Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- On the cold night of May 15, 2011 in Nyahururu- 155km from capital Nairobi- athletics lost one of the finest marathoners that ever lived when the world woke to the shocking news of the death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru and eight years on, his legacy still shines bright on a weekend where the Mashemeji Derby will be the headline sporting event in the country.

In the run up to the biggest football game in the land, AFC Leopards SC head coach, Andre Cassa Mbungo said on Friday they will not hand their bitter rivals and champions, Gor Mahia FC a chance to retain their crown on a plate when the two teams go head to head at MISC Kasarani.

NBA titleholder, Golden State Warriors are on course for the final after Stephen Curry scored 37 points in a fight back defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111 that saw them go 2-0 in the Western Conference decider.

Boxing heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder is in trouble after stating he would kill an opponent in the ring and to wrap the top five stories on SportPesa News from Friday you must read today, Valencia CF are out to seal qualification to next season's UEFA Champions League when they vie for fourth place in La Liga this weekend.

Special Feature: Samuel Wanjiru Legend Lives Eight Years After Passing On

NAIROBI, Kenya- The latest anniversary of one of the darkest days in Kenyan sport came and passed on Wednesday without so much as a cursory mention or ceremony.

On the cold night of May 15, 2011 in Nyahururu- 155km from capital Nairobi- athletics lost one of the finest marathoners that ever lived when the world woke to the shocking news of the death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru. READ MORE

Mashemeji Derby: Leopards Will Not hand Gor The Title, Mbungo

NAIROBI, Kenya- Eternal rivals Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards SC are set to clash in the 86th Mashemeji Derby at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani in Nairobi on Sunday.

While Gor will be out to extend their derby win to four games in a row, Leopards have admitted they will fight for bragging rights in the expected tough challenge pitting two of the oldest clubs in the SportPesa Premier League (SPL). READ MORE

Curry Powers Warriors Past Blazers For 2-0 Lead In NBA Series

SAN FRANCISCO, United States- Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors fought back to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111 and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series on Thursday.

Curry sparked a 14-3 run for the Warriors as the NBA champions overturned a 108-100 deficit with just over four minutes remaining in a pulsating battle at the Oracle Arena. READ MORE

Wilder Vows To Cause Death In His WBC Heavyweight Title Defence On Saturday

NEW YORK, United States- Deontay Wilder puts his WBC heavyweight crown on the line against Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, unfazed by a storm of criticism following his vows to cause a death in the ring.

Even by boxing's lurid standards, where threats of violence are a stock-in-trade, Wilder's gruesome pre-fight comments have been condemned by many in the sport as beyond the pale. READ MORE

Valencia, Getafe To Battle For La Liga Last Champions League Spot

MADRID, Spain- Valencia lost to Arsenal in the Europa League semi-finals but hold pole position for La Liga's last Champions League spot as the race for the top four reaches its climax on Saturday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's hat-trick ended Valencia's hopes of qualifying by lifting a trophy and their chances looked slim in the league too, when they trailed Getafe by three points ahead of the penultimate weekend. READ MORE