- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 1, 2025 – Former England and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has left Championship side Plymouth Argyle after seven months in charge, with the club bottom of the table and four points from safety. It brings the 39-year-old’s fourth managerial role to an end,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 1 – That Janet Wanja’s light and warmth transcended generations, gender and social status is no lie; and this was laid bare Tuesday night as friends and family congregated at her Kasarani home for a candle lighting ceremony in memory of the fallen volleyball queen. Wanja, 40,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 31 – Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet clocked a world record of 0:13:54 to clinch the women’s 5km race at the Cursa del Nassos in Barcelona on New Year’s Eve. Chebet blazed to victory ahead of Ethiopia’s Medina Eisa who clocked 0:14:23 to finish second as Uganda’s…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 31 – West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital more than three weeks after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. Antonio, 34, had surgery on a lower limb fracture following the crash on 7 December. The Jamaica international needed to be…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 31 – Harambee Stars goalkeeper Bryne Omondi says he is ready to fight for a starting spot in the national team. Omondi admits the battle for the number 1 jersey is going to be tough as all goalkeepers are fighting to make an impression on interim head coach Francis Kimanzi…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 31 – The Late Janet Wanja was not only a Kenyan volleyball icon but a celebrated heroine all over the world. Here is her journey in pictures since she graced our courts in 2004. Wanja passed away December 27, 2024 at home where she was under palliative care after being diagnosed…
- DENVER, United States, December 31 – Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic both scored triple-doubles in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 victory against the Utah Jazz. Westbrook finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists which included no turnovers, while Jokic added 36 points, 22 rebounds and 11…
- BARCELONA, Spain, December 31 – Barcelona have lost another appeal to register Spain forward Dani Olmo for the rest of the season – one day before the deadline. The 26-year-old was was signed from German side RB Leipzig for a reported 60m euros (£51m) in August. However, he was registered only for…
- BRISBANE, Australia, December 31 – Nick Kyrgios says he is unsure whether he will be fit enough to compete at the Australian Open after his first singles match in 18 months left him in “throbbing” pain. The 29-year-old Australian feared he would not be able to resume his career following surgery on…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 31 – Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has been banned for two games by the Football Association following his clash with Ipswich security earlier this month. The Brazil striker was charged with misconduct after he elbowed a member of the Ipswich staff before snatching…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 31 – Head coach Wayne Rooney has left Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle by mutual agreement. The 39-year-old former England captain oversaw just four league wins and suffered 13 defeats in 23 Championship games after taking charge of the Pilgrims in May. He…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, December 31 – It is 50 years since Manchester United were relegated Legend has it that the great Denis Law sent his old club down with a backheeled goal for Manchester City that he didn’t celebrate. The truth was slightly different as United were doomed in 1973-74 if Law…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 31 – Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno is confident they will successfully defend the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title despite a mixed start to the 2024/25 season. Otieno says K’Ogalo will be a different ‘animal’ in the new year after working on their…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 30 – Referees will announce any video assistant referee decisions to football supporters inside stadiums in England for the first time during the Carabao Cup semi-finals. As part of a trial, referees will announce final decisions following a visit to the VAR…
- MILAN, Italy, December 30 – Former Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has been appointed AC Milan head coach following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. The former Lazio, Inter Milan and Parma midfielder has signed an 18-month deal at San Siro. Conceicao, 50, won 11 trophies in six years at Porto before…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 30 – The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have postponed the upcoming round of Premier League matches set for this weekend (January 4-5). In a statement, the federation said this has been necessitated by lack of vital standing committees, including leagues and competitions,…
- BRISBANE, Australia, December 30 – At the peak of a long-running feud between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, the prospect of them ever becoming pals seemed ludicrous. After all, how could Djokovic warm to someone who he had “not much respect for” off the court? What could stop Kyrgios thinking…
- MIAMI, United States, December 30 – Tyler Herro played a key role in helping Miami Heat rally from a 12-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets before being ejected in the final minute. Herro scored a game-high 27 points and nine assists as Miami won 104-100 in Texas. The 24-year-old was one of…
- MILAN, Italy, December 30 – AC Milan have sacked manager Paulo Fonseca after just six months in charge following their 1-1 draw at home to Roma. The result left the seven-time European champions in eighth place in the Serie A table, 14 points adrift of joint-leaders Atalanta and Napoli. Milan sit…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 30 – Kenyan runner Joan Jepngetich, who died in a road crash in Illinois on Thursday, is to be airlifted home for burial. An online fundraiser to collate resources to airlift her body home has thus far raised $4,392 (approximately Ksh 567,666). The 24-year-old Kapsabet…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 30 – Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah says he is “far away” from signing a new deal at the Premier League club. Salah, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and can enter negotiations with non-English clubs on 1 January over a free transfer once his deal…
- KILIFI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Defending champions Blue Blue retained their title, as Kilifi Elite won the first ever women’s crown as the three-day Esse Akida Foundation tournament came to an end Sunday evening at the Mkoroshoni Grounds in Kilifi County. Blue Blue retained their crown after a hard fought…
- LEICESTER, United Kingdom, December 30 – Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “need help” during the January transfer window after admitting his side have “no chance” of winning the Premier League title this season. The City boss celebrated 500 games in charge of the club with a nervy 2-0 win over…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 30 – Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as they thrashed an abject West Ham United at the London Stadium. It was another capital goal-fest for Arne Slot’s irresistible side after the 6-3 win at Tottenham seven days…
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, December 29 – Nottingham Forest ended the year on a high by beating toothless Everton to move up to second in the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-flying side are quickly turning into the story of the season with stellar showings that are threatening to disrupt…
