Jamie Vardy signalled to Tottenham fans that they do not have a title but he does. Jamie Vardy’s Premier League return was nothing short of spectacular as he marked his comeback with a goal in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The 37-year-old striker, demonstrated once again why he remains an iconic figure in…
Noah Lyles stirs controversy with dismissive remarks about NBA star Nikola Jokic, escalating tensions between athletics and basketball communities. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has once again stirred controversy within the sporting world with his recent comments about NBA star Nikola Jokic. The 27-year-old, known for his fiery opinions and no-filter approach, has been a…
Eliud Kipchoge displayed a rare moment of sportsmanship despite failing to finish the men’s race at the Paris Olympic Games. Eliud Kipchoge showcased an act of sportsmanship at the Paris Olympic Marathon despite failing to finish the race. At about the 30km mark, the five-time Berlin Marathon champion stood and waited for the last athlete,…
Kenya’s Koitatoi Kidali reflects on his Olympic debut in Paris learning from competing alongside top athletes like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop. Budding 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali has shared his experiences and the valuable lessons learned from his debut at the Paris Olympics. Competing against some of the best athletes in the world, including the…
After their Olympic triumphs here are athletes to look out for in the diamond league The Lausanne Diamond League is set to showcase a stellar lineup of Olympic medalists across various disciplines. Among them, Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the Olympic gold medallist in the men’s 800m, headlines the impressive roster of athletes competing at the Lausanne…
Representatives from South Africa, Tunisia, Cameroon, Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Bangladesh, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan and other countries will take part in the project run with the support of Rosatom. Many of the foreign participants will become the first representatives of their countries to reach the North Pole. On August 13, 2024, the…
Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has shared how the untimely demise of his mother saw him think about quitting athletics before bouncing back to win a gold medal in Paris. Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has recounted the difficult moments when he lost his mother as he was preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tebogo’s mother…
Melissa Jefferson has made fun of Tyreek Hill for challenging Noah Lyles to a race, where he claimed he would beat the Olympic 100m champion while wearing a mask. Newly-crowned Olympic 100m bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson has ridiculed Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for his desire to race triple world champion Noah Lyles. The…
Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, and Faith Kipyegon race for points in the final Diamond League meets to qualify for Brussels. Four more opportunities remain in the 2024 Wanda Diamond League season, where track and field stars vie for their last chance at global glory. As the athletes transition from the highs of the Paris Olympics,…
Michael Ngwai clinched top gamer at the Betika Esports Shutdown Tournament. He walked away with Kshs. 500,000 and two-years worth of school fees.[Courtesy] Amateur gamer Michael Ngwai from Mombasa is the winner of the inaugural Betika Esports Shutdown Tournament held in Nairobi on Sunday. The peerless Gamer who went by the tag name ‘Mcoasty’ floored…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has discusses his strategy and confidence leading up to his victorious 200m race at the Paris Olympics. Letsile Tebogo has revealed the moment he knew he had secured a historic victory over American sprinters Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek in the 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics Tebogo’s performance was nothing short…
Tournament Sponsor Eng Johnson ole Nchoe presents a ball to the winning team during AIC Maasai Mara West Youth tournament at AIC Maasai Mara church grounds over the weekend. [Courtesy] AIC Maasai Mara Youth are the 2024 AIC Mara West youth tournament champions. Despite being stretched to their limits, AIC Maasai Mara Youth eliminated the…
Best Gross winner Charles Rob in action during the Kenya Navy Commander’s Tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County over the weekend. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Home Club’s Charles Rob was crowned the Best Gross player of the day in the 2024 Kenya Navy Commander’s Golf tournament played at the par 71…
Voi ‘B’ players celebrate after beating Voi ‘A’ to lift the Taita Taveta County‘s Dola Super Cup final held at the Voi Stadium on Sunday. [Courtesy] Voi ‘B’ is the latest side to book tickets to the much anticipated Dola Super Cup football showpiece Grand Finale set for Mombasa on Wednesday. The Grand Finale, which has a Sh 1…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations carrying bags of evidence they collected from Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga on August 9, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Police stole items during a 13-hour siege at Jimi Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga, Nairobi. According to his lawyer, about 200 armed men stormed the home in the early…