Bandarawela Central’s Poorva wins 10

All systems ready for NTB golf

The much looked forward to Nations Trust Bank Golf Championship is set to return in grand fashion at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on May 22 and 23 promising to deliver one of the largest corporate golf gatherings in the country.

Thunder advances to Conference Finals

After New York Knicks’ 4-0 sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA season saw yet another 4-0 sweep as the Oklahoma City Thunder outclassed the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference

Dialog Schools Rugby League enters crucial Week 04

Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League gets underway this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their positions as the first round nears its climax.

Six billion to watch World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the head of the world governing body for football FIFA, said yesterday that next month’s World Cup will be witnessed by a six billions followers worldwide while as many as 6.5 million will be present at venues to witness the matches which start on June 12 and the final scheduled for July 19 in New York.

Women’s T20 World Cup ticket sales set for record

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.

Kohli slams brilliant 105 as RCB reaches top

Virat Kohli hit a brilliant unbeaten 105 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to move top of the Indian Premier League table.

Kirimetiyagara RC Boys’ College win title after 21 years

Kirimetiyagara Roman Catholic Boys’ College were victorious in the Mahara Education Division inter-school Elle tournament after a 21-year wait, bringing pride and honour to the entire school community.

Italian Open match halted by Cup final fireworks

A match at the Italian Open was halted for almost 20 minutes because of smoke from fireworks following Inter Milan’s Coppa Italia triumph at the Stadio Olimpico.

Sri Lankan Girls Rescued from Predators

A new crop of future Sri Lanka women’s cricketers has surfaced unheralded, unsung and are currently in line to showcase themselves against the New Zealand second string team now touring the island having come through safe hands.

Bangladesh in first home win over Pakistan

Bangladesh secured their first home Test win over Pakistan with a 104-run victory in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Thevinu and Gayashri bag honours at All-Island meet

Thevinu Perera of St. John’s College, Nugegoda, and Gayashri Dissanayaka of Girls’ High School, Kandy, emerged as the standout performers at the All Island Intermediate Novices Age Group Table Tennis Championship.

Messi top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league’s next-highest earner.

Delhi beat Punjab in T20 match without spinners

Not one over of spin was bowled as Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by three wickets in Dharamshala in the Indian Premier League.

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed.

Raducanu now a wildcard

British number one Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks match practice before the French Open.

Prema Pinnawela iconic promoter of Olympic sports no more

Iconic and respected Olympic sports administrator Prema Pinnawala passed away yesterday and his funeral will take place today at 1.30 pm at the General Cemetery in Borella.

NBA Conference semis in motion with Knicks advancing to finals

After the chaotic and unpredictable first round, the Conference semifinals of the 2026 NBA season continue to deliver exciting basketball, major upsets, and record-breaking performances.

Damithu Fernando gains international praise for Angampora skills

Damithu Fernando, a Grade 9 student of Ananda College, continued to gain recognition both in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry and in the international martial arts arena.

Gymnastics turn nasty, ends up in ’Police Custody’

In the absence of an organisation for accountability and responsibility, the Olympic sport has become a free-for-all in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh outclass Pakistan and boost WTC27 push

Bangladesh secured their first win of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle with a commanding victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Mirpur.

Warning players will boycott a Grand Slam

World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam “at some point” because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

High ticket prices: Trump wouldn’t pay it either’

United States President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.

Former England spinner back after nine years for World Cup

Former England spinner Kirsty Gordon is set to make her first Scotland appearance in almost nine years after being named in their squad for the T20 World Cup.

Gill breathes fire down Royals

Shubman Gill’s 84 from 44 balls led the in-form Gujarat Titans to a 77-run thrashing over Rajasthan Royals.

Wishful Vishmi: The fairytale rise of a humble lass

Imagine the scenes, tennis courts in the USA playing host to the off-spring of a Sri Lankan auto-rickshaw driver. Call her story the stuff of fairy godmothers with magic wands touching everything that turns into gold and out comes a Sri Lankan tennis prodigy having a fairytale rise away from home.

Dialog Schools Rugby: Isipathana down Lumbini MV for third win

Isipathana coasted to their third successive win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament encounter when they recorded an easy 33-point to 6-point win over newcomers Lumbini MV in the match played at the Ananda ground in Rajagiriya.

FFSL President defends administration amid criticism ahead of SAFF Cup

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar has strongly condemned what he described as attempts by a small group to disrupt the progress of Sri Lankan football through baseless allegations at a crucial time for the national team.

Udula wins RCGC Jetours Monthly Medal

The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) successfully concluded its May Monthly Medal 2026, sponsored by Jetours, with a strong field of golfers competing across multiple divisions in one of the club’s most anticipated monthly events. The Overall Winner was Udula Wijesinghe.

Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to win a second world heavyweight boxing title with an 11th-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley in a brutal all-British battle in Manchester on Saturday.