Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse thrives on sport’s biggest stages – the brighter the lights, the better for the six-times Olympic medallist.

The Fijiana 7s team received a special send-off from Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran at the Olympic House today.

The Fiji U-19 football team has secured the position of pool runners-up, with the Solomon Islands emerging as the pool winners of the OFC Men’s U-19 Championship.

Navua FA President Rajeev Prasad is optimistic that their team will maintain the momentum from their victory over Lautoka in Round 12 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League as they prepare to face Nadi FC this weekend.

The Solomon Islands have topped Group A and secured a semi-final spot after a 1-0 victory against Tahiti at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.

Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in Wednesday’s Copa America semi-final despite playing the second half with only 10 men to set up a title decider against defending champions Argentina, before the night descended into chaos as players clashed with fans.

Uruguay players clashed with Colombia fans following their Copa America semi-final defeat on Thursday before security personnel stepped in to restore order.

Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Thursday, but hoped there would be less drama in the final with England winning without needing late goals or penalties.

Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says he is pleased to see Drua players gelling well with those from the Northern Hemisphere ahead of their Test against the All Blacks next week.

The Fiji Football U19 team has defeated Vanuatu 6-1 in their final pool game of the OFC Men’s Championship today.

Family and friends have paid tribute to boxer Lemuel Silisia who died in hospital days after competing in a professional bout in regional New South Wales.

England’s last-gasp victory over Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final showed their character and resilience and the team are ready to take the final step and lift their first major trophy in almost 60 years, manager Gareth Southgate said.