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Olympic 100m hurdles champion and world record holder Masai Russell is engaged to her longtime partner, Robbie Springfield, capping a remarkable 2026 season with a major personal milestone.Russell announced the engagement on Friday, 2 October, sharing the news with a heartfelt message: “I get to be with my best friend forever.”Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe couple met as college athletes at the University of Kentucky, where both competed in track and field. Russell went on to establish herself as one of the world’s leading hurdlers, while Springfield pursued a career in coaching after a successful collegiate career as a long jumper.Springfield is currently an assistant track and field coach at Morehead State University, where he works primarily with the jumps and sprints groups. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##He was an All-American at Kentucky and competed in the long jump at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships.Their relationship has remained a source of support for Russell th..

Kenyan international Aldrine Kibet scored his first goal in Spain’s Segunda División on Sunday evening, but Celta Fortuna fell to a 3-2 defeat against Sporting Gijón at the El Molinón – Enrique Castro “Quini” Municipal Stadium in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.Kibet played 81 minutes, marking his return to club action after withdrawing from the Kenya U23 squad for the AFCON qualifier against Tanzania due to work permit-related issues.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##Celta Fortuna made a bright start and took the lead through Óscar Marcos, who capitalised on a long clearance from goalkeeper Coke Carrillo before producing a fine finish over the Sporting defence.Sporting Gijón responded through Antonio Casas, who scored twice to turn the game around and put the hosts 2-1 ahead. Casas first restored parity before completing his brace to give Sporting the lead.Celta’s task became even more difficult just before half-time when Pablo Meixús was shown a straight red card following a VAR review, leaving the vis..

Manchester City have been left concerned over Erling Haaland’s condition after the striker was forced to leave the field during Norway’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal on Sunday.The 26-year-old appeared to signal to the bench that he needed to be substituted during the second half, eventually making his way off the pitch without assistance while the score was still level at 1-1. Portugal went on to secure victory through Goncalo Ramos’ 79th-minute winner, with Cristiano Ronaldo absent from the Portuguese side.🚨 Erling Haaland was seen limping before being substituted after 67 minutes of Norway’s Nations League match against Portugal. 🇳🇴😫 Haaland requested the substitution himself. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Jz6OqKFfeT— Man City Fever (@mancityfever2) October 4, 2026 The timing of Haaland’s problem will be particularly worrying for City, with just one week remaining before their trip to Liverpool FC. The fixture comes amid the ongoing fallout surrounding the ..

Zambia’s Sydney Joseph Wemba moved into sole possession of the lead after the second round of the Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic, carding a second successive level-par 70 to reach four-under-par 140 after 36 holes at Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate in Lagos.Wemba, who began the day one shot off the pace, matched his opening-round score to move three shots clear at the top heading into Sunday’s final round.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##Ghana’s Vincent Torgah and fellow countryman Ezekiel Afisco are tied for second on one-under-par 143 after both carded rounds of 71.Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera, who led after the opening round, dropped to fourth following a two-over-par 75.He is tied on level-par 144 with Uganda’s Ronald Rugumayo, who carded a 72.Nigeria’s David Inalegwu and Godwin Okoko share sixth place on one-over-par 145.Inalegwu produced one of the day’s best rounds with a three-under-par 69, climbing the leaderboard after starting the day on six-over-par, while Okoko returned a 72.Harambee Stars leg..

