Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

28th September 2019

World record-holder Chepkoech gunning for gold in women’s 3000m at the worlds, President Uhuru hails return of Safari Rally in the World Rally Championship calendar

 Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates after winning the Women 3000m Steeplechase during the IAAF Diamond League competition on August 29, 2019, in Zurich. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES
Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates after winning the Women 3000m Steeplechase during the IAAF Diamond League competition on August 29, 2019, in Zurich. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES
SUMMARY
  • Kyrgios, who boasts a long list of misdemeanours, was scheduled to play the China Open next week but pulled out on Thursday, citing a collarbone injury
  • Having expressed his regret for a radio rant at his team following the Singapore setback, when Ferrari used pit stop strategy to help Vettel, Leclerc was his usual calm self as he clocked a best lap in one minute 34.462 seconds ahead of his great rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull
  • Neymar, who produced late match-winning strikes in his first two games this season, cut a peripheral figure midweek with Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Mauro Icardi all missing

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya is among the 14 nations set to host the prestigious FIA World Rally Championship next year following FIA announcement on Friday.

Charles Leclerc showed no evidence of a 'Singapore sling' hangover to top the times in Friday’s opening free practice for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.

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

It’s Gold Or Nothing- Declares World Steeplechase Record-Holder Chepkoech

NAIROBI, Kenya- World steeplechase record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech is happy that she is gradually realising her dream in athletics. The Kericho based athlete is equally stunned by her meteoric rise in the game since her first attempt at the worlds in London two years ago. READ MORE

President Uhuru Hails Inclusion Of Safari Rally Into FIA World Rally Championship Calendar

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya is among the 14 nations set to host the prestigious FIA World Rally Championship next year.This comes following completion of e-voting by the World Motor Sport Council this week. READ MORE

What Happened To The Sauce? Fading Arsenal Vs Man United Rivalry

NAIROBI, Kenya- Growing up, everyone knew that the biggest and most anticipated football match was always Sir Alex Ferguson’s mighty Manchester United FC taking on Arsene Wenger’s sleek and stylish Arsenal FC. It did not matter where in the world, one was from, but other than the world cup, whenever these two met the football world would stop to witness some of the greats battle it out in this blockbuster clash. READ MORE

Ferrari Driver Leclerc Fastest In Opening Practice For Russian GP

SOCHI, Russia- Charles Leclerc showed no evidence of a 'Singapore sling' hangover to top the times in Friday’s opening free practice for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver, who was deprived of a third consecutive victory in last Sunday’s Singapore race by team-mate Sebastian Vettel, regained the ascendancy on a dry morning at the Sochi Autodrom. READ MORE

Temperamental Kyrgios Promises To Behave After ATP Suspended Ban

SYDNEY, Australia- Combustible tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Friday insisted he'll be on his "best behaviour" for the next six months after being put on probation by the ATP following a series of recent on-court outbursts.The temperamental Australian was hit with a suspended 16-week ban on Thursday which can be lifted after a six-month probationary period provided he meets certain strict criteria. READ MORE