After a remarkable debut at the Fiji Bitter Sevens Series last weekend, the freshmen of Northern Stars are determined to exceed expectation at the upcoming Savusavu 7s.

Victoria Institute of Sport player Mia Lavis says despite the intense Fiji heat, she is enjoying her experience in being part of the three-day National Academy netball tournament.

Manchester United’s slim chance of a Champions League last-16 spot ended with a 1-0 defeat by group winners Bayern Munich at Old Trafford this morning, piling more misery on Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered team in an already rocky season.

First-half goals from Romarinho, N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema earned Saudi champions Al-Ittihad a 3-0 win over Auckland City at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium this morning to progress to the second round of the Club World Cup.

Real Sociedad held Inter Milan to a goalless draw this morning to secure the top spot in Champions League Group D, with the visitors progressing to the knockout stages as leaders for the first time.

Kaiviti Silktails head coach Wes Naiqama says he prefers to recruit and train players from the local scene instead of bringing in players from overseas.

The Fiji Amateur Boxing Association is planning to host several training camps next year for junior boxers.

Local junior netters still struggle with their transitions and reading off their teammates play.

South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks laid the foundation as they beat India by five wickets after reaching a rain-reduced target to win their second Twenty20 international at St George’s Park.

Puma will end its sponsorship of Israel’s national football team next year, in a decision made before Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, a spokesperson for the German sportswear firm said.

The president of top tier Turkish soccer club Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, was arrested for punching a referee in the face at the end of a match, with the official telling police that Koca had threatened to kill him.

A much changed Arsenal were pegged back to draw 1-1 away at Dutch league leaders PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League this morning as both sides concluded their Group B campaign, having already secured berths in the last-16.