Mahavithana outshines all Trinitians

Dimantha Mahavithana carved his name in golden letters in Trinity College cricket history with a monumental unbeaten 300, the highest individual score recorded by a batsman from the school in a single innings which was achieved against Prince of Wales College at the Asgiriya International Stadium this week.

Matara’s World Cup maulers on show at 126th battle

With two Sri Lanka Under-19 players in the forefront, St Servatius College can fancy their chances when they meet St Thomas’ College in their 126th Battle of the Blues Ruhunu cricket encounter at the Uyanwatta Stadium in Matara today.

Venezuela stuns America to win World Baseball Classic

Venezuela has beaten Team USA to claim the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for the first time in a thrilling final.

Foul player transfers hand Chelsea record 10 million fine

Chelsea have been handed a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and a suspended transfer ban.

Shanal, Randisha spins DSS to victory

The left and right arm spin pair of Shanal Binushka and Randisha Bandaranayake took 19 wickets to help DS Senanayake to record an outright win by 66 runs over Gurukula MV Kelaniya in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter at Wijerama Mawatha.

Batting practise for Trinity

Trinity College scored an easy first innings win their Under 19 inter school cricket encounter against Prince of Wales College which concluded at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday.

‘Saints’ given three days to convert draws

The past and present boys of St Joseph’s College and St Peter’s College will come together again at the SSC ground on March 19, 20 and 21 when the two traditional rivals clash in their annual Battle of the Saints match which is being played over three days for the first time.

HNB banking partner for Joe-Pete encounter

HNB PLC has come in as the official banking partner to boost the 92nd Battle of the Saints cricket encounter between St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College which starts today at the SSC ground in Colombo.

Second netball trial on March 29

The Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) has decided to conduct the second selection trial on March 29 from 8.00 am at the Indoor Stadium in Bandaragama.

Trinity’s Mahavithana slams unbeaten 300

Trinity College piled up a massive 476 for 1 declared in their Under 19 inter school cricket encounter against Prince of Wales College which commenced at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday.

Gavaskar charges cricketer signed in game of death

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

Sandaru, Gimhan hammer tons for Devapathiraja

Unbeaten centuries by Sandaru Malshan and Gimhan Rasanjana helped Devapathiraja MMV Rathgama to make a formidable score of 345 for 4 against Moratu MV who ended day one on 19 for 2 in their Under 19

Sylvestrians, Jaffna Central, Devananda and Sumangala win

A match bag of 11 wickets by left arm spinner Kasun Maduranga paved the way for St Sylvester’s College to record an easy outright win by nine wickets over De Mazenod College in their Under 19 inter-school

Sri Lanka footballers train in Thailand to play against Taipei

The Sri Lanka football team is scheduled to leave for Thailand on March 20 to take part in an eight-day training camp in preparation for their upcoming international fixture against Taipei

Rugby Sevens return as Kandy players sidelined

Minus Kandy SC, the inter club rugby Sevens will mark its return after a four year lapse and is scheduled to kick-off on March 21 and 22 at Longden Place followed by the second leg on March 28 and 29 at the

Project to unearth new fast bowlers launched

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga in collaboration with Singer Sri Lanka commenced a project titled ‘Singer Pace Hunt with Lasith Malinga’ that is touted to be aimed at identifying and nurturing Sri

Uncapped Coles outbeats Joe Root at 100 auction

London Spirit swooped in ahead of Sunrisers Leeds and Trent Rockets to sign young Sussex all-rounder James Coles for a top-priced £390,000 at Thursday’s Hundred auction - an audacious move that drew

Sri Lanka girls record two wins to enter quarters

Sri Lanka girls recorded back to back wins in the ongoing Billy Jean King Junior’s - Asia/Oceanic Pre-qualifying tennis tournament at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Pelicans swoop down to grab its kill

True to their image Pelicans Sports Club of Kurunegala ended as the undefeated champions of the FFSL Champions League Super Eight Round with a colourful and spectacular performance in the 2025-26 inter-club football season.

Six hitter Lakmal grabs 10 wickets to go with 214

Sri Lanka youth player Lahiru Lakmal wrecked Anuradhapura Central with a sterling all-round performance which helped Christ King College Ja-Ela to record an outright win by an innings and 38 runs in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Anuradhapura.

Shooter Peiris to contest and eliminate Olympic officialdom

Shirantha Peiris, a veteran Sri Lankan rifle shooter and a former president of the National Shooting Sports Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSFSL), will contest the presidency of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) at its election and claimed he will not tolerate officialdom.

Kingswood favoured but Dharmaraja can upset

The 119th edition of the Battle of the Maroons Big Match between Dharmaraja College and Kingswood College will be played from March 20 to 22 at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy.

Was it the greatest in Six Nations history?

Debate over whether the 2026 Six Nations would go down as the greatest in the tournament’s history started before the final weekend.

Sinner on throne with Djokovic and Federer

Jannik Sinner said it “means a lot to me” after he became the youngest man to complete the set of hard-court trophies with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.

Teenager wins first Formula One race at China GP

Teenager Kimi Antonelli took his first Formula 1 victory as he led team-mate George Russell home in a Mercedes one-two at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Wesley set to renew rivalry against Peterites

Wesley College will renew its rivalry against St. Peter’s College when the two schools meet in the quarter finals of the President’s Trophy knock-out rugby tournament on Saturday at Havelock Park.

Lyceum boy cracks unbeaten 200

Dinosh Jelon, a promising batsman representing Lyceum International College in Wattala smashed an unbeaten 200 as his team beat St. John’s College Panadura outright in their under 19 inter school match at Wattala.

Moratuwa Sebs make 312, Jaffna boy clubs a double ton

Adesh Almeida and Lashen Fernando shone on day one for St Sebastian’s College against St Anthony’s College Katugastota in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Moratuwa yesterday and in another match Jaffna Central Jesuthasan Nitharsan 200 in only 119 balls.

Colts and Moors SC record outright wins

Colts CC and Moors SC recorded outright wins against Ace Capital CC and Bloomfield in their Major Cricket Super Eight encounters played at the CCC and Colts ground.

Nalanda, Ananda and Wattala Joes win outright

Nalanda College, Ananda College and St. Joseph’s College Wattala recorded wins against Gurukula MV, St Sylvester’s, College and St Xavier’s College Marawila in their under 19 inter school cricket encounters.