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Laughter, piano at vacant Sri Lanka presidential palace

Laughter, piano at vacant Sri Lanka presidential palace

Sri Lanka's colonial-era presidential palace has embodied state authority for more than 200 years, but on Sunday it was the island's new symbol of "people power" after its occupant fled.

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F1 investigates 'unacceptable' fans' harassment at Austrian Grand Prix

F1 investigates 'unacceptable' fans' harassment at Austrian Grand Prix

Formula One says it is investigating reports of "unacceptable" harassment reported by some fans attending the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.

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Indonesia's Chico Aura captures Malaysia Masters title

Indonesia's Chico Aura captures Malaysia Masters title

Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo captured the Malaysia Masters badminton title Sunday with a sensational upset after defeating Hong Kong star Angus Ng Ka-long in straight sets.

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Chelsea agree fee with Man City for Sterling: reports

Chelsea agree fee with Man City for Sterling: reports

Raheem Sterling looks set to be the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era at Chelsea as according to media reports on Sunday they have agreed a fee with Manchester City.

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Chandimal hits fifty as Sri Lanka close in on lead in second Test

Chandimal hits fifty as Sri Lanka close in on lead in second Test

Dinesh Chandimal stood unbeaten on 63 after a lucky reprieve as Sri Lanka closed in on a crucial lead on day three of the second Test against Australia on Sunday.

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'We got answers' - Nienaber defends selection gamble

'We got answers' - Nienaber defends selection gamble

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended his decision to make 14 changes in his starting line-up despite his experimental team suffering an agonising 13-12 loss in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Van Aert, the Tour de France man for all seasons

Van Aert, the Tour de France man for all seasons

Belgian Wout van Aert has been on fire in the first week of the Tour de France winning two stages including Saturday's sprint finale in Lausanne, finishing second three times and buildng up a seemingly unassailable lead in the sprints point race.

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Sri Lanka's turmoil explained

Sri Lanka's turmoil explained

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will resign in the coming days after protesters stormed his residence and forced him to escape offshore in a naval ship.

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Kusal falls early but Sri Lanka steady in second Test

Kusal falls early but Sri Lanka steady in second Test

Senior batsman Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka rebuild after Kusal Mendis' early departure on day three of the second Test against Australia on Sunday.

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Djokovic, Kyrgios set up dinner date after Wimbledon with winner paying

Djokovic, Kyrgios set up dinner date after Wimbledon with winner paying

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have agreed to meet for dinner after the Wimbledon final on Sunday with the winner footing the bill as their blossoming "bromance" takes off.

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