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Spain's Nacho Campos (left) defeated PFL Africa reigning champions Wasi Adeshina in quick sumission to claim victory in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 13. courtesy photo

PFL Africa shifts cage to Morocco after Lagos showdown

Monday, June 29, 2026
A previous fireworks show at the KCC in 2024. The venue is set to display another fireworks show on Saturday in celebration of the RSSB Tigers' BAL triumph.
Basketball

Fireworks to light up Kigali for RSSB Tigers’ BAL triumph

Saturday, June 13, 2026
The FIBA Intercontinental Cup, where RSSB Tigers will represent Africa, will be held in Beijing, China. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Beijing to host RSSB Tigers’ FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut

Friday, June 12, 2026
The New Times
Basketball

Trey Twa: I want to win titles with RSSB Tigers

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
American guard Craig Randall II lines up a shot during the BAL final showdown. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Roster concerns for Tigers at the Intercontinental Cup

Thursday, June 04, 2026
RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday. Olivier Mugwiza

What we learned from a historic sports weekend

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
RSSB Tigers captain Anthony Jackson Jr. and his teammates celebrate during the BAL 2026 trophy presentation ceremony at BK Arena on May 31. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Get to know RSSB Tigers' next step

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
(L-R)Chasson Randle, Oumar Ballo, Iroegbu Slac, and Nuni Omot
Basketball

Meet the new signings for the BAL 2026 playoffs

Friday, May 22, 2026
The New Times
Tennis

João Deus, Alexandra Talina win Rwanda Junior Open

Monday, May 04, 2026
Rwandan athlete Florence Niyonkuru claimed gold in the Elite Women’s 10,000m at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, held on Sunday in India.

Rwanda’s Niyonkuru wins gold in Bengaluru

Sunday, April 26, 2026
PFL Africa General Manager Elias Schulze (right) says the league has big ambitions to spotlight African fighters to the world of MMA. Courtesy
Other Sports

PFL Africa GM on Kigali reflections, maiden Nigeria showdown

Monday, April 20, 2026
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Tennis

Auger-Aliassime admits he prefers hard court over clay surface

Sunday, April 19, 2026