Infant Colombo football academy gets Portugal call-up

Colombo Athletic Football Academy (CAFA) has become the first Sri Lankan team to be invited for the internationally renowned Iber Cup, marking a historic milestone for youth football in Sri Lanka.

No visas, Rugby players damned

Parliament questions lethargy of Sri Lanka Rugby and Sports Minister as team is held back from Korean contest

Hameed Al Husseinie in historic swimming feat

Hameed Al Husseinie College made a fine impact at the recent Sri Lanka Schools All Island Age Group Novices Swimming championship with one of their students MSM Raaid winning a silver medal in the 50m backstroke and

Song, dance and protests at World Cup

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Stay updated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST), including all match fixtures, kickoff times, and key games. This complete guide helps Sri Lankan football fans follow every match live, from late-night kickoffs to early morning clashes. Plan your viewing and never miss a moment of the World Cup 2026 action from Sri Lanka.

West Indies defeat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in T20 opener

The West Indies secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International at Sabina Park, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Emerging Bandara slams twin tons

The first unofficial Test match between Sri Lanka Emerging XI and the visiting West Indies Emerging XI which ended in a draw at Sooriyawewa yesterday turned out to be Anjala Bandara’s match as he cracked back to back hundreds in a rare feat.

England down India ahead of Sri Lanka opener

Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 57 as England concluded their T20 World Cup preparation by holding their nerve in a thrilling five-run win over India before the opening match against Sri Lanka today.

Root replaces night clubbing Stokes

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

College student shatters 110m hurdles record

Ja’Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

All systems ready for women’s T20 World Cup

The Women’s T20 World Cup starts on Friday, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Edgbaston.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 Best Group Stage Matches to Watch in Sri Lanka

With 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, most group stage kickoffs fall in the early hours of the morning in Sri Lankan Standard Time. You cannot watch everything, so the question becomes: which matches are worth setting the alarm for?

From almost non-existent two nations to the high and mighty… Biggest World Cup Blasts Off

The best, biggest and most looked forward to football World Cup kicked off in Mexico City today as renowned singer Shakira struck the vocal cords with the official song titled Dai Dai, an Italian expression meaning “come on, come on” after which the host Mexico played against South Africa in the curtain raiser. As many as 11 cities will also host matches in the USA with Canada showcasing two host cities and Mexico three.

Schools rugby league heats up in week 2

The 2026 Schools Rugby League Tournament moves into its second round this weekend, with several blockbuster encounters set to light up the Division ‘A’ competition.

History’s discards branding Sri Lanka’s future

Cricket’s financial frolics and cronyism may have been brought under control with the change of the old guard, but contentious player management and team selections continue unabated raising more questions for a second overhaul.

Bangladesh down Australia after 21 years

Australia suffered only their second one-day international defeat by Bangladesh - and first for 21 years - in a comprehensive humbling in the series opener in Mirpur.

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

Somali referee debarred from entering US for World Cup

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be the tenth edition of the event scheduled to be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board from June 12 to July 5, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga climbs to World No. 3 in Javelin Rankings

Sri Lanka’s javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga has achieved a historic milestone by surging to the third position in the latest Men’s Javelin Throw World Rankings, published by World Athletics.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Match Timings in Sri Lankan Time

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 takes centre stage in England from June 12 to July 5, with 12 teams competing for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket. For fans in Sri Lanka, all match timings below are listed in Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST).

Sri Lanka blow hot, blow cold

A captain’s knock of 74 in 72 balls inclusive of six boundaries and two sixes was all in vain as it could not prevent India A from pulling off an eight-run win in the first match of Tri-Nation series featuring India A, Afghanistan A and host Sri Lanka A played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

At World Cup: Iran’s team or Islamic Rebublic’s team?

“The Iranian team is not playing. The Islamic Republic’s team is.”

Wesley-Zahira standoff averted, match postponed

An off-field standoff between Wesley College and Zahira College was averted resulting in their inter school Cup rugby fixture postponed for Sunday.

Sri Lankan football followers to double at World Cup

Maharajah Media Network has secured the licensed broadcasting rights for Sri Lanka to telecast the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 12 through to the final scheduled for July 19.

New York Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-1

Extending their historic playoff winning streak to 13 consecutive games, the New York Knicks comfortably secured the first two games of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs before suffering their first post-season defeat in Game 3 yesterday at home.

Stokes and Atkinson probed over nightclub incident

An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy rugby union player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

LIVE: Sri Lanka A vs India A, 1st Match at Dambulla

Sri Lanka’s chase of 278 got off to a positive start as openers Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando walked out to the middle.

Anjala Bandara rescues Sri Lanka rookies

Anjala Bandara rescued Sri Lanka’s next generation cricketers branded as the rookies or Emerging players with an unbeaten knock of 126 on day one of the first unofficial Test match against the visiting West Indies Emerging XI at the Sooriyawewa Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka A Triangular commences

India A captain Tilak Varma, Sri Lanka captain Sahan Arachchige and Afghanistan captain Imran Mir pose with the trophy they will play for when their Triangular cricket series gets underway today in Dambulla. Sri Lanka A and India A will raise the curtain in the opening match (SLC)