- LONDON, England, February 13, 2025 – Eilish McColgan expects to break Paula Radcliffe’s 22-year-old British record in the London Marathon – but not on her debut. The reigning Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion will run her maiden 26.2-mile race in April, two years after she expected to compete in…
- LONDON, England, February 13, 2025 – Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif says she’s “not going anywhere” after legal action was launched against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing her to compete. On Monday, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said it had filed a…
- LONDON, England, February 13, 2025 – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed forward Nicolas Jackson has been ruled out for “around six to eight weeks” with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old came off injured against West Ham two weeks ago and, although Maresca was initially hopeful the Senegal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 13, 2025 – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its premium whisky brand Johnnie Walker, on Wednesday announced a KES 40 million sponsorship for this year’s 2025 Magical Kenya Open. As part of this sponsorship, Johnnie Walker will serve as the Official Alcohol Beverage…
- LONDON, England, February 12, 2025 – Arsenal are assessing striker Kai Havertz after he suffered a muscle injury on the team’s Dubai training camp. There are fears that the 25-year-old has torn his hamstring and could miss the rest of the season. The Athletic have reported that it is unclear if he…
- LONDON, England, February 12, 2025 – No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, says the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. In an interview on LBC, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said alcohol would not be sold anywhere during the tournament, including hotels. Fifa…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 12, 2025 – Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering further redundancies at the club. Senior sources confirmed the club are looking at further cost-cutting options with United losing almost £300m over the past three years, described as “unsustainable…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 12, 2025 – Kenya’s first ever professional dart player at the Modus Super Series, Peter Wachiuri, has expressed high hopes for success at the games ahead of him later this month. Speaking ahead of the games in Nairobi, Wachiuri said he is ready to face his opponents at the…
- LIVERPOOL, England, February 12, 2025 – It is almost the end of the Goodison Park era. As Everton prepare to move into their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium from next season, the farewells continue with what will be the final Merseyside derby at the ‘Grand Old Lady’ on Wednesday. It will be the…
- PHOENIX, United States, February 12, 2025 – The Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant has become the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points. The 36-year-old reached the milestone with a free throw that made the 26th of his 34 points in the Suns’ 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant, a 15…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 12, 2025 – Kenya’s Agnes Jebet says she is not satisfied with holding the world record for the women’s 10km. The 2023 World Cross Country bronze medalist says she wants to achieve more success at the elite level and will not stop at merely smashing the women’s 10km world…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 12, 2025 – Bandari FC head coach Ken Odhiambo has bemoaned the quality of balls used in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Odhiambo says teams should improve on the quality of footballs provided in league matches. “I think it’s about time we improve on the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 12, 2025 – World record holder for the women’s marathon, Ruth Chepng’etich, will be competing at this year’s Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9. Chepng’etich will be competing in her second race of the season, following on from New Year’s Day when she finished second at the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 12, 2025 – The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenya’s Geoffrey Yegon after testing positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the body said the 36-year-old tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide, an oral medication used by athletes to…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 12, 2025 – Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said the display of a banner highlighting Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win before kick-off at Manchester City motivated him even more to win the Champions League play-off first leg. Spain midfielder Rodri claimed the prestigious honour…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 12, 2025 – Manchester City’s fans started the night by unfurling a huge flag taunting Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior for their angry reaction to Rodri beating the Brazilian to last year’s Ballon d’Or. ‘Stop Crying Your Heart Out’ was the message, the words of the…
- LONDON, England, February 11, 2025 – Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment, after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white”. A jury at Kingston Crown Court cleared her in relation to an incident in Twickenham, south-west London,…
- MADRID, Spain, February 11, 2025 – Luis Rubiales has told a court he is “absolutely sure” Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is on trial accused of sexual…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 11 – Kenya’s rising sprint star, Rukia Nusra, currently based in the USA, clocked a new personal best time in the dinroo 60m hurdles sprint, closing in on what might be a historic qualification for the World Indoor Championships. The 21-year old Kenyan star clocked 8.48 seconds…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 11, 2025 – The 2019 World 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot is confident of a great year after past struggles with injury. Cheruiyot says injury woes and subsequent disappointing results have only served to strengthen him. “I learned many lessons during my injury struggle…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 11, 2025 – Kariobangi Sharks captain Kevin Luke Otiala has warned that they will be no pushovers in the second half of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Otiala says the team are packed with quality players who are hungry for success in the top flight. “I…
- LONDON, England, February 11, 2025 – Manchester City will host Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Argyle have been rewarded for knocking out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a tie against the reigning English champions. Holders Manchester United will face…
- LONDON, England, February 11, 2025 – World Athletics is set to introduce a swab test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women’s category at international events. The “pre-clearance requirement” is part of changes which will further tighten regulations concerning the eligibility of…
- LOS ANGELES, United States, February 11, 2025 – Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week’s Genesis Invitational because he is “still processing” the death of his mother. The 15-time major champion says he is “not ready” to return to golf following the death his mother, Kultida, which was announced…
- BARCELONA, Spain, February 11, 2025 – Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of “violating the privacy” of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident during a Liga F game. In the 15th minute of the derby match between the Barcelona-based clubs on Sunday, Leon and…
