Top Five Stories From Tuesday You Must Read Today
11th September 2019
Ageless Kiptoo set for Frankfurt Marathon in October, seven-time F1 champion Schumacher in Paris for treatment
- Russia remain in pole position to progress from Group I with Belgium, after Mario Fernandes' 89th-minute winner sealed a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan
- Two Kenyans who impressed at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon last year and finished ahead of Kiptoo are also making a return: Amos Mitei, who was fourth with 2:07:28 in 2018 and Kenneth Keter, who finished fifth in 2:07:34
- The 50-year-old German is in the cardiovascular department overseen by surgeon Philippe Menasche, described as a 'pioneer in cell surgery against heart failure'
NAIROBI, Kenya- Mark Kiptoo, who set the world 40+ best at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon last year, indicated on Tuesday he will return to Germany's oldest city marathon for its 38th edition on October 27.
The stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was in Paris' Georges-Pompidou hospital on the day for cell therapy surgery, according to French daily Le Parisien.
Here are the top five stories from Tuesday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Mark Kiptoo Returns To Frankfurt Eyeing Marathon Victory
MONACO, France- Mark Kiptoo, who set the world 40+ best at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon last year, will return to Germany's oldest city marathon for its 38th edition on October 27. The Kenyan ran 2:07:50 a year ago to finish sixth at this IAAF Gold Label road race while becoming the first 40+ runner to break the 2:08 barrier. READ MORE
Seven-Time F1 Champion Schumacher In Paris For Cell Therapy
PARIS, France- The stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is in Paris' Georges-Pompidou hospital for cell therapy surgery, according to French daily Le Parisien. The Paris hospitals department, contacted by AFP, refused to confirm or deny the news citing medical privacy laws. READ MORE
Scrum Half Weber Believes Japan Heat Will Suit All Blacks World Cup Quest
KASHIWA, Japan- New Zealand scrum-half Brad Weber believes the All Blacks' high-tempo game will perfectly suit the hot and humid Japanese conditions as they seek to run opponents ragged in pursuit of a third straight World Cup.Weber told reporters on Tuesday that the focus of the team's first training session in Japan was on getting used to the "pretty hot" conditions in Tokyo with temperatures hitting 35 Celsius. READ MORE
NBA Players Banned From Wearing Headbands Starting Next Season
LOS ANGELES, United States- The NBA will bar players from wearing "ninja-style" headbands next season amid safety concerns, ESPN reported on Monday. Several players including All-Star Jimmy Butler sported the headgear last season, a band of fabric tied at the back of the head with the two ends flowing loose. READ MORE
Belgium, Netherlands Bang Four As Germany Register Crucial Win
PARIS, France- Belgium and the Netherlands both cruised to 4-0 wins over Scotland and Estonia respectively in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday, while Germany claimed a crucial victory over Northern Ireland in their bid to qualify for next year's finals. Roberto Martinez's Belgium, the world-number-one ranked side, were not at their best but still swatted aside a poor Scotland outfit at Hampden Park to make it six wins from as many matches in Group I. READ MORE