Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

15th June 2019

Kenya improve on latest FIFA rankings, Toronto Raptors lift NBA trophy

The Toronto Raptors celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after their team defeated the Golden State Warriors to win Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES
The Toronto Raptors celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after their team defeated the Golden State Warriors to win Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES
SUMMARY
  • Sarri has been an uncomfortable fit with fans at Stamford Bridge and despite winning the Europa League and finishing third in the Premier League, there is a perception the chain-smoking coach is unwilling to adapt tactics when things go wrong
  • Chepkoech, whose last loss came in Rome more than a year ago, took command 1300 metres into the race, with Jeruto shadowing closely
  • The Raptors became the first Canadian club to win a major North American sports title since the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays captured Major League Baseball's World Series

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya moved three places up in the latest FIFA rankings released by the world football governing body on Friday.

An upstart Toronto Raptors squad dethroned defending champion Golden State on the day, defeating the Warriors 114-110 to win the NBA Finals and capture the first crown by a club from outside the United States.

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

FIFA Rankings: Kenya Improve As Belgium Remain On Top

LAUSANNE, Switzerland- Kenya has moved three places up in the latest FIFA rankings released by the world football governing body on Friday. The country is now in position 105 alongside Libya after amassing 1207 points. READ MORE

Record Holder Chepkoech Floored By Jeruto In Oslo Diamond League

OSLO, Norway- Norah Jeruto produced the biggest upset of the evening, taking the steeplechase in 9:03.71, a meeting record and another world lead to end world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech's unbeaten streak at seven. Chepkoech, whose last loss came in Rome more than a year ago, took command 1300 metres into the race, with Jeruto shadowing closely. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Juventus Make Fresh Bid For Pogba, Lukaku Heads To Inter Milan

NAIROBI, Kenya- After signing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri on Friday, Juventus have insisted they now want Manchester United Paul Pogba at all cost. The Italian champions have sent representatives to London to ensure the Frenchman is back in Turin to strengthen the outfit. READ MORE

Why Lampard Is Sarri's Obvious Successor At Chelsea

ROME, Italy- Juventus are ready to name Maurizio Sarri as their new coach on Friday after agreeing a compensation deal with Chelsea, Italian media reported late Thursday. Sky Sport Italia claimed that a sum of 3.5 million euros has been agreed with the money earmarked for the English Premier League club to use to bring former player Frank Lampard into the Stamford Bridge hot-seat from second-tier Derby County. READ MORE

A Toast To The Winners: Toronto Raptors Are NBA Champions

OAKLAND, United States- An upstart Toronto Raptors squad dethroned defending champion Golden State on Thursday, defeating the Warriors 114-110 to win the NBA Finals and capture the first crown by a club from outside the United States. Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam each scored 26 points while Kawhi Leonard and reserve Fred VanVleet both had 22 as Toronto won the best-of-seven series four games to two. READ MORE