Guliyev pips Niekerk to win 200m Gold

Ramil Guliyev secured Turkey their first ever gold medal and deprived South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk of a golden double in the tightest men’s 200m final for 30 years at the IAAF World Championships on Thursday (10).

Sri Lanka secures second place

Sri Lanka had to be content with the runners-up position at the Asian Under-20 Sevens Rugby Tournament which concluded in Hong Kong on Saturday (5).

Martis to coach St. Peter's College

In a move that could have implications on title credentials next season, Bradby Shield winning coach Sanath Martis has opted not to extend his stay at Royal College taking a three-year offer with St. Peter’s College instead.

Sri Lanka regains promotion to Group II

The Sri Lanka Men’s Tennis Team redeemed some of their lost pride when they regained promotion into the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group II with a splendid performance at the SLTA Courts in Green Path on Saturday (22).

Federer wins record 8th Wimbledon as Cilic bid ends in tears

Roger Federer won a record eighth Wimbledon title and became the tournament's oldest champion Sunday with a straight-sets victory over injury-hit Marin Cilic who dramatically broke down in tears midway through the final.

Mobitel Eagles defend Super Sevens title

Mobitel Eagles were able to defend their title ending up at the top of the points table based on the aggregate of the two legs of the Sri Lanka Super Sevens 2017 which came to a conclusion at the Racecourse Grounds on Sunday.

Nimali dazzles to win Gold in India

Sri Lanka’s Nimali Liyanarachchi put up a stunning performance to win the Gold Medal in the Women’s 800m event on the final day of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship which concluded at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India on Sunday. 

All Blacks, Lions in final rugby Test showdown

The British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand reaches its climax Saturday in the winner-takes-all series decider at Eden Park in Auckland.

Top rugby stars in action at Sri Lanka Super Sevens

Some of the biggest names in sevens rugby will be seen in action when the Sri Lanka Super Rugby Sevens Tournament first-leg gets underway at the Nittawela Stadium in Kandy on Saturday (8).  

SL fails to impress on second day

Sri Lankan athletes put up a disappointing performance as they failed to win a medal on the second day of the 22nd Asian Athletic Championship which continued at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India on Friday (7).

Nadeesha wins Silver in India

Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge put up a fine performance to win a Silver Medal on the opening day of the 22 Asian Track and Field Athletics Championship which commenced at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India on Thursday

Rugby is progressing fast - Asanga Seneviratne

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2017/2018 at the National Olympic House (NOC) Auditorium in Colombo om Sunday.

Streaks continue for Mahamaya and St. Joseph's

Mahamaya Girl’s School Kandy and St. Joseph’s Colombo continued their domination in schools swimming when they retained the Milo All Island Schools Swimming Championships title with Mahamaya winning it for the 18th year in a row and St Joseph’s for the 14th year in a row.

S. Thomas’ down Isipathana to retain School 7’s title

In a repeat of last year's Singer U20 Schools Rugby 7’s final, S. Thomas’ College beat Isipathana College 19 points to 14 in the Cup final yesterday to retain the title for yet another year.

Godamanna topples seeded Ornaza

Unseeded Harshana Godamanna cleared his first hurdle of the Sri Lanka F2 Future tennis tournament when he recorded a hard fought win against fourth seeded Fabri Ornaza of Italy in the first round match played at the SLTA clay courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Two records tumble in the morning session

 The opening day’s proceedings of the 44th Milo All Island Age Group Aquatics Sports Championships which got underway at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium swimming pool saw two new records being established with both in the boy’s events.

Joes clinch President’s Trophy for the first time

St. Joseph’s College clinched the Milo Inter-Schools President’s Trophy when they edged-out Isipathana College 19-13 in the Knock-Out Tournament final worked off under lights at the Race Course Grounds in Reid Avenue on Saturday.

Isipathana scrape through to final

A penalty in front of the posts booted over by Chamod Fernando during the dying stages of the game enabled Isipathana College to record a close two-point win over St. Peter’s College in the second semi-final of the Milo U20 President’s Trophy inter-school rugby knockout tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.

Nadaraja secures place in SL Davis Cup Team

Nishangan Nadaraja secured his place in the Sri Lanka Team for the Davis Cup Tournament when he finished on top after the third and final selection trials worked off at the SLTA Courts in Green Path.

What ails Sri Lanka cricket?

Let’s face it. All is not well with Sri Lanka Cricket – both the organisation and the game itself. I’m simply making a few observations in the hope that the powers- that-be take notice, and make calculated efforts to put things right.

Joes in final for the first time

St. Joseph’s College powered their way into the Milo Schools President’s Trophy Knock-Out Rugby Tournament final with a smashing 34-12 victory over Dharmaraja College in the first semi-final encounter played at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Saturday (17).

Navy crowned Dialog Rugby 7s champions

Navy SC were crowned Dialog Rugby Sevens 2017 champions when they beat CR & FC – A by 21 points to 17 in the Cup Final played at the Racecourse Grounds on Sunday.

Wettimuny responds – refutes allegations by Sumathipala

 Former national cricketer Sidath Wettimuny sent the following statement in response to the Daily Mirror's interview with Sri Lanka Cricket President Thilanga Sumathipala titled 'Only wanted stability at ICC - Sumathipala' published on June 2 on page A11, in so far as matters related to a direct reference to Mr. Wettimuny. The statement herein below is to ensure our duty as a responsible publication and is done so in the interest

Ananda Wedisinghe – A life cruelly cut short

When Ananda Wedisinghe hit the mountains to participate in the 25th Foxhill Supercross and the Nuwara Eliya Road Races in April this year, he never quite knew what sort of cruel fate would come his way.

Royal, Ladies dominate annual Opening Regatta

The Gordon Armstrong Sculls resulted in a Dead Heat which saw a re-race, in which Royal College Colombo emerged victorious while a close race between Bishop’s College Colombo and Musaeus College Colombo for the Women’s Junior Fours eventually saw Bishops College taking the lead to win the event at annual Opening Regatta – conducted by Colombo Rowing Club which took place on Saturday and Sunday at the Colombo Rowing Club (CRC).

Visakha and SJC continue their dominance

Visakha Vidyalaya and St. Joseph’s College Colombo continued their dominance on the fourth day of the 2017 National Age Group Swimming Championships that concludes on Monday at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool.

Royal retains Bradby Shield for third successive year

 Royal College produced a sterling performance to beat the traditional rivals Trinity College 13-8 in the 73rd annual Inter-School Bradby Shield second-leg rugby encounter worked off at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo on Saturday.

Royal favourites but Trinity hopes to bounce back

  Royal College will be looking to add the finishing touches to a marvellous Inter-Schools rugby season when they take on the traditional rivals Trinity College in the second-leg of the 73rd Bradby Shield encounter at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo on Saturday (3).

Ekanayake to maximise the potential in Lankan rugby

How Royal College won the league

  ‘Motivation!’ was the key word for Royal College’s success in the Singer Inter-Schools Under-20 League Rugby Tournament.