New LA stadium to host IPL matches

The Olympic cricket stadium for LA 2028 could host Indian Premier League teams in the future as part of its global expansion plans, says Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore.

Ex-Afghanistan bowler Zadran serious in hospital

Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran is battling for his life as he receives treatment for a rare life-threatening immune system disorder at a hospital in New Delhi, media reports say.

Abhishek among IPL elite

India opener Abhishek Sharma hit the fifth-highest score in Indian Premier League history in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 47-run win against Delhi Capitals.

Match abandoned after player hit

A domestic match in the West Indies has been abandoned for a dangerous pitch after batter Jeremiah Louis was hit on the helmet.

Joes, Petes reignite Sri Lanka’s first ever one-day flame

Traditional rivals St Peter’s College and St Joseph’s College will take the field for their annual 52nd Battle of the Saints 50 over cricket encounter in their quest for the Rev. Fr. Peter Pillai Memorial Shield scheduled to be played on April 25 at the SSC ground in Colombo.

Leading referee for Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Asia’s leading rugby referee Morgan White will mark another major milestone when he officiates the first match between Sri Lanka and the New Zealand Under-85kgs team on Saturday at the Racecourse ground under lights at 7 pm.

Wesley post big win

Wesley College began their campaign of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament by cruising through to a big 69 points to 12 win over newcomers Prince of Wales in the match played at Havelock Park yesterday.

No plans for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy.

Eshan Malinga making waves at IPL

Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga is now among the top contenders for the highest wicket-taker of the IPL tournament with 12 wickets so far.

‘Common candidate’ at NOC election has high hopes for reform

Jaswar Umar who claims he is the ‘common candidate’ of Saturday’s election of office-bearers to the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, emphasised that amending the outdated Constitution in line with the Olympic Charter will be his top priority if elected.

Dilroy lectures at schools rugby workshop

World Rugby trainer and match officials’ manager of Asia Rugby, Dilroy Fernando, lectures at a workshop organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association at the Race Course ground in Colombo in which 32 officials involved in schools rugby participated

Nuwan Thushara withdraws case as IPL nears end

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara yesterday withdrew the plaint he had filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim injunction compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue him a “No Objection Certificate” to enable his participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) and other international premier league tournaments.

Formula One sign youngest ever at age 11

McLaren make 11-year-old Harry Williams their youngest ever signing - two years younger than F1 great Lewis Hamilton was when he joined.

Venus crashes for 10th time

Former world number one Venus Williams lost her 10th singles match in a row as she was beaten 6-2 6-4 by Kaitlin Quevedo at the Madrid Open.

Ups and downs as school rugby begins

The much awaited Dialog schools Under-19 rugby league tournament will get underway today at Havelock Park with a match between last year’s runner up Wesley College and Prince of Wales College, one of two teams promoted to the top division.

Sri Lanka looking to gain much from New Zealand series

The two-match rugby series between the New Zealand Under-85kgs team and Sri Lanka is expected to provide valuable international exposure for the local players ahead of a crucial regional campaign at the Asia Rugby Top 4 event later next month.

Sri Lanka women level series over Bangladesh

An all-round performance by skipper Chamari Athapaththu supported by Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hansima Karunaratne helped Sri Lanka to record a comfortable four wicket win over host Bangladesh in their second ODI women’s encounter at Rajshahi yesterday.

Royal launch new rugby season

Royal College officially launched its 2026 rugby season with firm backing from a powerful lineup of sponsors, reinforcing its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s premier school rugby institutions.

CCC Maroons win

The CCC School of Cricket conducted two junior tournaments for the Under-10 and Under-11 age groups under the guidance and leadership of renowned senior cricket coach Nelson Mendis.

Kegalle Marians on top

A five wicket haul by Sasmin Dharmasena and half tons from Uthsara Walisinghe and Hirushan Chandrasiri helped St Mary’s College Kegalle to come out on top at the end of the first day’s play in their Under 19 Division Three quarter final encounter played at Horana.

Gayle now a T20 team owner

West Indies legend Chris Gayle has been announced as the co-owner of a Glasgow-based franchise taking part in this summer’s inaugural European T20 Premier League.

That unbroken stand and a jaw dropping century

In the record books of Sri Lankan cricket, some milestones are written in ink that simply refuses to fade. While the modern era is defined by T20 pyrotechnics and rapid-fire scoring, a quiet but monumental record established nearly five decades ago continues to stand as a sentinel of resilience and “never-say-die” spirit.

Thomians confident of a better show

S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia will be led by Number Eight Mckyle Karunaratne at the 2026 rugby season with high hopes of restoring their proud rugby legacy and bringing glory back to the school.

Bandarawela Joes gear up

Ovitiyas Group has stepped forward to sponsor the warm-up and training kits of cricketers from St. Joseph’s College, Bandarawela as they prepare for their 21st annual Uva Battle of the Golds match against Bandarawela Central College.

Sri Sumangala cricketers step into immortality

Giving fancied schools a run for their money, the little known giant killing cricketers of Sri Sumangala Central College in Hikkaduwa won a record fourth final within months as they beat Christ King College, Ja-Ela by a whopping 10

Shirantha Peries claims victory ahead of NOC election

Presidential candidate Shirantha Peries claims he is extremely confident of securing victory at the upcoming National Olympic Committee election with a majority of National Associations expected to cast their votes in his favour.

Sohan, Ashen help Kandy make bold reply

Unbeaten half tons by Sohan de Livera and Ashan Bandara helped Kandy resuming from their overnight score of 6 for 0 make a bold reply of 253 for 4 in reply to Colombo’s score of 434 for 9 declared on day three of their National

Sri Lanka gets Rs.78 million for contesting Women’s World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of US$8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking a 10% increase on the 2024 edition.

Gateway’s Sithumli shines at Aussie and Oceania Squash Open

Sithumli Mendis of Gateway College Colombo brought honour to Sri Lanka with outstanding performances at two prestigious junior squash tournaments held in Melbourne, Australia.

Sri Lankan Akith shines for Melbourne West Cricket Academy

Sri Lankan Akith Abeywickrama domiciled in Melbourne, Australia scored a quick-fire 86 in 65 balls and steered the touring Melbourne West Cricket Academy (under 18) to beat Golden Memorable Athletic Cricket Club (GMACC) in a