- PARIS, France, May 19, 2025 – Players are facing sanctions after a campaign against homophobia in French football’s top flight was again mired in controversy. Ligue 1’s anti-homophobia symbol was covered up on the shirts of Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic and Le Havre’s Ahmed Hassan,…
- LONDON, England, May 19, 2025 – Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day on Sunday. The 64-year-old had been expected to continue fronting coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup, but was criticised last week after sharing a social media…
- LONDON, England, May 19, 2025 – Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is one of the most in demand midfielders in football and many expected him to be the natural successor to Kevin de Bruyne at Manchester City. But BBC Sport understands Pep Guardiola’s side are withdrawing their initial interest in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2025 – Nairobi City Thunder power guard Eugene Adera has backed themselves to make the playoffs of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) despite a winless run in the Nile Conference, thus far. Adera says losses to Rwanda’s APR and Al Ahli Tripoli of Libya have not broken their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Chess Club emerged tops at the two-day Premier League round in Kisumu, over the weekend. The eight-time league champions registered three victories, winning 3-2 against Victoria Warriors Chess Club and 3½ – 1½ (3 wins, a draw and a loss)…
- LONDON, England, May 19, 2025 – Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations’ history when the 2026 tournament begins on 5 February. Ireland and France have won the last four titles between them and their blockbuster 20:10 GMT encounter…
- MANCHESTER, England, May 19, 2025 – Mason Mount has never lost his belief that one day a moment would come to transform his time at Manchester United. After an injury-ravaged time at the club since joining in June 2023, his first goal as a United player at Old Trafford on 8 May may just have […]…
- LONDON, England, May 19, 2025 – Injuries have derailed countless careers before they’ve truly begun. For young footballers, especially those who’ve already had a taste of the big stage, the road back is long and unforgiving. One minute you’re the next big thing, the next you’re stuck in a sterile…
- LONDON, England, May 19, 2025 – When those who know Djed Spence well talk about his unusual career pathway, one word comes up more than any other – “relaxed”. And if you watch clips of Spence being interviewed by Rio Ferdinand on Rio Ferdinand’s Five podcast, external, wearing large dark sunglasses…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2025 – Equity Hawks head coach Ben Oluoch says their ultimate aim is to defend their Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League women’s title. Oluoch says they are working tireless to chisel their mental and physical stoicism with every match they play. “Our first…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2025 – Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has refused to concede defeat in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title race despite losing 7-1 to Sofapaka on Sunday evening. Okere believes there is still a chance for the brewers to nick in and win the title,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2025 – Sofapaka head coach Ezekiel ‘Sacchi’ Akwana has lambasted the poor tactics employed by Tusker during Sunday’s 7-1 thrashing of the brewers at the Dandora Stadium. Akwana labelled himself as a better tactician than Tusker’s Charles Okere, stating that he always knew…
- BAYERN, Germany, May 18, 2025 – Bayern Munich’s top scorer Harry Kane is sitting in the mayor of Munich’s office as he reflects on the first major trophy of his career – the Bundesliga title. He’s wearing the club’s traditional celebratory brown lederhosen. Music is blasting through the speakers as…
- LONDON, England, May 18, 2025 – Another superb Declan Rice strike earned Arsenal victory over Newcastle to secure the Gunners a place in next season’s Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side were flat and uninspiring before Rice’s exquisite curling finish from outside the box ensured second-placed…
- IMOLA, Italy, May 18, 2025 – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix founded on an audacious overtaking move on the first lap. The four-time champion passed pole-sitter Oscar Piastri’s McLaren around the outside of the first chicane after the start and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2025 – Sofapaka thrashed title hopefuls Tusker 7-1 in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League tie on Sunday evening. The brewers came into the tie hoping to atone for their 2-0 loss at the hands of Talanta on Wednesday evening. Lying second on the log with 55 points…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Kenya’s Hellen Ekalale finished second in the women’s 3000m at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday morning. The Japan-based athlete clocked 8:49.28, behind Rose Davies of Australia who timed 8:49.28 for the win. Japan’s Yuma Yamamoto completed the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – The four-ball of Nicholas Korir, Leonard Kiplangat, Munga Marisoi and Benson Magolo won the seventh leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Kericho Golf Club on Saturday. The quartet returned a combined score of 104 points to clinch first place, ahead of the team…
- MONACO, France, May 17, 2025 – As Arsenal approach the end of the season without a trophy or a recognised striker, there is a player who was on the Gunners’ books 12 months ago who is now one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers. Mika Biereth has scored 13 goals in 15 Ligue 1 games since […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala set a new African record for the men’s 150m at the Atlanta City Games in the United States, on Saturday night. Omanyala clocked 14.70 to cross the finish line first, ahead of Terrence Jones of Bahamas who timed 14.93 in…
- IMOLA, Italy, May 17, 2025 – Ferrari are in “P-nowhere”, according to Charles Leclerc, after he and Lewis Hamilton qualified 11th and 12th for their home Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Leclerc was a second off the pace of the pole-setting McLaren of Oscar Piastri in front of the team’s adoring ‘tifosi…
- LONDON, England, May 17, 2025 – Crystal Palace’s greatest day, and the glory of the FA Cup final win against Manchester City, came after they emerged into the light from the darkness of a crisis that threatened to sweep over manager Oliver Glasner. Palace’s worst start to a season since 1992-93 –…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) have dismissed AFC Leopards’ appeal against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) decision to expel them from the domestic cup competition. The tribunal said the federation’s League and Competitions Committee was right to award Mara Sugar…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Nairobi City Thunder suffered a humbling defeat in the first match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), losing 92-63 to APR in their Nile Conference opener at the BK Arena in Kigali on Saturday night. The debutants began the match brightly, going toe-to-toe with the…
- IMOLA, Italy, May 17, 2025 – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in a qualifying session that featured an enormous accident for Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda. Piastri edged Verstappen by 0.034 seconds despite encountering traffic in the…
