- BRISBANE, Australia, January, 3, 2025 – Top seed Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Brisbane International in a straight-set quarter-final defeat by Reilly Opelka. Djokovic, chasing his 100th ATP title, went neck-and-neck with the American in the first set before Opelka eased to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-3…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 3, 2025 – Lewis Hamilton says he “could not be more excited” as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025. The seven-time champion, whose contract with the Italian team started on 1 January, said he was “embracing new opportunities, staying hungry, and driving…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 3, 2025 – Tears flowed freely as family and friends gathered to say their goodbyes to volleyball icon Janet Wanja at the Lang’ata Cemetery on Friday afternoon. The burial ceremony was a private one, attended by her close friends, including former Malkia Strikers teammates…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 3, 2025 – Athletics Kenya (AK) have intensified the war on age cheating ahead of a busy calendar year. Youth sub-committee secretary Joseph Ilovi says they are keenly scrutinising identification documents provided by young athletes to ensure they are genuine. “Whoever comes…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 3, 2025 – Kenya Police defender Aboud Omar will wear the Harambee Stars armband for this weekend’s Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar. The left back has been a longstanding member of the national team set-up, making his debut in a 2-0 win over Eswatini in the Cosafa Cup on July 9,…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 3, 2025 – Thomas Tuchel is set to watch his first round of club fixtures as England head coach this week, starting with Tottenham’s Premier League match at home to Newcastle on Saturday. The German, 51, was confirmed as the Three Lions boss in October, replacing…
- SAN FRANCISCO, United States, January 3, 2025 – Stephen Curry set a new NBA three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco. Curry, 36, made all eight of his three-point attempts for the first time in his career as he finished with 30…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 2, 2025 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president Macdonald Mariga has revealed plans to train more ex-players as scouts to identify talents countrywide. Mariga says these retired players will relieve the national team coach of the burden of scouting for talent. “We…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 2, 2025 – Everton manager Sean Dyche said he has bigger issues to concentrate on than striker Neal Maupay disrespecting the club on social media. The Toffees were beaten 2-0 at home by Nottingham Forest on Sunday with Maupay writing on X afterwards:, external “…
- NEW YORK, United States, January 2, 2025 – The injury-hit New York Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games with a 119-103 victory against the Utah Jazz. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns starred for the Knicks, with the latter becoming just the third player in team history to record at…
- BRISBANE, Australia, January 2, 2025 – Novak Djokovic kept his hopes of winning a 100th career ATP title alive with a straightforward 6-3 6-3 win against Gael Monfils in the Brisbane International last 16. The Serb, 37, will face Reilly Opelka in the last eight after the American’s 7-6 (11-9) 7-6 (…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 2, 2025 – What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? It’s the question that has been asked all season – and now the Liverpool right-back is officially allowed to talk to clubs from abroad, the noise will only get louder. The 26-year-old is, as most football fans will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 2, 2025 – National volleyball team icon Janet Wanja was on Thursday eulogised as passionate, persistent and a professional per excellence. Hundreds of mourners including family, friends, former teammates and other sportspersons thronged the Kasarani Gymnasium to pay their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 2 – Popular TikTok content creator Tonnie Mpole has landed a lucrative deal with betting firm Odibets. Tonnie, who is popular for engaging videos that blend humor and storytelling, will spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed ‘Skuma njaanuary very nicely na Odibetsapp promo.’…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 2, 2025 – “No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world.” Gabriel Martinelli’s comments about Bukayo Saka are telling as to just how much Arsenal depend on the England winger, how much they will miss him during the months he is absent because of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 1, 2025 – Harambee Stars interim head coach Francis Kimanzi says the door of the national team is still open for the players dropped from the final squad for the Mapinduzi Cup. Kimanzi says he will call them up to the provisional squad for the Africa Nations Championships (…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 1, 2025 – Arsenal came from behind to beat Brentford in the first Premier League fixture of 2025 and boost their title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo put the hosts ahead, but Gabriel Jesus equalised with his sixth goal in four games. Quickfire strikes from Mikel Merino and…
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 1, 2025 – World record holder for the women’s marathon, Ruth Chepng’etich, finished second at the San Silvestre Vallecana 10km race in Spain on New Year’s Eve. Chepng’etich clocked 31:32, behind Spain’s Marta Garcia, who stormed to victory in 31:19. Another Spaniard, Agueda…
- 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…
