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Paraguay Stun Germany on Penalties in One of the Greatest FIFA World Cup Upsets

Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a stunning end as Paraguay pulled off one of the greatest upsets in tournament history, defeating the four-time champions 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash.

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Arsenal reach Champions League final for first time in 20 years

06 May 2026

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Money for officials, nothing for players

05 May 2026

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Should SLR invest more on 7s?

05 May 2026

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Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC

05 May 2026

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Sandwich boys exploited by sadism at schools rugby

05 May 2026

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Sandwich boys exploited by sadism at schools rugby

05 May 2026

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First came the purported attack on a rugby referee in a mafia like pursuit by a group of thugs on motorcycles.

Punjab Kings lose twice but stay on top

05 May 2026

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Indian Premier League leaders Punjab Kings suffered a second successive defeat, losing by four wickets to Gujarat Titans.

Killerspin boy and Anula girl win table tennis titles

05 May 2026

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Abhiru Perera of Killerspin TT Academy and Nishadi Perera of Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda were the men’s and women’s Singles champions at the Ping Pong Academy Invitational Table Tennis Championship 2026, held to mark World Table Tennis Day and the centenary of the sport at the Indoor Stadium of Gateway College, Colombo.

Second half rally saves Thomians

05 May 2026

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S. Thomas’ College produced a stirring second half comeback to defeat Kingswood College 33/12 in their Schools Under-19 Rugby League encounter played at Pallekele last evening.

Officials on joy ride for Wasana’s one gold

05 May 2026

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Sri Lanka’s standout wrestler Nipuni Wasana has set her sights on winning a medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan following her historic achievement last week at the Asian Beach Games in China where 32 officials set up base among 77 athletes.

NBA Playoffs 2026: What’s in store for fans?

05 May 2026

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After weeks of exciting action, the first Round of the NBA Playoffs concluded with several frontrunners and wildcards reaching the Conference Semifinals.

Shock demise of rugby promoter

05 May 2026

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The rugby fraternity was in mourning yesterday after hearing the shock news of the death of a livewire in Hamza Hidayathulla who has been described as a ‘die-hard rugby personality’.

Dialog Schools Rugby: Isipathana record comfortable 33-10 win

04 May 2026

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Isipathana prevailed with a comfortable 33-10 win over DS Senanayake in the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament encounter played at the Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue yesterday, and in the process, they chalked up their second successive win.

Manchester United seal Champions League return as Mainoo ends Liverpool comeback

04 May 2026

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Kobbie Mainoo celebrated his new contract by scoring the winner that swept Manchester United back into the Champions League as they clinched a five-goal thriller against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

New Zealand outsmart Sri Lanka in Central Hills

04 May 2026

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Sri Lanka produced a spirited performance but were left to rue missed opportunities as they went down in a hard-fought encounter against New Zealand in their Under-85kg rugby clash by 25 points (3 tries, 2 conversions, 2 penalties) to 10 points (1 penalty goal, 1 penalty) at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last evening, which was played in front of a packed stadium.

Masters’ badminton to attract foreign exponents

02 May 2026

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Organisers of the prestigious Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship are expecting an increased number of foreign participants at the sixth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be held from June 25 to 29 in

44 teams, white balls and coloured kits for MCA knock-outs

02 May 2026

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As many as 44 teams face the knockout stage of the MCA T20 ‘G’ Division tournament which commenced with the pre-quarter finals yesterday and the final on May 24.

Verstappen claims rule changes ‘a trickle’

02 May 2026

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says the changes to Formula 1’s rules amount to “a tickle” in terms of addressing his and other drivers’ concerns about the new style of racing.

Versus New Zealand Under-85kgs Sri Lanka miss Jensen, Ekanayake as Gunaratne, Kavindu return

02 May 2026

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Sri Lanka will face the New Zealand Under-85kg rugby outfit in the second match at Nittawela on Sunday with kick-off at 4 pm in what promises to be a defining encounter in the race for the Sir Graham Henry Trophy and spectators will

Water cannon salute for marathon runner

02 May 2026

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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has returned home to joyous scenes after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in competitive race conditions.

Defending champs RCB brought down by Gujarat Titans

02 May 2026

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The Gujarat Titans (GT) executed a highly disciplined all-round performance to secure a comprehensive four-wicket victory over the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL match in Ahmadabad on

Cricket tarnished by more scandals

30 Apr 2026

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While Indian youngsters like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , Ayush Mhatre and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to make headlines for their incredible performances, unprecedented talent and fearless approach to the game, two U-19 youngsters from the Sri Lankan squad have made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Eran and Team to Convert SLC

30 Apr 2026

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Eran Wickremaratne, the new head of Sri Lanka Cricket, said his top priority would be to transform the administration of the sport into a professional and accountable set-up following his entry into the hot seat replacing Shammi Silva.

Sri Lanka seal series, hit peak before World Cup

30 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka head into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in strong form after sealing an unassailable 2–0 lead in their T20I series against Bangladesh women’s national cricket team.

Wonder girl Wasana wins Sri Lanka’s first gold

30 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka’s rising young wrestler Nipuni Wasana clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 50kg final at the sixth Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China 2026 yesterday.

Exiled Afghanistan girls set to qualify for Olympics

30 Apr 2026

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Afghanistan women will become a “symbol of resilience” after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

Sinner beats Norrie, equals historic winning run

30 Apr 2026

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World number one Jannik Sinner’s brilliant form continued as he reached the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a straight-set win over Britain’s Cameron Norrie.

Delhi Capitals make dubious IPL history

30 Apr 2026

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In their last match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Delhi Capitals suffered a heavy loss as they were bowled out for just 75 runs, marking the lowest score of this season’s IPL so far.

Padel House expands with new strategic investment

30 Apr 2026

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Padel House, the company that first brought padel to Sri Lanka and has since built the sport’s most established presence in Colombo, announced the entry of two new investors in Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka cricket captain, and Trade Promoters Limited, a diversified business group with commercial interests across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

All out: End of an Empire?

29 Apr 2026

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Eventually and finally the Empire that was Sri Lanka Cricket came to its long-awaited end yesterday as incumbent president Shammi Silva and his executive committee decided to officially step down, making way for what many believe could be the beginning of a new era for the country’s best-known passion and most marketable brand name.

Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee

29 Apr 2026

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Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee, following a sweeping administrative overhaul at Maitland Place.

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