Pelicans escape grounding against Saunders

High Flying Pelicans SC were almost brought down from their soaring heights as they desperately managed to score a 1-0 win over a determined Saunders Sports Club in their FFSL Champions League Super Eight round sixth week match on Sunday at the Race Course ground in Colombo.

Scotland eye first Six Nations title

Scotland’s outstanding performance in their 50-40 win over France has given them a fighting chance of a first Six Nations title.

President’s College under-14 girls’ hockey champions

President’s College, Rajagiriya under-14 girls ended as unbeaten champions in the All Island tournament organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Federation at the University of Peradeniya ground, Kandy.

Sri Lanka Padel League returns bigger

Colombo will enter the arena once again from June 19 to 21 as the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) returns to Padel House for a second season that signals the rapid rise of franchise padel in the region.

Imperious India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

India banished the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.

Asian Securities to continue as Trinity Rugby’s Principal Sponsor

Defending Inter-School Rugby League champions, Trinity College, Kandy, officially felicitated their sponsors ahead of the 2026 schools rugby season, reaffirming strong corporate backing as they prepare to defend their coveted title. This sponsorship support is expected to further strengthen the team’s preparations for another challenging year in the schools rugby calendar.

Benard’s dramatic late hat-trick seals big win for Java Lane SC

Java Lane SC Colombo forward Nwabuisi Benard produced a stunning performance by scoring a late hat-trick in the final three minutes of the FFSL Super Eight Round sixth-week matches against Police SC on Saturday.

Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2

George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix yesterday from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a thrilling battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Bimal Wijayasinghe enters race for Sri Lanka Athletics Presidency

Presidential candidate Bimal Wijayasinghe says he is not a “parachute candidate” in Sri Lanka athletics and that his decision to contest the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) president post was made following requests from many in the sporting community and based on his long administrative experience.

Bakmedeniya claims NCG-sponsored RCGC Monthly Medal

The March Monthly Medal conducted by the Royal Colombo Golf Club and sponsored by NCG produced impressive scoring across all divisions, with Ruwan Bakmedeniya delivering an outstanding round of 61 Nett to emerge as the Overall Nett Winner. Bakmedeniya also dominated Division C, winning the Nett title and securing the Gross title with 89, completing a remarkable double in the handicap 19–28 segment.

Djokovic aims for 2028 LA Olympics despite age hurdle

Novak Djokovic said that even at 38-years-old he still has long-term goals and is keen to ​defend his Olympic title from Paris at the Los Angeles ‌Games in 2028.

UFC: Oliveira dominates Holloway to win BMF title

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas yesterday.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview

This complete statistical overview of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 highlights the standout performers who shaped the tournament, showcasing the key players and performances that defined the competition.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Results, Scores & Match-by-Match Summary

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition of the tournament, has now concluded after an exciting series of matches. This article provides a complete summary of match results, scores, and fixtures from throughout the competition, covering the journey from the group stage to the final.

India rout New Zealand to Clinch record third T20 World Cup

India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third crown in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: The Final Chapter – From Super 8s to Champions

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has come to an exciting conclusion after weeks of competitive cricket. The tournament began with the group stage, progressed through the Super 8s, and featured thrilling knockout matches that determined the finalists. In the end, India were crowned champions, defeating New Zealand in the final to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.

Will India’s cult status crumble under New Zealand?

History and current status may count for very little when India and New Zealand meet in the final of the T20 World Cup to be played on Sunday in Ahmadabad, India.

Promising Algama rises to the occasion

The opening day of the Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship teed off at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club saw youngster Reshan Algama in sparkling form carding a fine 69 gross score yesterday. Algama was in good form on the

King Charles invited for 150th Test

King Charles has been invited to attend the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia in Melbourne next year, says Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg.

Havies could invade CR party

League champions, CR and FC will host their traditional rivals Havelock Sports Club in what promises to be a thrilling finale to the domestic rugby season when the two Colombo giants clash in the Clifford Cup final at Longden Place

Former netball captains apply for coaching job

Two experienced netball coaches, Somitha de Alwis and PD Prasadi, have submitted applications for the position of head coach of the Sri Lanka team for the upcoming 14th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2026.

SpeedBay launches Sri Lanka’s first sprint championship

SpeedBay, Sri Lanka’s premier karting and motorsport facility, has made history with the launch of the country’s first-ever Sodi World Series (SWS) Sprint Championship, introducing an exciting new era of accessible, arrive-and-

Kenyan wins in Tokyo

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

India beat England in epic semi-final despite Bethell ton

Jacob Bethell’s thrilling century was not enough as India pipped England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final in a high-scoring thriller in Mumbai. Needing 254 for victory- a record in this competition - after being flogged around Wankhede Stadium, Bethell hit a scarcely believable 105 from 48 balls to threaten one of England’s all-time white-ball victories.

Sri Lanka records third successive win

Sri Lanka recorded their third successive win of the ongoing BNP World Qualifier Wheelchair Tennis tournament when they defeated Pakistan 3-0 at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath Colombo.

Bihanga, Pansilu, Mevindu crack half tons

Bihanga Silva, Pansilu Silva and Mevindu Kumarasiri crack half tons to help Sri Sumangala Panadura to make a score of 258 against St Joseph Vaz Wennappuwa in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Katuneriya. At Katuneriya Sri Sumangala Panadura 258 (Bihanga Silva 56, Pansilu Silva 55, Mevindu Kumarasiri 55, Neksha Iddamalgoda 42, Vidura Basuru 25: Damesh Mathisan 5/92, Amal Denuwan 4/58) St Joseph Vaz 90 for 3 (S

Ninth placed runner declared marathon winner

Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three. Organisers of the event in Atlanta said that police assigned to mark out the route had to respond to an emergency call, which led to confusion from the lead vehicle. Jess McClain, who was comfortably leading the women’s race, was taken off the main course, along with her closest cha

Australia’s Jamie Siddons to coach Sri Lanka women

Former Australia cricketer Jamie Siddons has been enlisted as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka women’s team. His contract will be for one year starting on March 16 and his first task will be with the Sri Lanka team on a tour of Bangladesh in April before the Women’s T20 World Cup in England starting in June. Siddons has served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men’s team from 2007 to 2011 and is a Level Three qualified coach. He has also ser

Royal in first inning win over Richmond

Royal College prevailed with a first innings win over Richmond College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Reid Avenue. Two outright wins were recorded with Maris Stella and Lyceum IS Wattala defeating Piliyandala Central and Sri Devananda MV respectively.

India edge England to reach T20 World Cup Final

India beat England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, securing their place in the final after holding off a superb century from Jacob Bethell.