Sri Lanka celebrated a landmark moment in motorsport as Yevan David became the first Sri Lankan driver in history to score a podium finish in FIA Formula 3, taking a superb P2 in the Silverstone Sprint Race.

Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

Lahiru Udara made the most of an unexpected opportunity, stroking a magnificent 188 in leading Sri Lanka to 338 for five at the close of the first day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.

Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday (Jul 3).

Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test match against the West Indies in Antigua on Friday.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will step down following the team’s early exit at the World Cup, the Bild newspaper reported on Friday, saying the 38-year-old had agreed to leave following talks with senior German soccer officials.

It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal survived a tense and chaotic knockout battle against Luka Modric’s Croatia in Toronto, sealing a 2-1 win and qualification for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos.

England are through to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final for the first time in eight years after an impressive 40-run victory over South Africa at The Oval.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain proved too strong for Austria in a 3-0 win at the SoFi Stadium to take their place in the last-16 of the World Cup.

The India National Men’s Cricket Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his Knight Riders Group (KRG) officially unveiled a new world-class cricket stadium at the Fairplex in Pomona, Los Angeles, California.

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.

Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last-32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday (Jun 30) to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried.

England were pushed to their limits but eventually came through a dramatic contest in Atlanta on Wednesday, beating DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace that ended a night of frustration, fear and near misses for the Three Lions.

Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday (Jun 30), sending the co-hosts into the last 16 amid euphoric scenes at a rocking Azteca Stadium.

The Match Official Panel for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 has been announced.