- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29—The High Court has stopped the election of Cricket Kenya officials and barred them from conducting any Annual General Meeting (AGM) or related meetings or initiating any disciplinary proceedings against the Applicant. This order remains in effect pending the determination of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 – Salim Babu, the Rising Stars head coach, says his target at the team’s inaugural sojourn at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this week in Egypt, is qualification for the World Cup. The Rising Stars qualified for their first ever Cup of Nations after…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 – National under 20 football team striker Humphrey Aroko is hoping for a starting berth in the team when they face Morocco in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo on Thursday. The Kariobangi Sharks youngster says playing at the continental…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 – Few names in volleyball evoke the same passion and emotion as Edith Wisa. The softspoken star has made a name for herself both locally and internationally. Her incredible journey from the quiet village of Marakusi in Lugari, Kakamega County, has captured the hearts…
- LONDON, England, April 28, 2025 – On-loan Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford is expected to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. The extent of the problem, which kept Rashford out of the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday, is still being assessed. It is not…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 – Newly crowned London Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe believes it is too soon to start speaking about smashing the world record for the men’s 42km. Sawe says he would love to break the world record — held by fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum — but will not lose sleepless…
- LONDON, England, April 28, 2025 – The 2025 London Marathon set a new world record for the number of finishers despite hot conditions on Sunday for its 45th edition. A total of 56,640 runners crossed the finish line at the end of the 26.2-mile route, Guinness World Records has confirmed. The number…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 28, 2025 – Premier League champions Liverpool will parade through the city on an open-top bus, it has been announced. The Reds won 5-1 against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday to secure their second Premier League title, a record-equalling 20th top-flight trophy. The bus…
- DAKAR, Senegal, April 28, 2025 – Tunisian side US Monatsir bounced back from opening night disappointment to beat Basketball Africa League (BAL) defending champions Petro de Luanda of Angola 87-73 in matchday two of the Sahara Conference at the Dakar Arena on Sunday afternoon. Former NBA Academy…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 – Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge is satisfied with his sixth-place finish at Sunday’s London Marathon. Kipchoge says he is delighted with his performance in the men’s race, having failed to finish at the Paris Olympics in August last year. “Absolutely, I…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 – Elections for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) can proceed after the High Court struck out a previous order that allowed four warring federations to participate in the polls. In a ruling by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Monday morning, the court vacated…
- DAKAR, Senegal, April 27, 2025 – Aboubakar Gakou scored 19 points, Yannick Moreira added 16 points and eight rebounds as the Basketball Africa League (BAL) defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) won their Sahara Conference opener against BAL debutant Kriol Star Basketball (Cape Verde) 103-74…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Peerless handicap 9 golfer Salvator Ngezendore returned an impressive 39 stableford points to emerge as the overall winner of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour played at the 18-hole Bujumbura Golf Club on Saturday. In the ladies’ category, Ngezendore Nininahazwe,…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 27, 2025 – Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions in style – and drew level with Manchester United on 20 titles – as Tottenham Hotspur were demolished on a day of wild celebrations and emotion at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side needed only a point to complete the…
- LONDON, England, April 27, 2025 – Manchester City displayed their big-game experience by brushing aside a luckless Nottingham Forest to reach a third successive FA Cup final. Pep Guardiola’s side set up a Wembley showpiece on 17 May against Crystal Palace at the same time as they relinquished a…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 27, 2025 – “If you had asked Liverpool fans back in August would their team win the Premier League, most would have said no,” says former Reds goalkeeper Sander Westerveld. Jurgen Klopp was always going to be the hardest of acts to follow as manager. Liverpool supporters…
- MADRID, Spain, April 27, 2025 – Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set for more talks about taking over as Brazil coach before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. The 65-year-old Italian will meet representatives acting on behalf of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). Ancelotti said his…
- LYON, France, April 27, 2025 – Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 18 years after completing a remarkable fightback to beat eight-time champions Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. The Gunners had it all to do in France after losing the first leg 2-1 at home but, for the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe put in a masterclass run to win the men’s race at the London Marathon on Sunday. Sawe clocked 02:02:27 to cut the tape, having broken away from the leading pack after 30km. Ugandan legend Jacob Kiplimo finished second after timing 02:03:37, in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei finished second in the women’s race at the London Marathon on Sunday. Jepkosgei clocked 02:18:43, behind Ethiopian Tigst Assefa who cut the tape in 02:15:50. Olympic champion Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands ran 02:18:59 to finish third,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Amos Kipruto led a podium sweep for Kenya at the Hamburg Marathon with victory in the men’s race on Sunday. The 2022 World marathon bronze medalist stopped the timer at 02:03:46, ahead of fellow Kenyan, Philemon Kiplimo, who clocked 02:04:01 to finish second. Erick…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Alex Matata’s fairytale run in 2025 continued with victory at the Istanbul Half Marathon in Turkey on Sunday. Matata clocked 59:40 to cut the tape, ahead of Ethiopian Berehanu Tsegu who ran 1:00:47 to finish second. Another Kenyan, Shadrack Kipkurui, finished third…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 27, 2025 – When it comes to football derbies, very little comes close to matching the passion, intensity and cultural significance of Argentina’s Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors. Superstar players, fanatical fans, regular helpings of drama and the…
- OKLAHOMA, United States, April 27, 2025 – The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first side to advance from the first round of the NBA play-offs as they completed a 4-0 sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies in their best-of-seven series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred again, scoring a play-off career-…
