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Lautoka tops NSL

Lautoka has taken the top spot on the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries National Soccer League points table with 19 points. Lautoka beat Tavua 3-1 over the weekend. Meanwhile, Nadi’s Northern division tour ended on a

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Spain draws with Italy

World Champions Spain drew 1-all with Italy this morning in the Euro 2012. Italy scored first and it was Cesc Fabregas who got the equalizer for Spain. In another match, Croatia beat Republic of Ireland 3-1.

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Fiji outclassed by Samoa

The Flying Fijians have lost to Samoa 26-29 in their second Pacific Nations Cup clash. Fiji started strongly in the first half with a try to Nemia Kenatale, Netani Talei and two penalties from Setareki Koroilagilag

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Ventures take hockey titles

Ventures hockey team retained its title in the Valerie Manueli Daveta Memorial tournament after beating Stingers 2-nil in the final last night. In the Women’s competition, Ventures also came out winners beatin

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Bradley upsets Pacquiao on split decision

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines has been stunned by American Timothy Bradley, surrendering his WBO welterweight title on a controversial split decision in Las Vegas. Pacquiao never put Bradley down but hurt him in

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Wallabies duo involved in scuffle

Quade Cooper is believed to have been out celebrating his resigning with Queensland when he and Wallabies teammate Kurtley Beale were involved in an incident at a Brisbane hotel. It is understood that Beale and Coop

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Nadi continue fine form in NSL

Nadi continued their fine performance in the National Soccer League by beating Savusavu 1-0 in Ganilau Park this afternoon. Meanwhile, the Suva-Ba match was called off today due to bad weather. Story by: Al

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Miami beat Boston to make NBA finals

Miami Heat has beaten Boston Celtics 101-88 in the Eastern Conference finals to reach the NBA finals for the second straight year.  Heat will meet Oklahoma City Thunder in the finals on Wednesday at 1pm.

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Pacquiao/Bradley fight could be historic

This afternoon’s fight between boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao and undefeated challenger Timothy Bradley has the potential to be a life-changing, history-making event. A decisive win against Bradley would set

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Wallabies struggle in win over Wales

Australia held off a spirited Wales fight back to overcome the sluggish Six Nations champions 27-19 in Brisbane. Tries from Scott Higginbotham, Will Genia and Pat McCabe was enough to give Wallabies the win. Mea

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Fiji Weightlifting qualify 2 athletes to Olympics

Weightlifting Fiji achieved a huge milestone as the only sport to ever qualify two athletes on merit for any Olympics that Fiji has taken part in.   It also became the first Team Event to qualify for London and F

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All Blacks whip Ireland

Young winger Julian Savea scored a hat-trick of tries on his Test debut as New Zealand overpowered Ireland 42-10 in the first Test match in Auckland.  In the other test matches, South Africa defeated England 22

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New Caledonia to battle Tahiti for Oceania title

New Caledonia will battle it out with neighbors Tahiti as who will be the champion of Oceania soccer. There will be a lot at stake as this is the first time for a new team to win the tournament apart from New Zealan

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Grammar beats ACS to scoop Vulaono Shield

Suva Grammar School has been crowned the new champion of the Suva Secondary School Netball tournament after defeating Adi Cakobau School 22-19 in the final.   Grammar defeated favorites Ratu Sukuna Memorial Schoo

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Rebels reign in volleyball meet

Marist Saints Red has won the women’s category in the Marist Volleyball Tournament beating Marist Blue in the final yesterday. Meanwhile in the men’s category, Rebels of Raiwai again reign supreme as the

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Celtics and Heat showdown for NBA finals spot

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will battle each other one last time to decide who goes through to the NBA finals.  The series is tie 3-all and whoever wins today will meet Oklahoma City Thunder in the finals.&nb

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Nadi beat Labasa in NSL

Nadi Striker Josefata Dugucagi was again the hero for his side as he scored the only goal to defeat Labasa 1-0 in Subrail Park this afternoon in the National Soccer League. In another match Lautoka player Zibraz sah

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Baby Flying Fijians beat Samoa

A relief victory from the Fiji Under 20 side this morning when the side outscored rivals Samoa 15-3 in their second round of pool matches. Three tries were scored by the baby Flying Fijians, one from Aca Simolo and

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Flying Fijians make changes for Samoa clash

Several changes have been made by the Flying Fijians side that will meet Samoa tomorrow.   Brumbies prop Jeremaia Yanuyanutawa makes his debut at loose head with Seremaia Naureure and Waisea Daveta in the front

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Scotland team arrives in Fiji

The Scotland 15s team arrived in the country today and will face Fiji on the 16th of this month. Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka

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