Boy wonder breaks sixes record

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls to set up Rajasthan Royals’ win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League eliminator on Wednesday night.

Thangaraja flips right, Mithun drops

Lloyd elected new Lanchashire’s president

Former West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd has been elected as Lancashire’s new president as part of a restructure of the club board.

England’s women batters causing headaches ahead of World Cup

Head coach Charlotte Edwards says that England’s batters are giving her “a few headaches” for T20 World Cup selection after their 2-1 series win over New Zealand.

Shock! Rybakina downed in biggest upset

World number two Elena Rybakina suffered a surprise second-round defeat by 55th-ranked Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far. Despite winning the opening set, Rybakina looked far from her clinical best as Starodubtseva mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-6 6-1 7-6 (10-4).

Ecclestone targets World Cup after mental struggle

This year marks 10 years since spinner Sophie Ecclestone’s England debut, and yet she is only 27.

French Open player collapses in sweltering conditions

Jakub Mensik said his body “just turned off” as he collapsed on court following a gruelling second-round win in sweltering conditions at the French Open.

Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open row

Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch said it would be “embarrassing” if she had cheated against China’s Wang Xinyu following a heated exchange between the pair at the French Open.

Favourite Sinner starts off in style

Jannik Sinner underlined why he is the overwhelming favourite to win this year’s French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.

Police order troublemakers out

Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as “known troublemakers” were ordered to leave Leipzig city centre on Tuesday evening while two arrests were made following clashes between supporters of the Eagles and Rayo Vallecano.

Sri Lanka hosts international Martial Arts Games

Sri Lanka is preparing to host one of the biggest international martial arts events ever staged in the country as the International and Thai Martial Arts (Asian Games) Sri Lanka 2026 will take place at Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo from May 28 to June 1.

New York Knicks are Eastern Conference champs

Ending a 27-year drought, the Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday in yet another dominant 4-0 sweep to win the Eastern Conference Championship.

Gateway basketball players for Asia Cup qualifiers

Three students from Gateway College, Navindu Waduwavala, Anujitha Samarasundera and Yohali Balasuriya have earned places in the Sri Lanka squad at the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup basketball qualifiers.

School Coaches Told: Produce Players, Not Victories

Sri Lanka’s new cricket coach Gary Kirsten has delivered a strong message to school coaches telling them to be responsible for producing players and not bask in the number of wins.

Sri Lanka Sevens Off to France for Howard Hinton Tournament

Sri Lanka Rugby has named a strong 12-member touring squad for the Howard Hinton Sevens Tournament in France, as the national sevens outfit looks to gain valuable international exposure against top European opposition.

U-19 cricketers seek settlement over alleged bathroom video

Four members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team who were arrested over allegations of secretly filming several female doctors who were in the shower inside their room in a Colombo hotel are exploring the possibility of a settlement in the case, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed.

Kandy beat Kandy

Kandy Zone 1 scored a five wicket win over Kandy Zone 2 in their Under 19 Inter District cricket encounter at the Lake View ground in Kandy. Kandy Zone 1 bowled out Kandy Zone 2 for a total of 208 and reached the target for the loss of five wickets.

Kegalu, St. Peter’s and Sylvestrians post wins

Kegalu Vidyalaya, St Peter’s College Negombo and St. Sylvester’s College recorded wins while the match between Revatha MMV Balapitiya and Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda ended in a tie after rain stopped play in the Under 17 inter-school limited overs tournament.

Sri Lanka Defeat Maldives 3-0 for Second Win at CAVA Women’s Championship

Sri Lanka recorded an easy 3-0 victory over Maldives in the Classification Round of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Championship 2026 match played yesterday (26). Sri Lanka won the encounter comfortably with set scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-13. This was Sri Lanka’s second victory of the tournament.

Mithun calls the early shots

Mithun Perera emerged as the early pace setter at the end of the first day of the Sri Lanka Open Golf Open Championship 2026 with an impressive score of 66 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday. Mithun’s composed and consistent round placed him at the top of the leaderboard as he edged ahead of a tightly packed chasing group which promises an exciting battle over the remaining rounds of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Points Table, Group Tables & Standings

The IPL 2026 points table is beginning to take shape as teams battle for early momentum in the 19th edition of the tournament. The standings reflect the first shift in rankings — but with a long season ahead, every match will reshape the table.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Guide for Sri Lankan Fans

Get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with this essential guide on the new 48-team format, groups, and North American venues. We break down the match schedule and IST timings specifically for Sri Lankan fans to help you plan your late-night viewing. From ticket prices to team debuts, find everything you need to follow the world’s biggest football tournament from Sri Lanka.

CLINICAL CLINCH: Patidar Blasts Bengaluru into IPL Final

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL final on Tuesday, crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in a one-sided Qualifier 1 showdown.

U-19 cricketers seek settlement over alleged bathroom video

Four members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team who were arrested over allegations of secretly filming several female doctors who were in the shower inside their room in a Colombo hotel are exploring the possibility of a settlement in the case, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed.

Sri Lanka Cricket trapped by parental invasion

A flood of youth or schoolboy cricket may make matters worse for the new interim set of office bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket who will make no secret of the proliferation of the sport at junior level that is piling up quantity more than quality.

Sri Lanka women crash but celebrate

Going in as favourites for a clean-sweep of the three-match T20 cricket series, the Sri Lankan women representing the second string or A team were thwarted by their New Zealand counterparts in the third and final match at the Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.

When lions play rugby!

The rowdy side of schools rugby has been witnessed many times and highlighted by the media on numerous occasions to the point that it stops short of a death.

Sri Lanka squads announced for West Indies tour; Kusal Mendis named captain for limited overs

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Panel has announced the national squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, scheduled to feature matches across all three formats: ODI, T20I, and Test cricket.

FFSL to revive FA Cup after five-year gap

Football Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to revive the country’s premier knockout football competition, the FA Cup Inter-Club Tournament 2026/27, from July 25 after a five-year break.

Arsenal celebrate title with routine win at Palace

Arsenal started their reign as Premier League champions with a routine win over Crystal Palace in a party atmosphere at Selhurst Park.