Edna Kiplagat welcomes tougher tests
NAIROBI, April 20- London marathon women’s defending champion Edna Kiplagat said Monday she supported increased drug testing for elite marathon runners as a way of eliminating doping. The 35-year-old...
View ArticleBrave Rotich, Desisa scoop Boston titles
BOSTON, April 20- Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won his second Boston Marathon on Monday, two years after he donated the medal from his first victory to the city in memory of the bombing victims. Kenya’s...
View ArticleDisgraced Jeptoo facing increased doping ban
NAIROBI, April 22 – Top Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo could see her two-year doping ban doubled if the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) gets its way. The IAAF have lodged...
View ArticleOlunga out of Botswana clash
NAIROBI, April 22 – Gor Mahia forward Michael Olunga has been ruled out of Saturday’s U-23 Africa Championships qualifier first-leg against Botswana due to school commitment. 21-year-old Olunga, a...
View ArticleWanyama trashes The Sun Arsenal link
NAIROBI, April 23- Harambee Stars captain and Southampton FC star, Victor Wanyama has taken to Twitter to deny reports he spoke to Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger about signing for the Gunners this...
View ArticleKenya’s ‘fantastic four’ eye Radcliffe record
LONDON, April 23- Paula Radcliffe’s women-only marathon world record could come under threat at the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April, when Kenya’s fabulous quartet of women runners...
View Article‘I will be back!’ charged Kipsang roars
NAIROBI, April 28- Two-time London Marathon winner and former world record holder, Wilson Kipsang has borrowed the phrase made famous by Hollywood action legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger in declaring “I...
View ArticleSJAK/SportPesa KPL monthly awards launched
NAIROBI, April 28 – The single most outstanding performer in the domestic top flight will be conferred with the Kenyan Premier League Player of The Month Award that will be backdated to March. Winners...
View ArticleStung Tapio rolls to Kajiado with vengeance
NAIROBI, April 28- After Safari Rally heartbreak, Finnish driver Tapio Laukkanen and navigator Pasi Torma return with vengeance to the domestic scene this weekend when action turns to Kajiado for the...
View ArticleKimetto ready to go for world title
NAIROBI, April 29 – World marathon record holder, Dennis Kimetto is ready to forego another attempt to lower his standard in favour of running for his nation at the summer Beijing World Championships...
View ArticleJeptoo- Why ‘Fantastic Four’ lost London
NAIROBI, April 28 – After surrendering Kenya’s four-year dominance of the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday, 2013 champion Priscah Jeptoo has singled out lack of teamwork cost them the title...
View ArticleLate Baraza strike rescues Sofapaka
NAIROBI, April 29 – Veteran forward John Baraza struck late to help GOtv Shield Champions, Sofapaka salvage a point against struggling KCB as the two shared a 1-1 draw in a Kenyan Premier League...
View ArticleAdema back as Kenya 7s seek strong finish
NAIROBI, April 30 – Veteran fly-half Biko Adema was handed his first Kenya 7s call-up of the season as head coach ringed changes to an injury depleted squad for the season ending HSBC World Series tour...
View ArticleKRU suspends Jalang’o, Omondi resigns
NAIROBI, April 30- The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) board has cracked the whip on two perceived errant directors with the the suspension of vice-chairman, Phillip Jalang’o and resignation of Secretary Eddie...
View ArticleUnited target Gundogan to leave Dortmund
BERLIN, April 30- Borussia Dortmund announced Thursday that Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan will not renew his contract which expires next year, sparking speculation he will be sold at the end of the...
View ArticleKiplagat eyes one African IAAF VP candidate
NAIROBI, April 30 – Athletics Kenya president proceeded on his three-month sabbatical on Thursday to focus on campaigning for the IAAF vice-presidency revealing consultations are going on for Africa to...
View ArticleKajiado Rally cancelled as rains cause havoc
NAIROBI, May 1- The KCB Kajiado Rally was sensationally cancelled on Friday evening after heavy rains made the designated routes impassable with drivers on recce stuck in the mud for better part of the...
View ArticleFive-star Leopards leave Sony sugarless
NAIROBI, May 1- It was happy Labour Day for AFC Leopards fans when the struggling titans turned out a five-star display by mauling visiting Sony Sugar 5-1 at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium. Following...
View ArticleGor halt Ulinzi’s march, Tusker dim All Stars
NAIROBI, May 2- The Gor Mahia steamroller in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) forced Ulinzi Stars to surrender in a 2-0 victory at their Nairobi City Stadium citadel on Saturday to sustaining their...
View ArticleTributes as Rio Ferdinand’s wife Rebecca dies
LONDON, May 2- The wife of former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has died aged 34 following a short battle with cancer, he announced on Saturday, prompting a flood of tributes....
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