With just four days remaining until their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier semi-final match against New Zealand, the Fiji national team is prioritising fitness as a key component of their preparation.

Left-hander Jesus Luzardo struck out six in four innings and Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies hammered a Baltimore Orioles split squad 12-1 on Sunday in Sarasota, Fla.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone remains optimistic about the club’s title chances after Sunday’s 4-2 LaLiga defeat to Barcelona, saying the loss was not down to bad luck but lack of consistency.

Former Fijian Drua head coach and current Flying Fijians boss Mick Byrne has thrown his support behind Drua coach Glen Jackson’s concerns about inconsistent officiating.

22-year-old Team Fiji sprinter Waisake Tewa been nominated for the prestigious Sportsman of the Year Award at the 2024 Fiji Sports Awards.

Teams who have been competing in the Fiji Bitter 7s Series will have a chance to earn the 100 bonus points on offer at this week’s Marist 7s.

Following a rigorous two-week trial period, the Fiji Under-15 Boys squad has been reduced from 40 to 23 players.

Yeshnil Karan celebrated his 24th birthday in style, claiming a silver medal in the 1,500m final at the Queensland Athletics Championships on Sunday evening.

Inter Milan extended their lead atop Serie A to three points with a 2-0 win at third-placed title rivals Atalanta thanks to goals from Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez on Sunday in a hard-fought clash that saw both sides finish with 10 men.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track.

Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho ended goal droughts and Bruno Fernandes scored again to earn a 3-0 win at struggling Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Fijian Drua Women are pushing for greater consistency as they prepare for a tough away match against the Western Force in the SmartTech Super Rugby Women’s competition.