Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

8th June 2019

Kigen rules Rome Diamond League, Nadal powers past Federer in French Open semis

Benjamin KIGEN of Kenya in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase during the Muller Grand Prix 2018, Diamond League, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom, on August 18th, 2018. PHOTO/ AFP
Benjamin KIGEN of Kenya in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase during the Muller Grand Prix 2018, Diamond League, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom, on August 18th, 2018. PHOTO/ AFP
SUMMARY
  • Hamilton also talked about mental issues in his role as a sportsman, giving credit to a change in his diet for giving him a greater sense of well-being
  • Like every other squad member of the team that booked the right to host Everton when they lifted the SportPesa Cup in Dar-es-Salaam in January, Teka is buzzing at the prospect of showcasing his talent on July 7, with the England international who rose to fame in Kenya at Arsenal where he won two FA Cup titles firmly in his sights
  • Getnet Wale (8.06.83) and Chala Beyo (8.09.95), both Ethiopians, came second and third in hot pursuit of the Kenyan who won the IAAF Diamond League meetings in Rabat and Eugene last year

NAIROBI, Kenya- Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years.

Lewis Hamilton said on the day that Formula One should be a much greater physical challenge for the drivers and they should be as tired as long-distance runners at the end of a Grand Prix.

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

Special Feature: Ambitious Sharks Defender Teka Sets Sights On Everton's Walcott

NAIROBI, Kenya- Theo Walcott has terrorised many a defences with his searing pace at English Premier League clubs Southampton FC, Arsenal FC and now Everton FC in a 13-year professional career that has yielded 76 goals. He is the player that ambitious young Kariobangi Sharks FC defender, Tom Teka Omenda, cannot wait to face should Marco Silva play him on July 7 when the SportPesa Cup winners host Everton in a landmark friendly at the MISC Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. READ MORE

Benjamin Kigen Rules Rome Diamond League Steeplechase

ROME, Italy- Benjamin Kigen lived up to expectations when he clocked 8.06.13, a world leading time, to win the IAAF Rome Diamond League men’s 3000m steeplechase in Italy on Thursday night. Getnet Wale (8.06.83) and Chala Beyo (8.09.95), both Ethiopians, came second and third in hot pursuit of the Kenyan who won the IAAF Diamond League meetings in Rabat and Eugene last year. READ MORE

Nadal Overcomes Federer To Reach 12th French Open Final

PARIS, France- Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years. The 33-year-old produced a masterful performance to get past Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the last four on Court Philippe Chatrier and set up a final clash with either world number one Novak Djokovic or Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem on Sunday. READ MORE

Warriors Forward Durant To Miss NBA Finals Game Four, Thompson To Return

OAKLAND, United States- Golden State star forward Kevin Durant will miss game four of the NBA Finals on Friday with a right calf injury, but guard Klay Thompson will return, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Thursday. Both players were absent in Wednesday's 123-109 loss to Toronto, which game the Raptors a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven championship series entering game four Friday in Oakland. READ MORE

Hamilton: F1 Should Be Physically Challenging Like Marathon

Montreal, Canada- Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday Formula One should be a much greater physical challenge for the drivers and they should be as tired as long-distance runners at the end of a Grand Prix. "I could do two or three races in a row and Formula One really shouldn't be like that. It's a man's sport and a lot of youngsters come in. It's quite easy for them to get straight into it," he said in a press conference ahead of this weekend's Canadian GP. READ MORE