Australian Open lead-up events faced disruption on Thursday after a hotel quarantine worker in Melbourne tested positive for the novel coronavirus, prompting the government to ask those staying in the hotel to isolate. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said Thursday’s play at the six warm-up events at Melbourne Park is set to be affected as 500-600 Australian Open players, officials and support staff will go into isolation. “At this stage there is no impact on the tournament proper,” Andrews said at a news conference late on Wednesday.
Australia Open warm-up events under cloud as players asked to isolate
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Paralympic swimming star Jessica Long talks training, Tokyo and Toyota’s Super Bowl ad about her life
A new Super Bowl commercial by Toyota shines a spotlight on Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long, and her adoption from a Siberian orphanage 26 years ago.
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James Harden joined exclusive company with Jason Kidd in win vs. Clippers
James Harden is stuffing the stat sheet in a way that very few Nets players have previously done.
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Decision Day: LSU Or Notre Dame For RB Logan Diggs?
Previewing the upcoming announcement by Logan Diggs. Sam Spiegelman It’s decision day for Metairie (La.) Rummel class of 2021 running back Logan Diggs. He’s been committed to Notre Dame since last summer but has been considering a flip to LSU.
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Tao Geoghegan Hart to target Tour de France and Olympics in 2021
Giro d’Italia champion will not return to defend his title in May
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Watch all the commercials for Super Bowl 2021 as they are released
For some, the 2021 Super Bowl is not about the game: it’s about the commercials. See all the ads that have been released already for the big game.
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What to expect on National Signing Day for Marshall
More information on what to expect with the Thundering Herd’s 2021 class during Charles Huff’s first signing day.
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Signing day updates: Where Midlands prospects are headed for college
Wednesday is the first day high school football players can sign with colleges as part of the second signing period.
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Fauci: Don’t let Super Bowl parties become super spreaders
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. Dr. Anthony Fauci, says when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the pandemic, people should “just lay low and cool it.” Big events like Sunday’s game in Tampa, Florida, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are always a cause for concern over the potential for virus spread, Fauci said.
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AFC East news: Patriots given odds to land Aaron Rodgers
New England Patriots odds for landing QB Aaron Rodgers during the 2021 offseason.
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