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Andrew Johns suggests NRL cut four teams as coronavirus leaves financial impact

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.




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Shrunken leagues, virtual Olympics and simulated crowds: What sport might look like post-coronavirus

Coronavirus has changed sport forever. But what will it look like when it comes back?




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AFL secures financial lifeline from banks as coronavirus impact hits home

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.




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Kayaker's Olympic farewell delayed — now she's back as a paramedic on coronavirus frontline

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.




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IOC chief admits 'huge challenge' as new Tokyo Olympics dates named

The IOC and Olympics organisers have reset the clock on the Tokyo games for a year-long delay from the intended opening — but they warn there is no blueprint for getting to the new start line.




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Virtual sport takes off as athletes move online to get their competitive fix

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.




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'You don't have to be a superstar rider': Equestrians encouraged to compete online

As coronavirus puts the brakes on many public events, equestrian competitions move with the times — and go online.




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Australia's Olympics boss says Gold Coast key to Queensland bid

The head of the Australian Olympic Committee says the Gold Coast has a key role to play in south-east Queensland's 2032 bid.




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Brydi, 9, completes world-renowned road race after transformation from three years ago

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.




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NRL players fined $1,000 for camping trip amid coronavirus lockdown

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".




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Bryce Cotton walks out on Perth Wildcats after NBL imposes coronavirus pay cuts

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.




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Latrell Mitchell, two other Rabbitohs test negative for COVID-19 after flu symptoms

South Sydney and the NRL breathe a sigh of relief as three Rabbitohs players — including Latrell Mitchell, fresh from being fined for breaching social distancing on a camping trip — return negative results to coronavirus tests.




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'No jab, no play': Prime Minister says NRL objectors to flu shot shouldn't compete

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says NRL players like the Gold Coast's Bryce Cartwright who refuse to be vaccinated ahead of the May 28 restart should be banned from competing.




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'Rugby Australia is in distress': Olympics boss withdraws interest in Rugby CEO position

With the recent flurry of changes in Rugby Australia leadership, confusion increases for those involved with a game already in crisis as concerns continue that an expected loan won't be large enough to help.




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More NRL players refuse flu vaccination, Raiders seek exemption

The restart of the NRL could be jeopardised as Raiders forwards Sia Soliola, Joe Tapine and Josh Papalli join Titans forward Bryce Cartwright in refusing to sign an unedited version of the vaccination waiver.




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NRL players who refuse flu shot can still play 'under compelling circumstances'

The NRL announces players who choose not to have the flu vaccination on religious, medical or conscientious grounds will be allowed to train and play, but they must sign a revised waiver.




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AOC's John Coates says Tokyo Olympics could be 'greatest ever'

AOC chief John Coates says history suggests the Tokyo Olympics could provide a special way for the world to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.




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New York attorney general's office questioned NBC News employees on sexual harassment

Former anchor Linda Vester and others have been called in.




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Commentary: U.S. should build a memorial 'plague column' for COVID-19, but where? Hint: Trump

Sculptures commemorating plagues were common in Europe. Our art critic suggests America could build its own, and Trump provides inspiration for where.




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We're choosing the ultimate summer movie. This week 'Bridesmaids' and 15 more compete

"Short Circuit," "Twister" and "Crimson Tide" are also in the running for this week's crown in the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown.




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'Live and Let Die' blasts as Trump visits mask factory

President Trump toured an N95 mask manufacturing plant Tuesday, with Guns N' Roses' "Live and Let Die" playing loudly in the background.




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Len Fagan, Coconut Teaszer rock impresario, dies of COVID-19 complications at 72

Onetime musician Len Fagan booked Sunset Strip nightclub Coconut Teaszer and provided bands like Guns N' Roses and Green Day some of their earliest L.A. gigs.




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Kevin Spacey compares coronavirus layoffs to being accused of sexual assault

On a recent podcast, actor Kevin Spacey saw parallels between the coronavirus crisis and his Hollywood downfall after being accused of sexual misconduct.




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Ralph Fiennes in 'Antony & Cleopatra': Your free quarantine must-watch of the day

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo star in the National Theatre's "Antony and Cleopatra." Here's how to watch for free.




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Podcasts from Steve Austin and Shaquille O'Neal are big draws. Why this L.A. company wants in

L.A.-based live music video streaming service LiveXLive said it plans to acquire PodcastOne, a Beverly Hills-based podcast production company. The all-stock transaction is the latest sign of growth in the podcast industry.




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Trump uses coronavirus crisis to push other policy priorities

Trump is using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity — or as political cover — to make sweeping changes to regulations and push controversial new policies.




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Trump's improvised medicine show prompts frantic health warnings

The FDA warns that President Trump's much-touted coronavirus drugs could cause deaths. The White House says media 'irresponsibly' reported his words.




