Top Five Stories From Wednesday You Must Read Today
16th May 2019
Gor, Leopards felled in their respective SPL fixtures, Steeplechase world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech geared up for the second IAAF Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China
- The untimely defeat for Leopards comes right as they prepare for the biggest game of their SPL campaign, the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby
- Guardiola's City retained the Premier League title on Sunday, beating Klopp's Liverpool by a single point at the end of a thrilling title race
- Chepkoech, world ranked No.1 in the steeplechase, will hope to repeat last year’s dramatic victory when she takes on 2015 world champion Hyvin Kiyeng, world ranked No.2, world U20 champion Celliphine Chespol, world ranked No.5, and 2016 African champion Norah Jeruto, world ranked No.4
NAIROBI, Kenya- Leaders Gor Mahia FC were stunned 1-0 by Nzoia Sugar FC in a SportPesa Premier League match at Mumias Sports Complex on Wednesday evening.
Steeplechase world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech, European 5000m champion Sifan Hassan and world indoor record-holder Yomif Kejelcha have indicated that they will all be in action in Shanghai on Saturday for the second IAAF Diamond League meeting of 2019.
Here are the top five stories from Wednesday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Mashemeji Derby Rivals Gor, Leopards Hit As Sony Cruise Over Sharks
MACHAKOS, Kenya- Leaders Gor Mahia FC were stunned 1-0 by Nzoia Sugar FC in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match at Mumias Sports Complex on Wednesday evening. It was also the same fate that befell AFC Leopards SC who lost with a similar margin against Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. READ MORE
Steeplechase Record-Holder Chepkoech Out For A Double In Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China- Steeplechase world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech, European 5000m champion Sifan Hassan and world indoor record-holder Yomif Kejelcha will all be in action in Shanghai on Saturday 18 May for the second IAAF Diamond League meeting of 2019. Chepkoech, world ranked No.1 in the steeplechase, will hope to repeat last year’s dramatic victory when she takes on 2015 world champion Hyvin Kiyeng, world ranked No.2, world U20 champion Celliphine Chespol, world ranked No.5, and 2016 African champion Norah Jeruto, world ranked No.4. READ MORE
Steph Curry Powers Warriors Past Trail Blazers In Game One
LOS ANGELES, United States- Stephen Curry draine nine three-pointers on the way to 36 points Tuesday to propel the Golden State Warriors to a 116-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals. Curry added seven assists and six rebounds as the Warriors led all the way over a Trail Blazers team coming off a game-seven victory over Denver in the second round on Sunday. READ MORE
Aston Villa Beat West Brom On Penalties To Reach Playoff Final
LONDON, United Kingdom- Aston Villa progressed to within one game of a return to the Premier League after edging West Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion 4-3 on penalties in the Championship playoff semi-finals on Tuesday. West Brom won 1-0 on the night at the Hawthorns to level the tie at 2-2 on aggregate thanks to Craig Dawson's first-half header. READ MORE
Man City Boss Pep Beats Klopp To Manager Of The Year Award
LONDON, United Kingdom- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola edged out Jurgen Klopp to a trophy for the second time in three days as the Catalan claimed the League Managers' Association manager of the year on Tuesday. Guardiola's City retained the Premier League title on Sunday, beating Klopp's Liverpool by a single point at the end of a thrilling title race. READ MORE