- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – After captaining Kenya to bronze at the recently concluded All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Agadir, Morocco, Vipingo Ridge’s superstar Naomi Wafula believes her skills and leadership qualities will propel her to climb the ladder on the greens and fairways. With an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – Kenya ladies golf team captained by Vipingo Ridge’s experienced Naomi Wafula clinched bronze at the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) hosted in Agadir, Morocco. The trio that also included Mercy Nyanchama and Bianca Ngecu recorded a combined score of 439, finishing seven…
- FLORENCE, Italy, December 1 – Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has been taken to hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side’s Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday. The match was suspended after the incident in the 16th minute before later being abandoned. The 22-year-old…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 1 – Tusker’s Ryan Ogam continued his sizzling start to the season when he scored a hattrick in their 3-1 win over Murang’a Seal in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League match at the Sportpesa Arena in Murang’a. From a Mark Kibwage cross in the brewers’ backline,…
- MADRID, Spain, December 1 – Goals for Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe moved Real Madrid a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with victory over Getafe. Bellingham scored a penalty with half an hour played after Allan Nyom had dragged Antonio Rudiger to the floor during a corner routine. The…
- LUSAIL, Qatar, December 1 – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen was in a tight fight with Norris throughout the race until the Briton was given a 10-second stop-and-go…
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, December 1 – Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points and heaped more misery on fading champions Manchester City with a fully deserved victory at Anfield. Arne Slot’s pace-setters, fresh from beating Champions League holders Real…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 1 – Cole Palmer shone in a comfortable Chelsea win over an Aston Villa side whose worrying winless run extended to eight matches. Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea a seventh-minute lead, squeezing a first-time finish past Emi Martinez after Marc Cucurella forced Jadon…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, December 1 – Ruben Amorim collected his first Premier League victory in emphatic fashion as his Manchester United side easily put away lowly Everton at Old Trafford. United drew at Ipswich last weekend in Amorim’s first game in charge since replacing interim manager Ruud…
- DUBLIN, Ireland, December 1 – “The fight game awaits!” Conor McGregor proclaimed to his millions of social media followers on Tuesday, while retailers pulled products linked to him from shelves, murals of him were erased and brands announced they had cut ties. It followed a 12-person jury in Dublin…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – Escalators and Cordoba FC are through to the next round of the Sakaja Super Cup season 2 after winning in the Dagoretti South and Dagoretti North sub-counties respectively in scintillating matches played at the Impala Grounds Sunday. Escalators edged out Desai FC 5-4 on post…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – With the national Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Elections around the corner, presidential candidate Doris Petra will be banking of her administration’s priority it has given women football. Speaking on Sunday, Petra, who has served as Nick Mwendwa’s deputy in the current…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 1 – The national men’s rugby 7s team brushed aside Ireland 21-7 to reach the final of the ninth place playoffs at the opening leg of the World Rugby 7s Series in Dubai on Sunday morning. Kevin Wekesa got Shujaa going with the first try immediately from kickoff, Nygel…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 1 – Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe had a marathon debut to remember when he cruised to victory in Valencia on Sunday morning. The World Half Marathon champion clocked 2:02:05 — the fifth fastest time in the history of men’s marathon — to cut the tape. Ethiopia’s Deresa Geleta timed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 1 – World Half Marathon silver medalist Daniel Simiu clinched the senior men’s title at the Athletics Kenya (AK) Cross Country Series in Bomet on Saturday. Simiu clocked 32:25.3 to cross the finish line first in the men’s 10km, ahead of Edwin Bett (32:33.7) and Central Rift…
- MILWAUKEE, United States, December 1 – Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first career 40-point triple double as the Milwaukee Bucks made it six wins in a row with a 124-114 defeat of the Washington Wizards. It was also a third triple double of the season for Greek star Antetokounmpo, who ended the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 1 – Liverpool and Manchester City meet on Sunday in a game which could have a huge impact on the Premier League title. The gap between the rivals could be 11 points if the game at Anfield goes to the form book. Leaders Liverpool have won 17 of their 19 games […]
