Last of ‘Big Four’, Djovokic battles on
SHANGHAI, – Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis’ “Big Four”, said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming. Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray were dubbed the “Big Four” during a […]
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Northeastern MPs Convene in Mombasa to Address Community Challenges
A group of Members of Parliament from the northeastern region gathered at the Serena Hotel in Mombasa for a crucial consultative meeting aimed at tackling the pressing issues facing their constituents. The meeting attended by elected and Nominated MPs from.North eastern was led by Abdisirat Khalif Ali, a nominated MP in the National assembly marked […]
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I regret opening up about my sexuality – Billie Eilish
American singer, Billie Eilish has said she regretted making her sexuality and past relationships public. The 22-year-old multiple-Grammy winner vowed never to discuss her sexuality again or make her future relationships public. Eilish appeared in a recent interview with Vogue Magazine. “I wish no one knew anything about my sexuality or anything about my dating […]
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Cavendish to bow out at Singapore Tour de France Criterium
British cyclist Mark Cavendish is set to compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in early November, according to the organisers of the race. Cavendish, 39, nicknamed the ‘Manx Missile’, amassed 165 victories, including a record 35 stage wins at the Tour de France, and has not competed since […]
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Man Utd’s Mazraoui undergoes heart procedure, expected to return in next few weeks
MANCHESTER, England, – Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has undergone a corrective heart procedure after experiencing palpitations but is expected to be available to play in the next few weeks, according to team sources. Mazraoui withdrew on Monday from the Morocco squad for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Central African Republic on […]
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Tennis-Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement
Rafa Nadal on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after the Davis Cup final, with his great rival Roger Federer leading the tributes to the Spaniard. Following are quotes and reactions to his announcement. TWENTY-TIMES GRAND SLAM CHAMPION ROGER FEDERER “What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never […]
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MotoGP bikes to use same engines in 2025 and 2026 before switch to 850cc
Motorcycle manufacturers will have to use their 2025 engines in the 2026 season as well before MotoGP makes the switch from 1,000cc to 850cc in the 2027 season, the Grand Prix Commission said on Thursday.With the engine specifications frozen for 2026, exceptions will be made only for safety or reliability issues. “The Grand Prix Commission […]
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Szczesny ready to light up Barcelona, on and off the pitch
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny recently reversed his retirement decision to join Barcelona, but he is not about to change how he lives his personal life, and that includes smoking.After Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a long-term injury, Barcelona convinced the former Juventus keeper to sign as a free agent. Szczesny doesn’t believe that what he does […]
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A-League club hit with FIFA transfer ban for unpaid Yorke debt
SYDNEY, – Australia’s Macarthur FC have been banned from recruiting new players until they pay former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke compensation he was awarded after being sacked as coach last year. Football Australia confirmed on Thursday that FIFA had imposed the sanction on the Sydney-based club and they were obliged to enforce it as […]
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Frenchman Gasquet, 38, to retire after Roland Garros4
Former world number seven Richard Gasquet will retire after the French Open next year, the Frenchman announced on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 22-year career. The 38-year-old is a twice Wimbledon semi-finalist and a one-time U.S. Open semi-finalist. His best outing at Roland Garros came in 2016 when he reached the quarter-finals. Gasquet […]
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