- MONTREAL, Canada, June 16, 2025 – Lewis Hamilton says he is devastated after running over a groundhog during Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver hit the rodent during the 13th lap of the race in Montreal, leaving a hole in the floor of his SF-25 car. The 40-year-old ended up finishing…
- OSLO, Norway, June 16, 2025 – Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former trainer of Norwegian athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been cleared of abusing the two-time Olympic champion, but found guilty of violence against his daughter Ingrid. In the climax of a trial that has gripped Norway, the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16, 2025 – The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has called on Kenyans to provide suggestions on how to improve Kenya’s sports policies, laws, and institutional frameworks. In a public notice, the ministry has invited written suggestions on key laws,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16, 2025 – Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno believes they lost the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title because they were not consistent enough. Otieno laments the team lost games they shouldn’t have thrown away, in contrast to incoming league champions,…
- LONDON, England, June 16, 2025 – Angel Gomes is another that got away. From the protective bosom at Manchester United to going it alone in France, Gomes feels the weight of the shirt at his former club may have impacted some, but rules it out as a defining factor as to why many have flourished […]…
- MONTREAL, Canada, June 16, 2025 – Lando Norris said he “made a fool” of himself in colliding with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton ran into the back of Piastri as they battled in the closing stages of the race, and Norris’ mistake has left him 22…
- STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 15, 2025 – Armand Duplantis broke the men’s pole vault world record for a 12th time with a clearance of 6.28m at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm. This one was extra special for the 25-year-old, however, as it was the first time he had improved the world best in…
- MONTREAL, Canada, June 15, 2025 – Title rivals and McLaren team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came to blows for the first time as the Briton appeared to misjudge a passing attempt in the Canadian Grand Prix. Norris hit the back of Piastri’s car on the pit straight with four laps to go as…
- CINCINNATI, United States, June 15, 2025 – Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich hit double figures against Auckland City in Cincinnati to record the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany’s side outclassed the New Zealand part-timers, with Jamal Musiala scoring a hat-trick…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – World 800m champion Mary Moraa says she is content with her second-place finish at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday night. Moraa admitted her energy levels were low, hence was unable to hold onto first place at the sixth leg of the annual competition. “I was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi says there is more to come from him after clocking a world lead at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday night. Wanyonyi says he is still getting up to shape and predicts he will produce better results once he gets up to speed. “My…
- ROME, Italy, June 15, 2025 – Italy have appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager. The AC Milan legend replaces Luciano Spalletti, who announced his own sacking at a news conference last week. Gattuso, 47, made 73 appearances for Italy and was a member of their 2006 World Cup-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – Harambee Starlets began their CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge with a 3-0 thrashing of Burundi in Dar-es-Salaam on Sunday evening. Martha Amunyolet put Kenya in the driving seat after only two minutes, latching onto a long clearance by her goalkeeper Annedy Kundu to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – Gor Mahia beat Ulinzi Stars in their penultimate fixture of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League at the latter’s Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday evening. Samuel Kapen put K’Ogalo ahead in the 10th minute but Yakeen Muteheli cancelled it out with an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – Kenya Police are the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions. The law enforcers beat Shabana 1-0 at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on Sunday evening to seal their first ever top flight gong. Brian Okoth’s bullet header in the 77th minute was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Doris Lemngole clocked a world lead of 8:58.15 in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Saturday evening. The Kapenguria-born runner cut the tape, ahead of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15 – The national women’s rugby 15s thrashed Uganda 49-0 in the final game of the Rugby Africa Cup in Madagascar on Sunday afternoon. The Lionesses showed attacking intent from the onset, camping in their archrivals’ 22 in search of a breakthrough. They were rewarded by Natasha…
- NEW YORK, United States, June 15, 2025 – United States men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino has told his players they cannot pick and choose which games they will be available for. AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic offered to play in two friendlies before the Gold Cup, but wanted to be rested for the…
- LONDON, England, June 15, 2025 – Chelsea fans will get their first chance to watch their new wonderkid at the Fifa Club World Cup… but he will not be playing for their team. Brazil winger Estevao Willian will join the Blues from Palmeiras this summer in a £29m deal that was agreed in May 2024. But…
- Kisumu, Kenya, June 15 — In a weekend packed with flair, passion, and breathtaking football, Watch and Learn FC emerged as champions of the much-anticipated KOT 5-a-side tournament held in Kisumu, cementing their dominance with a clinical display in the finals. The fast-paced tournament brought…
- PRETORIA, South Africa, June 14, 2025 – Al Ahli Tripoli beat Petro de Luanda to clinch the Basketball Africa League (BAL) title at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa on Saturday evening. The Libyan giants defeated the Angolans 88-67 to win the coveted crown in their debut appearance and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Emmanuel Lemiso has set his sights on winning two titles at the Athletics Kenya (AK) National Championships on June 26. Lemiso says he will be doubling in the men’s 1500 and 3000m steeplechase in which he hopes for a great result. “My target is to…