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- LUSAIL, Qatar, December 1 – Lewis Hamilton says he has “still got it” after a disappointing qualifying performance at the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton starts Sunday’s race sixth after setting a lap 0.436 seconds slower than team-mate George Russell, who starts from pole. Russell qualified second to…
- LUSAIL, Qatar, December 1 – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix. The judgement reverses the places on the front row, with Russell promoted to pole and Verstappen demoted to second place.…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, November 30 – Shearer and Sutton. Rooney and Ronaldo. Vardy and Mahrez. Drogba and Lampard. Silva and Aguero. Many Premier League champions feature double acts – essential attacking supply lines which feed the title charge. If Arsenal are to challenge for the title this…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 30 – Austin Odhiambo and Gideon Bendeka struck late as Gor Mahia beat Mara Sugar 2-0 in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League fixture at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday evening. K’Ogalo were in search for their second consecutive win following…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, November 30 – Arsenal moved second in the Premier League after a frenetic victory over West Ham at London Stadium in which seven goals were scored in the first half. The Gunners led after 10 minutes when centre-back Gabriel flicked home Bukayo Saka’s corner at the near post…
- LUSAIL, Qatar, November 30 – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen snatched pole position from Mercedes’ George Russell in the final seconds of qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix. Russell had been fastest after the first runs in the final session but was pipped by 0.055 seconds on Verstappen’s final lap.…
- DORTMUND, Germany, November 30 – Harry Kane limped off as his Bayern Munich side came from behind to draw 1-1 away at Borussia Dortmund. Jamie Gittens’ superb solo effort in the first half looked to condemn Vincent Kompany’s side to their first Bundesliga defeat of the season, only for Jamal…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, November 30 – Irish jockey Jack Kennedy has suffered a broken leg for the sixth time in his career after a fall at Fairyhouse in which his horse Twoohthree died. Kennedy, 25, was riding in the opening race at Saturday’s meeting for trainer Gordon Elliott when the pair…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Sarah Nyareru delivered an exceptional performance to claim the title of Overall Winner at the 2024 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, held at the 18-hole Muthaiga Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 12, the Karen Country Club golfer recorded an impressive 37 Stableford points…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 30 – The national men’s rugby 7s team suffered a setback at the Dubai World Rugby Series, losing 31-14 in their final Pool A encounter. Unlike their first two matches against France and South Africa, Shujaa were off colour and were made to pay when Michael Icely put the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Home side Baghdad FC from Dandora are the winners of the Sakaja Super Cup Embakasi North Sub-County after they secured an emphatic 4- 0 win over Kariobangi Blackstars at the Dandora stadium Saturday. Kick of hope put up a brilliant comeback as they made mincemeat out of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Home side Baghdad FC from Dandora are the winners of the Sakaja Super Cup Embakasi North Sub-County after they secured an emphatic 4- 0 win over Kariobangi Blackstars at the Dandora stadium Saturday. Kick-off put up a brilliant comeback as they made mincemeat out of Mbotela…
- LUSAIL, Qatar, November 30 – Lando Norris gave up victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race to team-mate Oscar Piastri as they crossed the line ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. As a payback for Piastri handing victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race to Norris earlier this month, the…
- BARCELONA, Spain, November 30 – La Liga leaders Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were dampened as they fell to a surprise defeat against struggling Las Palmas. The visitors went in front when former Barca striker Sandro fired a low effort across goal to a chorus of boos and whistles from…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – The Sub County finals for Sakaja Super Cup are set to be played this weekend with teams seeking to advance both in Football Kenya Federation Nairobi East and Nairobi West branches. First final of the stage in Nairobi East branch on Saturday December 30 will feature…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 30 – Nygel Amaitsa scored a last-gasp try as the national men’s rugby 7s side beat South Africa 22-7 in their second Pool A game at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday afternoon. Kevin Wekesa put Shujaa after two minutes, scoring the first try off a linebreak, courtesy of a pass…
