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Anthony Edwards' latest shoes put Filipino artistry on full display

The Minnesota Timberwolves star’s historic Manila tour celebrates a culture-rich sneaker pack that merges global basketball stardom with deep Filipino tradition. Designed by local creative Melvin Roda...

"Here we go!" Alcaraz shakes off injury to defend US Open crown in New York!

Returning to the grand stage after a grueling four-month wrist injury layoff, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has officially declared his fitness for New York. The explosive Spanish superstar missed both R...

Boarding Pass: Balkans on a Budget — Walking the 7,000-Year-Old Footsteps of Emperors in Belgrade and Niš

Waking up in Belgrade feels less like entering a city and more like stepping straight into a time machine. Known to locals as Beograd, this vibrant metropolis once served as the proud, beating heart o...

Track and Road Legend Sifan Hassan Ready to Conquer the Big Apple This November

Olympic marathon queen Sifan Hassan is returning to the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, setting up a blockbuster clash against Africa's finest. After an injury break, the Dutch superstar is...

Defending Champ Nageeye, Veteran Kamworor, and Rising Star Esa Unveiled for New York Battle

Kenyan icon and two-time winner Geoffrey Kamworor is set to reignite his love affair with the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1. Headlining a formidable dsm-firmenich Running Team lineup, the 2...

The Real Men in Cameroon Wear Skirts… And Actually Show Up

If you want to find an "Indomitable Lion" in Yaoundé this week, you have two choices. You can look for the men’s national football team — who haven't roared loudly since 2017 — or you can check the de...

Ultimate Stroller Derby On The Cards As Distance Queens Beatrice Chebet and Gudaf Tsegay Give Birth to 'Future Rivals'… Both on 11th, Both in the US!

The legendary East African distance running rivalry has officially crossed borders and entered American maternity wards, where Kenya’s dual Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet and Ethiopia’s world-record...

Guilty by Invisibility: How Stigma of a 'Whereabouts' Ban Stripped a Marathon King of His Life

Ahead of an August 22 solidarity gathering in Iten, the former world record holder exposes the brutal psychological isolation of his sports exile, prompting peers to rally to his side. The upcoming co...

The High-Altitude Crucible: How Amanal Petros Forged His European Crown in the Hills of Iten

Amanal Petros’s historic triumph on the streets of Birmingham serves as a resounding testament to the unmatched power of Kenya’s athletics landscape. Before conquering Europe, the German champion chos...

Backed by President Ruto, Nairobi Asserts Africa’s Right to Host Its First-Ever World Athletics Championships in 2029

Nairobi has submitted a high-profile bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, backed by a personal guarantee from President Ruto, aiming to host the event for the first time in Africa. The bid...