Patrick Tuipulotu. Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at fly-half. New Zealand take on Eddie Jones’s Japan on Saturday before heading to Europe for Tests on successive weekends against England, Ireland, France and Italy….
American sprinter Gabby Thomas has shared her mindset on chasing records and building her lasting legacy. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has cemented her place among the greatest athletes in track and field following her triumphant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Thomas, already a highly regarded sprinter, dominated the women’s 200m final, crossing…
American sprinter Gabby Thomas has shared her mindset on chasing records and building her lasting legacy. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has cemented her place among the greatest athletes in track and field following her triumphant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Thomas, already a highly regarded sprinter, dominated the women’s 200m final, crossing…
Three Kenyan athletes have earned nominations for the 2024 World Athlete of the Year awards. In the women’s category, Beatrice Chebet, the double Olympic champion and world 10,000m record holder, and Faith Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1,500m champion, made the shortlist. They compete against Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone from…
The fate of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hangs in the balance as a three-judge bench convenes today to hear a petition challenging the nomination of Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President-designate. The bench, comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi, will determine whether to vacate or extend conservatory orders that have restrained…
Wanzala, who won the goalkeeper of the tournament award, has revealed the side’s ambition at the upcoming U-20 AFCON, having sealed qualification for the tournament despite losing the CECAFA qualifying final to Tanzania on Sunday. Rising Stars goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala has set his sights on ambitious goals for the upcoming U-20 AFCON in 2025, following…
Ferdinand Omanyala has reflected on a major setback that affected his 2024 season as he credited his team for helping him bounce back to end the season as the world’s second-fastest man. Ferdinand Omanyala has gone down memory of his painful loss at the Kip Keino Classic and how his team helped him bounce back…
The Nairobi Deputy Governor has confirmed that the seven-storey building that collapsed in Kahawa West, located in the Roysambu Constituency, was constructed without the necessary approval from the County Government. Deputy Governor James Muchiri acknowledged that the county had been aware of the potential disaster looming over the structure. “We knew this building had issues…
The debate on who should take over from Olunga once he hangs up his boots has become a hot topic in Kenyan football AFC Leopards forward Sydney Lokale has conceded that Michael Olunga remains his role model and will do everything possible to play alongside him and later assume his role in the national team…
Maureen Jepkoech expressed her ambition to represent Kenya at the 2025 World Championships after winning the Athletics Kenya Machakos Cross Country, aiming to build on her promising performance as a senior athlete. Maureen Jepkoech has opened up about her desire to represent the country at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan after claiming victory…
The 2004 Olympic champion has advised Quincy Wilson against turning professional at his age, pointing out some of the challenges that he is bound to face. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has explained why Quincy Wilson should not turn professional just yet. The 2004 Olympic champion pointed out that Quincy Wilson has yet to experience…
Julius Yego has praised Athletics Kenya for defending Ruth Chepng’etich against doping allegations after her world record marathon, urging critics to stop spreading negativity and let her celebrate her achievement. The 2015 world javelin champion Julius Yego has lauded Athletics Kenya for jumping to the defence of Ruth Chepng’etich following doping claims after she broke…
Kenya is banking on Cameroon to beat Zimbabwe to improve their chances of making it to Morocco next year Harambee Stars goalkeeper Bryne Omondi believes Kenya can still qualify for next year’s AFCON by beating Zimbabwe and Namibia despite their chances looking slim. The Michael Olunga-captained Stars are currently ranked third in Group J with four…
Kenya’s women’s national football team has announced a 21-member squad for an international tournament in Turkey. Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 21-member squad set to represent Kenya in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup scheduled to take place in Turkey from October 22 to 31, 2024. The tournament, which will feature four…
A 3-0 defeat to North Korea in their second fixture left Kenya placing bottom in Group C, relying on results from the England vs Mexico fixture. The Kenya U17 women’s football team, the Junior Starlets, has been eliminated from the ongoing U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic with one game still left to…