MADRID, SPAIN | THE INDEPENDENT | The title-chasing trio of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will continue their battle for glory in La Liga. With the next LaLiga game week on the horizon, Valencia have been bolstered by the showings of Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq in the last few weeks as …
Read More »Hima Cement gives Kabaka Birthday Run Sh20 Million boost to fight HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year’s Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Scheduled for April 6, the run will mark the 70th birthday of Kabaka Ronald …
Read More »DAY 2: Gaita and Deco clearly on a mission, Thembo and Tumusiime top amateurs
Deo Akope and Ronald Otile were two of the biggest names to miss the cut Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Herman Deco Mutebi and Rodell Gaita Tadeo are playing like two men on a mission. They share halfway leadership of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series …
Read More »Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury …
Read More »Liverpool wins derby to retain 12-point lead in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Diogo Jota scored a 57th-minute goal to see Liverpool win the Merseyside derby 1-0 against Everton and retain a 12-point lead in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota’s goal after Luis Diaz’s back-heel was enough to beat a well-organized defense and leave Arne Slot’s side …
Read More »POA GOLF: Mutebi Deco, Kamulindwa take control with three-under 68s at Entebbe
The professionals are competing for a kitty of Shs20m in the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series. Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | With the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series taking place at the par-71 Entebbe Golf Club, it was …
Read More »Ronaldo urges Brazil to chase Guardiola
RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua | Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to pursue Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for the national team’s vacant manager’s post. Guardiola has repeatedly denied speculation linking him to the Selecao, and in November last year signed a two-year contract …
Read More »PostBank shines in All-Star Basketball game against Parliament
🟩 Finals Team Kamwada 48-52 Team Ageno Exhibition Games PostBank 60-52 Parliament Team Fraceas 44-22 Team Viola Tournament Accolades MVP: Sarah Ageno Top Scorer: Tracy Namugosa Top Rebounder: Mercy Batamuliz Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda lit up the stage at the 2025 All-star tournament Sunday evening at …
Read More »Lack of clear favorite leaves FA Cup quarterfinals wide open
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The FA Cup quarterfinals take center-stage in England this weekend with four evenly-balanced ties and it looks possible that a team that doesn’t usually challenge for silverware could take the title. On paper, Manchester City is probably favorite to lift the title after their Cup …
Read More »Barcelona court overturns rape conviction against former Barca and Brazil defender Alves
MADRID | Xinhua | Former FC Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves had his conviction for sexual assault overturned on appeal by the High Court in the Catalan region of north-east Spain on Friday. Alves was originally sentenced to four and a half years in jail in February 2024 after …
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