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Verstappen wary of revamped Australian GP circuit as Leclerc looms
AFP, Published on 07/04/2022
» MELBOURNE - World champion Max Verstappen is eyeing a "smooth weekend" to build on his victory in Saudi Arabia, but is wary about a revamped Albert Park circuit as Formula One returns to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.
Perth axed as host of fifth Ashes Test over quarantine rules
AFP, Published on 06/12/2021
» PERTH (AUSTRALIA) - Perth was axed Monday as host of the potentially pivotal fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England because of tough Covid rules which require players to spend 14 days in quarantine.
Perth in grave doubt for Ashes finale over Covid rules
AFP, Published on 30/11/2021
» SYDNEY - Perth's hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test were in serious doubt Tuesday after Western Australia's premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state.
ATP Cup to be in Sydney as Australian Open warm-ups announced
AFP, Published on 25/11/2021
» SYDNEY: A bumper series of ATP and WTA tournaments will be played in the lead-up to the Australian Open Grand Slam in January, organisers said Thursday, with the lucrative ATP Cup to take place in Sydney.
Quarantined quintet give Bayern a Champions League headache
AFP, Published on 22/11/2021
» BERLIN: Bayern Munich must do without five quarantined stars, including Joshua Kimmich, in the Champions League as the absent midfield dynamo fuels debate in Germany after refusing to be vaccinated against Covid.
Kyrgios calls for Australian Open to be cancelled
AFP, Published on 16/11/2021
» SYDNEY: Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday called for the Australian Open to be cancelled, while unexpectedly showing sympathy to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused to reveal his vaccination status.
State holding Australian Open says no to unvaccinated players
AFP, Published on 27/10/2021
» MELBOURNE - Unvaccinated players will not get special dispensation for the Australian Open, the top official in the state holding the Grand Slam said Wednesday, potentially ruling out reigning men's champion Novak Djokovic.
Major warm-up for Australian Open tennis cancelled again over virus
AFP, Published on 26/10/2021
» MELBOURNE - A major warm-up tournament for the Australian Open was cancelled on Tuesday, with organisers blaming uncertainty over Covid-19 rules players will face in Melbourne.
Unvaccinated players welcome at Australian Open: leaked WTA email
AFP, Published on 25/10/2021
» MELBOURNE: Unvaccinated players will be allowed to compete at the Australian Open but must complete 14 days in hotel quarantine and undergo regular testing, according to a leaked Women's Tennis Association email Monday.
Olympic flame arrives in China ahead of 2022 Beijing Games
AFP, Published on 20/10/2021
» BEIJING: The Olympic flame arrived in China early Wednesday for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, state media reported, following a ceremony in Athens overshadowed by protests over China's human rights record.