- NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26 – Gor Mahia coach Leo Neiva promises that they will give African champions Al Ahly a run for their money when the two sides meet in the second preliminary round of the Caf Champions League. Neiva acknowledges that the Egyptians will be a huge test of their character but…
- There was excitement in the Kenyan camp following a new partnership between the Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC) and the global sports apparel manufacturer, Asics
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, August 26 – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he spoke to Erling Haaland during the summer about “some things” he “didn’t like” – but urged the striker to keep “pressing like an animal”. Haaland has been the Premier League’s top scorer in his first two seasons with…
- NEW YORK, United States, August 26 – The US Open can often throw up surprise winners – and this year’s Grand Slam finale could be no exception. With the Olympics taking place just three weeks ago, players are arriving in New York with fewer minutes on a hard court than before, and with more miles…
- MADRID, Spain, August 26 – England midfielder Conor Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut in a comfortable 3-0 win against Girona in La Liga. Gallagher signed from Chelsea on Wednesday in a deal worth around £33m and came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s victory. His side already led 2…
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, August 26 – “From Bergentheim to Anfield, we got your back Arne,” read the banner fans held aloft – referencing Arne Slot’s birthplace – as he walked out of the tunnel for his first Liverpool Premier League home game in charge. By the end, the Dutchman was on the pitch…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, August 26 – Transfer spending by Premier League clubs is £800m down on last summer as the window enters its final week. According to data from Football Transfers, external, clubs splashed a record £2.3bn on new signings in summer 2023 but have paid out £1.5bn – so far – in…
- ZANDVOORT, The Netherlands, August 26 – Lando Norris said after winning the Dutch Grand Prix that it was “pretty stupid” to think about winning the world championship – but his dominant victory on championship leader Max Verstappen’s home track certainly has Red Bull worried. Red Bull motorsport…
- AUG 26 – A “right to disconnect” rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work. The new law allows employees to ignore communications after hours if they choose to, without fear of…
- AUG 26 – Messaging app Telegram has said its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France on Saturday, has “nothing to hide”. Mr Durov was arrested at an airport north of Paris under a warrant for offences related to the app, according to officials. The investigation is reportedly about insufficient…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – COMESA Competition Commission has announced that it will launch an investigation on Yamaha Motor following an alleged anti-competitive conduct. In a notice by the CCC director Willard Mwemba, the motor company is believed to have concluded exclusive distributor agreements…
