Sport
Former athletics chief’s trial delayed until June
Addis Ababa, January 13,2020 (FBC) - The trial of Lamine Diack, the former head of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, has been delayed until June.
The 86-year-old Senegalese faces corruption and money-laundering charges linked to the Russian doping scandal.
The trial was due to start in France on Monday.
Source: BBC
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Sadio Mane named African Player of the Year
Addis Ababa, January 8, 2020 (FBC) -Liverpool's Sadio Mane has been named the Confederation of African Football's (Caf) Player of the Year.
The Senegal forward beat Liverpool team-mate and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester…
Ethiopian athletes dominate 2020 C&D Xiamen Marathon
Addis Ababa, January 6, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian runners dominated the 2020 C&D Xiamen Marathon held in China yesterday.
The 25-year-old Birhan Nebebew clocked 2:08:16 to win the men's title. Girmay Berhanu finished third and Reuben…
Second phase construction of nat’l stadium to commence soon
Addis Ababa, January 1, 2020 (FBC) –Second phase construction of Ethiopia's national stadium (Adey Abeba stadium) will commence soon, said Sport Commission.
The Commission recently announced the completion of the first phase of the…
The Boxing Day 2019 Premier League results
Thursday 26 Dec
Tottenham 2-1 Brighton
Aston Villa 1 -0 Norwich
Bournemouth 1-1 Arsenal
Chelsea 0-2 Southampton
Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham
Everton 1-0 Burnley
Sheff Utd 1-1Watford
Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle
Leicester 0-4 Liverpool…
Carlo Ancelotti appointed Everton manager
Addis Ababa, December 21, 2019 (FBC) -Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
The Italian, who was sacked by Napoli earlier this month, succeeds Marco Silva, who was dismissed by the…
Arsenal appoint Arteta as head coach
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2019 (FBC) - Arsenal have appointed their former midfielder Mikel Arteta as head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
The 37-year-old won the FA Cup twice in a five-year career with the Gunners and succeeds…