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Trump's message to Central America: Want ventilators? Help us with immigration

The Trump administration appears to be conditioning coronavirus assistance in Central America on immigration policy




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Do I have coronavirus? CDC updates list of COVID-19 symptoms

The CDC has added six new symptoms to its list of signs that a person has been infected with the new coronavirus, including chills and loss of sense of smell.




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Trump team scrambles to refocus message after bleach debacle

The new White House communications team is scrambling to keep Trump on TV but limit his ability to offer dangerous medical advice. The goal is to show him as a leader and push his reelection message. The problem is that Trump almost certainly will sabotage the plan.




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He was symptom-free. But the coronavirus stayed in his body for 40 days

Medical researchers are puzzled over why the coronavirus — which typically lasts about two weeks in the body — endures far longer in some patients.




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Trump administration skimps on coronavirus aid for Medicaid providers

Medicaid and other parts of the healthcare safety net get left behind in the Trump administration's plans for distributing aid to battle the coronavirus.




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U.S. implicates Honduran president in drug trafficking as it seeks his help on immigration

U.S. prosecutors accused a former commander of the Honduran police of importing tons of cocaine into the United States on behalf of the country's president, a Trump ally.




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How does the COVID-19 death toll compare with other deadly events in U.S. history?

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has surpassed that of 9/11, even the Vietnam War. Here's a look at COVID-19's place in history.




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Six months from the election, six states are poised to decide Trump-Biden race

Toss-up contests from Arizona to Florida hold the key for President Trump and Joe Biden.




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Trump acknowledges coronavirus death toll could reach 100,000

Coronavirus could kill 100,000, Trump says, weeks after predicting lower toll




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Trump rarely shows empathy in coronavirus crisis

Most presidents act as consoler-in-chief in times of national crisis. Trump has struggled to show any empathy with victims or survivors of COVID-19.




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Trump officials ignored coronavirus warnings, ousted scientist says in complaint

Rick Bright, pushed out of a job heading a federal research agency, files a complaint saying he was retaliated against for resisting Trump's plans.




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'A pure hypocrite': De Blasio blasts Trump over coronavirus aid

De Blasio says he needs Trump to lift New York City from the ashes of COVID-19. But the president says no 'bailout' is coming for his old hometown.




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Trump calls Americans 'warriors' in fight to open the economy

As COVID-19 deaths keep rising, Trump's message has shifted from 'one is too many' to praising Americans as warriors fighting to open the economy.




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Coronavirus: How African firms are being impacted by the lockdown

With imports slowing, many African nations are learning the importance of local manufacturing.




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Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 33.3 million amid virus

Data shows roughly one-fifth of the US workforce has filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March.




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Bansky thanks NHS staff in Southampton with original painting

The elusive artist's latest work, Game Changer, is on display at Southampton General Hospital.




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Obama Trashes Trump Over Coronavirus Response as "Chaotic Disaster"

The gloves are officially off, because Barack Obama has made his feelings known about the way his predecessor has handled the coronavirus pandemic, and the former Prez did NOT mince words. Obama was speaking with members of the Obama Alumni Ass'n,…




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Katie McGlynn gives fans a glimpse inside her home in lockdown

The former Coronation Street star has sparked envy with her stunning decor




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Olympian Rebecca Adlington is in lockdown with her boyfriend and ex husband

Rebecca is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic with her ex Harry Needs and her partner Andrew Parsons




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M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Pantelis Kalogiros, Co-Founder & VP, Fyusion

Fyusion's technology may not scream “artificial intelligence” to the general public, but it does provide an intuitive, lifelike experience for consumers. It's their consumer-friendly technology that makes Co-Founder, Pantelis Kalogiros's view on purchasing behaviour worth listening to - especially for those integrating AI into their commerce businesses.  

Keep on reading: M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Pantelis Kalogiros, Co-Founder & VP, Fyusion




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LIVE WEBINAR: Hemp & CBD: FDA Update and the Impact of COVID-19

Join Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP and Vicente Sederberg on Tuesday, April 7 at 2:15 p.m. ET for a live webinar on Hemp and CBD – FDA Update and the Impact of COVID-19. Since 2015, KKB and VS have worked closely together in advising clients on the ever-evolving legal landscape for hemp-derived products. During this

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KLEINFELD, KAPLAN & BECKER WELL REPRESENTED ON THE WASHINGTON, DC, 2020 SUPER LAWYERS LIST FOR “FOOD AND DRUGS”

We are pleased to announce that KKB partners Dan Dwyer, Stacy Ehrlich, Peter Mathers, and Suzan Onel were selected for the annual Super Lawyers list for Washington, DC.  They make up more than 20% of the 18 DC attorneys listed in the “Food and Drugs” category.  In addition, for the sixth year in a row, KKB

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Indian analytical instruments industry expects low govt funding & curtailed Capex in post─COVID─19 phase