Sport becomes welcome distraction for Sri Lankans looking for break from the effects of the island’s economic crisis.

Sport becomes welcome distraction for Sri Lankans looking for break from the effects of the island’s economic crisis.
Jabeur will meet the 103rd-ranked Tatjana Maria for a place in Saturday’s final.
Christophe Galtier joins Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contract after the club sacks Mauricio Pochettino.
Not first hugely expensive over of Broad – he conceded 36 runs when India’s Yuvraj Singh hit him for six sixes in 2007.
Teams from Pakistan now allowed to compete internationally after 15-month suspension lifted by FIFA.
Footballers, officials, fans and business owners in Qatar count their losses after their team fails to qualify.
Former world number one and holder of 23 Grand Slams was playing at Wimbledon after a year out through injury.
Three-time world champion Piquet used a racist remark about Hamilton when describing events of last year’s British GP.
Gerald Darmanin says he is ‘partly responsible’ for chaos at last month’s Champions League final in Paris.
Professional wrestler Aliyah became the first Arab woman to participate in main event of WWE’s SmackDown.
Unofficial tournaments and street football are where many Yemenis are finding solace amid continuing conflict.
A judge orders a culpable homicide trial for eight medical staff, including Maradona’s family doctor.
Russian state-run news agency Tass reported that Griner’s detention was extended until at least July 2.
He signed a three-year contract after Bayern agree on a transfer reportedly worth $42.1m.