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.

Former England Test captain MJK Smith dies aged 92

Former England Test captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, his former county side Warwickshire announced on Monday.

DC’s Thriller over RR shakes up IPL 2026 Points Table

Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on May 17, further shaking up the IPL 2026 points table. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to seal a playoff spot, the battle for the remaining knockout places is now tighter than ever.

LPL 2026 to Begin on July 17, Final Set for August 8

The Lanka Premier League 2026 will begin on July 17 with an opening clash between Jaffna and Galle at the SSC Grounds. The final is scheduled for August 8 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, while matches will also be played in Kandy and Dambulla.

Dialog Schools Rugby Science stun Thurstan for first win

Science College pulled off a stunning win over the fancied and high-riding Thurstan side when they came out winners by 26 points to 14 in the match played at Mt Lavinia yesterday to chalk up their first-ever win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament.

FFSL Super League 2025/26 to Begin in June with 10 Teams

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has decided to conduct the FFSL Super League Football Tournament 2025/26 from June 8 to November 12.

Royal edge out Kingswood

Royal College survived a stern second-half challenge to register a hard-fought 13–6 win against Kingswood College in their Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2026 encounter, concluded at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele yesterday.

Gamer.LK announces Women’s Cyber Games 2026

Gamer.LK, Sri Lanka’s premier Esports organisation, announces the return of Women’s Cyber Games (WCG) 2026, taking place on 17th May at Havelock City Mall, Colombo.

Tamara Liyanage resigns as SL Netball Vice President

Netball Federation of Sri Lanka Vice President Tamara Paragoda Liyanage has decided to resign from her position with immediate effect.

Science Stun Thurstan - (PHOTOS)

Science College stunned the high-riding Thurstan side 26-14 at Mt Lavinia yesterday to secure their first win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament.

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61

Scotland great Scott Hastings died at the age of 61 on Sunday after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday.

Sri Lanka wins two Bronze medals

Sri Lankan school boxers Amodhya Jayarathna and Himaya Hettiarachchi secured two bronze medals at the Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Boxing Championship 2026, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Puvitharan sets new Sri Lankan pole vault record

National athlete Arunthavarasa Puvitharan of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club created a new Sri Lanka record in the men’s pole vault event.

8 balls in, Pathirana suffers injury blow

Matheesha Pathirana’s long-awaited debut for Kolkata Knight Riders ended in disappointment after the Sri Lankan pacer suffered an injury just eight deliveries into the clash against Gujarat Titans.

Another washout in Dambulla

The second one-day women’s series match between Sri Lanka A and New Zealand A played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday turned out to be another washout as more rain forced the umpires to call off the contest after the

Man City beat Palace, set up close title race

Manchester City comfortably beat Crystal Palace to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal and ensure a tense title tussle continues into the final week of the season.

Punjab, unbeaten in first seven, suffers fifth defeat

England all-rounder Will Jacks and India’s Tilak Varma led Mumbai Indians to a last gasp victory over Punjab Kings by chasing 201 with a ball to spare in Dharamshala.

Beckham UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Former England football captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Bandarawela Central’s Poorva wins 10

All systems ready for NTB golf

The much looked forward to Nations Trust Bank Golf Championship is set to return in grand fashion at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on May 22 and 23 promising to deliver one of the largest corporate golf gatherings in the country.

Thunder advances to Conference Finals

After New York Knicks’ 4-0 sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA season saw yet another 4-0 sweep as the Oklahoma City Thunder outclassed the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference

Dialog Schools Rugby League enters crucial Week 04

Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League gets underway this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their positions as the first round nears its climax.

Six billion to watch World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the head of the world governing body for football FIFA, said yesterday that next month’s World Cup will be witnessed by a six billions followers worldwide while as many as 6.5 million will be present at venues to witness the matches which start on June 12 and the final scheduled for July 19 in New York.

Women’s T20 World Cup ticket sales set for record

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.