- NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 28 – Erling Haaland marked his return with a goal as Manchester City kept up the pressure on leaders Arsenal with victory over Nottingham Forest. The Norwegian striker missed two games through injury but came off the bench in the 62nd minute at the City Ground. He…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 28 – Arsenal were having painful flashbacks to the nightmare moments that threw their Premier League title challenge off course last season as a bump in the road threatened to become a giant boulder at Tottenham. The Gunners never recovered from losing two-goal leads…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28 – AFC Leopards came from a goal down to beat Compel FC 3-1 in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup quarterfinal tie at the Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday evening. Ingwe found themselves trailing in the first minute of the game, courtesy of a long range shot by Philip…
- BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom, April 28 – Enes Unal scored on his first Premier League start for Bournemouth as the Cherries beat below-par Brighton to reach their highest top-flight points total. Marcos Senesi’s 13th-minute header gave Andoni Iraola’s side the lead, nodding in from three yards after…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 28 – Arsenal overcame the hurdle of a north London derby and an anxious finale to maintain momentum in the Premier League title pursuit with a vital victory at Tottenham. The Gunners’ meeting with their bitter rivals was seen as arguably the most treacherous of their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28 – The national under 20 rugby team came back from 10-0 down to beat Zimbabwe 28-13 and lift the Under 20 Barthes Cup Trophy in a thrilling match in Harare on Sunday evening. Chipu were staring at defeat after only 10 minutes, going down 10-0 as the Junior Sables began the…
- LOS ANGELES, United States, April 28 – LeBron James scored 30 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets and keep their Western Conference first-round play-off hopes alive. The Lakers were 3-0 down in the best-of-seven series but fought back on Saturday to win 119-108 in Los…
- MADRID, Spain, April 28 – Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams scored in the 3-1 La Liga defeat at Atletico Madrid after accusing a section of home fans of racially abusing him. The Spain winger asked referee Juan Martinez to stop the match midway through the first half at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 28 – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he has been seeking advice from former Gunners manager Arsene Wenger on how to win the Premier League before Sunday’s crunch north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur. Arteta’s side are aiming to end the club’s 20-year wait for a title…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28 – Kariobangi Sharks qualified for the semi-finals of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over SS Assad in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The slum boys edged in front courtesy of a John Makwatta goal in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 28 – Weusi FC were crowned winners of the 14th edition of the KOT5aside tournament on Saturday at the Nyali Futsal Arena in Mombasa County. Weusi clinched the coveted crown after edging out Loco FC 3-1 in the final. Meanwhile, Mombasa Bulls grabbed the third sport after winning…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – Commonwealth Games 800m champion Wycliffe Kinyamal admits he was charmed by the hospitality of the crowd on his way to a second place finish at Saturday’s Shanghai Diamond League in China. Kinyamal said the roaring crowd pushed him towards the finish line in what was a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – Kenya Police advanced to the semis of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Sofapaka FC in a one-sided quarterfinal tie at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday evening. Defender David Okoth opened the floodgates with a left-footed shot…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – Kenya’s Benson Kiplangat says he is psyched up for the Paris Olympics after an impressive showing at the Shanghai Diamond League in which he finished third in the men’s 5000m. The 2021 World Under 20 5000m champion said he will go back to training with renewed vigour to…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 27 – Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes seem all but over after Michail Antonio scored to rescue a point for West Ham at London Stadium. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring just before the break when he rose highest to meet Mohammed Kudus’ cross into the area as…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – World 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Beatrice Chepkoech reveals she was not in good health when she won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday afternoon. Chepkoech said she contemplated pulling out of the race due to stomach…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – World 800m silver medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked 3:54.5 to smash the men’s road mile world record at the Adizero Road to Records in Herzogenaurach, Germany on Saturday. Wanyonyi finished ahead of United States’ Hobbs Kessler who clocked 3:56.13 in second as South…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 27 – Leicester City have been promoted to the Premier League after Leeds United were thumped by Queens Park Rangers. The 4-0 defeat at Loftus Road means Daniel Farke’s side stay four points behind Championship leaders Leicester with only one game left. The Foxes remain…
- INDIANAPOLIS, USA, Apr 27 – Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Indiana Pacers a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round play-off series. Haliburton registered 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds in the 121…
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – Sportspeople possess remarkable talent and dedication that propel them to the zenith of their respective sports. Yet, behind every triumphant athlete stands a robust management team, an often unsung hero in the narrative of sporting success. The need for athletes to have…
- MUNICH, Germany, April 26 – Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel says he will not allow himself to be “influenced” by a petition asking for him to remain at the club. The petition calling for the 50-year-old to stay at the Allianz Arena has been signed by over 12,000 supporters., external Bayern …
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, April 26 – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said he likes the way Feyenoord manager and potential successor Arne Slot’s team play football. The Reds are in talks with the Dutch club about recruiting Slot to replace Klopp, who is leaving at the end of the season. Slot …
- NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom, April 26 – Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he wants to build a team around Bruno Guimaraes after it emerged the Brazil midfielder’s £100m release clause expires this summer. Guimaraes, 26, has been one of Newcastle’s standout players this season and has been linked with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) rugby team backs coach Mariko Mshila expects a tricky assignment against Northern Suburbs in their Enterprise Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday. Mshila believes their opponents will present a different test to what they are used to,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26 – Sofapaka captain Humphrey Mieno is thirsting for another shot at continental club football as they prepare to face Kenya Police in Saturday’s FKF Cup quarterfinals at Dandora Stadium, Nairobi. Mieno said the ultimate target for Batoto Ba Mungu is to play in the Caf…
