Sri Lanka beat Uzbekistan in Asian Games hockey qualifier

Sri Lanka made a winning start to the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey qualifier by defeating Uzbekistan 3–1 in their opening match in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.

Chalitha and Sithara best at ranking golf

The Sir Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament concluded at Rajawella after three days delivering competitive golf that made Chalitha Pushpika winning the event with a magnificent final round with a score of 68.

Sri Lankan golfer Haroon Aslam wins in the USA

Haroon Aslam, representing Texas Wesleyan University, secured his first inter-collegiate victory at the Roadrunner Golf Classic held recently in Georgia in the USA.

Captaincy not Tiger Woods’ priority

Tiger Woods has turned down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America has announced.

England’s Tongue learns from nightclub taste

England fast bowler Josh Tongue says he has “learned” from the New Zealand nightclub episode in which team-mate Harry Brook was punched by a bouncer.

America awaits as March Madness reaches climax

The 2026 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division One men’s basketball tournament has reached its climax, with the Final Four set to take place this weekend at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, USA.

Match referee Mahanama bans Pakistan bowler for tampering

Fakhar Zaman has been given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering.

Chelsea make biggest loss in Premier League history

Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history.

Marathon winner banned for five years

Former New York Marathon winner Albert Korir has been banned for five years after admitting to doping.

Newcomers Lyceum send Kingswood tumbling

Lyceum International School’s right arm spin and pace pair of Sadil Dias and Vidusha Wijeratne sent Kingswood College reeling on the first day of their three day Under 19 Division 2 Tier A semifinal encounter at Horana yesterday.

Rajith (141) keeps Maliyadeva in contention

An unbeaten knock of 141 by Rajith Navodya helped Maliyadeva College to make a bold reply of 326 for 6 at the end of the second day against arch rivals St Anne’s College in their Under 19 Division 1 Tier B quarter final encounter at Darley Road yesterday.

Dodangoda guides Ananda Sastralaya to victory 

An unbeaten quick-fire 69-ball knock of 77 with 11 boundaries and a six by Chenuka Dodangoda helped Ananda Sastralaya Kotte coast to a comfortable five wicket win over traditional rivals St John’s College Nugegoda in their 26th Battle of Sri Jayawardenapura at P Sara Stadium yesterday.

Christ King College cruise into semis 

Christ King College Ja-Ela cruised through to the semifinal of the Under 19 Division 2 Tier B cricket tournament with a convincing nine wicket win over St Thomas’ College Matale in the quarter final encounter at the Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Danushan and Bandara on top

Youngster Kumar Danushan and Pro golfer Vijitha Bandara were tied on top position with 146 strokes each at the NRT Golf Ranking Tournament at Rajawella yesterday.

Italy edged out as teams qualify for World Cup

Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for a place at the 2026 football World Cup after a devastating penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Horana cricketers receive sponsorship from ‘Cricket Spring for the Village’

Chance Sports Company and its Director Lasantha Amarasinghe commenced what it calls a “Cricket Spring for the Village” project launched for players who cannot play cricket in the most difficult areas.

St. Sylvester’s and Vidyartha evenly matched at Battle of the Babes

The 66th Battle of the Babes encounter between St Sylvester’s College and Vidyartha College will be played on April 2 and 3 at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium.

Plantation Sevens finalise groupings

The 24th Inter Plantation Rugby Sevens, organised by the Dickoya Maskeliya Cricket Club will take place on April 4 at the Darawela ground, with the first kick-off scheduled for 9 am.

Jaffna boy now a Joe wrecks Peterites

Right arm spinner Vigneswaran Akash wrecked the batting of St Peter’s College in the second innings with an eight wicket haul to give St Joseph’s College the edge when play ended on day two in the Under 19 Division 1A quarter final encounter played at the Army ground in Kuruwita.

Kohli sets another IPL record

Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru began the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.

County coach Darren Lehmann not seen an England selector

Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann has said England players do not play enough county cricket and selectors have overlooked talent in the domestic game.

Ball tampering at Pakistan cricket

Lahore Qalandars were penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.

Finishes eighth at Japanese GP Racer Verstappen planning to walk away

Max Verstappen says he is considering his future in Formula 1 after finishing eighth in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Teenager holds off champ to win first pro cycling

British teenager Carys Lloyd held off former world champion Elisa Balsamo to claim her first ever professional victory in a sprint finish at the Tour of Brugge.

Stage set for Plantation Sevens

The 24th inter plantation rugby Sevens is set to once again unite the plantation community in a vibrant celebration of sport and camaraderie when it kicks off at Darawela in Dickoya on April 4.

Large majority of football followers want video referee out

Three-quarters of fans of Premier League clubs are against the use of the video assistant referee, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association.

Prince of Wales book berth in semi final

Prince of Wales College prevailed with an easy first inning win over traditional rivals St Sebastian’s College in a high scoring quarter final encounter of the Under 19 Division 1A cricket tournament concluded at Mount Lavinia.

St Benedict’s dominate first day

St Benedict’s College dominated proceedings on day one against St Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa in their three day Under 19 Division 1 Tier B quarter final encounter played at Campbell Park.

Colts clinch title 

Colts CC took the top slot in the Major Club cricket tournament which came to an end with the final round matches of the Super Eight segment with a first innings win over NCC at the Pallekele Stadium yesterday.

Janindu, Randisha steer DSS to innings victory

An unbeaten ton by Janindu Ranasinghe and a match bag of ten wickets by Randisha Bandaranayake paved the way for DS Senanayake College to record a comfortable outright win by an innings and 15 runs over Lumbini MV in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at the BRC ground.