o 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
o Here's who you should absolutely not support in the Belarus Premier League By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:56 +1100 With sporting competitions almost entirely shut down, fans who want to follow the Premier League can still do it — the Belarus Premier League, that is. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Soccer
o Can Australia's sporting powers learn to work together, or will the code wars continue? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:34:51 +1100 The usually all-powerful AFL could find itself in a rare moment of negotiating weakness should a season delayed because of coronavirus mean it needs access to stadiums booked by cricket, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Sport Cricket Soccer Socceroos Rugby League NRL Australian Football League Rugby Union COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Health
o LaMelo Ball in talks to buy Hawks after breakout NBL season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:57:17 +1100 He came, he produced a jaw-dropping highlights reel, he got injured, he left without saying goodbye, and now the Californian NBA prospect apparently returns with a consortium in tow to buy the Illawarra Hawks. Full Article NBL Basketball Sport
o Duckworth-Lewis co-inventor Tony Lewis dies By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:31:31 +1100 Tony Lewis, one of the co-creators of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern formula for rain-affected cricket matches, dies aged 78. Full Article Cricket Sport Mathematics
o Footy live on YouTube? It could be part of sport's future By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 06:06:05 +1100 With the collapse of its traditional broadcast revenue streams, Australian sport is being urged to get creative as it looks to remain viable in the future. Full Article Sport Health Epidemics and Pandemics Rugby League Rugby Union Australian Football League Netball
o 'My art, it's my purpose in life': Dayne Beams finding peace away from AFL By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:13:50 +1100 Dayne Beams worries the coronavirus pandemic will further contribute to mental health issues in the AFL and wider society but is finding peace outside the game. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Mental Health Visual Art Sport Australian Football League
o 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
o Rugby Australia is in serious trouble, with former Wallabies captains questioning current leadership By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:13:35 +1000 Up to 15 former Wallabies captains unite to raise questions about the leadership of the current administration, with some predicting new management within a fortnight. Full Article COVID-19 Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Sport Rugby Union
o 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
o Footy in a state of limbo as SANFL, WAFL cope with season shutdowns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:17:20 +1000 While the focus is on the suspended AFL season, the coronavirus outbreak is also having a big impact on state-based leagues like the SANFL and the WAFL. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
o Why are millionaire EPL football players not taking a pay cut? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:51:09 +1000 English Premier League players are coming under fire for not taking a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic, but the players association argues cutting player salaries could do more harm than good. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 English Premier Sport Soccer
o 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
o Virtual sport takes off as athletes move online to get their competitive fix By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:47:57 +1000 A Test cricketer driving a Formula 1 car, virtual horse racing at Aintree and a husband tripping over computer cords while his wife is in second place in an online triathlon — here's how athletes are coping online during the coronavirus. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Cycling Horse Racing Indy Sport Motor Sports Formula 1
o 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
o The Open cancelled as golf's other majors are rescheduled By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:35:46 +1000 The sporting fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues, with The Open cancelled and golf's three other majors rearranged. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Golf
o Welcome to Penguin, whose streets once echoed with the sound of race cars By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:48:39 +1000 Stephen Mott, the author of a new book about a tiny north-west Tasmanian town, is hoping to capture "the atmosphere of 50s motor racing". Full Article Books (Literature) Automobile Enthusiasm Motor Sports Sport
o Professional sports clubs are counting on the JobKeeper package to save their jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:23:11 +1000 With sport cancelled for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus, professional sports clubs are eyeing off the Federal Government's JobKeeper package to help keep players and administrators on the books. Full Article Sport Community and Society Sport - Leisure Unemployment Welfare Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
o '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
o 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
o 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
o Golf a 'reason to get up in the morning' and rare reprieve from COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:18:12 +1000 The coronavirus outbreak has brought most sport to a standstill, but one game is giving some Australians respite from the ongoing uncertainty. Full Article Golf Sport Men's Health Mental Health Health Policy Lifestyle and Leisure Diseases Disease Control Government and Politics Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders
o NRL season set to resume on May 28 as Nine Network accuses league of 'mismanagement' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:15:00 +1000 The NRL announces it expects to restart the premiership season late next month, while the league comes under attack from one of its broadcast partners, who says it has "squandered" its finances. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL COVID-19
o Off the charts: Online gaming hitting huge numbers during pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:11:35 +1000 With stay-at-home restrictions in place across Australia, online gaming is set to take a big step towards mainstream adoption. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Games Industry Professional Gaming Games Sport
o 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
o 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
o 'You don't have to be a superstar rider': Equestrians encouraged to compete online By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:49:00 +1000 As coronavirus puts the brakes on many public events, equestrian competitions move with the times — and go online. Full Article Sport COVID-19 Community and Society Community Organisations Community and Multicultural Festivals