- LONDON, England, June 14, 2025 – South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title. The Proteas had resumed their second innings on 213-2 and needed 69 runs to wrap up victory on day four at Lord’s. Australia captain Pat…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – The national men’s rugby 15s side lost 75-19 to South Africa’s Under 20 side before recovering to beat Tygerberg 62-22 in a friendly in Stellenbosch on Saturday afternoon. Coach Jerome Paarwater’s side are in a month-long high performance training in South Africa…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – National Super League (NSL) side Darajani Gogo took a step closer to Premier League promotion with a 2-1 victory over Fortune Sacco at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu on Saturday evening. League top scorer, Veron Ombima, continued his hot streak with the first goal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) have released the vote register to be used for next week’s polls. The register indicates 29 member federations will be allowed to vote, including four that have yet to identify which of their officials will cast the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – Harambee Starlets newest call-up, Medina Abubakar, wants to make the most of her chance to cement her place in the national team. Abubakar says the opportunity to don the national team jersey is a lifetime chance that she won’t let slip through her fingers. “I am…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – APR (Rwanda) beat Al Ittihad (Egypt) 123–90 to secure third place in the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season, setting a league record for the most points scored in a single game. APR was led by Axel Mpoyo, who scored 32 points, including 10 three-pointers —…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – National women’s netball team coach Mugisha Ali is confident of a good performance at the inaugural edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup in Dubai. Ali says his girls are highly charged to hold their own at the one-week tournament. “The mood in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14, 2025 – Gor Mahia Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno still believes the team can win this season’s Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title, despite previously giving up all hope. Otieno concedes their chances of defending their title is slim but is hopeful the tide can turn…
- PENNSYLVANIA, United States, June 14, 2025 – America’s Sam Burns hit a sensational five-under 65 to seize the lead on three under on an attritional second day at the US Open. Only three players out of a field of 156 are under par at the halfway stage with Burns making six birdies and just one […]…
- LONDON, England, June 14, 2025 – Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension. The French World Cup winner, 32, is moving towards a return to his homeland with the Ligue 1 side. BBC Sport…
- INDIANAPOLIS, United States, June 14, 2025 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind late on to beat the Indiana Pacers and level the NBA Finals. The Thunder won 111-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.…
- MONTREAL, Canada, June 14, 2025 – Former grand prix driver Derek Warwick has been suspended from his role as a steward at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Governing body the FIA said the decision had been made “following recent unauthorised media comments”. It said he would be replaced by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – Tusker FC forward Ryan Ogam has admitted the speculation surrounding his transfer from the club at the start of the year threw him off balance, but says he is now focused on finishing the season strongly with the brewers before making a decision on his future. Ogam had been…
- MADRID, Spain, June 13, 2025 – Real Madrid have signed Franco Mastantuono, the youngest player to ever feature in a competitive matchfor Argentina, from River Plate. River Plate will receive 45m euros (£38.5m) after the 17-year-old’s release clause was triggered, which sets a new record for the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – APS Bomet are edging closer to promotion to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League after they were awarded maximum points for their abandoned match against Kibera Black Stars on June 1. In a ruling, FKF said that Kibera were responsible for the aborted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – In the aftermath of Gor Mahia’s 1-1 draw with AFC Leopards on June 2, Kenya Police’s social media account went into trolling mode. The club posted picture after picture of several of its players smiling in past training sessions or matches. To the average viewer, the…
- LONDON, England, June 13, 2025 -Tottenham are interested in signing Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. Cameroon international Mbeumo scored 20 times for the Bees in the Premier League last season. The 25-year-old’s former manager at Brentford, Thomas Frank, was named Spurs boss on Thursday. Earlier…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – Safaricom have announced KES 3 million sponsorship to support four young Kenyan professional golfers through the Professional Golfers Association of Kenya programme (PGK). The four include Mutahi Kibugu of Nyeri Golf Club, Mohit Mediratta of Sigona Golf Club, Samuel…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – Women’s cricket leagues are imperative as they act as springboards for showcasing talent, as well as inspire generations of female cricketers. This weekend, top ladies will be at it again, this time in the inaugural Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association NPCA T10…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) have warned club against fielding new players who do not have an International Transfer Certificate (ITF). In a statement, KVF president Charles Nyaberi said the directive is in line with another from the continental governing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – Olympic bronze medalist Faith Cherotich is dreaming of the world title following a virtuoso run at this year’s Diamond League. Cherotich says a world crown in the women’s 3000m steeplechase in Tokyo in September would be the perfect icing on the cake of what has been…
- LIVERPOOL, England, June 13, 2025 – Liverpool have agreed a £116m deal to sign Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The fee includes a guaranteed £100m and a further £16m in add-ons. Those bonus payments would become payable if the Reds achieve a sustained level of…
- LOS ANGELES, United States, June 13, 2025 – The final leg of Grand Slam Track – the athletics competition backed by Olympic great Michael Johnson – has been cancelled because of economic concerns. The fourth event in the inaugural GST season was set to take place in Los Angeles from 27-29 June. But…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – Kenya’s Josephine Wanjiku is one of 18 referees who will officiate at next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The FIFA-accredited referee will be one of four from East Africa who have been designated for the continental tournament, alongside Aline…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 – Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has revealed he was not in the best condition despite winning Thursday’s Diamond League in Oslo, Norway. Wanyonyi says he was not feeling well ahead of the race but is glad to have beaten an elite field for the victory. “This race…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Returning Tusker FC forward Ryan Wesley Ogam hopes the last two games of the season can offer him a chance to battle for the FKF Premier League golden boot, after missing the last four months with a knee injury. Ogam underwent surgery on his injured ACL in February, a time…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala believes the CECAFA Women’s Championship set to start in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania will be crucial in building a solid team for Kenya’s ambition to qualify for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Kenya Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) has kickstarted an ambitious corporate-backed player development program that will connect local pros to world ranking tournaments with an objective to earn the country its maiden Olympic golf qualification. Over and above, the PGK…
