Colombo FC aim to bring down high-flying Blue Eagles

An explosive contest is on the cards as Colombo FC and Blue Eagles SC battle under lights at the Sugathadasa Stadium tomorrow in the final of the Vantage FFSL President’s Trophy 2020. Kick-off is scheduled for 6.30pm.

Neyara, Tuvini clinch Women’s Doubles title

Neyara Weerawansa and Tuvini de Alwis clinched the Women’s Doubles title in the Clay Court Tennis Nationals when they recorded a thrilling 6-3, 5-7, 11-9 win over the fancied pair of Janali Manamperi and Savini Jayasuriya in the final played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo today.

Chathuranga shines as NCC end campaign on winning note

NCC, which ended as the second best team in the SLC Premier Tier ‘A’ Super Eight Inter-Club Cricket Tournament, concluded their campaign on a winning note when they outclassed Colts CC by an innings and 79 runs in their match which ended at the CCC Grounds in Maitland Crescent yesterday.

Blue Eagles and CFC win penalty shootout to enter final

Blue Eagles SC and Colombo FC (CFC) booked their berth in the final of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Football Tournament when they ousted favourites Java Lane SC and Red Star SC in their respective semi-finals via penalty shootouts at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.

Chandimal slams career best 354

Chandimal’s marathon knock which came off 391 balls comprised 33 boundaries and nine towering sixes and in the process he was involved in five fruitful partnerships.

Blue Eagles to play in semifinals after New Star SC disqualified

The final of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) will be held on a gala scale on September 2 at Sugathadasa Stadium.

Chathuranga bags six, NCC set for early kill

Left arm spinner and allrounder Chathuranga de Silva bagged six scalps as NCC was set for an early kill against Colts CC when the second day’s play of the Premier Tier A Super Eight inter-club cricket encounter which ended at the CCC ground today.

Messi divorce: ’bombshell’ fax signals end of era, legal fight at Barcelona

Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi told Barcelona he wants to leave - on a free transfer - in a “bombshell” fax on Tuesday that is expected to spark a legal battle over a buy-out clause worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Anderson takes 600th Test wicket as England draw with Pakistan

England paceman James Anderson cemented his place in cricket history by taking his 600th Test wicket as the rain-marred third and final Test against Pakistan at Southampton ended in a draw on Tuesday.

Captain Angelo Perera hits sublime ton to put NCC in control

Angelo was involved in two fruitful partnerships after the NCC openers, Lahiru Udara and Niroshan Dickwella had added 102.

Incredible Anderson reaches historic 600 wicket milestone

Anderson had Pakistan captain Azhar Ali caught at slip by Joe Root with a ball that zipped off the pitch with a little more bounce to catch the edge and leave the tourists on 109 for three in a game that seems destined for a draw.

Formula One adds four races to 2020 calendar, but China cut

The addition of the four races and the elimination of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai bring the race total to 17 for the coronavirus-affected season.

SLC eyes Nov. 15 start for LPL: aims to rope in more players

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is eyeing a window between November 15 and December 7 to stage the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) which was scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 20 before its postponement was announced last week.

Moors SC emerge Plate Champions

Moors SC emerged the Premier Tier A Plate Champions when they ended their campaign in style with a convincing innings and 103-run win against Lankan CC in the final round match concluded at the NCC ground today.

Colombo FC storm Police fortress, Red Stars outplay Serendib

Colombo FC knocked out reigning FA Cup champions Police SC with an emphatic 3-0 win while Red Stars SC outplayed Serendib SC 5-3 in the two quarter-finals of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament played at Sugathadasa Stadium today.

Chathuranga slams career-best 159 for NCC

A career-best 159 by Chathuranga de Silva helped NCC piled up a formidable 467 against CCC in their SLC Premier Tier ‘A’ Super Eight Inter-Club Cricket Tournament encounter which continued at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo today (21).

FFSL President’s Cup 2020 quarter-finals to be held at Sugathadasa Stadium

The quarter-finals of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka will take place at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Sunday August 23 and Monday August 24. Two matches will be played on each day commencing at 4pm and 7pm.

Is the Ceylon Motor Sports Club bigger than the Sports Law?

However, “Daily Mirror” understands that despite clear instructions from the Ministry of Sports, CMSC is still holding on to the affiliation with the Federation of International Automobile Sports (FIA) in blatant violation of the Sports Law

Cricket legend Mahela head National Sports Council

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed Chairman of the National Sports Counci (NSC) by the new Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa.

Blue Eagles SC soar above rest with third win in group stage

Blue Eagles SC maintained their unbeaten run defeating Colombo FC 2-0 at Sugathadasa Stadium to top Group E while SLTB SC edged out Crystal Palace FC 3-2 at Raceourse Stadium in the final league matches of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament today (19).

Namal takes charge as youngest Minister of Sports

Former S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Sri Lanka rugby captain Namal Rajapaksa assumed duties as the 18th Minister of Sports following religious observances amid a large gathering of fans and well wishers at the Duncan White auditorium in the Sports Ministry, Reid Avenue, Colombo yesterday.

Police bounce back to top Group ‘D’, Saunders bow out in style

Reigning FA Cup champions Police SC scored a clinical 2-1 win over Serendib SC to top Group ‘D’ and book their berth in the last eight of the FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Football Tournament fixture played at the Sugathadasa Stadium under lights yesterday.

Moragasmulla bounce back, Renown staring at exit door

Java Lane SC and Moragasmulla SC kept their chances alive of qualifying for the knock-out round of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Football Tournament with comprehensive 3-0 victories in Group ‘A’ matches played under lights yesterday.

Second stage of round robin matches begins tomorrow

The second stage of the round robin matches in the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament are scheduled to be worked from August 13 to 15 at the Sugathadasa Stadium and Racecourse Stadium.

CCC outclass Ragama CC by an innings

CCC outclassed Ragama CC by an innings and 125 runs in the Premier Tier ‘A’ Super Eight inter-club cricket encounter concluded at the Chilaw Marians Cricket Club Ground in Katunayake today (12).

Indrasiri spins Negombo CC to victory

A five-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Upul Indrasiri who ended with a match bag of eight wickets paved the way for Negombo CC, who conceded a first innings lead, to record an outright win by five wickets over Lankan CC in the Premier Tier A Plate Championship inter-club cricket encounter concluded at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa today (12).

Gnanam Foundation donates Rs. 10m to AASL

In a major boost for sports reeling from the Coronavirus pandemic, Gnanam Foundation has come to the rescue of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) by handing a sponsorship package amounting to Rs. 10 million for a period of two years.

Blue Eagles soar over Palace, CFC fire in second half

After keeping Colombo FC at bay in the first half, SLTB SC’s defence was breached in quick succession after the interval with Y. S. J. F. Momas opening the floodgates in the 51st minute.

Mathews slams unbeaten ton for Colts

Mathews’ knock which came off 262 balls comprised 12 boundaries and two sixes and he was also involved in a massive partnership of 245 runs for the third wicket with Santhush Gunatileke who made a fine century that included three boundaries.

LPL postponed to November

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed to November, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday, after Health Ministry officials were adamant that the foreign contingent participating in the tournament undergo two weeks of quarantine.