- HOFFENHEIM, Germany, May 17, 2025 – Newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich finished the season with a 4-0 away win over Hoffenheim as Thomas Muller made his final appearance for the club. The 35-year-old – who has won 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues in Bavaria – will leave…
- LONDON, England, May 17, 2025 – Crystal Palace won the first major trophy in the club’s history with victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Eberechi Eze was Palace’s hero when he crowned a superb counter-attack by sweeping home Daniel Munoz’s cross after 16 minutes. City,…
- LONDON, England, May 17, 2025 – Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was at the centre of attention during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. The England goalkeeper, who superbly kept out Omar Marmoush’s penalty by diving full stretch to his right among a string of fine saves,…
- LONDON, England, May 17, 2025 – Real Madrid have signed defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth in time to play in the Club World Cup after the Spanish giants activated his £50m release clause. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal which will allow him to debut at the newly expanded tournament…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Faith Cherotich says her mentality as an athlete changed for the better after she won bronze at last year’s Paris Olympics. Cherotich says her success at the quadrennial games has increased her hunger for more success and prompted her to take…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Kenyan athlete Nelly Chepchirchir admits she was nervous when she stepped onto the track at the third leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday night. Chepchirchir credited the passionate countrymen and women in the stands for calming her nerves and spurring her to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Kenya’s Reynold Cheruiyot wants to double in the men’s 1500m and 5000m in the future. The youngster admits he has taken a liking to the 12-and-a-half-lap race and would love to specialise in it at some point in his career. “My focus for this season will be to be […]…
- NEW YORK, United States, May 17, 2025 – The New York Knicks eliminated defending NBA champions Boston Celtics from the play-offs with a 119-81 victory to reach their first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the way with 23 points apiece as the Knicks completed a…
- BIRMINGHAM, England, May 17, 2025 – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said “we will see” about Emiliano Martinez’s future after the goalkeeper’s tears at the end of their win over Tottenham. The 32-year-old looked emotional at full-time after Champions League-chasing Villa’s 2-0 win in their last home…
- LONDON, England, May 17, 2025 – “You don’t talk about the egg before the hen has laid it.” Football managers are forever finding creative ways to divert questions and manage expectations – and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner delivered this unusual answer when asked about the prospect of winning…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – Nairobi City Thunder is focused on making more history as they prepare for the group phase of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) which tips off in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. Shooting guard Derrick Ogechi has underscored that the team’s ambition is to make the play-…
- IMOLA, Italy, May 16, 2025 – Oscar Piastri played down McLaren’s advantage at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after heading team-mate Lando Norris in a one-two in both practice sessions. The Australian, leading the world championship from Norris by 16 points after four wins in the first six races,…
- LONDON, England, May 16, 2025 – Only captains will be allowed to approach referees during Premier League matches from next season. The top flight is set to adopt new guidelines – approved by the game’s law-makers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), in March – that state only one…
- LIVERPOOL, England, May 16, 2025 – Mohamed Salah says Trent Alexander-Arnold did not deserve to be booed by some Liverpool fans after the defender announced he will leave his boyhood club this summer. The right-back, 26, will depart the newly crowned Premier League champions when his contract…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Nelly Chepchirchir continued her blazing start to the year with victory at the third leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday night. The 21-year-old clocked a season’s best of 4:05.00 to top the women’s 1500m, ahead of fellow countrywoman, Susan…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Olympics bronze medalist Faith Cherotich displayed a never-say-die spirit to win the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the third leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday night. Cherotich clocked a world lead of 9:05.08 to cross the finish line ahead of fellow…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Kenya’s Reynold Cheruiyot stormed to victory at the third leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday night. The 2022 World Under 20 1500m champion clocked a personal best (PB) of 13:16.40 to win the men’s 5000m in a dominant performance in which he produced a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Talanta FC assistant coach Jackson Gatheru says the club are keen to hold on star forward Emmanuel Osoro at least for another season. Gatheru says it is in the best interests for Osoro to play one more season with the side despite a horde of admirers in the top […]…
- LONDON, England, May 16, 2025 – Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says the club are “concerned but positive” about Taiwo Awoniyi after the striker was put in an induced coma following a serious abdominal injury. The 27-year-old Nigerian international had emergency surgery to repair…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere is adamant that the brewers will contend for the FKF Premier League title until the last second of the final match of the 2024/25 season. Okere insists his team are hungry for their 14th league crown, despite a depleting 2-0 defeat…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Noah Kibet continued his comeback from a disappointing outing at the World Indoor Championships with victory at the sixth leg of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi. The 2022 World Indoor…
- LONDON, England, May 16, 2025 – Jordan Puente was 13 when he was first expelled from school. At 14 his anger and aggressive behaviour was so challenging, his mum feared he would end up in prison. Then one day a sports coach and mentor called Roddy Slater began working with him through his school in…
- LONDON, England, May 16, 2025 – Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony is to take on an official role with motorsport’s governing body the FIA on young driver development. Hamilton, who was instrumental in the start of Lewis’ career and was his manager until 2010, has been working with FIA president…
- Content warning: This article contains discussion around suicide and depression LONDON, England, May 16, 2025 – “Meeting these people who saved my life has been very humbling.” West Ham striker Michail Antonio’s near-death experience has changed him, compelling him to engage with a recovery process…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2025 – Kenyan youngster Faith Cherotich will be out to move mountains when she takes to the track for the third leg of the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar on Friday night. The Olympics bronze medalist will have to wade off a strong challenge from an elite competition in the…
