Avishka stars as Sri Lanka book date with India

Sri Lanka A made it into the final of the Tri- Nation series with an easy 103 runs win over Afghanistan A in the last league match played at the Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Mexico on the go

Supporters of Mexico were over-the-moon as their team became the first country to qualify for the knock-out stages of the World Cup when they beat never-say-die South Korea at Guadalaraja, Mexico yesterday.

Dialog Schools Rugby S. Thomas’ outclass Sri Sumangala 42-10

S. Thomas’ outclassed Sri Sumangala Kandy by 42 points to 10 to record their first win of the Dialog Schools Rugby league Plate Segment played at Havelock Park yesterday.

Joes snatch two point thriller over Thurstan

St Joseph’s College prevailed against Thurstan College in a thriller by two points (24-22) in the Dialog Schools Rugby League Plate Segment encounter played at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.

Messi Show Mercy- says the competition

After Diego Maradona’s retirement in 1997, Argentine football was in dire need of another legend, a talisman who could carry its footballing legacy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Results: Every Match from Group Stage to Final

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 result in one place, from the opening match to the finals. This page covers all 104 fixtures across the group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, with scorelines and goal scorers updated after every match. Whether you missed a game or want a full picture of how the tournament unfolded, this is your complete match-by-match guide to the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Tables: Live Standings, Rankings and Qualification Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage tables are updated live as the tournament unfolds. Track the latest standings, goal differences, and qualification scenarios for all 12 groups right here, from the opening match on June 11 through to the final group stage fixtures on June 27.

ICC Chairman meets Dissanayake

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Mr Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), was held this afternoon (19) at the Presidential Secretariat.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The First Round Is Complete. Here Are All the Stories That Matter.

Germany ran riot. Spain was shocked. Messi showed that age is only a number. A complete match-by-match breakdown of every game across the opening round of the biggest World Cup in history.

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

FIFA World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.

England blow up Croatia in smashing opener

Dark Horse England moving out for the first time in the 2026 World Cup produced two stunning goals in the second half to out-play Croatia at the Dallas Stadium, USA yesterday.

Congo scare for Portugal and Ronaldo

Three of football’s biggest superstars lit up the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Spot-fixing: Ivory Coast World Cup player in trouble

Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for his country’s World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday.

Tennis Premier League to transform future in Sri Lanka

The future of Sri Lankan tennis took a significant step forward with the official launch of the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League (SLTPL), a groundbreaking initiative designed to create a sustainable ecosystem for the growth and development of tennis across the country.

Sysco LABS athletes bag honours at table tennis

Sysco LABS athletes delivered a fine performance at the 73rd Mercantile Table Tennis Association Open Championship, securing multiple titles and strong finishes across several categories while demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and sporting excellence.

Former badminton player Dharshana for China course  

Former Sri Lanka badminton player and veteran coach Dharshana Fernando is set to undergo an advanced badminton training program in Hangzhou, China - one of the world’s leading hubs for high-performance badminton.

World Cup Matchweek 2: Qualification Race Heats Up

The opening matchweek of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and the race for places in the newly expanded Round of 32 is already heating up. With 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams advancing, every point could prove crucial.

Messi’s father recovering from 'health issue': family

Lionel Messi’s father is recovering from an unspecified ’’health issue’’, the Argentina star’s family said Thursday, appealing for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.

Wasim Akram Hails Sri Lanka as a World-Class Travel Destination

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has described Sri Lanka as one of the world’s finest holiday destinations, praising the island’s natural beauty and his long-standing connection with the country.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup

The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son’s next World Cup match, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced.

Messi’s three makes history

Football’s undisputed superstar Lionel Messi proved on yet another occasion that he can be branded the sport’s greatest goal scorer in World Cup history as he scored three goals in a row for Argentina to subdue Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City, USA yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s emerging players thump and dump Windies

Sri Lanka Emerging XI recorded a crushing innings and 216 runs win over the visiting West Indies Emerging XI with a day to spare in the second unofficial Test match concluded at Sooriyawewa yesterday.

Pathirage falls short but wins javelin gold

Sri Lanka’s top-ranked men’s javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage secured first place in the men’s javelin event at the 65th Ostrava Golden Spike Athletics Meet in the Czech Republic featuring several world-class javelin throwers on Tuesday.

Mbappe top scorer as France downs Senegal

Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading goalscorer with a superb double as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener in New Jersey, USA.

India 'A' power into Tri-Series Final

India ’A’ bounced back from their Super Over loss to Sri Lanka ’A’ by defeating Afghanistan ’A’ by 101 runs and booking their place in the tri-series final.

BCCI’s direct message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after fight with Sri Lankan players: ’Media watch...’

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent a clear and calm message to India A players, including teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, following an on-field altercation during the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.

Jaffna’s tiny terror tames India’s super brat

A raw rookie fast bowler from Jaffna became an instant hit and the toast of his Sri Lanka A team as he stood up to conquer India’s mercurial super hero turned spoilt brat in a 50-over cricket encounter at Dambulla on Monday.

More obstacles for Iran after NZ match

Following their opening fixture against New Zealand, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei voiced his frustration and criticised the U.S. authorities, stating that Iran

World Cup protests against journalist held in Algeria

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French sports journalist who is in prison in Algeria.

Sri Lanka shock New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup thriller

Sri Lanka Women secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, successfully chasing down a target of 151 with two balls to spare at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.