t NFL draft broadcast set to be technological high-wire act during COVID-19 lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:49:41 +1000 It's usually a glamorous event in front of a packed arena, but this year's NFL draft will be broadcast from nearly 200 locations to sports-starved fans. Full Article Sports Organisations Television Broadcasting American Football Sport
t 'There's no reason not to resume': NRL says it has government approval for May 28 restart By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:38:10 +1000 NRL clubs will be able to resume training from May 4 as the competition charges towards its planned restart three weeks later. Full Article NRL Sport COVID-19
t Raelene Castle safe for now but Rugby Australia won't rule out discussing her future as CEO By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:32:51 +1000 Raelene Castle's position as Rugby Australia chief executive is not under review in the wake of the no-confidence letter issued by a group of former Wallabies captains, but the governing body can't guarantee it won't hold discussions down the track. Full Article Rugby Union Sport COVID-19 Super Rugby
t Queensland NRL teams could soon follow other clubs to begin training for season reboot By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:57:53 +1000 Queensland health authorities will consider giving the state's NRL teams the nod to bypass coronavirus restrictions and resume training as the code prepares to restart the season on May 28. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Rugby League NRL Sport
t AFL 'looking at every possibility' for quarantine hubs as states line up to play host By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:21:45 +1000 The idea of the AFL setting up quarantine hubs so it can restart its season is gathering support, with the league looking at every state as a contender to be a host. Full Article Australian Football League Sport COVID-19
t How to invent a sport you're naturally good at By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:18:37 +1000 Don't let all this extra time at home get in the way of your long-cherished athletic goals. Here's how you can emerge from social distancing the proud champion of a sport you've just invented. Full Article Science and Technology Psychology Exercise and Fitness Sport
t Raelene Castle announces she will step down as Rugby Australia chief executive By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:36:27 +1000 Raelene Castle says "the sport is bigger than any one individual", resigning after the Rugby Australia board told her it wanted "clear air" without her as chief executive. Full Article Rugby Union Sport Super Rugby Business Economics and Finance Corporate Governance
t 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
t How Australians in shutdown suddenly became a Belarusian soccer club's number one fans By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:46:01 +1000 Despairing the lack of sport around the globe, Adelaide man Shane Robinson and his mates stumbled upon a Belarus football team, FK Slutsk. Little did they know that just weeks later they would be helping the struggling club to survive. Full Article Sport Soccer COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Human Interest
t Rugby Australia slams Raelene Castle's critics after she stepped down as CEO By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:31:29 +1000 Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean defends Raelene Castle's tenure as chief executive, as he calls out the bullying she received from "faceless people" during her time in the job. Full Article Super Rugby Sport Rugby Union COVID-19
t 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
t NRL set for May 28 restart after reaching agreement with broadcasters By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:53:27 +1000 NRL television broadcasters Channel Nine and Foxtel agree to recognise May 28 as the competition recommencement date following extensive meetings, according to chairman Peter V'landys. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL COVID-19
t As online betting booms, even old-school bookmakers are keeping pace By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 04:59:07 +1000 With their jobs under significant threat and online wagering taking hold, the coronavirus crisis is causing traditional rails bookmakers to re-imagine their future. Full Article Sport Horse Racing Gambling
t Brydi, 9, completes world-renowned road race after transformation from three years ago By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:49:22 +1000 A smiling, happy Brydi Saul is on a mission to get to the Paralympics. But rewind three years, and it was a very different story. Full Article Sport Disabilities Paralympics Bullying
t Changing the way we view sport could lead to more inclusivity, say experts By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:30:00 +1000 Imagine an Australia where every sporting club in the country had players with autism and intellectual disability playing on teams, serving on committees, and helping run events. Full Article Autism Spectrum Disorder Diseases and Disorders Health Disabilities Discrimination Sport People Human Interest
t 'None of them are going to starve': Dominic Thiem doesn't want to fund struggling tennis players By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:59:58 +1000 The men's world number three has earned more than $37 million during his career, but he says he is not willing to contribute money to a planned relief program to help tennis professionals doing it tough during the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article Tennis COVID-19 Sport
t 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)
t Formula 1 season may resume in Austria in July without spectators By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:01:30 +1000 The French Grand Prix cancelled its race scheduled for June 28 rather than postponing it, making July 5 the targeted start date at the Austrian GP in Spielberg. Full Article Formula 1 Motor Sports Sport COVID-19 Health
