virus US baseball uniforms used to make medical masks in coronavirus fight By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:49:42 +1100 There is no baseball being played in the US because of coronavirus, but a manufacturer of the uniforms worn in the Major League is now using the same fabric to make protective clothing in the fight against the pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Baseball
virus AFL reaches pay-cut deal with players after coronavirus shuts down season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:19:26 +1100 The ugly stand-off between the AFL and its players is finally over, with the two parties agreeing to a pay deal while the men's 2020 premiership season is suspended because of coronavirus. Full Article Sport Australian Football League COVID-19
virus Andrew Johns suggests NRL cut four teams as coronavirus leaves financial impact By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:25:46 +1100 The NRL is being hit hard by the financial effect of coronavirus, which is why one of the game's greatest players wants the league to consider reducing its number of teams from 16 to 12. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL COVID-19
virus Aussie John Millman resigned to seeing entire tennis season canned because of coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:35:34 +1100 Australian Davis Cup star John Millman doubts the ATP and WTA Tours can resume at all in 2020 due to the extent of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Tennis
virus Shrunken leagues, virtual Olympics and simulated crowds: What sport might look like post-coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:17:06 +1100 Coronavirus has changed sport forever. But what will it look like when it comes back? Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League Rugby League NRL
virus Steve Smith leadership ban ends quietly amid coronavirus limbo By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:57:59 +1100 Steve Smith is now free to captain Australia again if called upon, with the leadership ban arising from the ball-tampering scandal expiring quietly over the weekend. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Cricket Sport
virus Rugby Australia CEO takes 50 per cent pay cut as coronavirus hits game's finances By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:57:31 +1100 Raelene Castle agrees to have her salary cut in half, as rugby union's governing body in Australia braces itself for the financial impact of coronavirus. Full Article Rugby Union Super Rugby COVID-19 Sport
virus NRL gives clubs $2.5 million each to survive coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:19:00 +1100 The NRL hands out a $40 million rescue package to help clubs stay afloat as the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic hits home. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL COVID-19
virus AFL secures financial lifeline from banks as coronavirus impact hits home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:03:43 +1100 In what it describes as a "relief", the AFL receives a line of credit with two major banks that will help the league continue operating during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Sport Australian Football League COVID-19
virus Kayaker's Olympic farewell delayed — now she's back as a paramedic on coronavirus frontline By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:22:00 +1100 Jo Brigden-Jones was planning to retire after the Tokyo Games, but with her Olympic farewell delayed, she is back on the frontline as a paramedic with NSW Ambulance. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Canoeing and Kayaking Sport Olympics (Summer)
virus AFL and NRL clubs say they need you, but post-coronavirus will you still need them? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:09:22 +1100 Professional sports clubs are desperately reaching out to fans and members during the coronavirus epidemic out of fear they may lose their financial support once competitions resume, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Rugby League NRL COVID-19 Cricket
virus More than 20,000 in fitness industry may have lost jobs, as Coronavirus drives trainers to get creative By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:46:10 +1100 The closure of gyms and fitness centres across Australia is taking a massive toll on the industry, but trainers are utilising new apps and running classes online to connect with clients in a bid to remain viable during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Small Business Exercise and Fitness Health Sport Respiratory Diseases
virus Motorsport engineers use fix-it mentality to design equipment for fight against coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:38:16 +1100 From today, new masks and protective boxes are being shipped out to Australian medical staff to help protect them while treating coronavirus patients — and they're coming from an unlikely source. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Motor Sports Sport
virus Rugby Australia staring at $120 million loss in revenue as it slashes staff because of coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:47:25 +1100 Rugby Union is facing a deepening financial crisis in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body announcing it is standing down 75 per cent of its staff in an attempt to stay afloat. Full Article Rugby Union Super Rugby COVID-19 Sport
virus Wimbledon cancelled for first time since World War II due to coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:23:13 +1100 Wimbledon will not take place for the first time in over 85 years, with The All England Club calling off The Championships for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Tennis Sport Respiratory Diseases COVID-19
virus NRL players lose five months' pay as part of new deal during coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:27:32 +1100 The NRL and Rugby League Players' Association finally reach a pay agreement while the season is on hold because of coronavirus, with the players taking a cut of about 71 per cent for the rest of 2020. Full Article Sport COVID-19 Rugby League NRL
virus Can I see my partner, and can I go for a drive? We've made sense of the latest coronavirus rules for you By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:15:09 +1100 We're living through unprecedented changes to the way we go about our everyday lives right now. If you're still not sure what you can and can't do, get some answers based on where you live here. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lifestyle and Leisure Travel and Tourism Travel Health and Safety Sport Community and Society Relationships
