Michigan and UConn set for final showdown

The final of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament will be played between the Michigan Wolverines and the Connecticut Huskies tomorrow (April 7) at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, USA.

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.

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.

Maiden President’s Trophy final between Bradby rivals Royal-Trinity blockbuster at the Stadium

The curtains of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout tournament will come down today with Trinity, the league champions and knockout runners-up of 2025, clashing against arch Bradby Shield rivals Royal in quest for the title to

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.

Under-19 Cricket Semi-Final Sadil, Ravindu guide Lyceum IS to massive win

Right and left-arm spin pair Sadil Dias and Ravindu Vikasitha guided Lyceum International School Wattala to a massive outright win by 205 runs over Kingswood in the semi-final encounter of the Under-19 Division 2 Tier A cricket

Battle of the Greens Bhanuka steers St. John’s

An unbeaten knock of 132 inclusive of 19 boundaries and a six by Bhanuka Adhithya, who shared two valuable partnerships of an opening wicket stand of 85 runs with Sadew Pabasara and an unbroken stand of 131 runs for

63rd Battle of the Brothers Thurstan dominate day one

Thurstan dominated proceedings against traditional rivals Isipathana when play ended on day one in the 63rd Battle of the Brothers big match played at the SSC ground. Isipathana taking first lease of the wicket was restricted to a

Under-19 Cricket Quarter-Final Sri Jayawardenapura MV takes lead

Sri Jayawardenapura MV Kotte have already taken a first inning lead over President’s College Kotte at the end of the first day’s play in the Under-19 Division 2 Tier B quarter final encounter played at Kalutara. Sri Jayawardenapura MV,

36th Battle of Kelaniya Janith rescues Gurukula MV

Janith Mihiranga rescued Gurukula MV when they were struggling on 29 for 3 when he made an unbeaten knock of 86 and shared a valuable partnership of 114 runs for the fourth wicket with Denura Dimansith, who made 67, which

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.

Under-19 Cricket Quarter-Final Royal end day two in strong position

Royal Colombo ended day two in a strong position against Mahanama Colombo in the three-day Under 19 Division 1 Tier A quarter-final encounter played at Katana.

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.

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