t Peter V'landys's hyper-aggressive approach to restarting the NRL could end in boom or bust By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:40:19 +1000 Flattering comparisons with other leading sports officials have also helped elevate the ARL chairman's current status as the can-do man of Australian sport, but as Richard Hinds asks, is he about to make a huge mistake? Full Article NRL Rugby League Sport COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
t Germany's Bundesliga plans its return from lockdown as football world watches By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:40:58 +1000 The Bundesliga could be the first top-flight football competition in the world to return from an enforced break due to coronavirus, and may become a test case for how other leagues approach a return to normality. Full Article Sport Epidemics and Pandemics Soccer Germany Soccer
t Dennis Rodman explodes onto scene as Jordan gets first chip in Netflix documentary series By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:53:29 +1000 The latest instalment of The Last Dance shows us the Michael Jordan we know and love, as well as some outlandish antics from Dennis Rodman, including a team-sanctioned mid-season trip to Las Vegas. Full Article Basketball Sport
t St Kilda's new 'G-Train' Caitlin Greiser wins AFLW All-Australian nod By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:16:33 +1000 St Kilda's new cult hero Caitlin Greiser is one of 11 first-time selections in the 2020 AFLW All-Australian team after topping the league's goal-kicking chart. Full Article Sport Australian Football League
t AFL to decide location of quarantine hubs this week By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:57:41 +1000 The AFL has a comeback date in mind, but unlike the NRL, it's waiting for government and broadcaster sign-off before going public. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
t NRL announces 20-round season, grand final to be played in late October By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:00:05 +1000 The NRL is hoping to complete 20 rounds of its premiership season and hold the grand final on October 25, as it looks to rebound from the coronavirus crisis. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL
t Teenager Madison Prespakis named AFLW best-and-fairest for 2020 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:15:59 +1000 Madison Prespakis of Carlton is named the winner of the 2020 AFL Women's Best and Fairest award, and Isabell Huntington takes out the rising star award. Full Article Australian Football League Sport
t Players who breached social-distancing rules put NRL restart at risk, Federal Sport Minister says By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:22:20 +1000 Federal Minister Richard Colbeck says he hopes sport halted by the coronavirus pandemic can get started again, but warns NRL players' misbehaviour threatens a return of play. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Rugby League NRL
t AFL players in 'shock' over 20-week isolation hub proposal By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:58:11 +1000 AFL players are stunned by the league's worst-case scenario for completing the season — that they could have to spend up to 20 weeks in isolation without their families. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
t An AFL premiership won't define Dangerfield, but he is still desperate to win a flag By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:52:13 +1000 He has claimed almost every individual honour there is in the AFL, but the highest goal continues to drive the Geelong star even during this uncertain 2020 season — a maiden premiership victory. Full Article Australian Football League Sport COVID-19
t Bridget McKenzie breaks her silence, defends handling of sports grants By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:00:53 +1000 Former Cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie defends her actions in the sports grants scandal, saying it was her "responsibility" to exercise discretion and allocate grants to projects that had not been merit-listed. Full Article Government and Politics Federal Government Community and Society Sport Sports Organisations
t Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem can disagree, as some tennis pros struggle on the breadline By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:58:48 +1000 As tennis stars disagree over a proposed fighting fund for players during the coronavirus shutdown, it remains clear most lower-ranked professionals struggle to make ends meet plying their trade. Full Article Tennis COVID-19 Sport
t Usman Khawaja misses out on Cricket Australia contract for 2020/21 season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:36:13 +1000 The experienced Test batsman is left without a Cricket Australia men's contract, while Tahlia McGrath is added to the women's list following a lengthy absence from the national team. Full Article Sport Cricket
t 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
t 'Keep a bit of match fitness': Origin star calls for young NRL guns to head home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:33:09 +1000 Former Maroon Dallas Johnson says some fledgling NRL players at the Titans, Broncos and Cowboys should consider playing for their junior clubs this season. Full Article Rugby League Sport
t NRL season restart under a cloud as players raise pay concerns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:24:27 +1000 The resumption of the NRL season on May 28 remains in doubt, with the players seeking answers over pay and other conditions only days out from their planned return to training. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL COVID-19
