UEFA appears poised for an emergency vote on suspending Israel from European competition next week, with national federations scrambling to position themselves amid mounting political pressure following calls for action.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs in a make-or-break Super Fours contest on Thursday to book their place in Sunday’s Asia Cup final where they will hope to make it third time lucky against arch-rivals India.

Rewa FC has cemented its status as a football powerhouse, securing back-to-back qualification for the OFC Men’s Champions League after a dominant Extra Premier League campaign.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a foot injury scare to beat Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-2 on his Tokyo Open debut on Thursday, extending his sizzling run of form to reach the second round at the ATP 500 event.

Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 23rd and 24th goals and added his 13th assist to power visiting Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night, clinching an MLS Cup Playoff spot.

Fiji’s light heavyweight boxer Alifereti Kauyaca says he is primed and ready to step into the ring against Savenaca Naliva in tomorrow night’s Bluewater Boxing Promotion at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.

Minister for Housing Maciu Nalumisa has encouraged the Fiji Under-18 schoolboy’s team to unite as one team as they prepare to meet the Australia schoolboy’s team as part of their international tour.

The Fiji national U-19 Women’s football team has begun its OFC U-19 Women’s Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Cook Islands.

Fiji will not feature at the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in Nayarit, Mexico, after visa and financial difficulties forced the national side to withdraw.

Vodafone Fijiana number 8 Manuqalo Komaitai has been named one of three finalists for the British Army Sportswoman of the Year award.

Driven by a passion for the game, Charlie Hoyt is ready to showcase the intensity of men’s netball, leading the Suva open men’s netball team in tomorrow’s Battle of the Netters tournament.

Fiji-born Canterbury utility back Jone Rova has been signed by the Hurricanes for next season’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.