- DORTMUND, Germany, Oct 2 – Celtic’s unbeaten start to the season came to a shuddering halt as they were taught a Champions League lesson by a rampant Borussia Dortmund inspired by the electric Karim Adeyemi. Daizen Maeda cancelled out Emre Can’s early penalty in a frantic start, but it proved to be…
- BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Oct 2 – Phil Foden scored and got an assist as Manchester City claimed a comfortable first Champions League win of the season at Slovan Bratislava. The England midfielder has struggled to find the form that saw him named PFA Player of the Season last year, but he made the most…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Oct 2 – Arsenal secured their first win in the new Champions League format as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side followed an opening draw with Atalanta by taking control with two first-half goals from Kai Havertz’s header and a free-kick…
- Lisbon, Portugal, Oct 1 – Cristiano Ronaldo says he “no longer cares” about being the best player in the world and is focused on helping his team-mates. Ronaldo, 39, joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United. On Monday the former Real Madrid and Juventus…
- BEIJING, China, Oct 1 – Carlos Alcaraz cruised through to the China Open final with a straight-set victory over Daniil Medvedev. The world number three needed 88 minutes to seal a 7-5 6-3 win. It is Alcaraz’s eighth successive victory since his shock second-round defeat by Botic van de Zandschulp…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Oct 1 – Ousmane Dembele has been omitted from the Paris St-Germain squad for Tuesday night’s Champions League match against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. France forward Dembele has scored four times in six Ligue 1 matches for PSG this term and also played in the 1-0 win over…
- LOS ANGELES, United States, Oct 1 – Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James says the prospect of playing with his eldest son Bronny has given him “a lot of life”. James is embarking upon a record-equalling 22nd season in the NBA and is set to make history by taking to the court with Bronny, 19, […]…
- YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Oct 1 – Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a six-month ban from attending any international matches involving the Central African country by a Fifa disciplinary panel. The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker was sanctioned following…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Nairobi City Thunder will start their campaign for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kibaha, Tanzania, on October 15, after the East Division group phase qualifier dates were announced. National league champions Thunder, making their debut in Continental Basketball…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The Junior Starlets concluded their two-week training camp in Spain with a resounding 4-1 win in a friendly match against local side Intercity CF, the team showing intent and readiness ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup which starts in the Dominican Republic on October 16.…
- DORTMUND, Germany, September 30 – Just four months ago, London was hit by a swarm of yellow and black as Borussia Dortmund prepared to take part in their third Champions League final. More than 60,000 made the trip to Wembley, but only 25,000 had tickets as Hyde Park was opened up to cater for the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 30 – Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber says the current fixture schedule is “dangerous” and is a “big topic” in the dressing room. The debate about the football calendar drew attention after Manchester City midfielder Rodri said players are close to going on strike…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 30 – With less than a month to go until the highly anticipated FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) in Marrakech, Morocco, on October 25-27, Team Kenya riders are leaving nothing to chance. There has been a palpable sense of anticipation and gusto after the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 30 – NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks…
- MADRID, Spain, September 30 – Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for Real Madrid’s upcoming games with a hip injury. Real have confirmed the Belgian suffered an abductor injury in his left leg during their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday. The Spanish and European champions…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 30 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen insists that the government will fully support the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to fully execute its mandate in fighting doping. Murkomen pointed out that Kenya is a respecter of the rule of law and is committed to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 30 – The national kabaddi team bagged bronze at the men’s Beach World Cup in Iran, bringing the curtains down to a fairytale run at the global championships. In a statement, the Kenya Kabaddi Union (KKU) said the achievement is a huge milestone to the development of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 30 – After 12 years in the backburner of rugby 7s, Kenya Harlequin finally clinched the National Sevens Circuit (NSC) crown in a dramatic finale at the Prinsloo Sevens on September 15 in Nakuru. A day before, the then defending champions Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) had…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sep 30 – Manchester United are set to stick with manager Erik ten Hag for matches against Porto and Aston Villa this week, despite their demoralising defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ten Hag has endured a poor start to the season, which has left United…
- PARIS, France, Sep 30 – France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football. The Atletico Madrid player, 33, made 137 appearances for his country, scoring 44 goals, and helped them win the 2018 World Cup, converting a penalty in the final as France beat Croatia…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Patrick Odhiambo’s powerful start to his reign as head coach of Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) FC continued, as they beat Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at the Police Sacco Stadium on Sunday, to remain unbeaten after four games. The bankers have won thrice after drawing their opening game…
- MADRID, Spain, Sep 30 – Angel Correa scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Atletico Madrid against city rivals Real Madrid in a derby that was halted for about 20 minutes midway through the second half following crowd issues. Shortly after Eder Militao scored Real’s opener in the 64th…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 29 – Kenya suffered a temporary setback at the ongoing ICC CWC Challenge League A when they lost by four wickets to Denmark in their second match at the Nairobi Gymkhana on Sunday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bowl, subsequently restricting the hosts to 268…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, September 29 – Tottenham produced a magnificent display to outclass 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford and pile renewed pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Spurs, even without injured Son Heung-min, tore Manchester United apart as they set the platform for victory…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Sati Gata-Aura’s 1977 Nissan 160J is the winner of the 52nd Africa Concours d’Elegance held at Nairobi Racecourse. Sati achieved the feat with a cumulative total of 269 points to recapture the title he had won in 1988. And the Concours oldie did it in bravado clinching the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Equity successively defended the Interbank Games overall title after being crowned the 2024 champions on Saturday at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. The bank was also recognized as the Best Bank in the Tier One category. The 37th edition of the Interbank Games saw…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 29 – Kenya’s Cybrian Kotut finished second in the men’s race at the Berlin Marathon in a thrilling race on Sunday that went down to the wire. The 2016 Paris Marathon champion clocked 2:03:22 as Ethiopia’s Milkesha Mengesha took top honour in 2:03:17. Another Ethiopian,…
