Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said.

Manchester United (MANU.N) swung to a second-quarter net profit on the back of higher commercial revenue and lower wages, the club said on Thursday.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s will have a new leader at the Hong Kong 7s which starts today.

Winger Vitalina Naikore will start for the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua in their Super W clash against the Rebels tomorrow.

The Kaiviti Silktails are looking forward to round three of the Ron Massey Cup after thrashing the Bulldogs in the second round.

Being drawn with the defending champions of the OFC Champions League is something Suva is not taking lightly.

Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev ended the dream run of American qualifier and home favourite Christopher Eubanks with a 6-3 7-5 victory on Thursday to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has denied reports that he gave the club an ultimatum to sack former coach Antonio Conte and said he regrets not living up to the Italian’s expectations.

The Premier League tightened up its owners’ and directors’ test with a new rule barring anyone found to have committed human rights abuses.

The Melbourne Rebels rugby side is in Fiji ahead of their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Suva.

Winger Vitalina Naikore will start for the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua in their Super W clash against the Rebels on Saturday.

Former Marist Brothers High School student Angelo Smith has been named in the Melbourne Rebels side for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua on Saturday.