Elfyn Evans edged out Takamoto Katsuta in a thrilling final-day battle to win Rally Sweden and seize the WRC championship lead. Elfyn Evans has clinched a dramatic victory at Rally Sweden fending off a fierce final-day challenge from Toyota GAZOO Racing team-mate Takamoto Katsuta to claim his 10th FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) triumph. After…
1 confirmed dead as dangerous flooding hits US Southeast AP 16th February, 2025 01:51 PM A road closed signage on a flooded street. Photo used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Heavy rains and dangerous flooding struck the Southeast U.S. as much of the East endured a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather Saturday, with…
Gabby Thomas has long celebrated Allyson Felix as her idol and inspiration in track and field. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has paid tribute to American track legend Allyson Felix, celebrating her as a trailblazer in the sport. Thomas, who won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, elevated the retired sprinter to the same…
Mother arrested in connection with child’s death after soiling himself A prison cell. Image used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Pexels A mother has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of a four-year-old boy. Investigations reveal that the person of interest, accompanied by a friend, took the lifeless body of the child to Mama…
Gachagua’s heartfelt message to Raila after losing AUC election Former DP Rigathi Gachagua in a past function. PHOTO/@rigathi/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has extended a heartfelt message to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his second-place finish in the recent African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship election. In a statement on Sunday, February 16,…
Despite not feeling 100%, Letsile Tebogo surprised fans by opening his 2025 season early with a 400m race before his scheduled debut in Melbourne. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has opened his 2025 season sooner than fans expected. The Motswana youngster had announced his season opener would be at the Maurie Plant Meet on Saturday,…
Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahamoud Youssouf was appointed as the new Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) Youssouf thanked the AU member states A Djibouti citizen, who has succeeded Chad's Moussa Faki will take over for four years Djibouti's long -time foreign minister, Mahamoud Youssouf, has expressed his gratitude to the African heads of state…
The former world half marathon record holder lowered the course record by 18 seconds as she defended her title in a 1-2 finish for Kenyan women in Barcelona. Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei broke the course record as she defended her title at the eDreams Mitja Marato Barcelona by Brooks on Sunday. Jepkosgei won the race in…
The four-time Olympic champion revealed what worries him the most as athletes continue to shatter records indoors. Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has expressed worry about the latest trend in track and field. Recently, tons of athletes have been breaking indoor records and the American sprint legend believes such a trend takes away the thrill…
Baringo Senator William Cheptumo died on Saturday, February 15, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital In his greetings, President William Ruto said Cheptumo is a strong leader and a hard worker whose efforts were aimed at improving the lives of his voters Senator Amason Kingi referred to the deceased as a leader who was unselfishly…
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo sent a strong message to his London Marathon rivals when he smashed the world half marathon record in Barcelona on Sunday. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo is having the best possible preparations for his full marathon debut in London after smashing the world half marathon record in Barcelona on Sunday. Kiplimo ran an astonishing…
Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. [File, Standard] Baringo Senator William Cheptumo is dead. Cheptumo passed on at Nairobi Hospital where he was undergoing treatment. President William Ruto led the nation in mourning, describing Cheptumo as a progressive leader dedicated to public service. “He was vocal, hardworking and a tireless champion for the transformation of Baringo,” Ruto…
Oyugi Ogango Girls basketball players in action against Bumala Girls during a match at Kisii School. [File, Standard] The annual school ball games held in the first term may not take place this year due to the financial crisis in the education sector. National Parents Association (NPA) and principals said, this could lead to anarchy…
Paul Tergat’s declaration comes amidst a doiping surge within Kenya’s athletics scene in recent years that has threatened to tarnish the country’s good standing within the global athletics community. The president of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), Paul Tergat, has called for a decisive crackdown on doping within Kenya’s athletics scene. His remarks…
Paralympics champion Hunter Woodhall was left in tears while his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall was over the moon after USA Track and Field made a major announcement. Paralympics champion Hunter Woodhall was left in tears upon learning that he will compete with his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall at the same event for the first time since their…