Sri Lanka makes debut at world pentathlon

The Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka (MPFSL) will for the first time field a team at the Pentathlon World Cup (2026) scheduled from April 8 to 12 at the Cairo International Stadium Complex in Egypt.

Jockey banned for misjudging winning post

Jockey Callum Pritchard has been handed a 12-day ban after misjudging the winning post and easing up his horse with a circuit left to run at Plumpton on Sunday.

Leeds book date with Chelsea at FA Cup semis

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.

Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dead at 84

Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure in London’s successful bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Games, has died aged 84 it was announced on Monday.

SLC’s Jaffna Sports City Under Scrutiny

Eye-brows and questions have been raised over the proposed construction of what is being touted as the Jaffna Sports City in Mandathivu that was adopted by Sri Lanka Cricket at what was called an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.

63rd Battle of the Brothers: Thanuga guides Thurstan to innings win

Last year’s skipper and left-arm spinner Thanuga Palihawadana, with a five-wicket haul who ended with a match bag of eight wickets, helped Thurstan record a convincing innings-and-eight-run win over traditional rivals Isipathna, in the 63rd Battle of the Brothers big match, concluded at the SSC ground yesterday.

St. Mary’s SC clinch inaugural FFSL Champions Cup

Jaffna’s St. Mary’s Sports Club created history by winning the inaugural FFSL Champions Cup 2025–26, marking a major breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s inter-club football.

Ready for any challenge in NOCSL Presidential Race: Shirantha Peiris

Presidential candidate Shirantha Peiris, representing the current administration of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), says he is confident of facing any challenge in the upcoming election.

Barca move clear in La Liga as Real Madrid stumble

Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up.

Malwatte Valley defend their title

The 24th Inter-Plantation Rugby Sevens concluded in grand style at Dickoya, with Malwatte Plantations successfully defending their title, defeating Maskeliya 31-7 in a thrilling Cup final played before a packed crowd.

Sri Lanka A dominates New Zealand A in series opener

Sri Lanka A secured a commanding 140-run victory over New Zealand A at the Galle International Stadium yesterday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match One-Day series.

FA Cup: Arteta demands Arsenal response after shocker at Southampton

Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to “show what we are made of” after their shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

KKR under pressure ahead of Punjab test in IPL 2026

The 2026 Indian Premier League has begun with a tightly packed table, as several teams sit level on points after the opening round, with net run rate already shaping the early standings.

Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years

Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday.

FFSL Champions Cup 2025–26 Saunders and St. Mary’s set for final showdown today

Two of Sri Lanka’s historic football clubs, Saunders SC Colombo and St. Mary’s SC Jaffna, will clash in the final of the FFSL Champions Cup 2025–26 knockout tournament today (April 4) at 6.00 p.m. at the Racecourse Grounds in

Asian Games 2026 Men’s Hockey Qualifier Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh 3–2 to record second straight win

Sri Lanka recorded their second consecutive victory in the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Hockey Qualifier by defeating Bangladesh 3–2 in a closely contested match played in Bangkok, Thailand.

Italy football head resigns over World Cup failure

Gabriele Gravina has resigned as the head of Italy’s football association (FIGC) following their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

Woods crash body-cam footage released by police

Police have released body camera footage showing Tiger Woods after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month.

Thorny issues facing F1 over qualifying and safety

The month-long break forced on Formula 1 by the war in the Middle East is a time for reflection after a controversial and incident-packed first three races following the introduction of the biggest rule change in history.

Teen star that cricket can no longer ignore

As the world’s richest cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) returned, there will be a lot of attention on the big names. Some of it will also be on a teenager.

Saunders and St. Mary’s set for final showdown tomorrow

Two of Sri Lanka’s historic football clubs, Saunders SC Colombo and St. Mary’s SC Jaffna, will clash in the final of the FFSL Champions Cup 2025–26 knockout tournament tomorrow (April 4) at 6.00 p.m. at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Royal-Trinity Blockbuster at the Stadium

The curtains of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout tournament will come down tomorrow (04) with Trinity, the league champions and knockout runners-up of 2025, clashing against arch Bradby Shield rivals Royal in quest for the title to be kicked off tomorrow at the Sugathadasa Stadium from 4.15 p.m. onwards.

Asian women ignored at request for equal prize money

Women’s Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan say organisers “ignored” their pre-tournament request to address the inequality in prize money between the men’s and women’s events.

Sri Lanka team gets two more foreigners

More overseas coaches are taking over decision-making in the Sri Lanka cricket team with the appointment of two more foreigners, one named as the national bowling coach and the other taking over as the fielding and spin bowling coach.

Anderson ‘hated every minute’ of The Hundred balls cricket

England’s all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson says he “hated every minute” of playing in The Hundred last year and intends to go on holiday during the 2026 tournament.

Troubled Raducanu pulls out again

Emma Raducanu has delayed the start of her clay-court season as she continues her recovery from a viral illness, according to her representatives.

Pathum Nissanka fails at IPL debut

Sri Lanka’s in-form opener Pathum Nissanka made his much-awaited IPL debut on Wednesday for Delhi Capitals (DC) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, his stay at the crease was short-lived as he was dismissed for just one run.

Ananda Sastralaya win Battle of Kotte

The winning Ananda Sastralaya cricketers that beat St. John’s College Nugegoda in the Battle of Kotte comprising Koshitha Madanayake (captain), Yohan Lakshitha, Dineth Kulasekera, Bingun Anuhas, Sandev Perera, Tharuja Dilnayana, Delusha Denuwan, Dunindu Adithya, Sasen Theumika, Pinidu Nimsara, Ushara Yahampath, Nimsara Perera, Didira Athsara, Bagya Devanmini and DS Vithanage along with head coach Ranesh Perera pose for a ceremonial picture at the

Sri Lanka beat Uzbekistan in Asian Games hockey qualifier

Sri Lanka made a winning start to the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey qualifier by defeating Uzbekistan 3–1 in their opening match in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.

Chalitha and Sithara best at ranking golf

The Sir Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament concluded at Rajawella after three days delivering competitive golf that made Chalitha Pushpika winning the event with a magnificent final round with a score of 68.