virus NRL island idea remains 'in consideration' as league tries to keep game afloat during coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 07:03:41 +1000 Rugby league faces a dangerous financial crunch due to the coronavirus shutdown, but players, clubs and the NRL are working together to ensure the game's future. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport NRL Rugby League
virus Justin Langer vows to 'never, ever' take cricket for granted again amid coronavirus shutdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:25:09 +1000 As cricket's coronavirus shutdown continues, Australian coach Justin Langer suggests resuming games in empty stadiums when possible, saying he will never take for granted how lucky he and the team are again. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Cricket Sport
virus Players worried AFLW could be sacrificed because of financial cost of coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:30:07 +1000 AFLW players are concerned their competition may be sacrificed or scaled back in 2021, as the AFL continues to grapple with the financial cost of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Sport Australian Football League COVID-19
virus Sports will reap the benefits of committing to women's leagues during the coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:09:51 +1000 It would be a short-sighted and costly move for Australia's sporting bodies to abandon women's leagues to help them cope with the financial fallout caused by coronavirus, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League NRL Cricket Soccer
virus 'I've got an island': UFC boss reveals plan to hold fights amid coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:27:40 +1000 While UFC president Dana White isn't saying where it is, he says "infrastructure is being built right now" on an island that will host UFC fights amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport COVID-19
virus Roger Federer gives social media tennis lesson while self-isolating during coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:20:37 +1000 Professional tennis is on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that does not stop 20-time major singles champion Roger Federer reaching out to his legion of fans with a bit of friendly advice on how to improve their game while stuck at home. Full Article Tennis COVID-19 Sport
virus AFL to be played in 'very different landscape' after coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:06:33 +1000 The coronavirus shutdown has already had a big impact on the AFL — but could the effects spill over into the way the game is played in future? Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
virus Community sporting clubs will feel the pinch as coronavirus hits grassroots levels By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:19:01 +1000 As professional sporting bodies such as the AFL and NRL sweat on the financial cost of coronavirus, the impact on suburban and regional clubs at the amateur level should not be ignored, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport NRL Australian Football League COVID-19 Soccer Cricket
virus Australia's elite athletes turning to unusual training facilities during coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:14:54 +1000 As pools, gyms and sports facilities shut down to comply with physical-distancing rules, Olympic and Paralympic athletes are coming up with creative ways to ensure their training programs can continue. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Olympics (Summer) Paralympics Exercise and Fitness
virus NRL appears to put financial concerns ahead of need for coronavirus caution By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:02:05 +1000 You might forgive the ARLC chairman his belligerence if the cost of careless statements and premature season recommencement dates could not now literally be measured in human lives, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Cricket NRL COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
virus Tour de France teams preparing for August start as coronavirus delays race By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:59:24 +1000 Cycling's most famous event may still go ahead this year, despite the French Government banning mass gatherings in the country until at least the middle of July. Full Article Sport Cycling COVID-19
virus Women's team sport has come so far in Australia but will coronavirus halt its momentum? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:29:53 +1000 Australia's four football codes make a big show of investing in their women's teams and competitions, but their commitment to the cause is under the spotlight amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Amanda Shalala. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL Australian Football League Soccer Rugby Union Diseases and Disorders Health COVID-19
virus 'We need big changes': McLaren boss says virus is final wake-up call for unhealthy F1 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:15:14 +1000 A leading voice in Formula One warns there is a serious threat of losing teams if big changes are not made to the competition. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Motor Sports Formula 1
virus Coronavirus shutdown provides an opportunity to challenge sport's conventional wisdom By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:59:53 +1000 With major sporting competitions on hold because of coronavirus, now is the time to reassess how we approach the sport-lifestyle balance of professional athletes and even how they are recruited, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Rugby League NRL COVID-19
virus Western Bulldog Lachie Hunter fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions over drink-driving incident By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:43:23 +1000 The AFL club says it is investigating after its vice-captain allegedly crashed into parked cars while driving drunk in Melbourne's south overnight. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Law Crime and Justice Crime Police Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Health
virus Cost-free appeals for athletes as coronavirus drives big sports to new tribunal By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:07:37 +1000 Australia's elite sportspeople wronged by dud selection calls or dodgy doping violations are set to chase justice in a new legal arena. Full Article Sport Community and Society Sport - Leisure COVID-19
