morse code to cheat'
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 14:05An Italian chess player has been kicked out of one the country's most prestigious tournaments after allegedly using a camera and Morse code to cheat.
Aussie wicketkeeper, Haddin retires from Tests
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 11:23Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has retired from Test cricket.
Cricket election before December
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 10:10Soon after assuming duties as the sports minister, Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday (08) held talks with several parties connected to cricket, according to reports reaching Sri Lanka Mirror.