Abhishek fireworks, Malinga spell sink Chennai

Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga’s tight spell of 3-29 and a trademark blistering half-century by Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad down Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs on Saturday in the Indian Premier League.

Record prize money pot announced for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of US$8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking a 10% increase on the 2024 edition.

Jayasinghe siblings shine as U-20 Basketball Champions

Methika Jayasinghe and Binuthi Jayasinghe delivered exceptional performances at the recently concluded All-Island Under-20 Basketball Championship, securing championship titles and earning the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in their respective categories.

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL

Sri Lankan leg-break bowler Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to injury, his franchise Lucknow Super Giants said on Thursday.

SLC given 14 days to defend against Nuwan Thushara

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) informed the Colombo District Court that it will file objections against the plaint filed by fast bowler Nuwan Thushara who was not granted permission to play in the current lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) for his club the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Michigan end 37-year wait for glory 

Michigan Wolverines were crowned champions of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament after defeating UConn Huskies 69–63 in the final held at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, USA on Tuesday.

Isipathana rugby felicitates sponsor

Isipathana College felicitated its main sponsor Fortune Soy ahead of the new inter school league rugby season at a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Grandbell Hotel in Kollupitiya.

Sri Lanka Cricket to file objections against Nuwan Thushara’s petition

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) informed the Colombo District Court that it will file objections to the petition submitted by cricketer Nuwan Thushara, seeking an interim injunction compelling the the authorities to issue him a “No Objection Certificate” to enable his participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League and other international premier league tournaments.

Sri Lanka name 45 for U-85kgs Kiwi tour

Sri Lanka named a preliminary 45-member squad for the upcoming New Zealand Under-85kg tour, marking a significant step in the nation’s preparation for international competition.

Is Arsenal’s Raya the world’s best goalkeeper

David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world. At least according to his Arsenal team-mates.

St. Joseph’s boys, St. Paul’s girls frolic at basketball

St Joseph’s College and St. Paul’s Girls’ School Milagiriya turned tables and shocked the fancied teams as they became the boys and girls champions at the MyCola Slam under-13 all-island basketball championships last month.

World marathon in the offing

World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event.

Russia to pay 116 athletes banned from Winter Olympics

The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics.

Alone after World Cup win

England full-back Ellie Kildunne has admitted feeling “really alone” after experiencing an emotional dip following the Red Roses’ Rugby World Cup win.

England rugby forward gets Cap after 44 years

In 1982 and 1983, John Gadd took to the field for England in games against Fiji and Canada. But he was never able to call himself an international.

Sri Lanka icon eager to continue ahead of T20WC 2026

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu has given an update on her future to head coach Jamie Siddons.

Sri Lanka Women U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat

Australia Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19, 3rd unofficial ODI, Women’s Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia, 2026

SLC’s Sports City Project Challenged by Stakeholder

A leading and century old cricket club in Sri Lanka, Colts Cricket Club, has challenged Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to prove the authenticity and transparency of the so-called Jaffna Sports City project in Mandathivu. In a letter fired to the Secretary of SLC, Colts Cricket Club president Nishantha Ranatunga and secretary retired Major General Shiran Abeysekera have asked that the Jaffna Sports City project be clarified to all its member clubs and st

Sri Lanka U19 Women hammer England by 52 runs

Sri Lanka Under-19 Women secured a convincing 52-run victory over England Under-19 Women in the second match of the Women’s U19 Tri-Series in Australia.

Sri Lanka Women U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat

Series: Women’s Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia, 2026 Sri Lanka Women U19 vs England Women U19, 2nd unofficial ODI

Female coaches making huge difference

When Emily Scarratt returns to Allianz Stadium on Saturday, it will be in a different role to the one she played during England’s World Cup win in September.

Sri Lanka juniors savour success

Five Sri Lankan junior players, three girls and two boys, tasted success on day one in the first round matches of the ITF Asia Junior U14 Development Championship Week 2 tournament at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Sri Lanka enter Asian Games hockey semis qualifier

Sri Lanka entered the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey aualifier tournament as Group B champions finishing with six points while Uzbekistan with four points secured the runner-up position to advance to the semis.

RCB (250/3), grind CSK (207)

Tim David clubbed 70 off 25 balls as defending Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru notched up back-to-back wins from their opening two games with a 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.

Michigan and UConn set for final showdown

The final of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament will be played between the Michigan Wolverines and the Connecticut Huskies tomorrow (April 7) at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, USA.

Sri Lanka makes debut at world pentathlon

The Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka (MPFSL) will for the first time field a team at the Pentathlon World Cup (2026) scheduled from April 8 to 12 at the Cairo International Stadium Complex in Egypt.

Jockey banned for misjudging winning post

Jockey Callum Pritchard has been handed a 12-day ban after misjudging the winning post and easing up his horse with a circuit left to run at Plumpton on Sunday.

Leeds book date with Chelsea at FA Cup semis

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.

Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dead at 84

Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure in London’s successful bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Games, has died aged 84 it was announced on Monday.

SLC’s Jaffna Sports City Under Scrutiny

Eye-brows and questions have been raised over the proposed construction of what is being touted as the Jaffna Sports City in Mandathivu that was adopted by Sri Lanka Cricket at what was called an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.