Kandy SC out of club Sevens

The inter club rugby Sevens will be worked off only in Colombo as Kandy Sports Club will not take part in the tournament after failing to confirm participation before the deadline.

Captain’s Cup golf starts today

The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) will stage the prestigious Captain’s Cup from today at their Club course in Borella.

As cricket hits the dumps, village boys call the shots

Parents, teachers, masters and coaches rushed into a small hall that was arranged for a band of village cricketers to be felicitated after a promising show.

DS Senanayake unbeaten hockey champions

DS Senanayake College’s under 14 hockey team ended as unbeaten champions in the all island hockey tournament, organised by the Ministry of Education and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Federation at the University of Peradeniya ground, Kandy.

Asia Oceania World Qualifying 2026 Buvindu and Revan enter semis

Sri Lanka’s junior tennis players Buvindu Jayawardena and Revan Amarasinghe kept the country flag when the pair recorded three successive wins in the Asia Oceania Under 14 World Junior Qualifying tennis tournament which is now in progress in Vietnam.

Sri Lanka to compete at first SEA-Plus Youth Games

Sri Lanka will take part in the inaugural SEA Plus Youth Games scheduled to be held in the Philippines from December 2 to 14, 2017, the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) announced.

Draper fights to ‘mind-blowing’ win over Djokovic

Britain’s Jack Draper produced a superb fight-back to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be “a real big moment” in his season.

America to welcome Iran at World Cup

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is “welcome” to take part in this summer’s World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, the BBC reported.

Peterites gobble Ananda in rugby opener

St. Peter’s College routed Ananda College by 45 points to 3 in their pre-quarter final inter school knockout rugby tournament match at the Royal Complex ground in Colombo yesterday that marked the start of the new season.

13-man Trinity down Thurstan 38-8

Trinity College who won the inter school league rugby championship last year, came out for the first time in the new season as they opened their quest in the inter school knockout championships with a trouncing 38-8 win over Thurstan College at the CR and FC ground at Longden Place yesterday.

Sri Sumangala boy captures all 10 wickets in monumental show

Left-arm spinner Sanjana Nethupul of Sri Sumangala Central College, Hikkaduwa, produced a sensational bowling performance by capturing all ten wickets in the second innings against Henegama Central College in an Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Hikkaduwa yesterday.

German athletes cold shoulder Russians

German cross-country skiers turned their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation’s inclusion at the Games.

23 players get marching orders after brawl

Red cards were issued to 23 players after a mass brawl broke out between Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final.

Wesley win by four wickets

Left arm spin pair Dinuja Samararatne and Adhya Zian shone as Wesley College pulled off a well-deserved four wicket win over Ananda College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Campbell Park.

West Indies players book own flight

The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a “distressing” wait following their exit from the men’s T20 World Cup.

S. Thomas’ look for repeat, Royal seek vengeance

It’s celebration time again for the young and old boys when the two oldest cricket playing schools Royal College and S. Thomas’ College battle it out in the 147th Battle of the Blues encounter beginning today at the SSC ground.

Trinity has much to showcase over Antonians

The 107th edition of Kandy’s prestigious schools cricket encounter between Trinity College and St. Anthony’s College will take centre stage from March 12 to 14 at the Asgiriya Stadium bringing together two proud cricketing institutions in a contest rich in history and rivalry.

Samson and delight: ICC picks its team

Four members of the victorious India team have been named in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament.

Scotland hit for six at Six Nations

Scotland will be without first-choice second-row pair Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings for Saturday’s must-win Six Nations match against Ireland, with talismanic winger Duhan van der Merwe also missing out.

England’s Walker retires from international football

Experienced England defender Kyle Walker has retired from international football with immediate effect.

Ex-World Cup player Somitha bags Sri Lanka job and pledges revival

Former World Cup player Somitha de Alwis bagged the job as coach of the Sri Lanka netball team and said she is ready to take on the challenge of regaining the Asian title that Sri Lanka lost in 2024 when the team competes at the 14th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2026.

Thathsara cracks 107 as Matara Thomians make 332

A top knock of 107 by Thathsara Dewmith supported by half tons from Abdul Majid and Manuga Guruge helped St Thomas’ College Matara to make a formidable score of 332 against Moratu MV on day one in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Moratuwa.

Schools Rugby League launched with record 90 teams

The much looked forward to schools rugby tournament the Dialog Schools Rugby League was launched at the Duncan White Auditorium at the Ministry of Sports on Monday graced by the team captains.

Peterites felicitate godfathers of rugby team

St Peter’s College launched their rugby season with the official presentation and felicitation of the sponsors who have come forward to support the school team at a ceremony held at the Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera Memorial Hall on Monday.

Sunil Gunawardena claims he’s in a one-horse race

Former Asian Games gold medallist and veteran athletics administrator Sunil Gunawardena says the upcoming Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) election poses no challenge to him and his team.

India bags Rs. 936 million jackpot

India pocketed 3 million US dollars for winning the T20 Cricket World Cup by beating New Zealand in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, India on Sunday night.

Algama and Indian girl to the fore

The Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 concluded at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club last weekend with more than 80 young junior golfers teeing off in the three days of competitive golf in Nuwara Eliya.

Gary Kirsten new Sri Lanka coach

Sri Lanka has appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the coach of the men’s cricket team.

Trophy winning club coach Lewke takes charge of Sri Lanka

Trophy winning coach Dushanth Lewke has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka rugby team as coaching and support staff for the upcoming season were put in place in preparation for a demanding international schedule.

New family tent Ostlers comes alive at Royal Thomian

The annual Royal-Thomian cricket encounter is about to come alive. Formerly known as the Philips Corner, it now proudly stands as Ostlers marking an exciting new chapter in its journey. While the name may be new, the heart and spirit remain unchanged.