Blue Eagles SC soar above rest with third win in group stage

Blue Eagles SC maintained their unbeaten run defeating Colombo FC 2-0 at Sugathadasa Stadium to top Group E while SLTB SC edged out Crystal Palace FC 3-2 at Raceourse Stadium in the final league matches of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament today (19).

Namal takes charge as youngest Minister of Sports

Former S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Sri Lanka rugby captain Namal Rajapaksa assumed duties as the 18th Minister of Sports following religious observances amid a large gathering of fans and well wishers at the Duncan White auditorium in the Sports Ministry, Reid Avenue, Colombo yesterday.

Police bounce back to top Group ‘D’, Saunders bow out in style

Reigning FA Cup champions Police SC scored a clinical 2-1 win over Serendib SC to top Group ‘D’ and book their berth in the last eight of the FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Football Tournament fixture played at the Sugathadasa Stadium under lights yesterday.

Moragasmulla bounce back, Renown staring at exit door

Java Lane SC and Moragasmulla SC kept their chances alive of qualifying for the knock-out round of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Football Tournament with comprehensive 3-0 victories in Group ‘A’ matches played under lights yesterday.

Second stage of round robin matches begins tomorrow

The second stage of the round robin matches in the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 tournament are scheduled to be worked from August 13 to 15 at the Sugathadasa Stadium and Racecourse Stadium.

CCC outclass Ragama CC by an innings

CCC outclassed Ragama CC by an innings and 125 runs in the Premier Tier ‘A’ Super Eight inter-club cricket encounter concluded at the Chilaw Marians Cricket Club Ground in Katunayake today (12).

Indrasiri spins Negombo CC to victory

A five-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Upul Indrasiri who ended with a match bag of eight wickets paved the way for Negombo CC, who conceded a first innings lead, to record an outright win by five wickets over Lankan CC in the Premier Tier A Plate Championship inter-club cricket encounter concluded at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa today (12).

Gnanam Foundation donates Rs. 10m to AASL

In a major boost for sports reeling from the Coronavirus pandemic, Gnanam Foundation has come to the rescue of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) by handing a sponsorship package amounting to Rs. 10 million for a period of two years.

Blue Eagles soar over Palace, CFC fire in second half

After keeping Colombo FC at bay in the first half, SLTB SC’s defence was breached in quick succession after the interval with Y. S. J. F. Momas opening the floodgates in the 51st minute.

Mathews slams unbeaten ton for Colts

Mathews’ knock which came off 262 balls comprised 12 boundaries and two sixes and he was also involved in a massive partnership of 245 runs for the third wicket with Santhush Gunatileke who made a fine century that included three boundaries.

LPL postponed to November

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed to November, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday, after Health Ministry officials were adamant that the foreign contingent participating in the tournament undergo two weeks of quarantine.

Ruwansiri slams 124 for Lankan CC

A fine knock of 124 in 137 balls inclusive of four boundaries and nine towering sixes by Chanaka Ruwansiri was the highlight of the opening day’s play in the Premier Tier ‘A’ Plate Championship encounter between Lankan CC and Negombo CC played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa.

Kusal marks return of domestic cricket with unbeaten century

Kusal Mendis scored an unbeaten century on the first day of domestic cricket in almost five months, as Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) ended day one of the Premier Tier ‘A’ Super Eight inter-club encounter against Ragama CC on a formidable 323 for 4 at the CMCC ground in Katunayake.

Police sizzle, Saunders see ‘Red’ in Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020

Reigning FA Cup champions Police SC scored a sizzling 4-2 win over Ratnam SC under lights at the Racecourse Stadium today (10) to open their campaign on the second day of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020.

SLB discuss constitutional amendments at AGM

Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) are planning to enact constitutional changes incorporating under the Sports Law to convert the island wide structure from Provincial to District Associations.

Blue Star down Moragasmulla, New Star edge-out Renown

Blue Star SC, Kalutara pulled off an impressive 3-1 win against Moragasmulla SC while Up-Country Lions SC snatched a 3-3 draw with a last gasp effort in the opening matches of the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 which began yesterday.

India’s Kaur rues WBBL clash but bullish about T20 Challenge

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the rearranged Women’s T20 Challenge will come as a much-needed boost for the game after the COVID-19 shutdown, though the scheduling clash with the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia is not ideal.

India to host 2021 T20 WC, 2022 edition in Australia

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 that was postponed due to COVID-19 will be held in Australia in 2022. India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned.

FFSL President’s Cup 2020 set for kick-off Sunday

Major league football resumes in Sri Lanka after a hiatus of six months when the Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 begins Sunday with four matches being played in two venues in Colombo. This is the first time a major football competition is being held after the coronavirus outbreak.

Renu Yapa heads SLM Women’s Hockey

Renu Yapa was appointed as President of the Sri Lanka Masters Women’s National Hockey Association (SLMWNHA) at their Annual General Meeting held at the Cinnamon Grand in Colombo recently.

Could power of club rugby shift to Forces?

However, in reality, it has been a tough going for teams like Police and the tri-forces because all the super-stars from Inter-school League would often join Havelock, CR or CH, and if they perform incredibly well in the inter-club matches, then they are snapped up by Kandy -- the latest example being Shawket Lahir, who was Havelock’s highest try scorer last season.

Asia Rugby cancels remaining fixtures for 2020

Asia Rugby (AR), working with its Competitions Committee, Player Welfare and Medical Committee, relevant stakeholders and in line with the Return to Play Guidelines provided by World Rugby (WR), has cancelled all its competitions scheduled from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Hamilton is uncatchable say closest rivals

Both Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari effectively conceded the title on Sunday after the British Grand Prix as the six-time champion claimed his third straight.

Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 offers football bonanza

The Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020 will kick-off on August 9 with four matches in two venues in Colombo, according to the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).

SLR office bearers confirmed by Election Committee

The Sri Lanka Rugby Office Bearers and Committee Members for 2020-2022 were unanimously confirmed by the Election Committee.

FFSL President’s Cup to serve as precursor to Super League

Major League Football will return to Sri Lanka after a lapse of two years when the FFSL President’s Cup 2020 Invitation Tournament is set for kick-off on August 9 with the participation of 20 teams.

Badoordeen heads Colombo Malay Cricket Club

Rizwan Badoordeen was elected as the new President of the Colombo Malay Cricket Club (CMCC) at their Annual General Meeting held at the ’Padang’ in Slave Island on Sunday.

Pope, Buttler keep WI at bay with century stand

Half centuries from opener Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler helped England reach a modest 258 for four in their first innings on the opening day of the third and deciding Test against the West Indies which commenced at Old Trafford, Manchester today (24).

IPL cricket to start September 19 in UAE, says chairman

The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine.

Longest Premier League season set for nerve-racking climax

Three hundred and fifty-three days since Liverpool kicked off the Premier League season it will stagger to a conclusion on Sunday with unresolved issues at both ends of the table set to provide last-day drama.