- LEICESTER, United Kingdom, November 30 – A little over two weeks after leaving Old Trafford, Ruud van Nistelrooy is back in business. The Dutchman has been announced as the new Leicester manager, 18 days after completing an interim stint as Manchester United’s head coach and five days after the…
- LUSAIL, Qatar, November 30 – Lewis Hamilton has said he is “definitely not fast any more” after another disappointing qualifying performance in his final season at Mercedes. Hamilton’s comments came after he qualified seventh for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. The seven-time champion, who…
- BRIGHTON, United Kingdom, November 30 – Southampton boss Russell Martin says the video assistant referee (VAR) system is a “big problem” for the Premier League if it is disallowing goals like Cameron Archer’s against Brighton. Archer appeared to have put Saints ahead at Amex Stadium on Friday, only…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 30 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has expressed satisfaction with progress of construction works at the Canon Apollo Sports Ground in Makongeni. Speaking during an inspection of the facility, Governor Sakaja commended the progress, highlighting its potential to enhance…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – Ahead of the 2025 WRC Safari Rally, Sports Principal Secretary Eng. Peter Tum has reaffirmed that the rally will not only cement Kenya’s position on the global motorsport calendar but also drive impactful economic gains through resource management and accountability. PS Tum…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – Tusker FC’s goal poacher Ryan Ogam was on Friday crowned the most outstanding player at the club for November. For the recognition, Ogam went home with a personalized trophy and a shopping voucher worth Ksh 50,000. The striker beat teammates Shaphan Siwa, Ugandan George…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – Organisers of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya have introduced two new stages and gone the extra mile to enhance spectator experience for the 2025 edition of the fabled event slated to be held March 20-23. The two new stages will be centered on Camp Moran and Morendat Farm in…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 29 – Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the sole nominees from the Premier League in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards. The pair have been recognised after City became the first team in English top-flight history to win four league…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 29 – Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has questioned the “big difference” in how tennis doping cases are handled after world number two Iga Swiatek received a one-month ban. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Thursday that Swiatek had…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs was left a delighted man after his side hit South Africa’s MBB Basketball for a century in their opening match of the Elite 16 Road to BAL 2025 at the Nyayo Gymnasium Thursday night. Thunder rose from a slow start to pick a […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – Kenya women’s sevens Team Manager Camilyne Oyuayo is one of the 15 selected for a leadership and governance training program run by Moving The Goalposts (MTG) and Sports Connect Africa. The program dubbed “She Drives Sport”will run for six months where participants will…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 28 – World number two and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. The 23-year-old reigning French Open champion tested positive for a heart medication, trimetazidine (TMZ), in an out-of-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – All is set for the 2024 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale this Friday, November 29th, at the 18-hole Muthaiga Golf Club. The highly anticipated event will bring together more than 230 golfers from across the East African region who triumphed during the qualifying phase at their…
- ZURICH, Switzerland, Nov 28 – Ahead of the draw of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Director of Member Associations in charge of Africa, has reiterated that the expanded competition will provide a unique opportunity for the 32 participating teams including the African…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs says his side is ready to attack as the Elite 16 round of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 qualification tips off at the Nyayo National Stadium on Thursday. Thunder start their campaign to become the first ever Kenyan side to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – For those who savour the adrenaline of motorsports, Vipingo Ridge is now home to 2 kilometres of dirt racetrack for motorbikes, buggies and quad bikes to race around. And on the weekend of December 14-15, Vipingo will play host to the second and final round of the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 28 – Shoaib Bashir led England with four wickets as the tourists chipped away at the New Zealand batting on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch. Opting to field first on a green pitch that played true, England battled a stiff breeze and the brilliance of…
