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Rwandan-American rising star Nate Ament. Courtesy
Basketball

Analysts predict NBA destination for Nate Ament

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa aims to guide Gorilla FC to first Cup final

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
APR FC captain Niyomugabo with the trophy. The Rwanda Premier League has confirmed that two separate trophies will be awarded during the 202526 BK Pro League season. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda Premier League confirms two trophies for 2025/26 season

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Basketball

NBA Playoffs: Thunder escape late Lakers charge to complete sweep

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Victor Ingabire...

New generation of athletics stars shining on the track

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Al Hilal SC will face Gasogi United to seal the 202526 BK Pro League title on Wednesday, May 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Al Hilal likely to be crowned BK Pro League champions on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sunrise FC beat Intare FC 3-2 on Sunday May 10. Courtesy
Football

Sunrise FC close in on BK Pro League return

Monday, May 11, 2026
Malian center Oumar Ballo is set to join RSSB Tigers ahead of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs.
Basketball

Oumar Ballo: Malian star joins RSSB Tigers ahead of BAL Playoffs

Monday, May 11, 2026
Kiyovu beat Al Merrikh on Sunday night at Kigali Pele Stadium to revive their hopes of a CAF Confederation qualification-courtesy
Football

Kiyovu edge Al Merrikh as APR reclaim second place

Monday, May 11, 2026
Memorial Rutsindura 2026 edition matches will run from May 9 to 16, while the main competition is scheduled for May 22–24.
Volleyball

Rutsindura Memorial Tournament returns, focuses on talent development

Monday, May 11, 2026
Rayon Sports striker Asman Ndikumana celebrates his goal. The Burundian striker was on target as the Blues beat Marines FC 2-1 at Kigali Pele at Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday.  Courtesy
Football

‘We won’t give up:' Ndikumana sends title warning to APR

Monday, May 11, 2026
APR Women Volleyball Club players and coaches pose for a group photo after beating Kepler WVC . Courtesy
Volleyball

Munezero applauds Kigwari after title-winning debut season

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Rwandan driver Queen Kalimpinya and co-driver perform during the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2026.Courtesy
Other Sports

Kalimpinya secures ARC2 podium finish at Pearl of Africa Uganda rally

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Volleyball

REG VC defeat Police VC to force Game 4 in finals series

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Football

Rayon Sports beat Marines to keep pressure on APR

Sunday, May 10, 2026
APR WVC won the 2025-26 women's league title after defeating Kepler WVC in Game 3 on Saturday to complete the finals sweep. courtesy photos
Volleyball

APR overcome Kepler to lift women’s volleyball league title

Saturday, May 09, 2026
The Men’s T20 Cup resumes on Saturday, May 9, at Gahanga Cricket Stadium. Courtesy
Cricket

Domestic cricket resumes after Women Challenge Trophy break

Saturday, May 09, 2026
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Football

Rwanda U18, U20 teams win Zone 5 handball tournaments

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Driver Queen Kalimpinya will compete at the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2026. File

Kalimpinya to fly Rwanda flag at Pearl of Africa rally

Friday, May 08, 2026
AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..
Football

AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth

Friday, May 08, 2026