South Africa seal statement win against India

South Africa underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with an eye-catching 76-run victory against defending champions India in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

Navy through to knockout quarters

In the pre-quarter final of the Clifford Cup Knock-Out 2026, Navy Sports Club powered past Sri Lions by 30 points (4 tries, 2 conversions, 2 penalties) to 24 points (4 tries, 2 conversions) in a gripping contest played at Welisara yesterday. Navy led 22–19 at halftime.

Battle of the Blues enters its 147th chapter

S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, will once again take on their arch-rivals, Royal College, Colombo, in the 147th Battle of the Blues, scheduled to be held on March 12–14, 2026 at the country’s premier Test cricket venue, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo.

Munchee Nationals Super League Men’s Volleyball Tournament Sri Lanka Army clinch title

Sri Lanka Army emerged champions of the Munchee Nationals Super League Men’s Volleyball Tournament, with the final worked off at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

Army Chief commends Gold Medalists

The gold medal-winning team of the Sri Lanka Army, who brought honour to the nation at the 9th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition (PATS) 2026, were appreciated and presented with certificates by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Army at Army Headquarters.

Change of Guard as Sanjaya Fernando elected new Referee Boss

Former Isipathana College and Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club rugby player Sanjaya Fernando was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees (SLSRFR) in their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which concluded in Maharagama yesterday. Fernando received 62 votes to Anil Jayasinghe’s 42.

Sunil no more

Former Antonian legendary coach Sunil Fernando passed away in Kandy recently after a brief illness.

Air Force SC Plate champs

Air Force Sports Club secured a commanding 24 points (4 tries, 2 conversions) to 12 points (2 tries, 1 conversion) victory over Police Sports Club in the Plate final at the Air Force ground Ratmalana yesterday.

Yuhansa and Asahi singles champions

Sri Lanka’s Yuhansa Peiris and Japan’s Asahi Yamazaki became girls and boys singles champions of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 4 tennis tournament when they came out victorious in the two finals played at the SLTA tennis courts

Australia depart World Cup with big consolation win

Australia departed the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.

Mahanama make 350/9 as rain sets in

Teenagers arrested over shooting of rugby league player

New South Wales Police has charged four teenagers over the drive-by shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai and the alleged arson attacks targeting his family in Sydney.

Kingswood rout Sylvestrians

Kingswood College beat St Sylvester’s College by an innings and nine runs in their Inter School Under 19 cricket encounter at the University ground in Peradeniya yesterday.

Table toppers CR may have a match

The stage is set for a pulsating finale to the domestic season as the Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/2026 reaches its grand climax under lights at Longdon Place today when defending champions, Kandy Sports Club lock horns with CR

HNB becomes official banking partner of the Royal–Thomian

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board for the first time as the Official Banking Partner of the 147th edition of the Battle of the Blues Royal–Thomian cricket encounter between Royal College, Colombo and

Ministry orders volleyball chiefs to stay silent

The Director General of the Department of Sports Development, S. Achchudan, has instructed the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) to suspend the official announcement of the Manchee National Novices boys’ final result.

Negombo shooters hit bulls eye at shooting Nationals

Kaushan Samaranayake of Negombo Rifle Club (NRC) emerged overall champion at the ABT Shooting Nationals 2025 held at the Clay Target Shooting Club of Colombo (CTSCC) range in Payagala.

Hirdramani wins first women’s volleyball title

Emerging women’s volleyball team Hirdramani Apparel Sri Lanka made history by winning the SLVB National Women’s Volleyball Championship for the first time in the tournament’s history.

Badosa hits back at ‘disrespectful’ retirement claim

Former world number two Paula Badosa has responded to claims she is “disrespectful to the game” following her withdrawal from a match in Dubai.

Zimbabwe rock Sri Lanka in shocker

The outcome of the match was never going to affect the Super Eight standings with both teams through but it was a match to decide who would be on top in the Group and in a closely contested game Zimbabwe came through victorious with a thrilling win by six wickets with three balls to spare to end their campaign with an unbeaten record in the Group ‘B’ of the T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday..

Yuhansa enters final as Ganuka bows out

Yuhansa Peiris cruised through to the final in the girls’ category of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 4 tennis tournament with a convincing two sets to nil against Akari Oda of Japan in the semifinal encounter played at the SLTA tennis courts in Colombo yesterday.

Can Scotland back up England’s heroics in Wales

Scotland’s incredible dismantling of England prompted joyous scenes among their fans, but also left a familiar question hanging in the air - can they back it up?

NOCSL to Hold Special General Meeting on March 14

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has announced that a Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held on March 14 at 4.00 p.m. at the Hemasiri Fernando Auditorium, Olympic House, Independence Avenue, Colombo.

Emotional gold for America’s Mikaela Shiffrin

After claiming an emotional Olympic gold, Mikaela Shiffrin’s thoughts turned to one person who was not there - her father, Jeff.

Clean sheet for West Indies

West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs in their last group stage match of the T20 Cricket World Cup in Kolkata, India yesterday to move into the Super Eights with an unbeaten record.

Afghanistan win in dominant fashion in Chennai

Chasing, Canada got off to a lively start as previous game’s centurion Yuvraj Samra drove the very first ball from Mujeeb Ur Rahman for four.

Foreigners to feature in Commander’s Cup golf

The 13th Commander’s Cup Golf Championship 2026 will tee off at the Eagles Golf Links on Saturday with the first group scheduled to start at 6.00 am.

Colombo gears up for IRONMAN 70.3 with IRONKIDS

Colombo’s youngest athletes are set to take centre stage as IRONKIDS Colombo makes its exciting return as part of the build-up to the world-class IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo, placing children and families at the heart of Sri Lanka’s biggest endurance sports celebration.

Barcelona to continue hosting Formula One

Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 after striking a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Golf awaits return of Woods

Tiger Woods says competing at this year’s Masters is “not off the table” but the 15-time major champion still has no timetable for his return.