Sporting Digest: Basketball

The career of the Thames Valley guard Julio Politi may be over because of a heart and lung problem. The 39-year-old Argentinian, who has seen limited action this season, is out of hospital but is having tests. The club said in a statement that his condition could end his career. "I would love for Julio to be able to come off the bench and put in some vital three-pointers when we need them, but his health is far more important," Paul James, the Tigers coach, said. "If he is not able to play, having Julio as one of my coaching assistants and in good health would be the next best thing."

The Uni-Ball Trophy game between Leicester and Thames Valley scheduled for Wednesday 17 November has been switched to the previous night to avoid clashing with the England v Scotland football match.