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Stokell in 'voluntary' ban after medication error

Ireland cricketer Rebecca Stokell says she will "fully accept" responsibility for an inadvertent breach of reporting requirements regarding the use of prescription medication and has begun a "voluntary suspension".The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the 26-year-old was drug tested and "returned an adverse finding for a specified substance" after her side's defeat by Sri Lanka at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in June.Although the substance...

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Kisumu leg is great test for boxers ahead of Turkey trip

As Kenya hopes to maintain its winning streak at the international championships, the fourth leg of the National Boxing League will be a big opportunity for boxers to parade their game.Edwin Okongo (left) in action against Elawady Omar of Egypt. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]Their focus will no doubt be taking part in the Elite Men’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey later this month.Their overwhelming performance at the inaugural World Boxing (WB)’s Africa Boxing...

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Bottom club Sunderland to stick with manager Le Bris

Bottom club Sunderland are firmly behind manager Regis Le Bris despite a poor start to their Premier League season. The Black Cats have won just one of their first nine league matches and lost 3-1 away to newly promoted Coventry on Saturday. However, the north-east club believes the Frenchman can turn things around. The board is understood to be prioritising stability and collective responsibility as it looks to improve the club’s fortunes, with Chelsea visiting the north-east on the...

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Hibs toast win over Hearts - but will they kick on before cup final?

Hibernian buried their Hampden hoodoo against city rivals Heart of Midlothian on Sunday, but will they build on their Premier Sports Cup semi-final triumph?Hibs players joined their fans in a stirring rendition of Sunshine On LeithSuch were Marink Reedijk's wishes, shared in an official Hibernian video, external from the dressing room following their historic Hampden beating of Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.If the Hibs head coach ventured into Leith on Sunday...

By 2026-11-02 11:39:41 0

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Every goal from the Women's Super League - matchweek eight

Watch every goal from across the WSL in match week eight, from Chelsea's thrashing to Arsenal's late equaliser, in an eventful weekend of action.Source: BBC Sport

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Villa drop legal action threat against Carragher

Aston Villa will not move forward with any legal action towards Jamie Carragher.Jamie Carragher had upset Aston Villa and their fans with his commentsAston Villa have dropped their threat of legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.On Friday, Villa had said they would initiate legal action against the former England defender for what they described as "unacceptable insults" made by Carragher on the Stick to Football podcast.The former Liverpool defender linked Villa...

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Jake Paul confirms opponent for Christmas Eve fight

Jake Paul will make his boxing return on Christmas Eve in Dubai, 12 months on from having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua; former two-time world champion kickboxer turned MMA fighter Cedric Doumbe confirmed as his opponentPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerJake Paul has confirmed kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe as his opponent for his return to the boxing ring in Dubai on Christmas Eve.It's Paul's first fight since he took on former two-time unified...

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Consolata is the fairest of them all...

Consolata Maitha, 30-handicapper from Machakos Golf Club, was crowned the ultimate King of the course winner of winners at the 10th edition of the ICEA LION King of the Course Grand Finale.A 37-year-old lawyer from Machakos who barely knew how to breathe under Mombasa’s humid atmosphere on Thursday, certainly knew how to chip on the golf course.Maitha triumphed over a field of 243 players that stretched from handicap 2 to 41, and she is already packing for South Africa.“I trained...

By 2026-11-02 08:47:34 0

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Githiaka savours sweet victory at VetLab course

Muchau Githiaka registered a superb score of 44 stableford points to outshine a packed field of 242 golfers during the Sweet Banana golf festival at the Vet Labs Sports Club layout.Playing off a handicap of 13, Githiaka delivered a masterclass performance to outclass a stacked lineup of contenders in the thriller festival now in its 12th edition. “Everything just clicked for me out there,” an elated Githiaka said.“The course demanded patience and precision, but my short game...

By 2026-11-02 11:26:37 0

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KCB defender to face ‘Lion’s’ wrath after sending off against Gor Mahia

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2026 – KCB head coach Robert ‘The Lion’ Matano has vowed to take action on Baron Ochieng’ after the defender was sent off in Sunday’s FKF Premier League tie against Gor Mahia at the Moi Stadium in Embu. Matano said he was not impressed with how the youngster conducted himself, leading to his dismissal in the second half. “I was not happy with the manner in which he earned the red card…through violent conduct. I don’t...

By 2026-11-02 09:59:47 0

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What next for Kenya after relegation from Cricket World Cup Challenge League?

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2026 – Cricket Kenya (CK) Bhavesh Gohil says the national team will have to up their performance after a disappointing outing at the Cricket World Cup Challenge League A tournament in Nairobi. Gohil said the technical bench and playing unit will have to pull up their socks, especially considering the federation have made leaps towards bettering their welfare. “To be very honest about the coaches, they need to up their game. We’ve had back-to-back...

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New era for women’s football in Kenya as data firm launches digital tool to track performance

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2026 – A technological revolution has officially arrived on the Kenyan women’s football landscape. In a landmark milestone for domestic sports media and athlete development, Nairobi-based sports data company GameOn Collective has officially launched gameoncollective.com, a dedicated digital platform built exclusively for Kenyan women’s football, alongside its revolutionary GPS Lab. For the first time in Kenyan history, elite female footballers are...

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Gor launch FKF PL title defence with win over Murang’a

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – Gor Mahia launched their Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier...

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Natembeya protests alleged security withdrawal

Natembeya said the withdrawal has occurred for the second time, raising questions over whether...

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Malalah explains why he missed Sifuna’s party launch

Kakamega governor hopeful Cleophas Malalah has explained his absence from Nairobi Senator Edwin...

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Pauline Njoroge takes on Ruto supporters over Sifuna-Gachagua meeting

Pauline Njoroge has defended Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy...

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Nairobi: Sorrow as young journalist dies in ICU days after giving birth

Kenyan journalist Peris Saleh of the Kenya Rural Media Association has died after complications...

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