- LONDON, England, February 10, 2025 – The level of abuse in English football has “reached crisis point”, says the head of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out. The comments come after Manchester City’s Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw became the latest player to be subjected to racist and misogynistic messages…
- ROME, Italy, February 10, 2025 – Monza have reappointed Alessandro Nesta as their manager seven weeks after sacking the former Italy defender. The Italian club replaced the legendary centre-back with Salvatore Bocchetti in December but dismissed the ex-Hellas Verona coach after a 5-1 defeat by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 10 -The premier Magical Kenya Open (MKLO) received Ksh 60 million from Absa Bank Kenya for the 2025 edition, cementing its position as the largest private sector sponsor of the prestigious golf tournament for 14 years. The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb 10 – Home team Bandari Youth lifted the men’s football title as the Coast Edition of the 2024/25 Betika BingwaFest culminated Sunday at the Mbaraki Sports Club. In the corresponding women’s category, KNCP Queens were crowned champions. In rugby, Hunters Hill and Mombasa Sports…
- MURRAYFIELD, Scotland, February 10, 2025 – As they strive to find new ways to raise revenues at Murrayfield, Scottish Rugby could do worse than having a giant Peter O’Mahony pinata hanging from the lower reaches of the east stand. They’d be queuing round the block to give Scotland’s great bogey man…
- LONDON, England, February 10, 2025 – Injured duo Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and George Furbank could return to boost England’s back-three options before the end of the Six Nations. Wing Feyi-Waboso, who was shortlisted for World Rugby’s breakthrough player of 2024 after scoring five tries in his first…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 10, 2025 – Approximately 300 amateur golfers are penned in for this Saturday’s Lady Captain’s Tournament at the par 72 Ruiru Golf Course in Ruiru. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Lady Captain Mukami described the tournament as a memorial for the hard work they have put in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 10, 2025 – Kenya’s Purity Chepkirui admits she has struggled to adapt to the senior level after considerable success in the juniors. Chepkirui says it has not been an easy walk in the park but is thankful to her coach for guiding her through process. “Adapting to the senior…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 10, 2025 – National Under 17 girls’ football team coach Mildred Cheche has named a provisional squad of 51 players ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda. The team include a number of players who featured at last year’s World Cup in Dominican Republic,…
- NEW ORLEANS, United States, February 10, 2025 – “I want to play their favourite song… but you know they love to sue,” said Kendrick Lamar, a couple of minutes into his Super Bowl half-time show. Everyone knew what he was referring to. Not Like Us, his brutal takedown of rap rival Drake, was one of…
- BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, February 10, 2025 – Ireland clinched a 63-run victory on a tense final day in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo as Matthew Humphreys’ seven-wicket match haul proved crucial. Zimbabwe started day five requiring 109 runs for victory as they chased 292 but left-arm…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 10, 2025 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has promised the government’s support towards the war against age cheating in Kenyan athletics. Mvurya says that age cheating is a stain on Kenya’s reputation as an athletics giant, hence should be eradicated from the fabric…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 10, 2025 – National women’s basketball team coach George Mayienga says Kenya needs to prepare better for international competitions if they are to reclaim their status as a powerhouse of the continent. Mayienga admits teams are getting better everyday and that Kenya needs…
- MURRAYFIELD, Scotland, February 10, 2025 – When Ireland emerged from a chaotic, injury-filled game at Murrayfield with a win two years ago, it put them on the verge of the Grand Slam. There may be three rounds of fixtures left this year, but Sunday’s 32-18 success in Edinburgh coupled with France’s…
- NEW ORLEANS, United States, February 10, 2025 – The Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to deny them an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl. The Chiefs were playing in their fifth Super Bowl in six years and much of the pre-game hype focused on a potential three-peat.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 9, 2025 – AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani bemoans their slow start to Sunday’s encounter against Kariobangi Sharks as a reason for their drab showing in the 0-0 draw. Ambani believes his charges struggled were all at sea in the first half and never really recovered…
- CUTTACK, India, February 9, 2025 – England were comprehensively beaten again in the second one-day international in Cuttack as India clinched the series with a match to spare. After setting their hosts 305 to win, England’s struggles on tour continued as captain Rohit Sharma hit a majestic 119 from…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 9, 2025 – Kariobangi Sharks head coach William ‘Kanu’ Muluya says the departure of midfield marshall Keith Imbali opens a pathway into the starting 11 for young players in the team. Muluya says Imbali’s exit to Shabana FC is a blessing in disguise, contrary to what many may…
- MURRAYFIELD, Scotland, February 9, 2025 – Ireland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with an 11th victory in a row over a disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield. The visitors blew away their hosts when speeding into a 17-0 lead with tries from Calvin Nash and captain Caelan…
- LONDON, England, February 9, 2025 – Plymouth Argyle produced a classic FA Cup giant-killing as the Championship’s bottom club stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool at a raucous Home Park. Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 changes from the side that swept Tottenham aside to reach the Carabao…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 9, 2025 – Kenya’s Bernard Koech led a podium sweep at the Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai on Sunday morning. Koech cruised past the finish line in 1:00:15, ahead of fellow Kenyans, Wisley Yego (1:00:38) and Enos Kipruto (1:01:40) who finished in second and third…
- GALLE, Sri Lanka, February 9, 2025 – A clinical Australia completed a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win. The tourists took just 25 minutes to take Sri Lanka’s final two second-innings wickets, dismissing their hosts for 231. That left…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 9, 2025 – Kenya’s Purity Gitonga created history on Saturday night when she led her twin sister to a podium finish in the women’s 3000m at the Metz Indoor Meet in France. The 2018 WMRA Mountain Running champion clocked 8:45.11 to cross the finish line, ahead of her twin…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 9, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) RFC head coach Oliver Mang’eni says the upcoming run of tough fixtures is a perfect opportunity for them to make an emphatic statement of their title credentials. Mang’eni concedes that games against Nondies, Menengai Oilers, Kabras and…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 9, 2025 – Heavyweight Derek Chisora proved too much for Otto Wallin as he picked up a unanimous decision victory in his final fight in the UK. Chisora was on top from the first bell and twice knocked Wallin down at a packed Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. The judges…