o NRL says letter shows it can restart in May despite scepticism from health authorities By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:47:36 +1000 Rugby league's governing body says a letter sent by NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller shows there is nothing to "preclude the commencement of the modified NRL competition" in May, despite health authorities being wary about relaxing restrictions too soon. Full Article NRL Rugby League Sport COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases
o Five sisters, one dream: Meet regional Victoria's 'unique' football-playing quintet By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:14:14 +1000 Five sisters make up a quarter of their tiny town's under-16s Aussie Rules team. They can't compete right now, but they are all determined to break into the professional ranks one day. Full Article Sport Community and Society
o British motorsport great Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:52:27 +1000 The winner of 16 grands prix and a four-time world championship runner-up, Sir Stirling is widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 driver never to win a title. Full Article Motor Sports Sport Formula 1
o Footy clubs warned to keep players' welfare in mind as self-isolation drags on By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:14:55 +1000 Experts urge AFL and NRL clubs not to underestimate the potential effects of isolation on players, as the rugby league players' union calls for their mental health to be prioritised during the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article COVID-19 Depression NRL Australian Football League Sport
o Tributes flow for former Richmond premiership player Michael Bowden By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:46:47 +1000 Former Richmond Tigers premiership player Michael Bowden is remembered as a fierce footballer, inspiring educator and compassionate family man after his death from motor neurone disease at the age of 73. Full Article Sport Community and Society Australian Football League
o 'A bit ambitious': Sports Minister waters down NRL's restart hopes By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:12:38 +1000 The NRL is leading the charge to get sport restarted, planning games by late next month — but Australia's Federal Sports Minister is urging all codes to have patience amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Rugby League NRL
o 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
o Fan-free T20 World Cup beyond belief: Allan Border By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:41:23 +1000 The former Australian skipper says he thinks the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia will be postponed if fans aren't allowed to attend matches because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Cricket Sport Twenty20 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19
o Georgie did laps on her rowing machine. She inadvertently broke a world record By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:08:17 +1000 When Georgie Rowe hopped on her indoor rowing machine, she had no intention of breaking a world record. But she has just overtaken an Olympic gold medallist. Full Article Sport Rowing Olympics (Summer)
o 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
o Facing months on the road, Warriors fume over NRL's silence about season restart By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:50:16 +1000 The NRL is committed to resuming the premiership season on May 28, but the New Zealand-based Warriors claim they have been left in the dark about the league's plans for their move back to Australia. Full Article NRL Sport Rugby League COVID-19
o 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
o '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
o Doctor who supplied peptides to disgraced sports scientist Stephen Dank has licence revoked By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:39:42 +1000 Alicia Meneghetti met Stephen Dank in 2014 when the sports scientist was at the centre of Essendon's infamous supplements program and serving a lifetime ban. Full Article Law Crime and Justice Sport Community and Society Drugs and Substance Abuse Doping in Sports Doctors and Medical Professionals Medical Ethics Courts and Trials
o 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
o Having Friday night footy withdrawal? You're not alone. Players like Josh Jenkins are just like you By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:14:55 +1000 The blare of the footy siren on Friday nights brings a thrill at the end of the working week for AFL fans. But many supporters and players alike are struggling in its absence and finding there's no cure for the Friday night footy blues. Full Article Australian Football League Sport COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
o The NRL wants to return next month, but it faces several challenges before that can happen By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:42:48 +1000 The NRL has a number of crucial questions it must answer if it wants to restart its premiership season on May 28 as planned following the coronavirus-forced suspension of the competition, writes David Mark. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Rugby League NRL
o 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
o Adelaide Crows forward Tyson Stengle reported for drink driving in unregistered car By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:43:18 +1000 Young Adelaide Crows forward Tyson Stengle has been reported for drink driving after he recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.125. He is the second AFL player to be caught up in a drink driving offence in the last 24 hours. Full Article Law Crime and Justice Crime Police Australian Football League Sport Traffic Offences Alcohol
o Team's dream of footy's longest winning streak sidelined for now By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:33:35 +1000 Nestled deep in the rugby league heartland of central Queensland, the Yeppoon Swans A-grade side is hot on the heels of a 44-year-old Australian record for the most consecutive wins in Aussie Rules. Full Article Sport Sports Organisations Australian Football League Human Interest People
o Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski grateful for anonymity after Nat Fyfe spotlight By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:58:00 +1000 When he went surfing with his old school buddy Nat Fyfe in Margaret River last week, Kookaburras co-captain Aran Zalewski had no idea he'd be thrust into the media spotlight — and it has made him appreciate his anonymity. Full Article Field Hockey Sport Olympics (Summer) Australian Football League COVID-19
o Chance for AFLW and other women's leagues to reboot after COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:04:26 +1000 Women's sport, like most things, will look different post COVID-19 — but that isn't necessarily a negative, writes Kim Encel. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League
o 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