Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

14th September 2019

Olympic champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon cruises to victory at Athletics Kenya trials, NBA champion Marc Gasol powered Spain over Australia into the Basketball World Cup final

Continental champion Vanice Kerubo Nyagisera on her way to winning the women’s 400m hurdles during Athletics Kenya’s National Trials cum Doha World Championship Qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on September 12, 2019. PHOTO/ Dancun Sirma
Continental champion Vanice Kerubo Nyagisera on her way to winning the women’s 400m hurdles during Athletics Kenya’s National Trials cum Doha World Championship Qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on September 12, 2019. PHOTO/ Dancun Sirma
SUMMARY
  • Tyson Fury insists he is not looking past opponent Otto Wallin on Saturday as a money-spinning rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder looms on the horizon
  • The SportPesa Premier League (SPL) returns after a two-week international break and all eyes are on Andre Casa Mbungo to deliver a win for the new-look AFC Leopards SC on match-day two
  • NBA champion Marc Gasol saved Spain on Friday as they battled back to beat Australia 95-88 after a second overtime period and reach the Basketball World Cup final

NAIROBI, Kenya- Olympic champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon breezed to the tape in 4:03.22 to win women’s 1500m on the final day of Athletics Kenya’s national trial cum Doha World Championship Qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

NBA champion Marc Gasol saved Spain on Friday as they battled back to beat Australia 95-88 after a second overtime period and reach the Basketball World Cup final.

Here are the top five stories from Friday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:

SPL Returns Headlined By Mega AFC Leopards, K Sharks Encounter

NAIROBI, Kenya- The SportPesa Premier League (SPL) returns after a two-week international break and all eyes are on Andre Casa Mbungo to deliver a win for the new-look AFC Leopards SC on match-day two. Leopards, who were edged 1-0 by their Western neighbors Kakamega Homeboyz FC, will not have an easy task on their hands as they go up against Kariobangi Sharks FC on Sunday. READ MORE

In Faith We Trust: Chepngetich Cruises To Victory As AK Names Squad For Doha Worlds

NAIROBI, Kenya- Olympic champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon breezed to the tape in 4:03.22 to win women’s 1500m on the final day of Athletics Kenya’s national trial cum Doha World Championship Qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. She was among the 47 athletes selected by the federation to represent Kenya in Doha where she will be defending her title. READ MORE

Merchant of Vanice: Kerubo Sets Sights On 400m Hurdles World Record

NAIROBI, Kenya- Vanice Kerubo Nyagisera had big dreams to make it in athletics when she embraced high jump five years ago. The 18-year-old was progressing so well until she was put down with protracted injuries, but she never gave up. READ MORE

NBA Champ Gasol Powers Spain Into Basketball World Cup Final

BEIJING, China- NBA champion Marc Gasol saved Spain on Friday as they battled back to beat Australia 95-88 after a second overtime period and reach the Basketball World Cup final. They will face either France -- quarter-final winners over reigning two-time champions the United States -- or Argentina in Sunday's decider in Beijing. READ MORE

Tyson Fury Focused On Wallin With Wilder Rematch Fast Approaching

LOS ANGELES, United States- Tyson Fury insists he is not looking past opponent Otto Wallin on Saturday as a money-spinning rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder looms on the horizon. British heavyweight Fury faces Sweden's Wallin in a non-title bout at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena, aiming for a convincing win to boost his US following and stoke excitement ahead of a February 22 date with Wilder. READ MORE