- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cynthia Chepngeno won the women’s 5000m at the fourth leg of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Nakuru on Friday. Chepngeno clocked 15:28.6 to cut the tape, ahead of Kenya Navy’s Gladys Jeptepkeny who timed 15:29.6…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 4, 2025 – Everton have condemned death threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family following the defender’s tackle in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield. Tarkowski was booked for a late challenge on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, but the Premier…
- ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 4, 2025 – Fenerbahce have accused Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk of acting “as if he had been shot” after a confrontation with their manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday night. In a strongly-worded statement, Fenerbahce accused Buruk of having the “audacity to make disrespectful…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Shabana FC youngster Ezekiah Omuri is eager to make the final squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Under 20 in Egypt. Omuri says it will be a great achievement for him to represent the country on such a big stage as the continental competition. “It…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Mwamba RFC are set to host their first-ever match at their new home at the Goan Institute on April 26. The Forest Road venue will be the scene for the women’s Kenya Cup final between Kulabu and arch-rivals Impala RFC. The 1983 Kenya Cup champions confirmed the…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – A number of high-profile injuries have occurred in women’s football in recent years – but could the type of pitches they play on be a contributing factor? That is a question Brighton chief executive officer Paul Barber asked last week and he welcomed research into…
- SUZUKA, Japan, April 4, 2025 – Alpine’s Jack Doohan suffered a high-speed crash as Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix was punctuated by four red-flag stoppages. The Australian was uninjured in the crash, which initial impressions suggested was caused by the DRS overtaking aid still being…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – “It’s potentially the difference between life and death.” The words of a “hugely frustrated” Lynn Calder – the head of Ineos Automotive, the car company owned by Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe – when talking about the impact that United…
- GOLDEN STATE, United States, April 4, 2025 – Stephen Curry scored 37 points to outscore LeBron James and lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski contributed a further 28 points with a career-high eight three-pointers as the Warriors…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – All roads lead to Ruiru Sports Club as top lady golfers from around the region battle for honours at the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open from April 4-6 (this weekend). This Golfer of the year’s (GOTY) thrilling edition introduces an exciting new format with a 36-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – National under 20 men’s football team coach Salim Babu may require painkillers, if the level of talent in the squad is anything to go by. Babu admits he is suffering from a selection headache ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt. “It is very…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Harambee Stars midfielder Teddy Akumu has admitted that missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a painful ordeal, saying he had yearned for the dream after missing out on Kenya’s team for the 2019 showpiece. Akumu was painfully dropped…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Kenyan international Clyde Senaji says he is honoured to have been named captain of Malawian top flight side Nyasa Big Bullets ahead of their 2025-26 season which kicks off this weekend. Senaji said his dream is to lead the club to reclaim the Malawian Premier League in the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 3 – Arsenal defender Gabriel will miss the remainder of the season after the club confirmed he requires hamstring surgery. The Brazilian was substituted in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates stadium on Tuesday. The former Lille defender…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Kenya’s chances of securing a place in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup suffered a massive blow following a shocking batting collapse against Tanzania in their latest qualifier match. In a game where victory would have placed them in a strong position ahead of their…
- RABAT, Morocco, Apr 3 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) Thursday announced that 156 players from a record 28 countries across five continents will compete in the league’s milestone fifth season, which will tip-off on Saturday, April 5 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Rwandese golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera is the winner of the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament, played at the par 71 Great Rift Valley Golf Resort. Celestin returned a round leading score of 2-under par, 69 to take…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 3, 2025 – At a time like this last year, the national men’s rugby 7s team were on their way to a well-deserved return to the prestigious World Series. They had just won the first leg of the Challenger Series in Dubai in January and finished third at the subsequent round in…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 3 – Max Verstappen says it “was not a mistake” that he liked a comment on social media describing Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson as “a panic move” and “close to bullying”. The remarks were made by Dutch former Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde, a friend of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s elite amateur, John Lejirma, shot a round of 67 on round three of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament for 4-under par on the day, and 6-under par 207 for the tournament. His round was the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 – Under the gloomy skies of Lagos, Kenya’s U19 cricket team displayed immense resilience and determination to snatch a four-run victory (DLS method) over hosts Nigeria in their ICC U19 World Cup Qualifier clash at the TBS Cricket Oval. It was a match filled with tension, and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Kakamega Homeboyz and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been provisionally suspended from all football activities for 90 days by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over match manipulation allegations. In a statement sent by FKF Thursday, the country’s football…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Guided by five key pillars among them elite athlete performance, Tennis Kenya Deputy president, Francis Mutuku has singled out immediate preparations for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games if elected the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Chief in the April 24 polls.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Kenya’s U19 cricket team is set for a crucial test as they compete in the ICC U19 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria, starting Friday. Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will play host to Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Sierra…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – After a long period without a sponsor, the Kenya Cup has received a boost following an injection of Ksh 10 million from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its flagship brand Tusker. The sponsorship, which will go towards supporting the 2025 Semi-Finals and the Finals,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Tusker FC Captain Charles Momanyi has been named Tusker FC Player of the Month for March 2025 following an outstanding series of performances in the past month, walking home with a shopping voucher worth Ksh 50,000 and a personalized trophy. The award, which is determined…
