SL Women’s Volleyball Team to Open CAVA Championship Campaign Against Kazakhstan

The Sri Lanka National Women’s Volleyball Team is scheduled to participate in its first match against Kazakhstan today (23) at 12.00 noon under the Preliminary Round of the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball

Vinu Bandara Wins Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Singles Title

A player from the Nuwara Eliya District, Vinu Dinsara Bandara, won the Under-20 National Schools Table Tennis Championship singles title for the first time, marking a victory for the Central Province.

Dialog Schools Rugby Isipathana - Trinity Blockbuster at the Park

Two of the leading rugbyplaying schools in the island, defending champions Trinity and highly ranked Isipathana, will take the field to decide who tops Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament when they clash at Havelock Park Sunday, with kick-off set for 4.15 p.m.

Umar claims shadowy group threatening football

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) president Jaswar Umar claimed that a small group unable to win in the upcoming 2027 election of office-bearers is attempting to gain power through an Interim Committee.

Four teams target one IPL play-off slot

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad officially claiming the first three playoff spots respectively, fans and analysts alike are focused on who will claim the fourth and final playoff spot this season.

Four unbeaten teams clash for top spot

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament is now in full flow with the completion of the fourth round matches last week and now reaching the tail-end stage of the league segment before it shifts to the Cup segment.

No religious sentiments in cricket says new chief

Head of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee, Eran Wickremaratne, buried accusations against his religious conviction and at the same time asked a responsible media to show proof that his Christian beliefs stood in the way of others and will it stand in the way of fair-play in cricket administration.

Cricket back to People and Parliament

Cricket in Sri Lanka is on the pathway for an unprecedented overhaul into the realms of accountability, decency and responsibility, the new Transformation Committee of the sport declared at its first meeting of journalists today nearly a month after replacing a despised hierarchy that nine out of ten people wanted dismissed.

Sri Lanka women snatch 1-0 lead in thriller

Sri Lanka A women pulled off a thrilling three wicket win with three balls to spare against the visiting New Zealand A women in the first of the three match T20 series at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium today to take a 1-0 lead.

Open clubs T20, Masters and 50-over cricket launched

Uncrowned Gentlemen’s Cricket Association, a registered establishment as a non-profitable organisation from last year, launched their inaugural open clubs (T/20 - 50 Overs/Division 3 and below) and over 40s (Masters) Cricket Tournament last week at the Public Library Conference Hall.

England may miss captain at Sri Lanka opener

Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury, BBC sport reported.

Raducanu returns only to lose

Emma Raducanu suffered a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returned to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.

US hotels fear World Cup washout

The World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the US, but now the fear is it may never materialise.

Arsenal win Premier League after 22 years

A message about a boat, a fire at the training ground and an AI TikTok song have helped power Arsenal to their first Premier League title for 22 years.

IPL Fireball for Sri Lanka Tour

The entire cricketing world is talking about him and next month India’s 15-year old batting dynamite may bring some sections of life in Sri Lanka to a standstill when he tours the island with his country’s second string team that has many players currently drawing packed stadia at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ekanayake ruled out

Powerful backline player Dinal Ekanayake has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s Asia Rugby Champions match against Hong Kong that is scheduled for kick-off on Sunday at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.

Dialog-powered Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball team ready for Central Asian challenge

The Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball Team, powered by Dialog Axiata is set to depart the country on May 20 to compete in the 2026 Central Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, which will be held from 22 to 29 May with the

Havelock Park ready to host Isipathana-Trinity match

One of the country’s best known rugby venues, Havelock Park, has been declared in good condition to host the Isipathana College versus Trinity College inter school league match on Sunday.

Red hot Red Roses

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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw

Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.

Kumar Sangakkara’s Rajasthan Royals move closer to IPL 2026 Playoffs

Mentored by Kumar Sangakkara, Rajasthan Royals boosted their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Tuesday.

School for the deaf conquers new frontier, basketball

For the students of the Ratmalana School for the Deaf, “Forward Beyond Barriers” is no longer just a school motto, but a reality lived and shared on the basketball court. Gaining the attention of a wider audience, the school’s basketball team recently competed for the first time ever in the Schools Basketball Tournament 2026 Division D - Tier 2 boys’ competition, marking an important milestone for student-athletes with disabilities.

One spot, five teams: IPL 2026 Playoff Battle Intensifies

The IPL 2026 league stage is nearing its conclusion, with three teams already securing playoff qualification.

SLC rejects claims of financial crisis

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected media reports claiming that the organization is facing a “financial crisis” following the appointment of the Cricket Transformation Committee.

Sri Lankans crash under Kiwis: Sanjana Kavindi (79) makes valiant effort

The visiting New Zealand A women’s team clinched the three match one-day series against host Sri Lanka A women when they coasted to a convincing 84 runs win on the D/L method in the third encounter played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Mike Smith, ex-England cricket captain, rugby international no more

Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, has died at the age of 92.

Sensational Sinner speeds into history

Jannik Sinner is continuing to write his name into the record books at a pace rarely seen in the modern men’s game.

Gateway soar at Air Force show

Students of Gateway College delivered a commendable performance at the Sri Lanka Squash 45th Anniversary Championship 2026, held at the Air Force Squash Complex as they competed like senior pros.

West Ham defeat to cost London taxpayers £2.5m

London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season, because of the club’s lease agreement for London Stadium.

Sriyani Kulawansha 'OLY Athletic Meet' 2026

Many students from the branches of Rotary International School emerged victorious at the Sriyani Kulawansha Olympic Athletic Meet 2026.