t 'Here we are now, entertain us': Fans demanding players hurry up and get back to work are the ones being selfish By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:11:54 +1000 The cries of football fans demanding players return to the field under any circumstances have become shrill as the craving for lockdown distraction turns from stoical whimsy to rank desperation, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article NRL Australian Football League COVID-19 Rugby League Sport
t Bring your A game: Calls for cricket to relive a blast from the past By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:04:45 +1000 With uncertainty surrounding the men's T20 World Cup and Indian tour, former players have expressed interest in revisiting one of cricket's most famous experiments — Australia v Australia A. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Cricket
t Obstacles clearing for NRL to resume season on May 28 as Queensland agrees to return By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:13:18 +1000 Queensland is the first state to sign off on the planned May 28 return of the NRL and the Prime Minister hopes Border Force will allow the NZ Warriors into Australia shortly. Full Article Government and Politics Sport NRL Rugby League Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society Sport - Leisure
t 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
t Warriors get green light to come to Australia for NRL season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:26:07 +1000 The New Zealand Warriors will take part in the NRL season, after receiving permission to travel to Australia. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Rugby League NRL
t This is what the return of Australian sport might look like By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:02:53 +1000 The NRL has declared its intention to come back in four weeks, but the Government wants you to beat them onto the park, court, even bowling green. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Sport Community and Society Sport - Leisure
t June restart plausible, says AFL boss McLachlan By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 16:08:06 +1000 AFL chief Gillon McLachlan is cautiously optimistic following yesterday's National Cabinet meeting — and he leaves open the possibility that the league's hubs model might not be needed to get through the season. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
t Unequal pay claim for US women's football team thrown out in court By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 06:46:36 +1000 The reigning champions of the Women's World Cup have the equal pay elements of their multiple-claims lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation tossed out by a federal judge. Full Article Sport Soccer Soccer World Cup Women
t Multiple abuse claims from athletes but even wealthy sports yet to sign up to redress scheme By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 07:15:55 +1000 Sporting organisations can afford to join the national redress scheme for institutional child sexual abuse but have chosen not to, according to government documents obtained by the ABC. Full Article Sport Community and Society Sport - Leisure Child Abuse Royal Commissions Law Crime and Justice
t Head of new sport integrity agency targets organised crime as greatest threat By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:45:37 +1000 Former footballer, AFP assistant commissioner and ASADA boss David Sharpe says his first challenge at the newly former Sport Integrity Australia will be to tackle organised crime. Full Article Sport Sports Organisations Drug Use
t Scott McLaughlin does 'a Bradbury' to win virtual IndyCar race By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:10:25 +1000 Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin says he did his best "Bradbury" to avoid the carnage and win the virtual IndyCar race at Indianapolis. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Motor Sports Indy Australian Touring Cars
t Five men in their 20s charged with esports match fixing By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:24:04 +1000 Five men are charged with match fixing offences — some of which carry penalties of up to 10 years in jail — as part of the first Australian criminal investigation into esports. Full Article Police Law Crime and Justice Crime Other Sports Sport Games
t Unwell Warriors player stays home as team lands in Australia By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 15:17:07 +1000 The New Zealand Warriors, minus two players, touch down in Australia on a charter flight from Auckland to prepare for the resumption of the NRL season. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Rugby League NRL
t Suspension and criminal charges for officer allegedly behind 'appalling' leaked photos of man in custody By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:19:51 +1000 Victoria Police suspends an officer over an "unlawful and criminal" privacy breach after images were released of former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley in custody inside a police station. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Law Crime and Justice Crime Police
t Port Adelaide player accuses AFL of Victorian bias over training restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:06:31 +1000 Despite more relaxed coronavirus restrictions in South Australia and Western Australia, the AFL says it does not want clubs from those states training in bigger groups until Victorian teams are allowed to do so. Full Article Australian Football League COVID-19 Sport
t Storm boss hails Warriors for 'big sacrifice' as NRL teams reunite for first time since shutdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:54:47 +1000 Melbourne Storm players prepare to hit the road for Albury, where training will recommence on Wednesday at their new temporary base. Full Article NRL Rugby League Health COVID-19 Sport