Coronachaos: KRU suspends 2019-20 season
Mwamba RFC’s Deus Mudaki is tackled by Impala Saracens’ Alvin Marube in their Kenya Cup penultimate round match played at the Nairobi Railway Club. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 13 – The...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Effects so far on Kenyan sport
Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga who is based in Japan is already practicing preventive measures to ensure he remains safe from teh Coronavirus. PHOTO/@OgadaOlunga/Twitter NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 13...
View ArticleLondon Marathon postponed until October 4
LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 13 -The 40th edition of the London marathon where Eliud Kipchoge was to defend title, has been postponed from April 26 to October 4, race organisers announced on Friday due...
View ArticleSemenya switches to 200m in search of more Olympics glory
South African Olympics champion Caster Semenya (R) wins the 200m final at a provincial championships in Pretoria Friday © AFP / Phill Magakoe PRETORIA, South Africa, Mar 13 – Star South African...
View ArticleAmina directs self-quarantine for sportsmen
Kenya team huddle before the game against Ireland on day one of the HSBC Canada Sevens 2020 at BC Place Stadium on 7 March, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World...
View ArticleSuspended Super Rugby mulls derbies to fill the void
Melbourne Rebels’ Ryan Louwrens passes during a Super Rugby match against South Africa’s Golden Lions earlier this month. Clubs are mulling playing only matches against domestic opposition to rekindle...
View ArticleTokyo 1940: The Games that became the ‘Missing Olympics’
If the Olympics are postponed, it would be the second time for Tokyo after its military aggression in Asia forced the annulment of what became known as the “Missing Olympics” in 1940 © AFP / Mladen...
View ArticleDoha, Shanghai Diamond League called off
Beatrice Chepkoech won the Diamond Leaguein Zurich last month and has now secured her place at the world championships in Doha NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – The opening three legs of the 2020 Diamond...
View ArticleFKF illegally in office, rules Sports Tribunal
Sports Dispute Tribunal chairman John Ohaga issuing the eagerly awaited ruling that saw him request FIFA to appoint a normalisation committee. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – The state...
View ArticleWhat next for European football?
UEFA Champions League matches have been indefinitely postponed © AFP / Fabrice COFFRINI LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 17 – UEFA’s decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months on Tuesday buys European...
View ArticleFrench World Cup winner Matuidi catches coronavirus
France’s Blaise Matuidi joined Juventus in 2017 after a spell with Paris Saint-Germain © AFP/File / Vincenzo PINTO ROME, Italy, Mar 17 – France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for...
View ArticleJoshua title defence could be delayed by virus chaos: promoter
Anthony Joshua’s next heavyweight fight could be delayed © AFP/File / FAYEZ NURELDINE LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 17 – Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev could be...
View ArticleCOVID-19: tough times for Kenyan sportsmen
Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga who is based in Japan is already practicing preventive measures to ensure he remains safe from teh Coronavirus. PHOTO/@OgadaOlunga/Twitter NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18...
View ArticleAK orders closure of all athletics camps
Rongai Athletics Club athletes warm up before a training session at the Gems Cambridge International School in Rongai. PHOTO/Moses Muoki NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Athletics Kenya has ordered the...
View ArticleGermany players donate Sh283 million to fight virus
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) pledged to make a donation to help with the coordination of the coronavirus response © AFP/File / INA FASSBENDER BERLIN, Germany, Mar 18 – German national team...
View ArticleNOCK in campaign to curb virus spread
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does,” – Nelson Mandela. The words of the...
View ArticleEnglish football extends shutdown till April 30
English football extends shutdown till April 30 LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 19 – The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English...
View ArticleOlympics could be delayed, admits Coe
World athletics chief Sebastian Coe © AFP/File / Giuseppe CACACE LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 19 – World athletics chief Sebastian Coe admitted on Thursday that the Tokyo Olympics could be moved to...
View ArticleVeteran Kenyan football coach Omino is dead
Western Stima tactician Henry Omino passes instructions to his players at half time during a past Kenyan Premier League match. PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 20 – Veteran Kenyan Premier...
View ArticleShujaa urged to keep fit; London, Paris 7s off
Kenya team huddle before the game against Ireland on day one of the HSBC Canada Sevens 2020 at BC Place Stadium on 7 March, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World...
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