virus Coronavirus upended the AFL and NRL coaching world, leaving many facing uncertain futures By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:11:51 +1000 Assistant coaches are among those doing it tough in Australia's football codes during the coronavirus shutdown, as they learn to adapt to a challenging environment, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Australian Football League COVID-19 NRL
virus Scott Morrison says we're now in the third phase of the coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:49:06 +1000 While the latest coronavirus update from the Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer looked promising for ways we can start to shift back to normal life, they say it's still too early to start lifting baseline restrictions. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lifestyle and Leisure Scott Morrison Sport Education Work Community and Society
virus Calls for change as coronavirus leaves A-League in crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:16:27 +1000 Foxtel has effectively walked away from the A-League halfway through a six-year deal leaving the future of soccer in doubt. Player salaries will likely have to be cut if the game is to return to TV screens and there are calls for change in the way the sport is run in Australia. Full Article Sport Soccer A-League COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Television Broadcasting
virus NRL players fined $1,000 for camping trip amid coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:22:00 +1000 NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have been fined $1,000 each for breaching the state's coronavirus distancing lockdown during a weekend away, as the NRL describes the getaway as "unacceptable". Full Article Sport NRL Health Disease Outbreak Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other)
virus Bryce Cotton walks out on Perth Wildcats after NBL imposes coronavirus pay cuts By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:50:39 +1000 Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has walked out on the final year of his contract with the club, citing unforeseen circumstances, after the NBL announced big pay cuts in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Full Article Sport Basketball
virus Here's how coronavirus restrictions are easing in some states By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:07:15 +1000 Each state and territory is relaxing their coronavirus restrictions differently — and some Australians will be able to do plenty more this weekend than others. Here's what's on the cards. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lifestyle and Leisure Sport Environment National Parks Arts and Entertainment Travel and Tourism Aged Care Community and Society Golf Fishing Aquaculture Social Distancing Alcohol
virus Community sport must be ready to meet post-coronavirus challenges By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:34:17 +1000 Junior participation numbers in sport may face long-term effects caused by the coronavirus shutdown, meaning it's crucial community clubs act now so the battle isn't lost, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Rugby League NRL Cricket COVID-19 Rugby Union
virus Country sporting clubs facing 'catastrophic' consequences due to coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:23:00 +1000 Community sporting clubs, particularly in country towns, are facing "catastrophic" consequences because of coronavirus, Australia's leading sports fundraiser warns. Full Article Government and Politics Sports Organisations Sport Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
virus Top NBCUniversal executives take 20% pay cut amid coronavirus fallout By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:35:20 -0400 Rank-and-file employees will take 3% cuts. The company follows Walt Disney Co., Fox and others that have trimmed the pay of senior executives. Full Article
virus Disney theme parks take a $1-billion hit amid coronavirus closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 17:02:33 -0400 Walt Disney Co. reported earnings for the first time since its U.S. parks closed amid the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
virus What's on TV Wednesday: 'Brockmire' finale on IFC; coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 20:00:04 -0400 What's on TV Wednesday, May 6: Brockmire series finale on IFC; coronavirus; season finales of Riverdale, Summer House; movies on TV; Full Article
virus Rapman's 'Blue Story' battles #BAFTAsoWhite and coronavirus on the way to the screen By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 20:05:11 -0400 "Blue Story," the feature filmmaking debut from Rapman, faced many obstacles on its way to reaching U.S. screens and being a U.S. hit. Full Article
virus Amid the coronavirus lockdown, TikTok gives hope to L.A. entertainers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:42 -0400 TikTok, a popular based social video app owned by China-based ByteDance, has seen explosive growth this year amid the coronavirus crisis. The company has plans to hire more people, including at its Culver City office. Full Article
virus In coronavirus lockdown, Union Station's aquarium loses its fans but not its keepers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:00:47 -0400 L.A.'s train station is empty and "it's eerie," says the man who feeds the fish. But it's also "a real escape from what's going on in the outside world." Full Article
virus Drive-throughs and drive-ins were fading. Coronavirus made them a lifeline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:25:45 -0400 The drive-through is derided; the drive-in, nearly extinct. But the coronavirus outbreak has made them essential for food, tests, a movie and church. Full Article
virus Adele praises coronavirus heroes on her birthday: 'Truly our angels' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 13:11:32 -0400 Adele returned to Instagram for the first time in several months to thank fans for their birthday wishes and salute workers on the pandemic's front lines. Full Article
virus Kevin Spacey compares coronavirus layoffs to being accused of sexual assault By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:36:07 -0400 On a recent podcast, actor Kevin Spacey saw parallels between the coronavirus crisis and his Hollywood downfall after being accused of sexual misconduct. Full Article