- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Kenya’s John Korir put in a dominant performance to win the men’s race at the Boston Marathon on Monday morning. The Chicago Marathon champion clocked 2:04:45 to cross the finish line first, ahead of Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu ( 2:05:04) and fellow Kenyan,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Mombasa Golf Club, sponsored by NCBA Bank, claimed their first-ever Tannahill Shield victory in the centennial edition of the prestigious Easter Golf Tournament, with a total gross of 48 points across four intense rounds of play. Hosted at the scenic and historic…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – National under 17 girls’ football team coach Mildred Cheche has warned Cameroon of a tough time in the return leg of their World Cup qualifier in Yaounde on Friday. Cheche says the Junior Starlets will come out guns blazing from the first whistle, as they seek to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi says the team are determined to give fans something to smile about come the end of the season. Okidi says the fans have been Tore Bobe’s 12th man and deserve all the good things for their unwavering support. “We want to encourage…
- KISUMU, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Leads United and Mali Mali Ladies are the BingwaFest national football champions following their respective triumphs in the finals held on Sunday, April 20th, at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo, Kisumu County. The national champions received KES 2.5 million each…
- ROME, Italy, April 21, 2025 – Monday’s four scheduled matches in the top flight of Italian football have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced on Monday morning that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88, having recently been discharged from hospital following…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has blamed an injury pandemic for his team’s winless run in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Ambani says the loss of crucial players have greatly hampered their title run. “We cannot be happy with the loss (…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 21 – USA-based Kenyan marathoner Sharon Lokedi is eyeing another podium finish and a possible victory, as she lines up against what she terms as a quality field at Monday evening’s Boston Marathon. Lokedi finished second behind two-time winner Hellen Obiri last year and as she…
- GOLDEN STATE, United States, April 21, 2025 – Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points as the Golden State Warriors began their play-off campaign with a 95-85 win at the Houston Rockets. The seventh-seeded Warriors made it successive wins in Houston, with Curry also adding six rebounds and three…
- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2025 – Lewis Hamilton described his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as “horrible” and said he had no explanation for his lack of pace in the Ferrari. The seven-time champion finished seventh and was 31 seconds behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who scored Ferrari’s first…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 21, 2025 – Ruben Amorim made his point with his very first answer after watching Manchester United’s worst ever Premier League season hit a new low. “If we don’t score goals nothing matters, because in the end it is the result that counts,” said the Portuguese, whose…
- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2025 – Max Verstappen refused to discuss his unhappiness with a penalty he was given in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because he was concerned about retribution from Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. The four-time champion’s five-second penalty for leaving the track…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Dennis ‘Decha’ Wanjala scored a screamer as Tusker beat Nairobi City Stars to climb to the top of the FKF Premier League at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday evening. The brewers came into the tie, licking their lips at the chance to claim control of the…
- LONDON, England, April 21, 2025 – Late goals from teenager Tyrique George and Pedro Neto gave Chelsea a dramatic derby win at Fulham to boost the Blues’ hopes of Champions League football next season. Having failed to win in their previous eight Premier League away trips, Chelsea’s travel woes…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 21, 2025 – Struggling Manchester United returned to type as Pablo Sarabia curled home a brilliant 77th-minute free-kick to secure a fifth straight top-flight win for Wolves for the first time since 1970 and end any lingering fears of relegation. United’s performance could…
- IPSWICH, England, April 21, 2025 – Arsenal denied Liverpool the chance to win the Premier League title this weekend as they comfortably beat 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road. In their first match since seeing off Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, the Gunners produced another…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 21, 2025 – Austin ‘Lastborn’ Odongo and Brian Michira each scored a brace as Shabana continued their scintillating form in the FKF Premier League with victory over Talanta at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday evening. Odongo put Tore Bobe in front with his first strike in the 23rd…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 20, 2025 – The national under 17 girls’ football team have a lot to do in their bid for a second consecutive World Cup appearance after losing to Cameroon in the first leg of the qualifiers at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday evening. Tiwa Melong put the Baby Lionesses into the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 20, 2025 – Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) head coach Brad Ibs has underlined the team’s ambition to become the best in Africa. Ibs says the team are aiming at continuous improvement with every game as they seek to become giants of the sport on the continent. “Competition is what…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 20, 2025 – Three Kenyan teams will be in action on Sunday at the Africa Club Volleyball Championships in Misurata, Libya. National champions Kenya Prisons kick off proceedings at 1:10 pm against PAD Douala of Cameroon. The warders are coming off a glorious night on Thursday…
- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2025 – Lando Norris says he has a “big job” on his hands to try to recover in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from his crash in qualifying. The Briton, who leads McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by three points in the drivers’ championship heading into the race, starts…
- MINNESOTA, United States, April 20, 2025 – The Los Angeles Lakers slumped to a 117-95 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their NBA Western Conference first-round play-off. Jaden McDaniels top scored with 25 points for the sixth-seeded Timberwolves, who were the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – In their hunt for a maiden place in the Rugby World Cup, the Kenya Simbas are set for a six week training camp in South Africa, according to Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman Sasha Mutai. Speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net, Mutai says the Union will do everything within…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – After months of intensive training back at her Ngong base, defending champion Hellen Obiri is confident of a three-peat at this Month’s Boston Marathon. Obiri jetted back to the United States earlier this week, following a rigorous period in Ngong and believes she has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – Kariobangi Sharks teenage star Humphrey Aroko says he is confident of following in the footsteps of compatriot Stanley Wilson and completing a move to European top tier side AIK after attending month-long trials with them. Aroko, 17, was invited for trials with the Swedish…