- MADRID, Spain, April 27, 2025 – Antonio Rudiger was sent off for throwing an object at the referee during Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat by Barcelona. Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards for angrily reacting to a foul given…
- Konza Technopolis, April 26, 2025 – Konza Technopolis lived up to its reputation as a vibrant work, live, and play destination as Konza City Stars FC hosted Jua Kali Vitambi FC in an electrifying friendly match under the floodlights at the Konza City soccer turf field on April 25, 2025 night. The…
- LONDON, England, April 26, 2025 – Ian Wright says he “cannot accept” Eni Aluko’s apology for suggesting the former England striker risked blocking female pundits from being given broadcasting opportunities. Wright, who is a pundit for various outlets on the men’s and women’s game, said he had seen…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Can Shabana cause a surprise of historic proportions by winning the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League? The Kisii-based side are the most in-form team since the start of the year, boasting eight wins, four draws and one loss. They last tasted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – The government has began laying a new tartan track at the Nyayo Stadium ahead of the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic on May 31. Latest photos from the stadium show workers busy tearing away the old tartan track as they prepare to lay a new one. Traditionally…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala admits he expected to win at the opening leg of Diamond League in Xiamen, China on Saturday. Omanyala says he was in top shape heading into the men’s 100m but believes he can improve on his second-place finish in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is keeping her fingers crossed for an injury-free season as she aims to continually write her name in history books. Kipyegon is optimistic of a beautiful year although she is cognisant that the same is dependent on her…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – The second season of the ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League for boys and girls tipped off yesterday at Clube Escola Desportiva Formigas do Cazenga in Luanda. The tip-off activities included a league draw where participating school teams selected jerseys of NBA teams which they will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – After more than 15 years, the local motorsport action continues to grow from strength to another with a record 46 crews gearing up for Sunday’s Shell Autocross championship action at Kasarani Super special stage. 254 club motorsport chairman Sushil Gohil and Clerk of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala finished second at the opening leg of the Diamond League in Xiamen, China on Saturday. Omanyala clocked 10.13 in the men’s 100m, behind South African Akani Simbine who ran 9.99 for the win. Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet says it is too early in the season to start talking about smashing world records. Chebet says she is more concerned with getting into shape with every competition ahead of the ultimate one — the World Championships in Tokyo in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi missed the world record for the men’s mile by seconds on his way to victory at the Adizero Roads to Records in Herzogenaurach, Germany on Saturday afternoon. Wanyonyi clocked 3:52.45 to finish first, missing the current world…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2025 – Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich continued her extraordinary exploits with a women-only world record in 10km at the Adizero Roads to Records in Herzogenaurach, Germany on Saturday morning. Ngetich clocked 29:27 to cut the tape, ahead of the Ethiopian duo of Fentaye Belayneh (…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – Junior Starlets bid for a second consecutive World Cup appearance billowed in smoke following a 3-1 loss to Cameroon in the second leg of the final round of qualifiers in Yaounde on Friday night. The national under 17 girls’ team came into the tie with a mountain to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – The 18-hole Bujumbura Golf Club will play host to the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on April 26, 2025 as 100 top amateur golfers from around the region clash at the lush course. Players will be fighting for the top prizes and a chance to represent BujumburaGolf Club at…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is excited to kickstart her track season at Saturday’s Xiamen Diamond League in China. Chebet says she is as fit as a fiddle, having spent considerable time in training, sharpening her art and craft in running. “Training has…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 25, 2025 – Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is adamant the club remain attractive to potential transfer targets despite sitting 14th in the Premier League table. The Portuguese, who took over in November, says he has “an idea” of what he wants his squad to look…
- LONDON, England, April 25, 2025 – Former England striker Eni Aluko has apologised to Ian Wright for suggesting he risked blocking female pundits from getting opportunities in broadcasting. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Aluko said there are only a “finite amount of opportunities” …
- MADRID, Spain, April 25, 2025 – The referee for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final broke down in tears as he revealed the pressure Real Madrid’s TV channel has put officials under this season. Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will take charge of the ‘Clasico final’ between Los Blancos and rivals Barcelona…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon says motherhood has transformed her into a better athlete. Kipyegon says she has grown mentally as an athlete ever since she joined the mother’s club, six years ago. “Absolutely yes…motherhood has changed who I am. Since I gave…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – Outgoing National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) president Paul Tergat is hopeful history will judge him fairly for what he has done during his eight years in office. Tergat says his reign as NOCK supremo has offered him valuable lessons on being a leader in the…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 25, 2025 – Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a “big responsibility” to secure the club’s 20th top-flight title by getting a point against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday. Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday means the Reds need just a point against…
- VAL D’LSERE, France, April 25, 2025 – French skier Margot Simond has died at the age of 18 after an accident in training in Val d’Isere on Thursday. The teenager was in training for a Red Bull Alpine event in France this weekend when she suffered a fall. A doctor attempted to resuscitate Simond,…
- NEWCASTLE, England, April 25, 2025 – Eddie Howe says he is “OK” but “not 100%” as he returns to manage Newcastle United after his stay in hospital with pneumonia. The 47-year-old was admitted to hospital on 11 April having felt unwell for a number of days, and has missed three Magpies matches. On…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he will be satisfied with whatever result he attains at this Sunday’s London Marathon. Kipchoge says he is simply looking forward to enjoying himself on the road as he competes among other elite runners in the men…
- LOS Angeles, USA, Apr 25 – The jersey worn by Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut in 1996 has sold for Ksh 905 million ($7m) at auction. The jersey, worn by Bryant during his 1996-1997 rookie season, becomes the fourth-most expensive game-worn sports jersey of all time. The American spent…
