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Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cups as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo wrote himself into the World Cup record books as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston.

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As cricket hits the dumps, village boys call the shots

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DS Senanayake unbeaten hockey champions

13 Mar 2026

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America to welcome Iran at World Cup

12 Mar 2026

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Peterites gobble Ananda in rugby opener

12 Mar 2026

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13-man Trinity down Thurstan 38-8

12 Mar 2026

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13-man Trinity down Thurstan 38-8

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Trinity College who won the inter school league rugby championship last year, came out for the first time in the new season as they opened their quest in the inter school knockout championships with a trouncing 38-8 win over Thurstan College at the CR and FC ground at Longden Place yesterday.

Sri Sumangala boy captures all 10 wickets in monumental show

12 Mar 2026

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Left-arm spinner Sanjana Nethupul of Sri Sumangala Central College, Hikkaduwa, produced a sensational bowling performance by capturing all ten wickets in the second innings against Henegama Central College in an Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Hikkaduwa yesterday.

German athletes cold shoulder Russians

12 Mar 2026

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German cross-country skiers turned their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation’s inclusion at the Games.

King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne

12 Mar 2026

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King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.

S. Thomas’ look for repeat, Royal seek vengeance

12 Mar 2026

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It’s celebration time again for the young and old boys when the two oldest cricket playing schools Royal College and S. Thomas’ College battle it out in the 147th Battle of the Blues encounter beginning today at the SSC ground.

Trinity has much to showcase over Antonians

12 Mar 2026

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The 107th edition of Kandy’s prestigious schools cricket encounter between Trinity College and St. Anthony’s College will take centre stage from March 12 to 14 at the Asgiriya Stadium bringing together two proud cricketing institutions in a contest rich in history and rivalry.

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

12 Mar 2026

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Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.

Cricket body rejects bias claims over post-World Cup travel delays

11 Mar 2026

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Cricket’s governing body Wednesday rejected suggestions of unequal treatment after the West Indies and South Africa squads were stranded in India for more than a week following the T20 World Cup, with both now finally starting to fly out.

Afghanistan’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka postponed

11 Mar 2026

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announces that the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka bilateral series, originally scheduled to commence on 13 March in the United Arab Emirates, has been rescheduled to the last quarter of 2026 due to logistical challenges, including flight constraints arising from the ongoing regional situation.

Gains for Sri Lanka and New Zealand stars on rankings update

10 Mar 2026

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Several New Zealand players have made gains in the latest rankings update, while Sri Lanka’s stars have climbed the T20I charts less than three months before the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

BCCI announce Rs 131 crore cash reward for Team India after T20 World Cup 2026 win

10 Mar 2026

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a whopping Rs. 131 crore prize money for the senior men’s Indian side that clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 title over New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

10 Mar 2026

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Australia has agreed to provide visas to five members of the Iranian women’s football team, allowing them to stay in the country, as they could face punishment upon their return home for not singing the Iranian national anthem before their first match at an Asian Cup tournament.

India bags Rs. 936 million jackpot

10 Mar 2026

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India pocketed 3 million US dollars for winning the T20 Cricket World Cup by beating New Zealand in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, India on Sunday night.

Algama and Indian girl to the fore

10 Mar 2026

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The Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 concluded at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club last weekend with more than 80 young junior golfers teeing off in the three days of competitive golf in Nuwara Eliya.

Gary Kirsten new Sri Lanka coach

10 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka has appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the coach of the men’s cricket team.

Trophy winning club coach Lewke takes charge of Sri Lanka

10 Mar 2026

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Trophy winning coach Dushanth Lewke has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka rugby team as coaching and support staff for the upcoming season were put in place in preparation for a demanding international schedule.

Pelicans escape grounding against Saunders

10 Mar 2026

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High Flying Pelicans SC were almost brought down from their soaring heights as they desperately managed to score a 1-0 win over a determined Saunders Sports Club in their FFSL Champions League Super Eight round sixth week match on Sunday at the Race Course ground in Colombo.

Scotland eye first Six Nations title

10 Mar 2026

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Scotland’s outstanding performance in their 50-40 win over France has given them a fighting chance of a first Six Nations title.

President’s College under-14 girls’ hockey champions

10 Mar 2026

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President’s College, Rajagiriya under-14 girls ended as unbeaten champions in the All Island tournament organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Federation at the University of Peradeniya ground, Kandy.

Sri Lanka Padel League returns bigger

10 Mar 2026

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Colombo will enter the arena once again from June 19 to 21 as the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) returns to Padel House for a second season that signals the rapid rise of franchise padel in the region.

Imperious India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

09 Mar 2026

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India banished the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.

Asian Securities to continue as Trinity Rugby’s Principal Sponsor

09 Mar 2026

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Defending Inter-School Rugby League champions, Trinity College, Kandy, officially felicitated their sponsors ahead of the 2026 schools rugby season, reaffirming strong corporate backing as they prepare to defend their coveted title. This sponsorship support is expected to further strengthen the team’s preparations for another challenging year in the schools rugby calendar.

Benard’s dramatic late hat-trick seals big win for Java Lane SC

09 Mar 2026

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Java Lane SC Colombo forward Nwabuisi Benard produced a stunning performance by scoring a late hat-trick in the final three minutes of the FFSL Super Eight Round sixth-week matches against Police SC on Saturday.

Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2

09 Mar 2026

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George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix yesterday from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a thrilling battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Bimal Wijayasinghe enters race for Sri Lanka Athletics Presidency

09 Mar 2026

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Presidential candidate Bimal Wijayasinghe says he is not a “parachute candidate” in Sri Lanka athletics and that his decision to contest the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) president post was made following requests from many in the sporting community and based on his long administrative experience.

Bakmedeniya claims NCG-sponsored RCGC Monthly Medal

09 Mar 2026

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The March Monthly Medal conducted by the Royal Colombo Golf Club and sponsored by NCG produced impressive scoring across all divisions, with Ruwan Bakmedeniya delivering an outstanding round of 61 Nett to emerge as the Overall Nett Winner. Bakmedeniya also dominated Division C, winning the Nett title and securing the Gross title with 89, completing a remarkable double in the handicap 19–28 segment.

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