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Penalty Shockwave at World Cup: Germany fall, Morocco stun Netherlands, Iran exit triggers US Political reaction

A high-stakes day at the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw shock eliminations, late winners, and political controversy as knockout football delivered major talking points across multiple continents.

30 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to have separate changing room during England series. Here’s why

24 Jun 2026

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World Cup History Made as Ronaldo Scores in Sixth Tournament

24 Jun 2026

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Dhananjaya’s knock in vain as Windies win

24 Jun 2026

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Pollard overtakes Gayle in T20 show

24 Jun 2026

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‘Home coming’ for gymnast Tiana

24 Jun 2026

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‘Home coming’ for gymnast Tiana

24 Jun 2026

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It has been decided to formally provide opportunities for talented athletes of Sri Lankan origin living overseas to represent the country in international competitions, marking a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening the

Ex-Wimbledon champ banned for four years

24 Jun 2026

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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test.

Tamadi and Akain best at Junior TT Nationals

24 Jun 2026

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The Junior National Table Tennis Championship organised by the Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka (TTASL) concluded at the Kandy Indoor Stadium, with several young paddlers delivering outstanding performances across

Stokes and Atkinson blameless for ‘violent conduct’

24 Jun 2026

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

Athapaththu century powers Sri Lanka past Ireland

24 Jun 2026

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Sri Lanka kept their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Ireland, powered by a sensational unbeaten century from captain Chamari Athapaththu.

2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race Heats Up

23 Jun 2026

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Messi leads with five goals as Mbappé and Haaland keep pace in a record-breaking battle for football’s most coveted individual prize.

Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium

23 Jun 2026

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Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality ​during the World Cup and saying they are leaving ‌with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

World Cup brings out hidden nation

23 Jun 2026

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A little known or virtually an unknown nation to perhaps billions, Cape Verde, has for the second time refused to go down as the whole world watched its team draw 2-2 against two time World Cup champs Uruguay in Miami, USA yesterday.

State Services grab and retain netball title

23 Jun 2026

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The State Services netball team successfully defended their inter-association championship title for the second consecutive year with the guidance of veteran coach Champa Alwis.

Thomian boy slams 14 sixes making 183

23 Jun 2026

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Methuka Gunaratne, a budding cricketer from S. Thomas’ College, slammed a quick-fire 120-ball knock of 183 that included 13 boundaries and 14 towering sixes to help his team record a massive 197 runs win over Tissa Central Kalutara in their Under 17 inter-school limited overs tournament encounter at Moratuwa yesterday.

Sri Lanka goes from gold to bronze at Asian relay

23 Jun 2026

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During this year’s Asian Relay Championship, which was held for the second time in China under the Asian Athletics (AA) banner, the Sri Lankan team was only able to secure a single medal.

Iran leaves ‘message of peace’ after Belgium draw

23 Jun 2026

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Iran left a message saying “may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations” following their World Cup group match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.

South Africa’s Kapp too much for India

23 Jun 2026

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Marizanne Kapp struck a powerful unbeaten 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Egypt rules over New Zealand

23 Jun 2026

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Mohamed Salah’s - and Egypt’s - World Cup wait is finally over. The Egyptian King’s match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32.

MESSI MAKES HISTORY: Argentina Legend Breaks World Cup Goalscoring Record

23 Jun 2026

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Lionel Messi has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban

22 Jun 2026

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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test last year.

Tri Nation ODI Series Final: Sooriyavanshi guides India A to title win

22 Jun 2026

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A swashbuckling 29-ball knock of 94, inclusive of ten boundaries and eight towering sixes by batting sensation Vaibhav Sooriyavanshi, laid the foundation for India A to coast to a comfortable 66-run win over host side Sri Lanka A in the final of the Sri Lanka Tri-Nation ODI series played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday to emerge champions.

Dialog Schools Rugby

22 Jun 2026

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Science College Mt. Lavinia recorded a crushing win by 52 points to 7 over Mahanama College Colombo in the Bowl Segment match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament played at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. (MSA)

Samitha Perera clinches Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament 2026

22 Jun 2026

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The Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament concluded in style with an exciting finish, as Samitha Perera emerged as the Overall Winner after producing an outstanding Stableford score of 45 points. His consistent and composed performance throughout the competition earned him the tournament’s top prize.

FFSL extends Abdullah Almutairi’s contract ahead of SAFF Championship

22 Jun 2026

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The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has extended the contract of national team head coach Abdullah Almutairi as part of its “Sri Lanka Football – The Next Chapter” development programme.

Records shattered at 62nd Junior National Athletics Championship

22 Jun 2026

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Sri Lanka’s emerging athletics talent delivered outstanding performances at the 62nd Junior National Athletics Championship held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama, with athletes establishing 24 new meet records and one National Junior Record during the four-day competition. The championship featured Boys’ and Girls’ events in the Under-16, Under-18, Under-20 and Under-23 age categories.

Carnage launches foundation to boost Sri Lanka athletes

22 Jun 2026

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As Sri Lanka’s leading active wear brand, CARNAGE is taking its commitment to sport beyond apparel by investing in the next generation of athletes. Through the Carnage Athlete Foundation, the brand aims to nurture and support talent capable of representing Sri Lanka on the global stage.

Rumesh Tharanga targets Commonwealth and Asian Games after Diamond League success

22 Jun 2026

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Sri Lanka’s star javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has set his sights on winning medals at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Nagoya after returning home from a highly successful international campaign.

Race to semis: Qualification scenarios at T20WC 2026

22 Jun 2026

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With three rounds of matches completed for each team at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the race for the semi-finals is heating up.

Emotional Chamari takes blame for Sri Lanka loss at T20WC

22 Jun 2026

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A sad Chamari Athapaththu reflects on Sri Lanka’s loss to the West Indies that leaves the side with only a slim chance of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka by five wickets

21 Jun 2026

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The West Indies Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka Women by five wickets in their Group B encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

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