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Pelé, Brazil football legend and three-time World Cup winner, dies aged 82

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding...

Dasun Shanaka to Captain SL team in India T20I, ODI series

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and opener Kusal Mendis have been named as vice-captains of the National T-20 and National ODI teams for the forthcoming India...

Warner hits 200 in 100th Test to join rare club

David Warner became the first Australian and just the second batsman to score a double century in his 100th Test match, as the home...

Royal, St. Peter’s and Dharmapala advance to Under 13 quarter finals

Royal College Colombo, St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and Dharmapala College Pannipitiya advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division One inter...

Jaffna Kings thrash Colombo Stars to claim third consecutive LPL title

Defending champions Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Stars by two wickets in the final encounter of 2022 Lanka Premier League (LPL) on Friday (Dec 23)...

Six candidates vie to be president of FSL

Six candidates, including former president Umar Jaswar and former MP J. Sri Ranga are contesting for the post of president at the 2022/23 Football...

Prison karatekas steal limelight at Meiji Cup

The Karate team of Prison Department excelled at Meiji Cup Sri Lanka open Karate championships as they won 16 gold medals, two silver and...

World Cup winners arrive home to heroes’ welcome

Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning squad arrived home to a jubilant Buenos Aires yesterday, with massive crowds lining the streets and cheering their champions’...

Argentina claims World Cup glory on penalties

Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup when they edged out the defending champions France 4-2 in a penalty shootout final played at the...

SLC appoints 3-member Election Committee to elect new office bearers

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed a three-member Election Committee to conduct the forthcoming election of SLC Office Bearers, scheduled to be held in...

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