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        <title>www.ft.lk </title> 
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        <description>The only Sri Lankan newspaper with round the clock news updates - ft.lk Online Edition</description>  
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                <title>Key thing is to create public trust:  SLC Transformation Committee Chairman</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Key-thing-is-to-create-public-trust---SLC-Transformation-Committee-Chairman/23-798043</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[By Sa’adi Thawfeeq
Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne said that the key thing for the committee apart from drawing up a new constitution was to try and create a public trust.
“Over a period of time the public trust has been broken down,” said Wickramaratne at the monthly meeting with the media to update on the progress made by the Transformation Committee.
“We have to show proper stewardship because we are t]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20</pubDate>

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                <title>SL men’s Rugby Sevens team carry Asian Games Medal hopes</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/SL-men-s-Rugby-Sevens-team-carry-Asian-Games-Medal-hopes/23-798042</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[By Shamseer Jaleel
Sri Lanka’s men’s Rugby Sevens team begins its Asian Games campaign today (1) at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the Sri Lankans aiming to turn months of hard work, investment and preparation into a historic medal.
The Rugby Sevens competition will be worked off from today until October 3 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, with 12 men’s teams competing for the medals. Sri Lanka has been drawn in Group C alongside]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:06</pubDate>

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                <title>India strong favourites against Sri Lanka in semi-final clash today</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/India-strong-favourites-against-Sri-Lanka-in-semi-final-clash-today/23-798041</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[After six abandoned matches, five of them without a toss, because of incessant rain the forecast for today’s semi-finals of the Asian Games men’s cricket at Nisshin, Japan is for bright weather.
The timing couldn’t have been better because the four remaining games will decide the positions on the podium. Pakistan and Bangladesh still don’t have a gold in this edition; Sri Lanka have just one and India have seven.
India are the defending champio]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:05</pubDate>

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                <title>SL golfers look to recover on Day 2 of Asian Games Golf Championship</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/SL-golfers-look-to-recover-on-Day-2-of-Asian-Games-Golf-Championship/23-798040</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka’s three golfers face an uphill task after a difficult opening round at the Asian Games Golf Championship at Kasugai Country Club in Japan yesterday.
Chinese Taipei’s W. Wang and Japan’s K. Higa shared the opening-day lead after carding impressive five-under-par 65s, setting the pace among the 65 golfers who teed off.
Nadaraja Thangaraja was Sri Lanka’s leading performer, returning a three-over-par 73. The experienced Mithun Perera fin]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:04</pubDate>

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                <title>Hasaranga too doubtful for Pakistan T20I series</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Hasaranga-too-doubtful-for-Pakistan-T20I-series/23-798039</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is doubtful for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Pakistan starting in Rawalpindi on 9 October.
Hasaranga returned home during the tour of England experiencing lower back pain during a practice session. He experienced the discomfort while practicing ahead of the first One Day International against England at Chester-le-Street on 22 September and did not take part in the series.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:03</pubDate>

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                <title>Yamal inspires Spain to 4-1 victory over Croatia</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Yamal-inspires-Spain-to-4-1-victory-over-Croatia/23-798038</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal turned on the style as world champions Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 in their first home game since winning the World Cup in July.
The 19-year-old talent, who is in the running for the Ballon d’Or, scored two and assisted another in Seville.
Rodri, who started on the substitutes’ bench, showed off the World Cup trophy before Spain went on to extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches.
Having scored in the second minute in Saturday’s 3]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:02</pubDate>

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                <title>Alema Pisa appointed  Head Coach of Kingswood</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Alema-Pisa-appointed--Head-Coach-of-Kingswood/23-798037</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Western Samoan Alema Pisa has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Kingswood Rugby outfit for 2027. Former Antonian Pradeep Liyanage is their Back Coach.
Former Kingswoodian and Kandy SC player Hirusha Sampath is their kicking coach, with Oshada Kodagoda acting as the Trainer of the outfit. (SJ)]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:01</pubDate>

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                <title>Sri Lanka Rugby gives its verdict on two Under-19 Next XV incidents</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Sri-Lanka-Rugby-gives-its-verdict-on-two-Under-19-Next-XV-incidents/23-798036</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Rugby’s Disciplinary Committee has concluded inquiries into two incidents connected with the ongoing Under-19 Next XV National Selection Tournament, following hearings held two days ago, and has imposed disciplinary sanctions on those found responsible.
The first case involved Galle Lions mentor Omalka Gunaratne, who admitted to a charge of physical assault. The Disciplinary Committee found Gunaratne guilty, stating that his conduct br]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00</pubDate>

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                <title>Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/Olise-scores-late-to-grab-France-1-0-Nations-League-win-at-Belgium/23-797995</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Michael Olise’s magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named coach.
Bayern Munich star Olise, who was one of the outstanding players at the World Cup where France reached the semifinals, came off the bench late on with the game in Brussels on Monday goalless, and set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.
The]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:35</pubDate>

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                <title>New SLC constitution Bill set for landmark administrative changes</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/sports/New-SLC-constitution-Bill-set-for-landmark-administrative-changes/23-797998</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[A Bill proposing a new statutory framework for the governance of Sri Lanka Cricket has been published in the Gazette.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Bill proposes establishing Sri Lanka Cricket as a body corporate responsible for regulating, promoting and developing cricket in the country. The gazette was published on 25 September and issued three days later.
The proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill 2026 introduces sweeping changes to the way cricket will be]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20</pubDate>

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