Pelicans escape grounding against Saunders

High Flying Pelicans SC were almost brought down from their soaring heights as they desperately managed to score a 1-0 win over a determined Saunders Sports Club in their FFSL Champions League Super Eight round sixth week match on Sunday at the Race Course ground in Colombo.

Scotland eye first Six Nations title

Scotland’s outstanding performance in their 50-40 win over France has given them a fighting chance of a first Six Nations title.

President’s College under-14 girls’ hockey champions

President’s College, Rajagiriya under-14 girls ended as unbeaten champions in the All Island tournament organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Federation at the University of Peradeniya ground, Kandy.

Sri Lanka Padel League returns bigger

Colombo will enter the arena once again from June 19 to 21 as the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) returns to Padel House for a second season that signals the rapid rise of franchise padel in the region.

Major Club Cricket Super Eight BRC cave into Police SC

Police SC recorded an easy first inning win over BRC in their Major Club Super Eight encounter played at the CCC ground. The highligght of the final day’s play was an unbeaten knock of 152 by BRC skipper Hashan Dumindu which helped them resuming from their overnight score of 72 for 2 to end the day with a formidable score of 384 for 7.

Rajith, Dimath, Sonal shine for Maliyadeva

Rajith Navodya slammed a 195 ball knock of 173 that included 19 boundaries and three sixes supported by Dimath Abeysinghe and Sonal Ashwin to help Maliyadeva to record a conformable first innings win over Wesley in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Campbell Park.

Imperious India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

India banished the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.

Asian Securities to continue as Trinity Rugby’s Principal Sponsor

Defending Inter-School Rugby League champions, Trinity College, Kandy, officially felicitated their sponsors ahead of the 2026 schools rugby season, reaffirming strong corporate backing as they prepare to defend their coveted title. This sponsorship support is expected to further strengthen the team’s preparations for another challenging year in the schools rugby calendar.

Benard’s dramatic late hat-trick seals big win for Java Lane SC

Java Lane SC Colombo forward Nwabuisi Benard produced a stunning performance by scoring a late hat-trick in the final three minutes of the FFSL Super Eight Round sixth-week matches against Police SC on Saturday.

Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2

George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix yesterday from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a thrilling battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Bimal Wijayasinghe enters race for Sri Lanka Athletics Presidency

Presidential candidate Bimal Wijayasinghe says he is not a “parachute candidate” in Sri Lanka athletics and that his decision to contest the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) president post was made following requests from many in the sporting community and based on his long administrative experience.

Bakmedeniya claims NCG-sponsored RCGC Monthly Medal

The March Monthly Medal conducted by the Royal Colombo Golf Club and sponsored by NCG produced impressive scoring across all divisions, with Ruwan Bakmedeniya delivering an outstanding round of 61 Nett to emerge as the Overall Nett Winner. Bakmedeniya also dominated Division C, winning the Nett title and securing the Gross title with 89, completing a remarkable double in the handicap 19–28 segment.

Djokovic aims for 2028 LA Olympics despite age hurdle

Novak Djokovic said that even at 38-years-old he still has long-term goals and is keen to ​defend his Olympic title from Paris at the Los Angeles ‌Games in 2028.

UFC: Oliveira dominates Holloway to win BMF title

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas yesterday.

St Sebastian’s plod to make 214

St Sebastian’s College Moratuwa taking first lease of the wicket plodded for 78.3 overs to make a score of 214 on day one of their 76th Battle of the Golds match against traditional rivals Prince of Wales College who ended the day on 6

Trinity record four wicket win over St Peter’s

Trinity College recorded a four wicket win over St Peter’s College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter which was also fought out for the Philip and Eddie Bultjens Memorial Trophy at Bambalapitiya yesterday.

St John’s set to win Battle of the North

St John’s College Jaffna put themselves in a strong position to record their third successive win against traditional rivals Jaffna Central College in their 119th Battle of the North match when play ended on day two at the Central

Nimesh, Pawantha, Kavindu propell Ace Capital CC

An unbeaten knock of 148 inclusive of 15 boundaries by Nimesha Gunasinghe and half tons from Pawantha Weerasinghe and Kavindu Kulasekera helped Ace Capital CC taking first lease of the wicket to make a formidable

Will India’s cult status crumble under New Zealand?

History and current status may count for very little when India and New Zealand meet in the final of the T20 World Cup to be played on Sunday in Ahmadabad, India.

Promising Algama rises to the occasion

The opening day of the Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship teed off at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club saw youngster Reshan Algama in sparkling form carding a fine 69 gross score yesterday. Algama was in good form on the

King Charles invited for 150th Test

King Charles has been invited to attend the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia in Melbourne next year, says Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg.

Joes dominate day one proceedings

St Joseph’s College dominated proceedings against Maris Stella Negombo on day one of their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter at Negombo.

Can France win Six Nations?

The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles by beating Scotland on Saturday.

Havies could invade CR party

League champions, CR and FC will host their traditional rivals Havelock Sports Club in what promises to be a thrilling finale to the domestic rugby season when the two Colombo giants clash in the Clifford Cup final at Longden Place

Former netball captains apply for coaching job

Two experienced netball coaches, Somitha de Alwis and PD Prasadi, have submitted applications for the position of head coach of the Sri Lanka team for the upcoming 14th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2026.

SpeedBay launches Sri Lanka’s first sprint championship

SpeedBay, Sri Lanka’s premier karting and motorsport facility, has made history with the launch of the country’s first-ever Sodi World Series (SWS) Sprint Championship, introducing an exciting new era of accessible, arrive-and-

Kenyan wins in Tokyo

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

MCA elect office bearers

Sirosha Gunatilake of Trendex Holdings was unanimously elected as the president of the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) at their 108th Annual General Meeting held last week.

New football tournament in the offing

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has decided to introduce a new football competition, the 2026 FFSL Champions Cup which is scheduled to begin on March 21.

India beat England in epic semi-final despite Bethell ton

Jacob Bethell’s thrilling century was not enough as India pipped England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final in a high-scoring thriller in Mumbai. Needing 254 for victory- a record in this competition - after being flogged around Wankhede Stadium, Bethell hit a scarcely believable 105 from 48 balls to threaten one of England’s all-time white-ball victories.