Coronavirus

The players who will benefit from golf’s blackout

The players who will benefit from golf’s blackout

“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” – Ben Hogan. 8 Apr 2020
Mariners using JobKeeper to become community aid hub

Mariners using JobKeeper to become community aid hub

Central Coast Mariners are aiming to step their community support operations up a notch to assist Gosford locals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 Apr 2020
W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League footballers stand to be among the hardest hit sportspeople from the coronavirus crisis due to many players' ineligibility for the government's JobKeeper subsidies. 8 Apr 2020
Statement from the R&A on the 149th Open

Statement from the R&A on the 149th Open

The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. 7 Apr 2020
Fred Ridley’s Masters memorandum

Fred Ridley’s Masters memorandum

On March 13, we announced the postponement of the Masters Tournament and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur based upon the risks associated with the Coronavirus COVID-19, a pandemic that continues to impact lives everywhere. 7 Apr 2020
Open cancelled & US majors rescheduled

Open cancelled & US majors rescheduled

Three of the four golf majors have announced new dates for 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis while the oldest of the lot, the Open Championship confirmed it would cancel its event for the year. 7 Apr 2020
Optus sports boss on A-League, Covid-19 – and streaming sport when there's no live football

Optus sports boss on A-League, Covid-19 – and streaming sport when there's no live football

What does a sports broadcaster show when there’s no sport? 7 Apr 2020
High hopes for the future of AFLW

High hopes for the future of AFLW

Despite an unfortunately short season, there’s no doubt that the AFLW is increasing steadily in popularity, raising the bar for women’s sporting leagues and setting a strong precedent for inclusivity that will hopefully prevail for many years to come. 6 Apr 2020
Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Marc Leishman's favourite golf photo is making him feel nostalgic in what should have been Masters week. 6 Apr 2020
Morri: What will golf look like when this war is over?

Morri: What will golf look like when this war is over?

As the corona virus and its effects continue and the new routines of day-to-day life settle in, it’s difficult not to start looking ahead and ponder what the future might look like. 6 Apr 2020
US PGA reportedly rescheduled for August

US PGA reportedly rescheduled for August

The US PGA Championship, one of golf's four majors, has reportedly been rescheduled for August 6-9 after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 6 Apr 2020
Sydney players 'fidgety' watching A-League stand downs

Sydney players 'fidgety' watching A-League stand downs

Sydney FC are commanding leaders of the A-League and coach Steve Corica says it will be devastating if the postponed competition isn't completed. 5 Apr 2020
New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand's football federation has appealed to FIFA for financial assistance following the devastating financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on member federations across the world. 5 Apr 2020
A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

Australian football at all levels has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus outbreak, putting strain on the FFA and the A-League in particular. 3 Apr 2020
Season length? Expansion? A-League planning for uncertain future

Season length? Expansion? A-League planning for uncertain future

A-league decision-makers are battling to plan for the future of the competition against an uncertain backdrop, with numerous factors still up in the air and a COVID-19 situation that has been changing by the day. 3 Apr 2020
'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

James Johnson has spoken about the healing power of the beautiful game following Football Federation Australia stood 70 per cent of its staff due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 2 Apr 2020
Glory boss unimpressed by PFA anger

Glory boss unimpressed by PFA anger

Perth Glory boss Tony Sage remains firm after standing down the A-League club's players and staff despite the PFA threatening to sue him. 2 Apr 2020
Virus leaves off-contract players stranded

Virus leaves off-contract players stranded

Adelaide's director of football Bruce Djite says out-of-contract A-League players have been left with "nowhere to go" during the coronavirus pandemic. 2 Apr 2020
Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly play in a coronavirus relief golf match next month with Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. 2 Apr 2020
R&A statement on Curtis Cup, Amateur Championship and Women’s Amateur Championship

R&A statement on Curtis Cup, Amateur Championship and Women’s Amateur Championship

Following advice provided by the UK Government, health authorities and our own medical consultants in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed the amateur championships and international match due to be played in June. 2 Apr 2020
How Aussie Tour pros are passing time

How Aussie Tour pros are passing time

No industry or walk of life has been unaffected by coronavirus and new lockdown restrictions. Professional golf dramatically so, with all tournaments postponed or cancelled. 1 Apr 2020