Doping war in spotlight at WADA meeting
The World Anti-Doping Agency is meeting this week in Colorado and will assess the findings of its independent panel, which uncovered a wide-ranging state-supported doping program in Russia (AFP...
View ArticleColombia a ‘must-win’ for injury-hit Argentina
© AFP/File | Argentina’s coach Gerardo Martino gives directions to Marcos Rojo during a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers football match against Brazil, in Buenos Aires, on November 13, 2015 URUGUAY,...
View ArticleStars finally depart after a day of hell
Harambee Stars players, defender David Ochieng (left) Michael Olunga (center) and fan ‘Jaro Soja’ at Wilson Airport on Monday, 16th November, 2015.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya. NAIROBI, November 16 – Harambee...
View ArticleMurray downs Ferrer in Tour Finals
Andy Murray.PHOTO/FILE LONDON, November 16 – Andy Murray silenced the critics who claimed he was distracted by dreams of Davis Cup glory as the Scot opened his ATP Tour Finals campaign with a gritty...
View ArticleRussian stars slam ‘completely unfair’ suspension
Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva denounced the IAAF suspension of Russian athletes during a press conference in Moscow, on November 16, 2015 (AFP Photo/Natalia Kolesnikova) MOSCOW,...
View ArticleArmed police to patrol Eng-France friendly
Armed police will guard the England versus France friendly match.photo/courtesy LONDON, November 16 – Armed police will be deployed around London’s Wembley Stadium at an international friendly between...
View ArticleDoctor; Maradona ‘fine’ after gastric bypass
AFP/AFP/File – Former Argentina football international Diego Maradona (C) poses with fans while attending a Rugby World Cup match in Leicester, central England, on October 4, 2015 VENEZUELA, November...
View ArticleMessi returns to training ahead of Real clash
Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, pictured in action on September 20, 2015, hasn’t featured for Barca since sustaining knee ligament damage in a 2-1 victory over Las Palmas (AFP Photo/Lluis...
View ArticleGloomy Argentina chase first qualifying win
Argentina’s Marcos Rojo (R) reacts at the end of their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match in Buenos Aires, on November 13, 2015 (AFP Photo/Alejandro Pagni) URUGUAY, November 17 –...
View ArticleParis attacks: Belgium-Spain friendly called off
Spain’s friendly with Belgium, due to be played in Brussels on Tuesday, has been cancelled Photo: AFP BRUSSELS, November 17 – The football friendly between Belgium and Spain scheduled for Tuesday in...
View ArticleVeteran FFA chief Lowy steps down
Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy says it’s time for new leadership as the sport enters a new phase of growth. – AFP pic, November 17, 2015. SYDNEY, November 17 – Australian football’s...
View ArticleNyamweya quizzed after Stars saga
The police intervention came a day after public outcry over the delayed Harambee Stars flight to Cape Verde/XINHUA-File NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 – Football Kenya Federation President Sam Nyamweya was...
View ArticleNyamweya freed after police grilling
FKF president, Sam Nyamweya during Friday’s AGM in Nairobi. PHOTO/JOE MIANO MUCHIRI NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 – Football Kenya Federation President, Sam Nyamweya was released on Tuesday after six hours of...
View ArticleAK welcomes IAAF ethics probe into doping cover-up
NAIROBI, November 17- The IAAF Ethics Commission confirmed Tuesday it was investigating claims top Athletics Kenya (AK) officials received bribes to cover up doping cases in the country. Should the...
View ArticleTroubled Stars knocked out of W Cup qualifier
Gor Mahia striker, Michael Olunga vying for the ball against a Cape Verde player in the first leg of the 2018 World Cup pre-qualifier at Nairobi;s Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, November...
View Article#RohoJuu not enough to beat ineptitude
Harambee Stars striker, Michael Olunga (center) celebrates after scoring against Cape Verde on November 13.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, November 17- Battered, bruised and sapped of any morale,...
View ArticleShock as All Black legend Lomu dead at 40
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, regarded as the game’s first global superstar before kidney disease ended his career, died unexpectedly aged 40, the player’s family and New Zealand Rugby said (AFP...
View ArticleArgentina, Brazil back on track, Chile crash
PHOTO/FILE courtesy URUGUAY, November 18 – Argentina and Brazil reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaigns with important victories on Tuesday as Copa America champions Chile crashed to defeat...
View ArticleGor dominates SJAK/KPL FOYA shortlist
NAIROBI, November 18 – Kenyan Premier League champions, Gor Mahia dominated the shortlist of the December 9 SportPesa/Sports Journalists of Kenya (SJAK)/KPL Player of the Year Awards with nine players....
View ArticleRetiring McCaw hails childhood hero Lomu
Richie McCaw leaves the game as the most capped Test player in rugby history. PHOTO courtesy NEW ZEALAND, November 19 – Retiring All Black captain Richie McCaw paid an emotional tribute to Jonah Lomu...
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