Sports

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Sports / More Articles
University of Tennessee forward Nate Ament has been named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season. Courtesy
Basketball

Tennessee youngster Nate Ament sets conference record

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
APR head coach James Maye Jr.
Basketball

Domestic League, BAL—James Maye Jr wants it all in 2026

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Rwandan midfielder Hakim Sahabo has signed for AEK Athens on a five-year deal. Courtesy photo
Football

Sahabo signs for Greek side AEK Athens on five-year deal

Monday, February 02, 2026
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
Rwandan football prodigy Kay Munyakazi
Football

Rwanda’s Munyakazi makes League 2 debut with Sunderland U21

Monday, February 02, 2026
Players tussle it out at a recent Scrabble competition. Courtesy.

Scrabble: Heroes tourney highlights growth of game in Rwanda

Monday, February 02, 2026
APR FC’s Clement Niyigena was close to signing for Al Hilal last week before the transfer collapsed. File.
Football

Niyigena unsure about APR future after Al Hilal move collapsed

Monday, February 02, 2026
Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling

Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Police FC won the 2026 Heroes Cup title after defeating APR FC in a penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza and Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: Police FC edge APR FC on penalties to lift 2026 Heroes Cup

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to complete Career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in four sets in the Australian Open 2026 final. Courtesy Photo
Tennis

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Melbourne to complete career Slam

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has joined Algerian side CS Constantine. Photo courtesy
Football

Bizimana joins Algerian side CS Constantine  

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Rwanda Taekwondo Federation (RTF) is hosting Dreams Sports Festival 2026 in Kigali from February 4-6-Courtesy photo

Taekwondo body moves to empower refugees through sports

Sunday, February 01, 2026
The New Times
Football

Republican Guard edge Special Operations Force to win RDF Inter-Force title

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Egypt were crowned champions of Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 37-24 in the final at BK Arena on Saturday. Photos courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Egypt lift record 10th title after win over Tunisia

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Elena Rybakina dropped just one set on her way to the Australian Open title. GETTY IMAGES
Tennis

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Saturday, January 31, 2026
The New Times
Basketball

BAL finals return to Kigali

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Al Hilal bench joins Jean Claude Girumugisha after scoring the second goal in Friday's 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundwons at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Al Hilal beat Sundowns to move top of Group C

Saturday, January 31, 2026
The New Times
Handball

Weekend sports: CAF champions league in Kigali, handball finals

Friday, January 30, 2026
Rwandan international player Hakim Sahabo is in talks with Greek Super League side AEK Athens F.C.
Football

Hakim Sahabo reportedly in talks with Greek club

Friday, January 30, 2026
Congo Brazaville beat Rwanda 30–28 in the 11th-place playoff at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy
Handball

Handball: Congo Brazzaville coach resigns despite win over Rwanda

Friday, January 30, 2026