- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1, 2025 – Kenyan sprinter Mercy Oketch says she has been working extra hard in the past one year to secure qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo. Oketch says she has been building herself up by correcting on her weak areas. “The past one year has all been about…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1, 2025 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president Macdonald Mariga has defended his brother, Victor Wanyama, after his inclusion in the latest Harambee Stars squad. Mariga believes coach Benni McCarthy is within his rights to call up players who have something to give to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has vowed to get better after a somewhat disappointing outcome at Saturday’s Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Omanyala says he is going to take his training to the next level as he eyes more positive…
- PARIS, France, June 1, 2025 – Hundreds of people have been arrested in Paris following clashes with police, after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated their club’s victory in the Champions League final. Officers arrested nearly 300 people after clashes broke out near the city’s Champs-Elysees…
- LONDON, England, June 1, 2025 – One season may have just finished but the football does not stop, with the Club World Cup beginning on 14 June and a new mini transfer window now open. All clubs – not just those at the revamped tournament – have been given a 10-day window to sign players […]
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- MUNICH, Germany, June 1, 2025 – As Paris St-Germain dismantled Inter 5-0 to win their first Champions League – in the biggest final victory ever – it may have given the Nerazzuri a sense their own rebuild is needed this summer, albeit on a tighter budget. PSG’s starting XI at Allianz Arena cost…
- MUNICH, Germany, June 1, 2025 – Luis Enrique wept tears of joy and emotion as Paris St-Germain delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the Champions League for the first time on a remarkable night in Munich. And, as PSG outclassed Inter Milan for a historic 5-0 victory, brilliant teenager…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala finished third in the men’s 100m at the Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Saturday evening. World Indoor 60m silver medalist Kennedy Lachlan stormed to victory, clocking 9.98 across the finish…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2025 – Mercy Oketch punched her ticket to the World Championships in Tokyo with victory in the women’s 400m at the Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Oketch clocked a national record of 50.14 — also a personal best (PB) — to cross the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Wiseman Were booked his ticket to the World Athletics Championships with victory at the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday afternoon. Were clocked a personal best of 48.34 in the men’s 400m hurdles across the finish line,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2025 – Brazilian Mauricio Da Silva cruised to first place in the men’s javelin at the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic World Continental Tour event at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. The 25-year-old threw a season’s best of 86.34m to take top honour, ahead…
- NYERI, Kenya, May 31 – Kenya karate federation require eight million shillings to adeqautely prepare for African karate championsips slated for later in the year . Speaking during the selection of 20 players who will contest in the event in Cairo, Egypt federation chairman Engineer Richard Binga…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – Boniface Ambani has raised his hand to become the next president of one of Kenya’s oldest football clubs, AFC Leopards, saying he is the right man to lead Ingwe into the new era of success. Ambani says he has gathered the requisite experience and know how and says he will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – Barnaba Korir, the race director of the Kip Keino Classic, a leg of the Continental Gold Tour, says World Athletics’ approval of the Ulinzi Sports Complex for the one day meet has come in handy, and will spur a memorable and competitive event. The Kip Keino Classic had…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – American sprinter Maia McCoy hopes that competing at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi will spur her bid for a first ever qualification to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan this year. McCoy is the leading cast in the 100m at the Kenyan leg of the World…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2025 – World Under 20 champion Sarah Moraa admits she has matured ever since she failed to finish at last year’s Kip Keino Classic. The youngster says she has improved ever since she started competing against the best of the best in the world. “Last year was a huge…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2025 – Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander ‘Sasha’ Mutai has resigned ahead of a no-confidence motion against him. Mutai threw in the towel at a tense Special General Meeting (SGM) at the RFUEA Grounds, along Ngong’ Road, Friday midday. “Maybe I am not a good politician……
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has confessed his desire to play rugby in the latter stages of his career. Omanyala says rugby is a sport he has loved for a very long time, having started out as a player before transitioning to athletics. “I miss rugby……
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2025 – Black smoke is billowing at the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) and could blow into a blazing fire by Friday evening. The union’s chair Alexander ‘Sasha’ Mutai faces a motion of no confidence — seeking his removal as chair of the union –sponsored by secretary general Ray…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – Kenyan journalists were on Thursday equiped with technical skills on how to cover world class athletics events like the forthcoming sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Gold Tour Series set for Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Saturday. The high…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – Anticipation is building ahead of the 36th edition of the Rhino Charge, set to take place Saturday, May 31, in Baringo County. Known for its tough terrain, ingenious route planning, and unwavering conservation mission, Rhino Charge continues to be one of Kenya’s most daring…
- NEW YORK, USA, May 29 – NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has warned his Oklahoma City Thunder team-mates they “they have a lot more work to do” after reaching their first NBA Finals since 2012 with a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) leader John Lejirma will clash with defending champion Michael Karanga and other rising stars at the 2025 NCBA Coronation Cup & Bendor Trophy slated to tee-off Friday to Sunday June 1 at the Nakuru Golf Club. The competition will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29, 2025 – AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has expressed concerns over their safety ahead of Monday’s match against Gor Mahia at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. Ambani says the match poses a lot of risks for Ingwe players as well as fans. “Truth be told, many of our…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Ninety golfers have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, set for Tuesday, 3rd June to Thursday 5th June 2025 at the par-72 Thika Greens Golf Resort. The mixed field, which comprises of professionals and elite…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – AFC Leopards winger Clifton Miheso says they are ready to handle the ‘hostile’ reception they will receive at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay when they face Gor Mahia in the Mashemeji Derby. Miheso says their focus will be on walking away with three points from ‘…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – Gor Mahia interim head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has suggested that the next Mashemeji Derby should be held in Kakamega or Mumias. Otieno believes that playing the derby in the traditional support bases of the two clubs will add an extra flavour to the contest. “…
- KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 28, 2025 – Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it will do his players good to leave Kuala Lumpur with the sound of boos ringing in their ears after a 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars. After ending a desperate Premier League campaign with a victory over Aston…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – American-born Nigerian Nairobi City Thunder point guard Uchenna Iroegbu says he hopes to be back with the Kenyan champions in their Basketball Africa League (BAL) journey next season. Iroegbu, nicknamed ‘UC’ has been a key pillar of the Thunder side, having been signed to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Former Tusker FC goalkeeper Brian Bwire says he is happy with the returns from his first season in South Africa, with Polokwane City. Bwire joined Polokwane at the beginning of the campaign and has managed to finish with four clean sheets from 12 games he played. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – The Esports Kenya Federation will take part in the World Phygital Summit, set to take place in Dubai from Thursday to Friday. This landmark summit, hosted by the World Phygital Community, will convene key global stakeholders to shape the future of phygital sports — an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Al Ahli Tripoli Basketball Club head coach Fouad Abou Chakra says the team will be headed for the play-offs of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Pretoria, South Africa, with their target being to clinch the trophy. The Libyan side were totally unplayable in the Nile…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has delighted in his ex-employers clinching the Europa League, ending an 18-year wait for silverware. Wanyama says Tottenham Hotspur absolutely deserved the Europa title. Spurs ended their 18-year trophy drought after…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Nairobi City Thunder captain Tyler Ongwae has praised his teammates for their performance and fighting spirit in their first ever sujourn at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, Rwanda. Thunder had a tough outing, winning only once, and lost two matches in tight…
- PARIS, France, May 28, 2025 – Emma Raducanu’s miserable record against Iga Swiatek continued as she was outclassed by the defending champion in their French Open second-round meeting. The British number two was beaten 6-1 6-2 on the Paris clay and has now lost all five of her matches against the…
- LONDON, England, May 28, 2025 – Davide Ancelotti held fresh talks with Rangers about their managerial vacancy in London last week and wants the Ibrox job, with further discussions planned over the next few days. The Italian was approached by representatives of the Scottish Premiership club earlier…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – NBA Africa and Opportunity International unveiled a new outdoor basketball court at Loiswell Academy in Nairobi on Tuesday evening. The court was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony by NBA Kenya Country Operations Lead Michael Finley, Opportunity International Board…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 28, 2025 – A judge in Argentina has stood down from the trial of Diego Maradona’s medical staff after being criticised for taking part in a documentary about the case. Seven members of the legendary footballer’s medical team have been charged with negligent homicide…
- LONDON, England, May 28, 2025 – Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical before completing a switch to Arsenal. Well-placed sources have confirmed to BBC Sport that all the relevant documents in relation to the Spain international’s switch to the Emirates have been signed…
- INDIANA, United States, May 28, 2025 – Tyrese Haliburton produced an electric first-half performance as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks to move to within one win of reaching the NBA Finals. Haliburton registered 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the first half of a 130-121 win…
- LONDON, England, May 28, 2025 – Arsenal have underachieved under manager Mikel Arteta in the past three years, says former captain Thierry Henry. Arteta, 43, has transformed the Gunners since leaving Manchester City for the club in 2019, making the side regular title challengers. However, the club…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – African 100m silver medalist Maia McCoy says she will be representing the United States at Saturday’s Kip Keino Classic, and not Liberia. McCoy says she fell out with Liberian officials at last year’s African Championships in Douala, Cameroon and does not wish to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Rugby have appointed Dennis ‘Ironman’ Mwanja as interim head coach, replacing Oliver Mang’eni. In a statement, club chair James Mugo said the change is part of efforts to ensure the eight-time Kenya Cup champions roar again after a period…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28, 2025 – Confederation of African Football (Caf) secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba is hopeful Kenya will be ready to host the Africa Nations Championships in August, this year. Mosengo-Omba admits the country has made huge strides in its preparations of the Moi…
- LIVERPOOL, England, May 28, 2025 – The driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade is being held on suspicion of attempted murder, police have said. Merseyside Police say a Ford Galaxy avoided a roadblock by tailgating an ambulance responding to…
- KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 28, 2025 – Manchester United kick off their Asian tour against the ASEAN All Stars on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, just a week after the Europa League final loss to Tottenham Hotspur and three days following the conclusion of a dismal season. To jump into the warm embrace…
- LIVERPOOL, England, May 28, 2025 – Mohamed Salah says he can play until he is 40 years old and is still in talks about a possible future move to the Saudi Pro League. The Liverpool forward, 32, had a superb season, scoring 29 goals and delivering 18 assists as the Reds won the Premier League title…
- BARCELONA, Spain, May 28, 2025 – Lamine Yamal has signed a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. The 17-year-old Spain winger’s existing deal was set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season but his new contract…
- MANCHESTER, England, May 28, 2025 – “I’ve made it clear that I need to take the next step,” Matheus Cunha told the Guardian, external in March. “I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential.” The Brazil forward is now set to take that next step but it involves swapping one side who…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27, 2025 – Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has come out of retirement to rejoin the national team. The former Tottenham midfielder is part of a 25-man provisional squad named on Tuesday evening by head coach Benni McCarthy for next month’s international friendly…
