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No visas, Rugby players damned

Parliament questions lethargy of Sri Lanka Rugby and Sports Minister as team is held back from Korean contest

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Six billion to watch World Cup

15 May 2026

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Women’s T20 World Cup ticket sales set for record

15 May 2026

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Kohli slams brilliant 105 as RCB reaches top

15 May 2026

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Kirimetiyagara RC Boys’ College win title after 21 years

15 May 2026

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Italian Open match halted by Cup final fireworks

15 May 2026

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Italian Open match halted by Cup final fireworks

15 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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

Raducanu now a wildcard

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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

14 May 2026

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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’

13 May 2026

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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

12 May 2026

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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

12 May 2026

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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’

12 May 2026

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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

12 May 2026

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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

12 May 2026

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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

12 May 2026

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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

11 May 2026

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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

11 May 2026

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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

11 May 2026

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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

11 May 2026

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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.

Sabalenka exits Rome with injury concern ahead of French Open

11 May 2026

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Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open preparations suffered a setback following a third-round defeat by Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open, ​with the world No. 1 now looking to shake ‌off an injury ahead of the Grand Slam that begins this month.

Trossard winner at West Ham brings Arsenal closer to title

11 May 2026

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Arsenal took a huge step towards the Premier League title as Leandro Trossard scored the only goal in a dramatic 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened West Ham United.

Sri Lanka to enhance player base at LPL

09 May 2026

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the IPG Group, the event rights holder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), are confident of attracting a strong pool of international talent for the 2026 edition of the T20 franchise tournament.

14-year old Miyuru shines with a ton

09 May 2026

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Fourteen year old opener Miyuru Bandara shone with a ton for DS Senanayake College against traditional rivals Mahanama Colllege Colombo on day one of their 20th Battle of the Golds match played at the SSC ground yesterday.

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