Over a decade after making a sensational debut in the Diamond League and captivating the athletics world, Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt has reflected on the memorable moment that launched his remarkable journey in the elite competition. Fifteen years after electrifying the world of athletics with his debut in the Diamond League, Jamaican sprint legend…
Manchester United’s resurgence under Ruben Amorim seems unrealistic after another defeat to hand the Old Trafford outfit Brighton made light work of Manchester United to hand Old Trafford outfit a 3-1 defeat in one of the four Premier League matches played on Sunday. Brighton capitalised on a disastrous mistake from Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana…
Discover the inspiring story of Gloria Thompson, the devoted grandmother whose love, support, and encouragement shaped Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah’s journey. Several communities across Jamaica have produced outstanding talents who continue to contribute to national development and represent the island on the global stage. One such community is Banana Ground in central Manchester, the childhood…
Gabby Thomas view of what it takes to triumph in track and field is also shared by Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has shared her thoughts on the unique mindset required to excel in track and field, calling it a mix of confidence and “a little bit of delusion.” Thomas, a…
Kishane Thompson got his 2025 season up and running in a meet event in Jamaica. Fans are excited to see the budding sprinter make a mark in 2025. Olympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson has left fans in awe of his performance after an impressive start to the 2025 season. The Jamaican clocked a personal…
Noah Lyles explains that his success is as a result of hard work, sacrifice and determination and he has never used good fortune to claim victory. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has said he has never associated himself with luck during races. Lyles, who is a six-time world champion maintained that he fully trusts in…
Michael Johnson questions the overhyping of track performances while preparing to launch his Grand Slam Track League, with possible future UK expansion. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has voiced concerns over what he perceives as a trend of overhyping performances in the sport. The four-time Olympic gold medalist and current U.S. 400m national record holder…
Tusker end bad run against Gor Mahia with a famous 2-1 victory over their competitive rivals in Machakos. Tusker FC finally ended their streak of defeats at the hands of Gor Mahia, as the 12-time FKFPL champions secured a dramatic 2-1 victory in their league clash at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on Sunday afternoon. Ryan…
President William Ruto has been grappling with rebellion and social media insults. [File, Standard] On May 28, 2024, Kenya’s most prominent author, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, sent a scathing open letter to President William Ruto, just days after the head of state returned from a state visit to the United States. “Ruto, you have chosen to…
Bandari and Shabana shared spoils at the Mbaraki Sports Club while KCB were held by Nairobi City Stars in Machakos. Bandari and Shabana played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in an FKF Premier League fixture at Mbaraki Sports Club on Saturday. The visitors, Shabana, made an early statement by scoring within the first minute of…
Faith Kipyegon’s rigorous daily routine helps her to maintain peak form required to dominate the track. Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has shared insights into the rigorous daily routine that has cemented her place as one of the greatest middle-distance runners in history. The Kenyan track star, who clinched her third consecutive 1500m Olympic gold…
Letsile Tebogo appreciates how Kishane Thompson destroyed a quality field in first race of the season. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has used a three-word reaction to Kishane Thompson‘s impressive 2025 season performance. This is after the Jamaican clocked 6.48s in the 60m event at the Central Hurdles, Relays &Field Events Meet in Jamaica. The…
Harper, who was called up to the Harambee Stars squad in October 2023, has reacted for the first time after being discharged from hospital. Exeter City’s left-back Vincent Harper has expressed relief after being discharged from the hospital following a worrying head injury sustained during his team’s 1-0 League One defeat to Birmingham City. The…
Ruth Chepng’etich has emphasized meticulous preparation over pressure ahead of the London Marathon, hinting at surprises in a star-studded race. World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich is taking a measured approach to the highly anticipated London Marathon on April 27 despite the formidable field and whispers of another potential record-breaking run. The Kenyan star, who…
The government through the Ministry of Interior has issued an update on the progress of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MSS). In a statement on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the mission had made a lot of progress in achieving its mandate. Murkomen spoke moments after 217 officers…