- DUBLIN, Ireland, April 26 – John O’Shea’s spell as Republic of Ireland interim head coach has been extended while the search for Stephen Kenny’s successor continues. O’Shea took interim charge for March’s friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland and will lead the team against Hungary and Portugal…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 26 – Brazil legend Marta says she will retire from international football this year. The 38-year-old striker is Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer in international football, ahead of Neymar. Marta could make her sixth appearance at an Olympic Games if she is selected…
- RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, April 26 – Brazil legend Marta says she will retire from international football this year. The 38-year-old striker is Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer in both men’s and women’s football. Marta could make her sixth appearance at an Olympic Games if she is selected for…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 26 – Mikel Arteta’s decision to name Martin Odegaard as Arsenal captain in July 2022 was met with some scepticism at the time, but it has proved to be a stroke of genius. The 25-year-old has led by example both on and off the field and could become the first Gunners…
- LOS ANGELES, USA, Apr 26 – Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid says he is “not a quitter” after producing his best-ever post-season performance, despite dealing with the facial condition Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy causes facial muscle weakness or paralysis, affecting the muscles on one side of…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 25 – Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes prospective new Reds manager Arne Slot’s playing philosophy could be suited to the Anfield club. The Merseysiders are in talks to appoint the Feyenoord boss as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who will be leaving at the end…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 25 – Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for star forwards Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player. The Eagles are safe from relegation having secured a club-record 12th season of Premier League football, and financially do not…
- RABAT, Morocco, Apr 25 – Moroccan side Renaissance Berkane have been awarded a 3-0 win over USM Alger in the first leg of their Caf Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play after their kit was confiscated by Algerian customs officials. The shirt Berkane intended to wear features an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 – Kenyan sprinter Boniface Mweresa believes the men’s 4x400m relay team is capable of qualifying for the Paris Olympics when they compete at next week’s World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. The Commonwealth Games 4x400m relay team said each member of the team has performed well…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Apr 25 – Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questioned his side’s desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton. With four games left, Liverpool are now hoping for slip-ups from leaders Arsenal, who lie three points clear, and…
- MADRID, Spain, Apr 25 – Barcelona coach Xavi will remain at the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025 after changing his mind that this would be his last season. The 44-year-old announced in January he would step down as boss this summer. But, with president Joan Laporta keen for…
- LOS ANGELES, USA, Apr 25 – The Miami Heat caused an upset against the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel. Underdogs Miami, who suffered a 20-point thrashing in the first game of the series, recovered to earn a 111-101 road victory. The Heat torched the Celtics…
- PARIS, France, Apr 24 – Rafael Nadal says he will only play at the French Open next month if he feels “capable enough to compete”. Spaniard Nadal, a 14-time champion at Roland Garros, missed the French Open for the first time in 19 years through injury in 2023. The 37-year-old has indicated he…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – The national under -20 rugby team continued their winning run at the Barthes Cup by thrashing Tunisia 56-17 in Harare, Zimbabwe on Wednesday evening. Kenya Commercial Bank’s (KCB) Michael Wamalwa got the boy’s going, putting the ball over the white chalk in the 27th…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – In support of President Biden’s Digital Transformation with Africa Initiative and building on the U.S. Department of Commerce-wide Africa strategy, NBA Africa today announced the launch of “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator,” a startup accelerator based on the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) volleyball team captain Edith Wisa says she has grown as a person ever since she first wore the armband in 2021. Wisa said the captaincy has improved her confidence and transformed her into a better leader than before. “I joined KCB in 2019 and…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 24 – Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord on Wednesday over manager Arne Slot as they search for Jurgen Klopp’s successor. Klopp announced in January he would leave Anfield at the end of the season and the Reds have been conducting extensive research around a…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 24 – Two Premier League footballers have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape. The pair – both aged 19 – were released on bail after being interviewed by police. The players are at the same club, which declined to comment on the allegations. “Officers have…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 24 – Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been admitted to hospital after suffering from chest pains. Tevez was taken to hospital in Buenos Aires on Tuesday and will remain there until medical tests are completed. The 40-year-old former Manchester United,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – National women’s volleyball team player Sharon Chepchumba reveals that her recent injury woes was the toughest period of her career. Chepchumba said she was mentally affected by being on the sidelines as it is a situation she has never experienced before. “It was not an…
- DALLAS, United States, April 24 – Luka Doncic scored 32 points to help the Dallas Mavericks level their first-round play-off series against the Los Angeles Clippers. After a 109-97 defeat on Sunday, when they trailedby as many as 29 points, the Mavericks rallied to claim a 96-93 victory in game two…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 24 – Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea side “gave up” during their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal at Emirates stadium. Having gone into half-time 1-0 down, the Blues conceded four goals during a devastating 18-minute spell in the second half as they fell to their…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 24 – Feyenoord’s Arne Slot is a leading candidate to take over as Liverpool manager from Jurgen Klopp. Klopp announced in January he would leave Anfield at the end of the season and the Reds have been conducting extensive research around a number of candidates. The 45-…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, April 24 – Arsenal have asked the question in the most emphatic manner as Chelsea were swept aside with embarrassing ease. It is now up to Liverpool and Manchester City to provide the answer. If the Gunners shared the nagging doubts that resurfaced about their character – “…
