School Coaches Told: Produce Players, Not Victories

Sri Lanka’s new cricket coach Gary Kirsten has delivered a strong message to school coaches telling them to be responsible for producing players and not bask in the number of wins.

Sri Lanka Sevens Off to France for Howard Hinton Tournament

Sri Lanka Rugby has named a strong 12-member touring squad for the Howard Hinton Sevens Tournament in France, as the national sevens outfit looks to gain valuable international exposure against top European opposition.

U-19 cricketers seek settlement over alleged bathroom video

Four members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team who were arrested over allegations of secretly filming several female doctors who were in the shower inside their room in a Colombo hotel are exploring the possibility of a settlement in the case, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed.

Kandy beat Kandy

Kandy Zone 1 scored a five wicket win over Kandy Zone 2 in their Under 19 Inter District cricket encounter at the Lake View ground in Kandy. Kandy Zone 1 bowled out Kandy Zone 2 for a total of 208 and reached the target for the loss of five wickets.

Kegalu, St. Peter’s and Sylvestrians post wins

Kegalu Vidyalaya, St Peter’s College Negombo and St. Sylvester’s College recorded wins while the match between Revatha MMV Balapitiya and Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda ended in a tie after rain stopped play in the Under 17 inter-school limited overs tournament.

Sri Lanka Defeat Maldives 3-0 for Second Win at CAVA Women’s Championship

Sri Lanka recorded an easy 3-0 victory over Maldives in the Classification Round of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Championship 2026 match played yesterday (26). Sri Lanka won the encounter comfortably with set scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-13. This was Sri Lanka’s second victory of the tournament.

Mithun calls the early shots

Mithun Perera emerged as the early pace setter at the end of the first day of the Sri Lanka Open Golf Open Championship 2026 with an impressive score of 66 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday. Mithun’s composed and consistent round placed him at the top of the leaderboard as he edged ahead of a tightly packed chasing group which promises an exciting battle over the remaining rounds of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Points Table, Group Tables & Standings

The IPL 2026 points table is beginning to take shape as teams battle for early momentum in the 19th edition of the tournament. The standings reflect the first shift in rankings — but with a long season ahead, every match will reshape the table.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Guide for Sri Lankan Fans

Get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with this essential guide on the new 48-team format, groups, and North American venues. We break down the match schedule and IST timings specifically for Sri Lankan fans to help you plan your late-night viewing. From ticket prices to team debuts, find everything you need to follow the world’s biggest football tournament from Sri Lanka.

CLINICAL CLINCH: Patidar Blasts Bengaluru into IPL Final

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL final on Tuesday, crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in a one-sided Qualifier 1 showdown.

U-19 cricketers seek settlement over alleged bathroom video

Four members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team who were arrested over allegations of secretly filming several female doctors who were in the shower inside their room in a Colombo hotel are exploring the possibility of a settlement in the case, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed.

Sri Lanka Cricket trapped by parental invasion

A flood of youth or schoolboy cricket may make matters worse for the new interim set of office bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket who will make no secret of the proliferation of the sport at junior level that is piling up quantity more than quality.

Sri Lanka women crash but celebrate

Going in as favourites for a clean-sweep of the three-match T20 cricket series, the Sri Lankan women representing the second string or A team were thwarted by their New Zealand counterparts in the third and final match at the Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.

When lions play rugby!

The rowdy side of schools rugby has been witnessed many times and highlighted by the media on numerous occasions to the point that it stops short of a death.

Sri Lanka squads announced for West Indies tour; Kusal Mendis named captain for limited overs

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Panel has announced the national squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, scheduled to feature matches across all three formats: ODI, T20I, and Test cricket.

FFSL to revive FA Cup after five-year gap

Football Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to revive the country’s premier knockout football competition, the FA Cup Inter-Club Tournament 2026/27, from July 25 after a five-year break.

Arsenal celebrate title with routine win at Palace

Arsenal started their reign as Premier League champions with a routine win over Crystal Palace in a party atmosphere at Selhurst Park.

RCB face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator

The league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 concluded on May 24 after Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a 40-run defeat to Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens, confirming Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as the four playoff teams.

Kumar Sangakkara throws weight behind Parag amid criticism

Kumar Sangakkara has thrown his support behind Riyan Parag, insisting the young captain remains the right leader for Rajasthan Royals despite heavy criticism during IPL 2026.

Hong Kong survive Sri Lankan scare

Hong Kong registered a hard-fought 15-14 victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Asia Rugby Top 3 encounter played at the Race Course ground.

Trinity Power Cripples Pathana

Trinity made it to the top of Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament in style when they outclassed Isipathana by 36 points to 12 in the deciding match played at Havelock Park.

Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in the Indian Premier League, as the ​former Indian captain refused to shake hands with ‌the Australian batter after Head’s Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru a crushing 55-run defeat.

Young SL face tough learning curve against HK

Sri Lanka will open their 2026 Asia Rugby Top 3 campaign against Hong Kong China at the Racecourse ground on Sunday (24) May with kick off scheduled for 3 pm.

Slot refuses to confirm Salah selection for final game

Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield tomorrow, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool.

Stand to be named after Guardiola as Man City exit confirmed

Manchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after tomorrow’s final match of the season.

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

Sysco LABS Brings Sri Lanka’s Tech Industry Together ‘Beyond the Screen’ Through Tech Liga 2026

Sysco LABS recently brought together Sri Lanka’s technology industry for Tech Liga 2026, a futsal tournament designed to foster connection, collaboration, and camaraderie beyond the workplace. Held

FFSL Senior Vice President Ranjith Rodrigo Resigns from Post

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Senior Vice President Ranjith Rodrigo has resigned from his position.

SL Women’s Volleyball Team to Open CAVA Championship Campaign Against Kazakhstan

The Sri Lanka National Women’s Volleyball Team is scheduled to participate in its first match against Kazakhstan today (23) at 12.00 noon under the Preliminary Round of the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball

Vinu Bandara Wins Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Singles Title

A player from the Nuwara Eliya District, Vinu Dinsara Bandara, won the Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Championship singles title for the first time, marking a victory for the Central Province.