- NYERI, Kenya, Mar 27 – The ministry of sports has restructured construction of Ruringu stadium from 20,000-seater to 15,000 at a cost of Ksh 850 million. Speaking when he toured the facility which has stalled since 2017 after launch by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, Cabinet Secretary for Youth…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Thursday confirmed that its working with CAF and FIFA to investigate Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi over match fixing allegations. While responding to videos circulating online involving shot-stopper Matasi, who also features for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has joined Scottish side Dunfermline Athletic FC until the end of this season. In a statement, the second-tier side said the 33-year-old has signed a short-term contract until the end of the season, subject to…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has asked the Premier League to “act and investigate” co-owner Todd Boehly’s involvement in ticket reselling website Vivid Seats. In an open letter to the league’s chief executive Richard Masters, the group reiterates a past complaint that…
- LIVERPOOL, England, March 26, 2025 – After months of speculation, Liverpool fans are trying to process the prospect of Trent Alexander-Arnold possibly joining Real Madrid. The 26-year-old Liverpudlian has entered the final three months of his contract and can negotiate with potential suitors before…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year’s Club World Cup. The overall prize fund, shared between all 32 teams based on different factors, will be £775m, with £407m divided between all participating clubs and £368m awarded on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – National Under 20 football team coach Salim Babu believes Kenya can shock the continent at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Babu says the Rising Stars can soar above Group C and sail into the knockout stages. “We are in a group in which if we work hard and […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya’s U19 cricket team enters the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup Qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria, with high expectations, as former national team pacer Peter Ongondo backs them to secure the coveted ticket to the global showpiece. However, he warns that handling pressure will be the…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 26, 2025 – In any previous World Cup, there would be genuine fear about Brazil failing to qualify. Not this time. In an expanded competition, with six South American teams making it through automatically, Brazil have a six-point cushion over a Venezuela team who have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – The national women’s football team are set to play Ivory Coast in two international friendlies in April. According to an announcement by the Federation of Ivorian Football (FIF), the two sides will first clash on April 4 at the Felix Houphouet Bogny Stadium before…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya’s Under-19 cricket team coach, Josephat Irungu, is optimistic about the team’s prospects as they prepare for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup Qualifiers set to begin in Lagos, Nigeria Thursday. The team, which jetted out for West Africa yesterday morning, is ready to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – The Africa Cup of Nations Under 20 is in jeopardy following reports that Ivory Coast have withdrawn as hosts. The tournament was set for kickoff on April 26-May 18 but the Ivorians have reportedly withdrawn due to logistical hitches associated with hosting the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – In the demanding world of rally racing, resilience, teamwork, and unwavering focus are paramount. veteran female rally driver Pauline Sheghu and her navigator Linet Ayuko, with their special commitment to the sport, emphasized the months of preparation leading to their win…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says he is not scared of Sunday’s Mashemeji Derby against Gor Mahia at the Nyayo Stadium. Ambani says he knows what’s at stake, having featured in the derby before as a player and as a fan. “Personally, I am not scared of the […]…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – The Sunshine Tour, one of the top golf tours of the world, has expanded its footprint into Kenya and East Africa, introducing the Sunshine Development Tour. The South Africa-based Sunshine Tour has signed a three-year exclusive contract with leading sports marketing agency…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Match 26, 2025 – Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic says the team will need to be mentally strong to beat AFC Leopards in this Sunday’s Mashemeji derby. Mihic says the key to overcoming the felines is to remain calm and not let the emotions get the best of them. “In such a […]
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- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2025 – Red Bull are set to drop Liam Lawson after just two races and replace him for the next grand prix in Japan with Yuki Tsunoda. The decision was reached by Red Bull bosses, including team principal Christian Horner, at a meeting in Dubai on Monday,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – The national women’s rugby 7s team will face Belgium, Colombia and Thailand in Pool A of the third leg of the Challenger Series in Krakow, Poland. The two-day tournament is set for April 11-12 during which the M-Pesa sponsored Lionesses will be aiming for a third…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – There were 15 seconds left on the clock when a 19-year-old college basketball player launched a 16-foot winning shot that would change sports marketing forever. Watching that day was marketing executive and grassroots promoter Sonny Vaccaro. He was so impressed by…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 26, 2025 – Brazil captain Marquinhos has apologised to the fans after an “embarrassing” display in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by Argentina in Buenos Aires. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone were on target for Argentina…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – Athletics Kenya (AK) have congratulated Team Kenya for a commendable performance at the just-concluded World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. AK youth development committee chair Barnaba Korir said all the athletes put in a valiant performance despite coming…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – Real Madrid are in talks over finalising the signing of Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer. Discussions over the protracted transfer are ongoing as the Spanish side look to secure the England international before the start of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – Peter Mwangi won Kenya’s first gold at the World Masters Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida, after clinching first place in men’s shot put. Mwangi threw 14.79m to clinch first place in the men’s 40-44 years category, ahead of United States’ Pierre Brown…
- SANDNES, Norway, March 26, 2025 – Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen told a court on Tuesday that his father Gjert “manipulated” and “controlled” him throughout his upbringing. Gjert Ingebrigtsen, 59, is on trial in Norway accused of physically and mentally abusing his son Jakob, 24, and…