There was everything you could ask for when Formula 1 returned to Malaysia. From rain and a delayed race start to incidents and car failures, split strategies, and, just like nine years ago when the last Malaysian Grand Prix was held at this venue, the winner was Red Bull driver Max Verstappen!The Dutchman mastered the chaos at the Sepang International Circuit to triumph at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the 16th round of this year’s Formula 1 championship. On his way to the 72nd victory of his career, his first of the season and also the first for Red Bull Powertrains, Verstappen finished more than two seconds ahead of his closest rival, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.Third place went to Lewis Hamilton in the Ferrari after George Russell retired late in the race in the second Mercedes, while Verstappen also passed Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull.Masterful Max 🤩 Verstappen powers to his first win of the season 💪 #F1 #BahrainGP https://t.co/sULNFUhTC1— Formula 1 (@F1) October 4, 2026 The wea..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy expects a tough test when Kenya takes on Rwanda in an international friendly at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Monday evening.The match comes at the end of an international window in which both sides have been involved in crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, although their fortunes have been contrasting.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##Kenya began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Eritrea at Nyayo Stadium before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Guinea in Conakry in their second Group D fixture. Ryan Ogam’s late equaliser rescued a point against Eritrea, while Serhou Guirassy’s goal condemned the Stars to defeat in Guinea.Rwanda, meanwhile, head into the friendly on the back of two impressive qualifying victories. The Amavubi defeated Liberia 3-1 at home before claiming a notable 2-1 victory away to Cape Verde, results that have strengthened their position in the race to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Ug..

Kenyan veteran Mark Kiptoo has rewritten the masters record books after smashing the M50 world record at the Rural Kutxa San Sebastián Half Marathon in Spain on Sunday, 4 October.Kiptoo, 50, clocked 1:03:54 to obliterate the previous M50 world record of 1:06:23 held by Tanzania’s Titus Mamabolo.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Kenyan had arrived in San Sebastián with the specific goal of attacking the record after being handed bib number one for the fifth edition of the race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##Kiptoo delivered emphatically, taking more than two minutes off the previous mark in a stunning display of longevity and speed.The performance is another remarkable chapter in a career that has seen Kiptoo compete at the highest level of distance running.Jepkosgei sets course record as Kenya secures double victory in Cardiff Half MarathonHe had already demonstrated his exceptional form earlier this year when, at 49, he won the Azkoitia-Azpeitia Half Marathon in 1:03:17.The San ..

A Liverpool defender growing up idolising Paul Pogba? That probably wasn’t the answer many expected.Yet Jeremy Jacquet has revealed that the former Manchester United midfielder has been his footballing role model for as long as he can remember, despite the 21-year-old now making his name at the heart of Liverpool’s defence.”Paul Pogba has always been my role model, and he still is. I used to watch him all the time,” Jacquet told Telefoot.##LINKED_NEWS_68227##There is actually more to the choice than meets the eye.Before becoming a centre-back, Jacquet started his career as a midfielder. It was only after joining Rennes that he gradually moved into defence – a switch he initially made reluctantly.Now, however, the Frenchman has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising defenders and has no regrets about the decision, but his midfielder’s instincts have never disappeared.Monday, 21.45: (1.55) France (4.20) Belgium (5.90)They can still be seen in Jacquet’s passing, his ability..

Zinedine Zidane’s perfect start to life as France manager came to an end when Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in Saint-Denis.Despite that setback, the three-time world champions remain unbeaten in UEFA Nations League Group A1, sitting atop the standings with seven points from three matches as they seek their first home victory under Zidane.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBelgium arrive in Paris aiming to leapfrog their hosts after bouncing back in style with a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkiye in Liege.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999929##Mark van Bommel’s side sit just one point behind Les Bleus, but the Red Devils face a significant mental hurdle, having failed to defeat France in any competitive fixture in over a decade.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 05 SeptemberVenue: Stade de France, Saint-DenisGroup: UEFA Nations League Group A1Current standings: France – 1st (7 pts), Belgium – 2nd (6 pts)Italy proves tough on Zidane’s debut in front of the home crowdQualificat..

Italy and Turkey are set to face off at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Group A1 of the UEFA Nations League on Monday evening.After recovering from an opening-day defeat to Belgium, Roberto Mancini’s La Nazionale built momentum with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa before earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against France in Saint-Denis.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn contrast, Turkey have endured a miserable start to life in League A, failing to register a single point and conceding eight goals across their first three matches.Having been soundly beaten 3-0 by Belgium on Friday and having never defeated Italy in men’s international football, Vincenzo Montella’s side face an uphill battle in Emilia-Romagna to avoid near-certain relegation.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002695##Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 05 SeptemberVenue: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, BolognaGroup: UEFA Nations League Group A1Current standings: Italy – 3rd (4 pts), Turkiye – 4th (0 pts)Why is win in Greece so im..