RCB face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator

The league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 concluded on May 24 after Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a 40-run defeat to Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens, confirming Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as the four playoff teams.

Kumar Sangakkara throws weight behind Parag amid criticism

Kumar Sangakkara has thrown his support behind Riyan Parag, insisting the young captain remains the right leader for Rajasthan Royals despite heavy criticism during IPL 2026.

Hong Kong survive Sri Lankan scare

Hong Kong registered a hard-fought 15-14 victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Asia Rugby Top 3 encounter played at the Race Course ground.

Trinity Power Cripples Pathana

Trinity made it to the top of Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament in style when they outclassed Isipathana by 36 points to 12 in the deciding match played at Havelock Park.

Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in the Indian Premier League, as the ​former Indian captain refused to shake hands with ‌the Australian batter after Head’s Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru a crushing 55-run defeat.

Young SL face tough learning curve against HK

Sri Lanka will open their 2026 Asia Rugby Top 3 campaign against Hong Kong China at the Racecourse ground on Sunday (24) May with kick off scheduled for 3 pm.

Slot refuses to confirm Salah selection for final game

Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield tomorrow, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool.

Stand to be named after Guardiola as Man City exit confirmed

Manchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after tomorrow’s final match of the season.

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

Sysco LABS Brings Sri Lanka’s Tech Industry Together ‘Beyond the Screen’ Through Tech Liga 2026

Sysco LABS recently brought together Sri Lanka’s technology industry for Tech Liga 2026, a futsal tournament designed to foster connection, collaboration, and camaraderie beyond the workplace. Held

FFSL Senior Vice President Ranjith Rodrigo Resigns from Post

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Senior Vice President Ranjith Rodrigo has resigned from his position.

SL Women’s Volleyball Team to Open CAVA Championship Campaign Against Kazakhstan

The Sri Lanka National Women’s Volleyball Team is scheduled to participate in its first match against Kazakhstan today (23) at 12.00 noon under the Preliminary Round of the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball

Vinu Bandara Wins Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Singles Title

A player from the Nuwara Eliya District, Vinu Dinsara Bandara, won the Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Championship singles title for the first time, marking a victory for the Central Province.

Dialog Schools Rugby Isipathana - Trinity Blockbuster at the Park

Two of the leading rugbyplaying schools in the island, defending champions Trinity and highly ranked Isipathana, will take the field to decide who tops Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament when they clash at Havelock Park Sunday, with kick-off set for 4.15 p.m.

Umar claims shadowy group threatening football

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) president Jaswar Umar claimed that a small group unable to win in the upcoming 2027 election of office-bearers is attempting to gain power through an Interim Committee.

Four teams target one IPL play-off slot

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad officially claiming the first three playoff spots respectively, fans and analysts alike are focused on who will claim the fourth and final playoff spot this season.

Four unbeaten teams clash for top spot

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament is now in full flow with the completion of the fourth round matches last week and now reaching the tail-end stage of the league segment before it shifts to the Cup segment.

No religious sentiments in cricket says new chief

Head of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee, Eran Wickremaratne, buried accusations against his religious conviction and at the same time asked a responsible media to show proof that his Christian beliefs stood in the way of others and will it stand in the way of fair-play in cricket administration.

Cricket back to People and Parliament

Cricket in Sri Lanka is on the pathway for an unprecedented overhaul into the realms of accountability, decency and responsibility, the new Transformation Committee of the sport declared at its first meeting of journalists today nearly a month after replacing a despised hierarchy that nine out of ten people wanted dismissed.

Sri Lanka women snatch 1-0 lead in thriller

Sri Lanka A women pulled off a thrilling three wicket win with three balls to spare against the visiting New Zealand A women in the first of the three match T20 series at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium today to take a 1-0 lead.

Open clubs T20, Masters and 50-over cricket launched

Uncrowned Gentlemen’s Cricket Association, a registered establishment as a non-profitable organisation from last year, launched their inaugural open clubs (T/20 - 50 Overs/Division 3 and below) and over 40s (Masters) Cricket Tournament last week at the Public Library Conference Hall.

England may miss captain at Sri Lanka opener

Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury, BBC sport reported.

Raducanu returns only to lose

Emma Raducanu suffered a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returned to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.

US hotels fear World Cup washout

The World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the US, but now the fear is it may never materialise.

Arsenal win Premier League after 22 years

A message about a boat, a fire at the training ground and an AI TikTok song have helped power Arsenal to their first Premier League title for 22 years.

IPL Fireball for Sri Lanka Tour

The entire cricketing world is talking about him and next month India’s 15-year old batting dynamite may bring some sections of life in Sri Lanka to a standstill when he tours the island with his country’s second string team that has many players currently drawing packed stadia at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ekanayake ruled out

Powerful backline player Dinal Ekanayake has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s Asia Rugby Champions match against Hong Kong that is scheduled for kick-off on Sunday at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.

Dialog-powered Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball team ready for Central Asian challenge

The Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball Team, powered by Dialog Axiata is set to depart the country on May 20 to compete in the 2026 Central Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, which will be held from 22 to 29 May with the

Havelock Park ready to host Isipathana-Trinity match

One of the country’s best known rugby venues, Havelock Park, has been declared in good condition to host the Isipathana College versus Trinity College inter school league match on Sunday.

Red hot Red Roses

It’s the five successive Grand Slams, the eight Six Nations titles, the Rugby World Cup title and a world number one ranking so strong it has essentially broken the spreadsheet., external