Ekanayake ruled out

Powerful backline player Dinal Ekanayake has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s Asia Rugby Champions match against Hong Kong that is scheduled for kick-off on Sunday at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.

Dialog-powered Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball team ready for Central Asian challenge

The Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball Team, powered by Dialog Axiata is set to depart the country on May 20 to compete in the 2026 Central Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, which will be held from 22 to 29 May with the

Mahinda off to a winning start

A half ton by Manitha Rajapakse and a four wicket haul by Jamish Irantha helped Mahinda College to record a 22 runs win over Vidyaloka MV Galle in their Under 17 limited overs tournament encounter played at Ratgama. Rajapakse’s

Havelock Park ready to host Isipathana-Trinity match

One of the country’s best known rugby venues, Havelock Park, has been declared in good condition to host the Isipathana College versus Trinity College inter school league match on Sunday.

Another test for budding Sri Lanka women

Sathya Sandeepani who was captain of the Sri Lanka A women’s team in the recently concluded three match one-day series against New Zealand A women has been retained to lead the team for the forthcoming three match T20 series

Durham 10th-wicket pair put on 158 in draw at Kent

A century from Ben Raine helped Durham to a draw in their County Championship Division Two match with Kent at Beckenham.

Conflict could reduce teams at Asian netball

Several countries in the Middle East are yet to confirm their participation in the Asian Senior Netball championships due to the war situation.

Kusal Mendis and Kamindu for Colombo Kaps

Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis have been signed up by the Colombo Kaps for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) giving the franchise a strong local foundation ahead of the upcoming season according to a statement

Red hot Red Roses

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Sri Lankans crash under Kiwis: Sanjana Kavindi (79) makes valiant effort

The visiting New Zealand A women’s team clinched the three match one-day series against host Sri Lanka A women when they coasted to a convincing 84 runs win on the D/L method in the third encounter played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Mike Smith, ex-England cricket captain, rugby international no more

Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, has died at the age of 92.

Sensational Sinner speeds into history

Jannik Sinner is continuing to write his name into the record books at a pace rarely seen in the modern men’s game.

Gateway soar at Air Force show

Students of Gateway College delivered a commendable performance at the Sri Lanka Squash 45th Anniversary Championship 2026, held at the Air Force Squash Complex as they competed like senior pros.

West Ham defeat to cost London taxpayers £2.5m

London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season, because of the club’s lease agreement for London Stadium.

Dialog Schools Rugby Science stun Thurstan for first win

Science College pulled off a stunning win over the fancied and high-riding Thurstan side when they came out winners by 26 points to 14 in the match played at Mt Lavinia yesterday to chalk up their first-ever win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament.

FFSL Super League 2025/26 to Begin in June with 10 Teams

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has decided to conduct the FFSL Super League Football Tournament 2025/26 from June 8 to November 12.

Royal edge out Kingswood

Royal College survived a stern second-half challenge to register a hard-fought 13–6 win against Kingswood College in their Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2026 encounter, concluded at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele yesterday.

Gamer.LK announces Women’s Cyber Games 2026

Gamer.LK, Sri Lanka’s premier Esports organisation, announces the return of Women’s Cyber Games (WCG) 2026, taking place on 17th May at Havelock City Mall, Colombo.

Tamara Liyanage resigns as SL Netball Vice President

Netball Federation of Sri Lanka Vice President Tamara Paragoda Liyanage has decided to resign from her position with immediate effect.

Another washout in Dambulla

The second one-day women’s series match between Sri Lanka A and New Zealand A played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday turned out to be another washout as more rain forced the umpires to call off the contest after the

Man City beat Palace, set up close title race

Manchester City comfortably beat Crystal Palace to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal and ensure a tense title tussle continues into the final week of the season.

Punjab, unbeaten in first seven, suffers fifth defeat

England all-rounder Will Jacks and India’s Tilak Varma led Mumbai Indians to a last gasp victory over Punjab Kings by chasing 201 with a ball to spare in Dharamshala.

Triangular in Sri Lanka with India and West Indies A teams

The second string teams of India and Afghanistan will be hosted in Sri Lanka for a triangular 50-over series starting on June 9 in Dambulla.

Sri Lanka to host Windies in Emerging series

A tour party called the West Indies Emerging cricket team will be in Sri Lanka to play in two four-day matches and three 50-over games.

Improved Antonians favoured, Royal look to salvage dented image

Two crucial matches in the Under 19 inter school rugby League will take centre stage on Sunday with St. Anthony’s College and Royal College starting as favourites in their respective encounters.

Galle Zone 2 record massive win

Half tons by Puljith Wathsuka and Ameesha Rasanjana paved the way for Galle Zone 2 to record a massive win by 212 runs against Hambantota District in the Under 19 Inter-District Provincial limited overs tournament encounter

Zahira host Thomians, Joes meet Wesley in pick of the matches

All eyes will be on two crucial inter school rugby matches today when giant killers Zahira College host S. Thomas’ College at Maradana and St. Joseph’s College meet Wesley College at Londen Place in the ongoing Dialog School

Beckham UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Former England football captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Bandarawela Central’s Poorva wins 10

All systems ready for NTB golf

The much looked forward to Nations Trust Bank Golf Championship is set to return in grand fashion at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on May 22 and 23 promising to deliver one of the largest corporate golf gatherings in the country.