PUBG Mobile deepens roots in Africa with new servers and culturally inspired features

One of the world's most popular mobile games, PUBG Mobile, has unveiled a major expansion strategy for Africa, rolling out local servers and culturally themed in-game content.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

AFC Leopards unveil expert panel for player awards gala

AFC Leopards has named a five-member panel of football experts to spearhead nominations for the club's highly anticipated Player Awards Gala, set for July 26 in Bungoma County.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Former striker Ambani wants AFC Leopards' glory days back

Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars forward Boniface Ambani has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the club's upcoming elections

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Africa scores a spot on the global stage with 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup

For the first time in esports history, African mobile gamers will have a direct path to the world's biggest mobile gaming stage PUBG MOBILE Global Championship

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Githurai All-Stars, Starlets rule Gishu Super Cup

The curtains came down on the highly anticipated Shaban Gishu Super Cup 2025 over the weekend, capping off four months of electrifying football.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility

Makini Schools on Friday, launched a new multi-purpose sports complex and introduced the Makini Sports Festival.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow

Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani, who passed on in Nairobi last week, has been celebrated for the role she played as one of the most eminent pioneering female martial artists in Kenya.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Evergreen Indiza claims Sunshine Tour in dramatic fashion in Ruiru

Dismas Indiza produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Royal Nairobi's John Lejirma in a sudden-death playoff and secure victory at the Ruiru leg of the Sunshine Development Tour

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour

Lejirma carded a steady round of 3-under par 69 to take his total for the two days to 9-under par 135-five shots clear of his nearest challenger.

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Kibugu savours Sunshine Tour victory

The 21-year-old delivered a final round of 5-under par 67 to lift the inaugural tourney on Thursday.

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Njoroge storms to the top at Sunshine Tour in Thika

Kibugu carded eight birdies at the first, fourth, sixth, ninth, eleventh, twelfth and eighteenth to give him a four-stroke lead ahead of the chasing pack.

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour

90 golfers have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Remembering Paul Otula: Man who elevated Kenyan basketball

Otula, a towering figure both literally and figuratively, was remembered as an enthusiastic, humble, and principled leader whose impact on sport will endure for generations.

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June

The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour, East Africa Swing, is expected to tee off with back-to-back events next month.

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Murunga parts ways with Kenya Harlequin

Kenya Harlequin has parted with head coach Paul Murunga on mutual consent.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

SJAK condemns police attack on photojournalist at Dandora Stadium

The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has issued a strong condemnation following an unprovoked attack on Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans

Gor Mahia FC has set its sights on a future worthy of its legacy.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

Kiprotich, Jepkoech crowned BingwaFest national champions

Titus Kiprotich and Maurine Jepkoech are the 10,000m BingwaFest national champions.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

Beja is the new millionaire in town

Zablon Katana Kahindi, popularly known as Beja, is the newest millionaire in town after landing a staggering Sh15 million windfall after staking just Sh15 in the Betika Midweek Jackpot.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

St John's and Olympic Junior School triumph in NBA junior competition

Nairobi's St. John's Primary School and Olympic Junior School in Nairobi are the winners of the inaugural M-pesa Jr NBA National Championship.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

Barcelona duo Raphinha and Araujo to miss Osasuna Clash

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that both winger Raphinha and defender Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for the team's upcoming LaLiga match against Osasuna.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

Barcelona face rivals Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey semi final showdown

In a highly anticipated Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

By Standard Sports 5 months ago

FIFA launches talent academy in Mauritania

The presidents of the Mauritanian and Moroccan Football Federations convened in Nouakchott, Mauritania, today to explore avenues for collaboration aimed at advancing the sport in both nations.

By Standard Sports, Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

Autocross action back as battle set for Tatu City today

The engines roar once again as the Shell Autocross Championship returns for its second round today at the Twisty 2 track near Tatu City.

By Standard Sports 5 months ago

Manchester United draw Real Sociedad in Europa League Round of 16

The UEFA Europa League has officially announced the matchups for the Round of 16, setting the stage for an exciting next phase of the tournament.

By Standard Sports 5 months ago

Champions League Round of 16: Liverpool to face PSG as Arsenal take on PSV

Liverpool has drawn Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, while Arsenal will go up against PSV Eindhoven, and Aston Villa is set to clash with Club Brugge.

By Standard Sports 5 months ago

Kenyan tennis youngsters rule regional tourney

In the boys' 16 and under, Kenya's Ayush Bhandari overcame Burundi's Miki Nobel Igiraneza.

By Standard Sports 6 months ago

Chan champions to pocket Sh453 in prize money

Caf has increased the prize money for the upcoming tournament by 32%.

By Standard Sports 7 months ago

Forest upset Amorim's Man United in dramatic Premier League clash at Old Trafford

Nottingham Forest dealt Manchester United their second consecutive Premier League defeat with a thrilling 3-2 win at Old Trafford on Saturday.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Arsenal punish Manchester United with set-piece precision

Arsenal showcased their set-piece prowess to secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates on Wednesday, handing Ruben Amorim his first defeat as United manager.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Man United dominate Everton as Amorim makes perfect home Premier League debut

Ruben Amorim's Premier League home debut couldn't have gone better as Manchester United thrashed Everton 4-0, thanks to Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee braces.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Dortmund cruise past Dinamo Zagreb, climb into Champions League top four

Borussia Dortmund delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday night, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to climb into the Champions League top four.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Liverpool beat Real Madrid to maintain perfect Champions League record

Liverpool emerged victorious in their heavyweight clash against Real Madrid, becoming the only team with a perfect record in this season's Champions League. The 2-0 win at Anfield.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Amorim's Man United debut ends in frustrating draw against Ipswich

Manchester United's new head coach, Ruben Amorim, endured a challenging start to life in the Premier League as his team was held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Ipswich Town.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper

Leicester City have parted company with First team Manager Steve Cooper following a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Trucha wants derby to be AFC Leopards' turning point

AFC Leopards head coach Thomas Trucha leads his charges into the game as a man under immense pressure, as the club has only won one of its last five matches.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Tottenham's Bentancur banned for seven games over racist remarks on Son

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been slapped with aa seven-match domestic ban by the FAn for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min.

By Standard Sports 8 months ago

Braeburn, Kianda School shine at Level One swimming gala

Braeburn won 18 gold, 15 silver and 10 bronze medals while Kianda garnered 10 gold.

By Standard Sports 10 months ago

Narok Prison to face Kabarnet Prison in Rift Valley Football Mental Wellness tournament

The tournament, launched last month by Rift-Valley Prisons Regional Commander, aims to promote mental wellness among prison officers through sport.

By Standard Sports 10 months ago

SCHOOL: Kenyan teams ready to pick up the pieces and start again

Kenya recaptures rugby 15s and boys' hockey titles from hosts Ugandans.

By Standard Sports 11 months ago