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MBAPPÉ vs YAMAL! World Cup Final Spot on the Line

The FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its biggest showdown yet as France and Spain clash in a blockbuster semi-final with a place in the final at stake. Kylian Mbappé’s free-scoring France face Lamine Yamal’s European champions in a battle between two of football’s brightest stars and leading title contenders.

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06 Jul 2026

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SEVEN HEAVEN! Australia Crowned Women’s T20 World Cup Champions

05 Jul 2026

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Last waltz for two greats

04 Jul 2026

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Sudharsan, Padikkal pummel Sri Lanka A

04 Jul 2026

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Switzerland send Algeria home

04 Jul 2026

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Switzerland send Algeria home

04 Jul 2026

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Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place.

Spain too much for Austria

04 Jul 2026

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Spain won a knockout match at the men’s World Cup for the first time in 16 years as they cruised past Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16.

Now, karate joins the rot

04 Jul 2026

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Sri Lanka’s karate has been pushed into serious decline following the suspension of the Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, according to Kasun Wijekoon, Chief Adviser of the Japan

Dinara, Yuhansa, Thehan and Luca advance to final

04 Jul 2026

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The completion of the 111th Colombo Tennis Championship semifinals of the Women’s Open and Men’s Open singles events played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday saw Dinara de Silva and Yuhansa Peiris in

England meet Australia in women’s T20 final

04 Jul 2026

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England roared into Sunday’s T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quiz: Can You Score a 10? Test Your Football Knowledge

03 Jul 2026

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Think you know your football? Put your FIFA World Cup 2026 knowledge to the test with the Daily Mirror’s 10-question quiz.

Full match schedule & SLST kick-off times: INFOGRAPHIC

02 Jul 2026

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the knockout stage, with the Round of 32 officially confirmed. Sixteen winner-takes-all matches will now decide which teams progress to the Last 16 as the race for football’s biggest prize intensifies.

India to tour Sri Lanka for two-test series in August

02 Jul 2026

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Sri Lanka Cricket said that the India men’s cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series.

USA Reach World Cup Last 16 as FIFA Reports Surge in Online Racist Abuse

02 Jul 2026

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Football celebrated another World Cup milestone—but away from the pitch, a disturbing surge in online racist abuse cast a dark shadow over the tournament.

Mbappe hits the Perfect 10

02 Jul 2026

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Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay.

New Zealand netballers in jittery Sri Lanka opener

02 Jul 2026

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The touring netball team from New Zealand’s Lincoln University recorded a hard-fought 62-54 victory over the Sri Lanka team in the opening match of their six-game series played at the Dadalla Indoor Stadium in Galle yesterday.

Home Lands Golf Classic starts tomorrow

02 Jul 2026

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The Home Lands Golf Classic will be held for the second consecutive year on July 3 and 4 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).

Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

02 Jul 2026

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A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the city following the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the capital’s health authority said on Wednesday.

Australia one win away from history! INFOGRAPHIC

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Australia have booked their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final after extending their unbeaten run to six matches, moving within one victory of a record seventh title.

Mexico, France Cruise into World Cup Last 16

01 Jul 2026

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Mexico and France secured emphatic victories to book their places in the World Cup last 16, delivering commanding performances in the knockout stage.

Sri Lanka face New Zealand netballers today

01 Jul 2026

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The first two matches of a six-game friendly netball series between the Sri Lanka netball team and the touring Lincoln University of New Zealand will be played today and tomorrow at the Dadalla Indoor Stadium in Galle.

Sinner escapes Wimbledon shocker

01 Jul 2026

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World number one Jannik Sinner survived an almighty scare as he began his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over inspired opponent Miomir Kecmanovic.

Updated World Test Championship standings after West Indies’ record win over Sri Lanka

30 Jun 2026

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Amir Jangoo’s stunning double century, Roston Chase’s 194 and Kemar Roach’s second-innings four-fer, which took him to 300 Test wickets, helped the home side in North Sound win the first of the two-match series. This was the West Indies’ first victory after going winless in eight Tests since beating Pakistan in January last year.

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

30 Jun 2026

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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.

India in mourning

30 Jun 2026

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India suffered its worst humiliation when its men’s team crashed to a first time ever series defeat at the hands of Ireland in any form of cricket while its women’s team failed to even qualify for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup.

Russell wins tense battle at Austrian GP

30 Jun 2026

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Mercedes’ George Russell held on to win a tense battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Players end Wimbledon prize money boycott protest

30 Jun 2026

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The world’s leading players have ended their boycott of Wimbledon media duties after “constructive meetings” with the All England Club.

Miami turns on the Heat

30 Jun 2026

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years in 2021, has been traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal that instantly transforms Miami into a legitimate title contender.

FIFA head flying and flying

30 Jun 2026

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer’s World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.

Wimbledon not for Raducanu

30 Jun 2026

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Britain’s Emma Raducanu will not play at Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg.

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

30 Jun 2026

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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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