Bale, Ledley in Wales Euro 2016 squad
Real Madrid’s Welsh forward Gareth Bale lifts the trophy after the Spanish club won the UEFA Champions League finalagainst Atletico Madrid in Milan, on May 28, 2016 . PHOTO/AFP. HENSOL, United Kingdom...
View ArticleMandela late goal rescues Stars in Sudan draw
Kenya Musa Mohammed against Sudan Ramdan Aga.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31- Stanley Okumbi’s hopes of registering first win since taking over as Harambee Stars coach went up in smoke as...
View ArticleBoxing to decide on pros for Rio Olympics
Boxing’s governing body will decide on Wednesday whether to let professional fighters into the Olympic ring from the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.PHOTO/courtesy. LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 31 –...
View ArticleKellie Gachaga wins Kenya Ladies Open
Kellie Gachaga clearing the bunker shot. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – Muthaiga’s Kellie Gachaga is the winner of the Kenya Ladies Open, a 54-hole stroke play championship. With this victory the 16-year old...
View ArticleMourinho promises not to get personal with Guardiola
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola were bitter rivals in La Liga. PHOTO/GETTY. LISBON, Portugal May 31 – Newly-appointed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he will not let his rivalry...
View ArticleProfessional boxers can compete at Rio Olympics
Boxing’s governing body will let professional fighters into the Olympic ring from the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.PHOTO/courtesy. LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 1- Professional boxers can compete at...
View ArticleBenzema says Deschamps ‘bowed to racists’ over Euros snub
France’s forward Karim Benzema, pictured on October 8, 2015, revealed on Twitter that he will not be selected for Euro 2016. PHOTO/AFP. MADRID. Spain, June 1- France’s top scorer Karim Benzema on...
View ArticleHerrera not surprised by Van Gaal exit
Herrera admits it was difficult for the team to keep their focus amid ongoing speculation surrounding the Dutchman’s future in the last few months, but they soldiered on- PHOTO/AGENCIES MANCHESTER,...
View ArticleFive keys to the NBA Finals
Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives against Matthew Dellavedova of the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of their NBA Finals, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. PHOTO/AFP OAKLAND,...
View ArticleSerena sweeps aside Svitolina, schedule fears
Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia in their fourth round match during the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March...
View ArticleBarcelona line up Sh2bn bid for United’s Daley Blind
Jose Mourinho is willing to let Juan Mata (L) and Daley Blind (R) leave Manchester United this summer. BARCELONA, Spain June 1- Daley Blind could be culled as part of Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United...
View ArticleMalkia Strikers intensifies training ahead of Grand Prix
Malkia Strikers team posing for a photo after training. TUCUMAN, Argentina, June 1- Kenya women’s volleyball team stepped up preparations ahead of their World Grand Prix opening match against Argentina...
View ArticleGonzalez has future in Stars, says Okumbi
Ismail Said Athuman Gonzalez arrived in Kenya’s capital on the invitation of head coach Stanley Okumbi as Kenya looks to hand him his first ever international cap. PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu. NAIROBI,...
View ArticleProfessional boxers can compete at Rio Olympics
Boxing’s governing body will let professional fighters into the Olympic ring from the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.PHOTO/courtesy. LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 1 – Professional boxers can compete at...
View ArticleMessi’s ex-advisors absolve him in tax fraud trial
Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Horacio are accused of using a chain of fake companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros of Messi’s income (AFP Photo/Lluis Gene)...
View ArticleGiggs set for Utd exit after rejecting Mourinho’s offer
Ryan Giggs.PHOTO.File. LONDON, United Kingdom, June 2 – Ryan Giggs looks set to end his 29 –year association with Manchester United by turning down a new role under Jose Mourinho. The 42–year-old Reds...
View ArticleAfter Mourinho chat, Rooney embraces England duties
England’s striker Wayne Rooney (L) gestures as talks with Harry Kane during a team training session in Watford, north of London, on June 1, 2016 (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk) LONDON, United Kingdom, June 2 –...
View ArticleIOC targets Olympic medallists in doping retests
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. PHOTO/AFP. LAUSANNE, Switzerland June 2 – Olympic medallists from the Beijing and London Games will be targeted as a priority as the...
View ArticleInjury ends Kaka’s Copa America dream
Kaka has been called up by Brazil for the Copa America in the United States. LOS ANGELES, USA, June 2 – Brazil’s Copa America injury crisis deepened after veteran striker Kaka withdrew from the squad...
View ArticleMessi appears in court at tax fraud trial
Barcelona’s Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (C) arrives to court with his father Jorge Horacio Messi (3rd R) to stand trial for tax fraud in Barcelona, Spain, June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Albert Gea....
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