Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today
20th April 2019
Gor Mahia FC return to SPL summit despite Homeboyz draw, La Liga set for blockbuster finish
- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC returned to familiar territory at the top of the standings despite a late dramatic 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz FC on Friday afternoon
- World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday, losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
- Kevin Durant scored 38 points as the Golden State Warriors made sure they didn't blow another big lead by routing the Los Angeles Clippers 132-105 in game three of their playoff series on Thursday
NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC returned to familiar territory at the top of the standings despite a late dramatic 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz FC on Friday afternoon.
World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday, losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
Barcelona might have their eighth title in 11 years all-but sewn up but, with six games left to play, La Liga is far from finished. Atletico Madrid are battling city rivals Real Madrid for bragging rights and second place while Sevilla, Getafe and Valencia are in a three-way scrap for the last Champions League spot.
Kevin Durant scored 38 points as the Golden State Warriors made sure they didn't blow another big lead by routing the Los Angeles Clippers 132-105 in game three of their playoff series on Thursday.
Here are the top five stories from Friday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Champions Gor Reclaim SPL Top Spot Despite Late Homeboyz Draw
NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC returned to familiar territory at the top of the standings despite a late dramatic 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz FC on Friday afternoon. Gor were returning to domestic duty after they fell out of the CAF Confederations Cup quarterfinals to Moroccan outfit RS Berkane last Sunday. READ MORE
World Number One Djokovic Ousted By Medvedev In Monte Carlo
MONTE CARLO, Principality of Monaco- World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday, losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. Djokovic, twice a former champion in Monte Carlo, lost his serve five times as 10th seed Medvedev gained revenge for his last-16 defeat by the Serb at this year's Australian Open. READ MORE
Woods Comeback Is The Greatest I have Ever Seen In Sports, Michael Jordan
LOS ANGELES, United States- Michael Jordan described Tiger Woods' Masters comeback as the "greatest ever" and added he called the golfing icon to personally congratulate him. "To me it is the greatest comeback I have ever seen," Jordan told The Athletic. READ MORE
How La Liga Is Set For Big Finish Despite Barcelona Lead
MADRID, Spain- Barcelona might have their eighth title in 11 years all-but sewn up but, with six games left to play, La Liga is far from finished. Atletico Madrid are battling city rivals Real Madrid for bragging rights and second place while Sevilla, Getafe and Valencia are in a three-way scrap for the last Champions League spot. READ MORE
NBA Playoff: Inspired Durant Steers Warriors Past Clippers
LOS ANGELES, United States- Kevin Durant scored 38 points as the Golden State Warriors made sure they didn't blow another big lead by routing the Los Angeles Clippers 132-105 in game three of their playoff series on Thursday. The Warriors ensured there was no repeat of game two, where they squandered a 31-point lead in the second half, allowing the Clippers to engineer the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history. READ MORE