- MUNICH, Germany, September 29 – Vincent Kompany hopes Harry Kane’s ankle injury is not serious after the Bayern Munich striker limped out of the 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. England captain Kane was substituted in the 86th minute of the Bundesliga game on Saturday after he was caught by Amine…
- OSASUNA, Spain, September 29 – Ante Budimir scored twice as Osasuna stunned Barcelona, who fell to their first La Liga defeat of the season. The Croatia striker ghosted in behind the Barca defence to head home Bryan Zaragoza’s cross from close range after 18 minutes. Zaragoza increased Osasuna’s…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 29 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down talk of a feud with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, saying he “loves” his former colleague and cannot control attempts to “damage” their friendship. Speaking on Friday before City’s trip to Newcastle, Guardiola…
- NEW YORK, United States, Sep 29 – Fifa has named the 12 stadiums set to host the new-look Club World Cup in the United States next year. The tournament, which will run from 15 June to 13 July 2025, is the first staging of an expanded 32-team competition. Matches will be played across the US, […]…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28 – Former world half marathon champion Kibiwott Kandie is high on confidence ahead of his debut at Sunday’s Berlin Marathon in Germany. Kandie says he is not in the race to simply make up the numbers but give a good account of himself. “For me, going into every race, I…
- LEVERKUSEN, Germany, September 28 – Bayern Munich played out a 1-1 draw with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen as their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season continued. Robert Andrich produced a first-time finish, striking the ball crisply into the bottom corner after Granit Xhaka played the…
- NELSPRUIT, South Africa, September 28 – South Africa hammered Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019. The Springboks scored four first-half tries, with Aphelele Fassi grabbing two before assisting Cheslin Kolbe. Player of the match Pieter-Steph du Toit…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Mohamed Salah’s penalty sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as they beat winless Wolves. The forward’s second-half spot kick quickly restored an advantage that had been cancelled out by Rayan Ait-Nouri’s leveller after Ibrahima Konate’s first…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28 – FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia thrashed Mathare United 4-0 in their first match of 2024/25 season at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday evening. The record league champions were last week bundled out of the Caf Champions League by holders Al Ahly who…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Jannik Sinner says he is “surprised” by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal against the decision to clear him of blame after he twice tested positive for a banned substance. Wada said last month’s ruling by an independent tribunal to find the Italian world…
- NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom, September 28 – Anthony Gordon’s second-half penalty earned Newcastle a point as Manchester City were held to a draw at St James’ Park. City defender Josko Gvardiol had put the visitors ahead after 35 minutes when he finished smartly from Jack Grealish’s lay-off. However,…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Cole Palmer became the first player to score four first-half goals in a Premier League game as Chelsea swept away Brighton to go third in the table. In a remarkably entertaining match, Palmer, 22, also hit the post and had a further goal ruled out before the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to earn a dramatic victory over Leicester. A Wilfred Ndidi own goal in the 94th minute and a close-range Kai Havertz strike in the ninth minute of stoppage time denied a Foxes side who were within reach of an unlikely…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28 – The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League match between Shabana and Posta Rangers was postponed after the match officials failed to show up at the Gusii Stadium on Saturday evening. In a statement, the federation confirmed the officials were nowhere to be…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28 – Commonwealth Games Federation President Chris Jenkins is among guests set to grace the Commonwealth Sport Africa and Europe Regional Meeting, set for October 7-8 in Mombasa. A statement from the Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya (CGA) indicates that the meeting…
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- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed against the decision to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of blame after he twice tested positive for a banned substance. Wada said last month’s ruling by an independent tribunal to find the Italian had no fault or…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he’s been provoked into a more intense rivalry with Arsenal as the fallout continues from their Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium last weekend. Sunday’s 2-2 draw between the title rivals saw several flashpoints,…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28 – Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina’s next two games after being banned by Fifa for “offensive behaviour”. The suspension relates to two incidents in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this month. Martinez repeated…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has issued stay orders on the five-match closed-door ban slapped on FKF Premier League side Shabana FC, and opens the door for fans to turn out at the Gusii Stadium when they host their first top flight match at their traditional home…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sep 27 – Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The 28-year-old limped out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday following a collision with Thomas Partey. Manchester…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – The Junior Starlets came from a goal down to play out to a 1-1 draw with Portugal, in their second friendly match in Spain ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup. Joan Ogola drew the Kenyan girls level on the hour mark, after the Portuguese had gone ahead from the […]
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- LONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 27 – Daniel Ricciardo has been replaced at RB by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 season. The 35-year-old Australian has been dropped with six races to go because Red Bull management have been unconvinced by his performances. Giving Lawson the seat allows him to…
