- MADRID, Spain, February 19, 2025 – On Wednesday evening we will see the latest instalment of a Champions League rivalry between two of the era’s leading teams. Real Madrid v Manchester City at the Bernabeu, in the second leg of their knockout play-off, pits the record 15-time champions of Europe…
- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 19, 2025 – Emma Raducanu was targeted by a man who “exhibited fixated behaviour” during her second-round loss to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championships, the WTA said. An emotional Raducanu, 22, was seen hiding behind the umpire’s chair two games…
- LONDON, England, February 19, 2025 – Lewis Hamilton made his first global appearance as a Ferrari driver as Formula 1 launched its 2025 season with a glitzy, ground-breaking show at London’s O2 Arena. Hamilton, whose first laps in a Ferrari were watched at the team’s test track by a few hundred…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 19, 2025 – Young rally driver Tinashe Gatimu is hoping for an impressive showing in her souped-up Subaru Impreza GC8 in this year’s WRC Safari Rally. Gatimu says the car is as good as new courtesy of a new engine she has installed in it. “I am driving a Subaru Impreza GC8……
- MONACO, France, February 18, 2025 – Formula 1 is to try to spice up the Monaco Grand Prix by forcing drivers to make at least two pit stops. Criticism has been growing in recent years that the historic race has become pedestrian, because overtaking is close to impossible on the tight street circuit…
- LONDON, England, February 18, 2025 – George Russell says he has “no intention” of speaking to Max Verstappen to clear the air following their row at the end of last season. Their dispute blew up when Verstappen was penalised for impeding Russell at the Qatar Grand Prix – and the Dutchman said he…
- CARDIFF, Wales, February 18, 2025 – Former rugby union player Alix Popham has said jerseys and medals are the only reminders he has of playing in big matches he has “no recollection of”. The ex-Wales flanker, who had a 14-year professional career, was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – World record holder for the men’s 5k, Berihu Aregawi, is the latest high-profile name to register for this year’s Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9. The 23-year-old, who will be running his maiden 21km race, is confident of good results because he has been…
- LIVERPOOL, England, February 18, 2025 – Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said defender Joe Gomez will miss “large parts” of the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury that may require surgery. The England centre-back was substituted after 11 minutes in Liverpool’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – The Mpesa Jr NBA Program for coaches and young players has been billed as the springboard for the growth of the sport at the grassroot level, around the country. NBA Kenya’s Senior Director and Country Operations Lead, Michael Finley, says beneficiaries of the…
- LONDON, England, February 18, 2025 – Jannik Sinner’s case was “a million miles away from doping”, a senior figure at the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has said. The men’s tennis world number one was handed an immediate three-month ban by Wada on Saturday after reaching a settlement over his two…
- MADRID, Spain, February 18, 2025 – The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has condemned the “repulsive” abuse suffered by referee Jose Munuera Montero since his decision to send off Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. The England international was shown a straight red card by Montero during…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – Newly signed AFC Leopards defender Fredrick Alushula is eager to win the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title this season. Alushula is confident Ingwe can lift the trophy come the end of the season, despite sitting fourth on 33 points. “The team…
- LONDON, England, February 18, 2025 – Jos Buttler began the year promising to smile more as England captain. After a tour of India and seven miserable defeats in eight different cities, Buttler would be forgiven for putting that New Year’s resolution on the pile where the rest of us quickly place…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya believes this year’s Safari Rally is an opportunity for Kenya to set an example to its neighbours on how to host international events. Mvurya says all eyes will be on Kenya to see how the country stages one of the world’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) RFC coach Oliver Mang’eni has set his sights on overcoming the threat of Menengai Oilers in this weekend’s Kenya Cup encounter. Mang’eni is conscious of the potency of the Nakuru-based side and is thus preparing to handle their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18, 2025 – Uganda’s Loice Chekwemoi will be back for more glory in Kenya when she competes at Saturday’s Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour in Eldoret. The teenager is among 20 foreign athletes who will be competing in the gold label event, which is the last of its…
- LIVERPOOL, England, February 18, 2025 – It may have been a dark, freezing Monday evening on the banks of the Mersey, but Evertonians hope this day signifies the start of a bright new future. Everton’s magnificent new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock opened its doors for the first time to 10,000 lucky…
- BARCELONA, Spain, February 18, 2025 – Barcelona saw out a nervy win against Rayo Vallecano to return to the top of La Liga for the first time since December. Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty was enough for Barca to leapfrog title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, after both capital…
- MUNICH, Germany, February 17, 2025 – A facial injury has kept Harry Kane out of training with Bayern Munich before Tuesday’s Champions League play-off second leg against Celtic. The 31-year-old striker took a knock in Saturday’s goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen, although he lasted the whole match…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 17, 2025 – When Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag in October, they were 14th in the Premier League table and seven points from both the top four and the bottom three. Fast forward three and a half months and the club are 15th, 15 points from the top four and 12…
- LONDON, England, February 17, 2025 – Arsenal have been fined £65,000 for failing to control their players after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off during their Premier League win at Wolves. The Football Association (FA) charged Arsenal with failing to ensure their players “did not behave in an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 17, 2025 – Former Ulinzi Stars and AFC Leopards marksman John Mark Makwatta has joined Bandari FC for an undisclosed fee. Makwatta’s last workstation was at Coastal Union who he joined in June last year, having starred for Kariobangi Sharks with 17 goals in 19 matches.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 17, 2025 – Kenya will field five additional golfers at this week’s Magical Kenya Open following an 18- hole qualifying event held at Windsor Golf & Country Club on Monday afternoon. Mutahi Kibugu, Alfred Nandwa, Eric Ooko, Daniel Nduva, and Simon Njogu will join 13…
- VILLARREAL, Spain, February 17, 2025 – Spanish club Villarreal have condemned the attack of two disabled supporters outside the club’s ground following Saturday’s La Liga match against Valencia. The fans were attacked outside the Estadio de la Ceramica after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw. One…
