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Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees (54,967.59 pounds) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the former cricketer has confirmed.
Aussie GP on for now, despite Covid-19
MELBOURNE: Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix will get under way with an air of anxiety this week, with members of two racing teams quarantined and local health authorities battling to contain community spread of the coronavirus.
Torrential rain now affecting sports in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Torrential rain has forced the postponement of an A-League derby match in Sydney on Saturday, continuing the run of sports events affected by adverse weather conditions in Australia.
Rugby - 'Dangerous' early start to Super Rugby season sees title favourites win
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The earliest ever start to Super Rugby overshadowed its 25th season launch at the weekend with one coach saying the current heat in Australia that is fanning bushfires also producing "dangerous" playing conditions.
Brumbies match still on despite bushfire threat
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The ACT Brumbies said on Friday they were "moving ahead" with preparations for their Super Rugby opener on Friday despite a state of emergency being called for Canberra and surrounding regions due to a massive bushfire south of the capital city.
Giving up Grand Slam obsession helps Zverev to break through barrier
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Trying to win a Grand Slam had turned into an obsession for Alexander Zverev but learning to relax outside the court and keeping expectations in check have worked wonders at this year's Australian Open, the 22-year-old German said on Wednesday.
Zverev breaks Grand Slam semis barrier with win over Wawrinka
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final.
Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal suffered his first lost set of the tournament but rode out a challenge from a wholly committed Nick Kyrgios to move into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the 12th time with a 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory on Monday.
Day eight at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Rafa Nadal held off a spirited challenge from local favourite Nick Kyrgios to win in four tight sets and advance to the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Rafa Nadal renews his rivalry with Nick Kyrgios in a blockbuster fourth-round clash at the Australian Open on Monday, as the Spaniard prepares for the trickiest test of his Melbourne campaign.