- MADRID, Spain, April 19, 2025 – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says there is “no conflict” with club president Florentino Perez despite his side’s Champions League exit. Arsenal knocked Real Madrid out in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, leading to speculation over the 65-year-old’s future.…
- BARCELONA, Spain, April 19, 2025 – Raphinha scored a penalty in the eighth minute of injury time as La Liga leaders Barcelona completed a remarkable comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3. The Brazil forward scored with almost the last kick of the game after a video assistant referee review ruled that…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 19, 2025 – Douglas Kibet scored a last-minute leveller as Sofapaka held Gor Mahia to a 1-1 draw at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday evening. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions came into the fixture with a glorious chance to ascend to the top of the log…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic says the team will treat every remaining match in the 2024/25 season as a final. The Croatian admits they must be at their best if they are to successfully defend their league crown as well as win the domestic cup. “We are…
- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 18, 2025 – Yuki Tsunoda had his first crash for Red Bull in second practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Lando Norris set the pace for McLaren. The Japanese, who was parachuted into Red Bull to replace Liam Lawson after two races of this season, clipped the inside…
- LEVERKUSEN, Germany, April 18, 2025 – Xabi Alonso says it is “not a good time” to discuss his future after the Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with Real Madrid. The 43-year-old is reportedly a candidate to succeed Carlo Ancelotti should the Italian leave Real at the end of the season. Alonso is…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – AFC Leopards’ limp title run suffered further loss with defeat to lowly Posta Rangers at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Friday evening. Owen Mboya scored midway through the first half as Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s charges nicked an important win in their relegation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is hungry for the world title at this year’s competition in Tokyo. Wanyonyi says he wants to improve on the silver he won at previous edition of the showpiece in 2023 in Budapest. “The last time I competed at the World…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apar 19 – One of Kenya’s leading betting firms, Odibets, is promising to serve more than just great odds this Easter, as they have brought the ultimate holiday feast with the “Ponyoka na Kienyeji ya Easter na Mayai Yake” promo. From 18th April to 21st April, betting fanatics will…
- KISUMU, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – The BingwaFest National entered the business end with the official opening ceremony on Friday athletes getting rewarded for the exploits on the track. Titus Kiprotich and Maurine Jepkoech were crowned the 10,000m champions after a good outing at the Jaramogi Oginga…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – Boniface Muchiri struck in the 47th minute as Ulinzi Stars shot down Kenya Police in a disciplined forces derby at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Good Friday. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League leaders came into the tie determined to tighten their grip…
- LONDON, England, April 18, 2025 – Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca supports Reece James’ criticism of his team-mates, saying it is “absolutely” the sort of leadership he wants to see from the Blues captain. James, 25, was critical of Chelsea’s “poor performance” in the 2-1 defeat by Legia Warsaw at…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 18, 2025 – Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says their 5-4 win against Lyon was the “strangest game” he has ever played in. The England centre-back scored the second of two goals in the 120th minute of extra time to send United through to the semi-finals of the…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 18, 2025 – Arne Slot believes keeping his Liverpool team together would mark a “big summer” for the club as he insisted Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future is still “not done”. The Reds have secured captain Virgil van Dijk and leading scorer Mohamed Salah on new two-year deals…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – National under 17 girls’ football team coach Mildred Cheche says they will go all out in the first leg of the final round of the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon on Sunday. Cheche says a positive result at the Nyayo National Stadium will be integral to taking a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 18, 2025 – Olympic marathon bronze medalist Benson Kipruto is keen to compete at this year’s World Championships in Tokyo. Kipruto says Tokyo remains top of his to-do list this year as he targets more success. “Some of the achievements I have set for myself this year is to win…
- LONDON, England, April 18, 2025 – Serena Williams says she would have been banned for 20 years and had some of her Grand Slam titles taken away if she had committed the same anti-doping offence as men’s world number one Jannik Sinner. Italy’s Sinner, 23, is serving a three-month doping ban after…
- FRANKFURT, Germany, April 18, 2025 – “You’re going to have to put up with me for a little bit longer.” On Wednesday, Ange Postecoglou admitted to having “no idea” if he would still be in a job following the Europa League quarter-final second leg trip to Eintracht Frankfurt. But, following Thursday’…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 18, 2025 – Ruben Amorim made a pretty significant point in the aftermath of his side’s staggering 5-4 comeback win against Lyon. A point that underlined the high stakes game his first part-season at Manchester United has become. Sitting in the media room at Old Trafford,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 17 – Olympic champions Beatrice Chebet and Emmanuel Wanyonyi were the toast of the night after being crowned the 2024 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the year in a glamorous Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) gala hosted at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 17 – KCB FC will be looking to turn its fortunes around when the Patrick Odhiambo-led side takes on Mara Sugar in a crunch Kenya Premier League clash at the Awendo Stadium Saturday. The Bankers have experienced a mixed run of form in their last five league outings, managing just…
- MADRID, Spain, April 17, 2025 – Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal held off Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals in an incident-packed match at the Bernabeu. Arsenal had a 3-0 aggregate lead to defend after their superb victory in the first leg last week –…
- MILAN, Italy, April 17, 2025 – Inter Milan booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a thrilling draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro Stadium. The Italian champions led 2-1 from the first leg but their advantage was wiped out by Harry Kane’s crisp, low strike early in the second…
- LONDON, England, April 16, 2025 – The question over whether transgender women can participate in women’s sport has been a high-profile issue in recent years. So the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex is likely to have implications for sport at…
- LONDON, England, April 16, 2025 – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has urged fans to trust him and says the team is improving under his leadership. The Italian, 45, saw his team jeered by some fans while they were losing at home to Ipswich on Sunday in a game where they eventually came back to draw 2-2…
