Last-man standing Gicharu settles for bronze
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 1 – Delhi flyweight silver medallist Benson Gicharu dropped down a step in the podium after his charge for glory ended at the semi-finals of the Bantam division to Englishman...
View ArticleNdiku mows Kemboi in Kenya steeple sweep
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 1- Jonathan Ndiku ended the dynasty of two-time Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi to lead Kenya to a third podium sweep in the men’s 3000m steeple chase in a packed Hampden Park...
View ArticleAwe-sum Eunice adds Commonwealth crown
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 2 – World Champion Eunice Sum was in her own class as she gave Kenya her seventh gold after leading from gun to tape to cross the finish line in 2:00.31 to continue her...
View ArticleBotswana star Montsho fails drugs test
GLASGOW, August 3- Former world 400 metres champion Amantle Montsho has failed a drugs test at the Commonwealth Games, the Games Federation announced on Saturday. The Botswanan, who won the world title...
View ArticleMighty Kenyans finish with golden hat-trick
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 3- Julius Yego speared his way to history books with victory in the men Javelin as the indomitable Kenyan middle and long-distance runners, this time Mercy Cherono and James...
View ArticleGlasgow rain doesn’t dampen Bolt’s party
GLASGOW, August 3- Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt hailed the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as “wonderful” after claiming his first Commonwealth Gold as part of the Jamaican team in the men’s...
View ArticleEngland rules the roost as Glasgow 2014 ends
GLASGOW, August 3- England triumphed in the Commonwealth Games medals table for the first time in 28 years on Sunday, but there were final day consolations for former top dog Australia with wins in the...
View Article‘Best ever’ CWG close, Gold Coast next
GLASGOW, August 4- Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue helped bring the curtain down on the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Sunday in a colourful, upbeat ceremony which saw the 11-day showpiece hailed as...
View ArticleArsene: Lampard City deal stinks
LONDON, August 3- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Sunday queried the arrangement that has allowed former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to join Manchester City on loan from their sister club New...
View ArticleKenya rules, Bolt charms at Glasgow
GLASGOW, August 4 – Although only racing in the programme-ending 4x100m relay, the larger-than-life presence of Usain Bolt dominated track and field at the Commonwealth Games, hit by the absence of...
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