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Novak Djokovic began his Australian Open title defence with a four-set win over Jan-Lennard Struff, while six-time champion Roger Federer claimed a comfortable victory at Melbourne Park.

American 15-year-old Coco Gauff proved last year’s victory over Venus Williams was no fluke when she beat the seven-time Grand Slam champion once again to reach the Australian Open second round.

The recent cyclones that impacted Fiji has not deterred the Fiji Sevens team’s preparations for the Hamilton 7s tournaments.

Fiji Football Association has declared Muni Shivam Naidu’s transfer window withdrawal application null and void.

Ba is giving a strong challenge to Labasa ahead of the much-anticipated Champion vs Champion matches this Friday and Sunday.

Repeat high-tackle offenders won’t face automatic suspensions under a World Rugby initiative being trialed in Super Rugby this year.

The Fiji Airways Fiji Sevens Team has departed for New Zealand this morning.

Nasinu will suffer a huge blow in the goalkeeping area this season as top choice goalkeeper Josaia Ratu’s transfer application to play for Tavua has been approved.

Sonny Bill Williams watched his Toronto Wolfpack teammates beat Super League rivals Castleford in a pre-season game.

Naomi Osaka has launched her Australian Open title defence with a gritty first-round win over rising young Czech Marie Bouzkova.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Juventus as they beat Parma 2-1 in a Serie A match this morning.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table to 16 points with a game in hand after overcoming Manchester United two-nil at Anfield.