- LEICESTER, United Kingdom, December 29 – Pep Guardiola celebrated 500 games in charge of Manchester City with a nervy win over Leicester. Savinho and Erling Haaland gave the floundering defending champions just a second win in their last 10 Premier League games. It was still not enough to lift them…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 29 – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who he coached in Manchester City’s academy, can become “an important player for England”. The 21-year-old has been one of the Tractor Boys’ standout players on their return to the Premier League,…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 29 – Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray with “bringing a fresh look” to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his long-time rival as his new coach. Djokovic, the men’s record 24-time major winner, will begin his 2025 season at the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 29 – Incoming Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured to do everything to avert possible sanctions on the Kenya Tong Il Moo Do Federation (KTMDF) after failing to host the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open International Championships. Mvurya says he will have a…
- NEW YORK, United States, December 29 – Boxer Paul Bamba has died aged 35, his manager Ne-Yo has announced. Puerto Rican Bamba won the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title by defeating Mexican Rogelio Medina on 21 December. Singer Ne-Yo, who signed Bamba to his management company in November, confirmed the…
- NEW YORK, United States, December 29 – Jalen Brunson scored 55 points – including nine in overtime – as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 136-132 win at the Washington Wizards. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who have now won…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 29 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Kenya have announced the launch of its “Revvvisha na KCB” campaign, a nationwide initiative to promote financial empowerment and encourage positive savings behaviour among Kenyans. The campaign, running from December 27 to April next year,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 29 – Former national women’s volleyball team player Janet Wanja will be laid to rest on January 3 (next Friday) at the Lang’ata Cemetery. According to a tentative burial programme released by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), the interment will be preceded by a funeral…
- KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Dec 29 – Soy United edged out home side Samitsi FC 1-0 in a closely contested duel to be crowned champions of the sixth edition of the Karamoja Super Cup hosted in Kakamega County. In the corresponding women’s category, Kimangeti Queens beat Lwandeti Iron Ladies 2-0 to lift the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has his eyes set on next year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), as he assembled a team to prepare for the invitational Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, scheduled for January 3-13. The Mapinduzi Cup, originally schemed to involve clubs…
- KILIFI, Kenya, Dec 28 – Defending champions Blue Blue have booked a slot in the final of the Esse Akida Foundation tournament, after edging out favorites Ubuntu 4-2 on post-match penalties following a 0-0 draw in regulation time. Ubuntu, who won the mixed version of the seven-a-side inaugural…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 28- More tributes are continuing to pour in for the late Janet Wanja with former President Uhuru Kenyatta describing the volleyball legend as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young athletes through her exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership on and off…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 28 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for “more than two months” after having surgery on his injured hamstring. The winger, 23, went off in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on 21 December and left…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 28 – Kai Havertz netted the lone goal as Arsenal edged out Ipswich Town 1-0 on Friday to move up second on the English Premier League table. The victory saw Arsenal close on leaders Liverpool to six points while leap-frogging London rivals Chelsea who occupy third spot…
- KILIFI, Kenya, Dec 27 – Defending champions Blue Blue have progressed to the semi-final of the Esse Akida Foundation Tournament after edging out Jupiter Youth 3-1 on post-match penalties in a tough quarter final duel played in Mkoroshoni, Kilifi County on Friday. Blue Blue won the first edition of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The WRC Safari Rally aims to expand its motorsport culture across East Africa by providing a high-profile event that will whip up the enthusiasm and participation at all levels of the sport. Event Director Norris Ongalo while making the announcement noted that the move is…
- KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Dec 27 – The sixth edition of the Karamoja Super Cup is set to culminate this weekend at the Samitsi Grounds, Kakamega, with home-team Samitsi FC taking on FKF Division One side Soy United in the men’s category, with Kimangeti Queens and Iron Ladies doing battle in the women’s…
- LOS ANGELES, USA, Dec 27 – The Portland Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson scored the game-winning basket with 0.1 seconds remaining in one of four last-gasp finishes in the NBA on Thursday. Henderson’s step-back jumper gave the Trail Blazers two points and sealed a 122-120 win against the Utah Jazz.…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 27 – Steve Smith continued his revival with a magnificent century as he and Australia’s bowlers put the hosts firmly on top against India after day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne. After ending a run of 26 Test innings without a ton in the third Test in Brisbane,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 27- President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of Kenya’s Volleyball icon Janet Wanja who passed away Friday morning after battle with gallbladder cancer. ALSO READ: Wanja’s Transition To A Third Dream Career A Surreal Experience At Paris Olympics Ruto…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Kenya volleyball fraternity is morning the death of icon Janet Wanja who passed on Friday morning at home after being diagnosed with stage 4 gall bladder cancer. Wanja, a long time setter at the national women’s volleyball team, got ill after doing duties for Kenya at…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Manchester United’s set-piece curse struck again as Matheus Cunha became the second player in three games to score directly from a corner against them as Wolves defeated them to climb out of the bottom three. Ruben Amorim’s men were already up against it at at…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner late into six minutes of stoppage time as Fulham staged a magnificent late comeback to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea looked to be maintaining the pressure on Premier League pace-setters Liverpool as they defended…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and will delay the start of her 2025 season after feeling pain in her knee and shoulder. The former world number one, 33, received a wildcard from tournament organisers last week but said she felt discomfort…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved by Jordan Pickford as Manchester City’s crisis continued with a laboured Premier League draw against Everton at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, once all-conquering, are in unfamiliar territory amid a…
