Sri Lanka records third successive win

Sri Lanka recorded their third successive win of the ongoing BNP World Qualifier Wheelchair Tennis tournament when they defeated Pakistan 3-0 at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath Colombo.

Bihanga, Pansilu, Mevindu crack half tons

Bihanga Silva, Pansilu Silva and Mevindu Kumarasiri crack half tons to help Sri Sumangala Panadura to make a score of 258 against St Joseph Vaz Wennappuwa in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Katuneriya. At Katuneriya Sri Sumangala Panadura 258 (Bihanga Silva 56, Pansilu Silva 55, Mevindu Kumarasiri 55, Neksha Iddamalgoda 42, Vidura Basuru 25: Damesh Mathisan 5/92, Amal Denuwan 4/58) St Joseph Vaz 90 for 3 (S

Ninth placed runner declared marathon winner

Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three. Organisers of the event in Atlanta said that police assigned to mark out the route had to respond to an emergency call, which led to confusion from the lead vehicle. Jess McClain, who was comfortably leading the women’s race, was taken off the main course, along with her closest cha

Australia’s Jamie Siddons to coach Sri Lanka women

Former Australia cricketer Jamie Siddons has been enlisted as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka women’s team. His contract will be for one year starting on March 16 and his first task will be with the Sri Lanka team on a tour of Bangladesh in April before the Women’s T20 World Cup in England starting in June. Siddons has served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men’s team from 2007 to 2011 and is a Level Three qualified coach. He has also ser

Royal in first inning win over Richmond

Royal College prevailed with a first innings win over Richmond College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Reid Avenue. Two outright wins were recorded with Maris Stella and Lyceum IS Wattala defeating Piliyandala Central and Sri Devananda MV respectively.

Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen struck a sensational unbeaten century as New Zealand demolished 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men’s T20 World Cup final.

Historic day for Sri Sumangala Central

Half tons from Kaushalya Saranga and Shanuka Denuwan paved the way for Sri Sumangala Central Hikkaduwa to outclass Henegama Central by 133 runs in the much awaited final of the Under 19 Division Two Tier B limited overs tournament played at the MCA ground yesterday.

Eddie Jones in Sri Lanka

World renowned rugby coach, Eddie Jones will be in Sri Lanka to conduct an exclusive coaching clinic organised by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) on March 9 in Colombo.

Wesley and Kegalle Marians post outright wins

Wesley College and St Mary’s College Kegalle recorded outright wins in their Under 19 inter-school cricket matches concluded at Kandana and Kegalle yesterday.

Sachin shines at club golf

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club hosted its highly anticipated Club Championship last weekend featuring competitive action across multiple divisions, where both emerging talents and experienced campaigners competed on the iconic hill-country golf course. Claiming the gross winner title, the powerful hitter Sachin de Silva led the tournament with rounds of 81 and 77 for a total of 158.

Vimath, Sehandu crack half tons

Half tons by Vimath Dinsara and Sehandu Sooriyaarachchi for Royal College were the highlights of the first day’s play against Richmond College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Reid Avenue.

Asoka boy Hansaja hammers 17 sixes

An opening batter from Asoka Maha Vidyalaya in Colombo, Dulneth Hansaja, slammed as many as 17 sixes as he made 194 in only 95 balls in their inter school cricket encounter against Henegama Central at Henegama.

Iran’s women decline national anthem

Iran’s women’s football team declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match of the Asian Cup in Australia on Monday, their first fixture since the war in the Middle East began.

Holy Cross and St. Aloysius contest Battle of Dreams

Holy Cross College Kalutara and St. Aloysius College Galle will play their annual Battle of Dreams match on March 6 and 7 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

England-India set for spinners’ battle?

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a “funny feeling” Harry Brook’s side will win Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai.

Over 1000 for sea swim

Sri Lanka’s aquatic sports scene is set to witness one of its oldest and most prestigious open water events as the Mount Lavinia annual two mile sea swim celebrates its 87th edition.

France face Scotland derailment threat

While France will come rolling into Edinburgh this weekend as roaring favourites to dispatch Scotland and take another step on their seemingly unstoppable march to a Grand Slam, this edition of the Six Nations has already left plenty of tipsters looking a little foolish.

Annites, Nalanda Boys, Revatha, St. Patrick’s and Hindu win

Five outright wins were recorded in the Under 19 inter-school cricket tournament around the island with St. Anne’s College Kurunegala defeating St Aloysius College Galle by eight wickets at Karandeniya, Nalanda Boys School securing a five wicket win against Galahitiyawa Central at Divulapitiya, Revatha MMV Balapitiya overcoming Jaffna Central by 33 runs at Balapitiya, St Patrick’s College Jaffna getting the better of Ibbagamuwa Central by seven

Kumar Sangakkara’s father passes away

SK Sangakkara, the father of former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara, passed away yesterday and his funeral will take place today at 6 pm at the Mahaiyawa cemetery in Kandy, a family spokesman said.

Havies end Kandy SC’s dominance

The second semi-final of the Clifford Cup produced a breathtaking spectacle as Havelocks edged out the defending knock-out champions Kandy SC to a 41 points (6 tries, 4 conversions, 1 drop goal) to 38 (5 tries, 5 conversions, 1

Under 19 Limited Overs Final Sri Sumangala Central and Henegama Central battle for title

Sri Sumangala Central Hikkaduwa and Henegama Central will meet in the final for the Under 19 Division Two inter-school limited overs title scheduled to be played at the MCA ground today.

Joes opener slams 175, Kegalle Marian smashes 200

St Joseph’s College opener Aveesha Samash slammed a quick-fire 159 ball knock of 175 inclusive of 26 boundaries and four sixes to help his side amass a score of 408 for 5 declared against Mahinda College on day one of their Under

Maliyadeva in innings win

Tons by Thiwanka Pabasara who made 173 with 25 boundaries and Rajith Navodya who hit 105 and shared in a stand of 284 runs for the second wicket helped Maliyadeva to coast to a comfortable innings and 60 runs win over St

Second volleyball selection trial for boys and girls

Sri Lanka will field junior boys’ and girls’ teams at the upcoming 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Volleyball Tournament.

119th Battle of the North St John’s aiming for third successive win

It’s the match between the top cricket playing schools in the Jaffna peninsula and all arrangements have been finalised for the 119th Battle of the North encounter between St John’s College Jaffna and Jaffna Central College

Sri Lanka Athletics election on March 12

The long-delayed election of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA), which should have been held a year ago, will be on March 12 at 10.00 am at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports.

BNP Paribas World Qualifier Sri Lanka record back to back wins

Sri Lanka’s wheelchair tennis players Suresh Dharmasena, Lasantha Ranaweera, Gamini Dissanayake, Suresh Ranaweera and Wijesiri Wijesirige recorded back to back wins in the first round matches of the BNP World Qualifier

Reds off gallant Air Force to storm in to Clifford Cup final

League champions, CR and FC booked their place in the final of the Clifford Cup knock Out 2026 rugby tournament edging past a gallant Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club by 29 points (4 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) to 22 points (3 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) in a thrilling semi-final played under lights at Longdon Place last night.

UAE Cyclist Abdullah Clinches Overall Title at Tour de Air Force

International cyclist Mohammed Abdullah of the United Arab Emirates emerged Overall Champion of the 27th Tour de Air Force (Sri Lanka) Men’s Cycling Race, concluding near the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Solid show by Anuradhapura footballers

Solid SC, the Anuradhapura-based football club, registered a comfortable 3-1 victory over Police SC in a fifth week match of the FFSL Champions league.