- SAO PAULO, Brazil, February 17, 2025 – Neymar says Santos are helping him to “rediscover joy” after returning to his boyhood club on a short-term contract. The 33-year-old ended a 16-month goal drought when coolly converting from the penalty spot in Santos’ 3-1 win against Agua Santa on Sunday. “I’…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 17, 2025 – Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera and his Welsh counterpart Elfyn Evans are among big names that will be competing at this year’s Safari Rally. Making the announcement, WRC Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru said the two will be part of a star-studded…
- LONDON, England, February 17, 2025 – The Football Association is investigating a report of an alleged racist remark made towards Hannibal Mejbri during Saturday’s game between Preston North End and Burnley. Burnley midfielder Hannibal has accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing…
- SAN FRANCISCO, United States, February 17, 2025 – Steph Curry claimed the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy and led Shaq’s OGs to the All-Star title at Chase Center in San Francisco. The NBA rolled out a new format with four teams, each coached by a legend, competing in a single-elimination tournament as two…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 17, 2025 – AFC Leopards have signed Ugandan keeper James Ssetuba from Kakamega Homeboyz on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old described the move as a dream, adding that he is eager to man the sticks for the 12-time league champions. “I am happy to have finally made this…
- RENNES, France, February 17, 2025 – Former Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb scored in Lille’s 2-0 win at Rennes on Sunday in his first match since suffering a cardiac arrest last year. The 30-year-old was told his career might be over after suffering the cardiac arrest in June 2024. However,…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 17, 2025 – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his job is “so hard” after defeat at Tottenham left his side 15th in the Premier League. The Portuguese coach oversaw an eighth loss in 12 league games as James Maddison’s 13th-minute goal gave Spurs victory. The Red…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 17, 2025 – Pep Guardiola describes him as a ‘mini-Rodri’ but could Nico Gonzalez end up having a huge impact on what is left of Manchester City’s season? The £50m midfielder’s impressive display on his Premier League debut, Saturday’s 4-0 win over top-four rivals…
- LONDON, England, February 17, 2025 – The Premier League title race is heading towards the final straight – and this is when the nerves start to show. When Liverpool edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Sunday, Anfield roared with relief as much as joy. The Reds did not manage an attempt on…
- MADRID, Spain, February 17, 2025 – Sunday’s La Liga match between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao was briefly stopped after allegations that a visiting player was racially abused by fans. Bilbao forward Inaki Williams told the referee that team-mate Maroan Sannadi was being abused by some Espanyol…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 17, 2025 – Kenya’s Naomi Korir says she’ll be sticking to the women’s 800m despite recent success in the long distance races. Korir says her recent decision to run in long distances, locally, is purely for purposes of building endurance and not to specialize in it. “What I…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – Kenyan golfers have appealed to organisers of the Magical Kenya Open to connect them to sponsorship opportunities. According to a survey by the Kenya Vision 2030 Secretariat, such support would be a game-changer as far as their performance in the DP World Tour…
- LONDON, England, February 16, 2025 – James Maddison scored the winner on his return from injury as Tottenham beat fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United. Maddison, who has missed nearly four weeks with a calf injury, was the only player following in after United keeper Andre Onana…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia and Tusker played out a goalless draw at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday evening. Both teams came into the game looking to win and up pressure on leaders Kenya Police after the law enforcers had beaten Bidco 2-0…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi admits concerns over the team’s recent bluntness in front of goal. Okidi says it is an area they need to work on if they are to ascend the FKF Premier League table. “Today’s game (against Mathare) was one in which we were…
- STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 16, 2025 – Wales’ Elfyn Evans won Rally Sweden after a dramatic final-day tussle with Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta to go top of the World Rally Championship standings. After winning Thursday’s opening stage, Evans held the lead for most of the rally, starting Sunday…
- LIVERPOOL, England, February 16, 2025 – Mohamed Salah continued his hot scoring streak as a nervy Liverpool dispatched Wolves to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Egypt forward converted from the penalty spot to make it five goals in four league games with boss Arne Slot…
- LONDON, England, February 16, 2025 – More than 1,000 Tottenham supporters attended a protest against the club’s ownership and chairman Daniel Levy before Sunday’s match against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There were chants of “Levy out” and “Enic out” as fans brought flags…
- BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2025 – Jude Bellingham was “disrespectful” after he was sent off for dissent during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Saturday, says Barcelona boss Hansi Flick. The England midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 39th minute for something he was adjudged…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – NBA Africa have established a new humanitarian award in honour of four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award will recognize…
- DUBLIN, Ireland, February, 16, 2025 – Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died after a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. “Michael sadly…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei cruised to victory at the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday, crushing the course record on her way to glory. Jepkosgei clocked 1:04:11, also a personal best (PB), to bag top honour in the Spanish city, her second successive win in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2025 – African 800m silver medalist Lilian Odira began her track and field season on a high with victory at the World Indoor Tour in Lyon on Saturday night. Odira clocked 2:01.04 to cross the finish line first in the women’s 800m, ahead of Switzerland’s Lore Hoffman (2:…
- LEVERKUSEN, Germany, February 15, 2025 – Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were unable to narrow the gap at the top of the Bundesliga as they played out a goalless draw with leaders Bayern Munich. Second-placed Leverkusen stopped Bayern from winning 12 consecutive league titles last season when…
- LONDON, England, February 15, 2025 – Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday’s goalless draw in the Championship at Deepdale. The match was delayed for several minutes in the second half when the Tunisian reacted…
