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Nairobi City Thunder, Stanbic Shields Advance to KBF Semi-Finals

Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields have advanced to the semi-finals of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men's Premier League play-offs after securing 2-0 series wins. At the same time, Kenyan clubs Gor Mahia and Tusker face uphill battles in their CAF continental competitions after mixed results in their first-leg matches. Gor Mahia's coach Akonnor is praying for a miracle in Cairo while Tusker bottled a lead in Kigali. Meanwhile, Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto emerged victorious in the men's and women's 21km races respectively at a warm-up event for the upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs

Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs

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Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali

Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali

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Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race

Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race

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Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, nine others to face charges over missing Sh330m CHAN funds

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, nine others to face charges over missing Sh330m CHAN funds

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million allocated for the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) preparations.

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Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs

Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs

Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields have advanced to the semi-finals of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League play-offs after securing 2-0 series wins.

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Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali

Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali

Kenyan clubs Gor Mahia and Tusker face uphill battles in their CAF continental competitions after mixed results in their first-leg matches.

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Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race

Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race

Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto emerged victorious in the men's and women's 21km races respectively at a warm-up event for the upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

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Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploits

Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploits

French forward Kylian Mbappe acknowledges that talk of him winning the Ballon d'Or is natural following his record-breaking performances at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot.

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Youngster Shah wins at Nyali Club

Youngster Shah wins at Nyali Club

A "super Saturday" of golf in Kenya saw two major tournaments held simultaneously, with 12-year-old Kanika Shah emerging as a surprising overall winner at Nyali Golf & Country Club.

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KCB inch closer to national 7s title after victory in Embu

KCB inch closer to national 7s title after victory in Embu

KCB Rugby secured the Embu 7s title after a thrilling 12-10 victory over rivals Kabras Sugar, ending Strathmore Leos' previous dominance.

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Thakker floors 170 players to triumph at Nyali

Thakker floors 170 players to triumph at Nyali

Home player Anand Thakker emerged as the overall winner at the annual Crossroad Fellowship Charity golf tournament held at Nyali Golf and Country Club. He triumphed over a field of 170 players with an impressive 44 stableford points.

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How institutional neglect is bleeding the very soul of Kenya's sporting talent

How institutional neglect is bleeding the very soul of Kenya's sporting talent

The article argues that institutional neglect is undermining Kenya's sporting talent, despite representing the country being a dream for athletes.

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Maitland-Niles strikes late as Everton hold Man U

Maitland-Niles strikes late as Everton hold Man U

Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a dramatic late equalizer on his Everton debut, securing a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. The goal came in the 96th minute, the final kick of the game, to deny United a victory.

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Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start

Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start

Arsenal delivered a statement victory, coming from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 and end their rivals' unbeaten start to the season.

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Equity Dumas edge out to take lead in best-of-three play-offs' series

Equity Dumas edge out to take lead in best-of-three play-offs' series

Equity Dumas has taken the lead in their best-of-three Men's Premier League quarter-finals play-off series by defeating Umoja Basketball Club 68-50 in game one.

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Litmus tests for Gor and Tusker as Caf campaign kicks off

Litmus tests for Gor and Tusker as Caf campaign kicks off

Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia and Tusker kick off their continental campaigns today with challenging matches that will serve as crucial tests for their readiness this season.

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Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

Kenyan athletes Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered dominant performances at the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium, securing victories in their respective events.

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Tusker chase history as Caf Confederation journey begins

Tusker chase history as Caf Confederation journey begins

Kenyan club Tusker FC begins their CAF Confederation Cup journey this weekend, aiming to reach the group stage for the first time since their 1994 continental final appearance.

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Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final

Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final

Kenyan athlete Emmanuel Wanyonyi had his 1000m world record officially ratified on Thursday, just a day before competing in the Brussels Diamond League finals.

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Pyramids wary of Gor Mahia in Nyayo showdown

Pyramids wary of Gor Mahia in Nyayo showdown

Pyramids FC, the African champions, are wary of facing Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in the CAF Champions League preliminary round at Nyayo National Stadium tomorrow. Both sides acknowledge the challenge ahead, with Pyramids emphasizing the need to match Gor Mahia's intensity.

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How Malkia Strikers squandered a direct ticket to LA 2028 Olympics

How Malkia Strikers squandered a direct ticket to LA 2028 Olympics

The Malkia Strikers have missed out on a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after losing the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship final to Egypt.

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Malkia Strikers surrender to Egypt relinquishing African title

Malkia Strikers surrender to Egypt relinquishing African title

The Malkia Strikers have surrendered their African title, losing 3-0 to Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship held in Nairobi on September 4, 2026.

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Egypt break Kenyans' hearts as Malkia Strikers surrender title

Egypt break Kenyans' hearts as Malkia Strikers surrender title

Egypt has ended Kenya's dominant run as African women's volleyball champions, defeating the Malkia Strikers 3-0 in the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship final held at Kasarani Indoor Arena.

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How Athletics Kenya is working to close the gender gap

How Athletics Kenya is working to close the gender gap

Athletics Kenya (AK) is prioritizing the inclusion of women in coaching, officiating, and leadership roles to address the gender gap in the sport.

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Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Carlos Alcaraz believes the current tennis schedule is "impossible" and is contributing to an increase in player injuries. He plans to play fewer tournaments in the future to prioritize rest.

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Chinese WNBA star out of World Cup after losing passport

Chinese WNBA star out of World Cup after losing passport

China's WNBA star Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after her passport was lost in the mail in the United States.

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KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up

KCB target Embu 7s boost as national title race heats up

KCB Rugby is aiming to solidify its lead in the National Sevens Circuit at the upcoming Embu 7s, the second-to-last leg of the 2026 season.

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Organisers strengthen athlete safety in this year's Stanchart Marathon

Organisers strengthen athlete safety in this year's Stanchart Marathon

Organizers are enhancing athlete safety and sustainability for the October 25 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which anticipates over 30,000 runners. The event aims to meet international standards with improved medical and hydration support.

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Kenyan stars keen to outsprint rivals in Diamond League grand finale

Kenyan stars keen to outsprint rivals in Diamond League grand finale

Kenyan athletes are poised to compete for glory at the 2026 Diamond League grand finale in Brussels, Belgium, facing stiff competition from international rivals.

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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph

Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph

Lewis Hamilton heads to Monza aiming for a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory as he tries to close the 59-point gap to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the championship race.

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Malkia Strikers storm into African Championship final

Malkia Strikers storm into African Championship final

Kenya's Malkia Strikers have stormed into the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Africa Nations Championship after a dominant 3-0 victory over Cameroon. The defending champions will face Egypt in the championship match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

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Gor Mahia prepare for stern CAF Champions League test against African giants Pyramids

Gor Mahia prepare for stern CAF Champions League test against African giants Pyramids

Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are set to face a formidable challenge in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League as they host reigning African champions Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.

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Battle of the titans as African volleyball supremacy reaches fever pitch

Battle of the titans as African volleyball supremacy reaches fever pitch

The 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Women’s Championship semi-finals are set, featuring a clash between defending champions Malkia Strikers and rivals Cameroon, alongside Egypt facing Rwanda.

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