This Month
Tokyo Olympics likely to exclude foreign spectators
Local media are reporting a decision to exclude foreigners has already been taken, which could reduce ticketing revenue for the already-costly tournament.
- Michael Bleby
China soccer league champions near collapse after sponsor pulls out
Jiangsu FC said it would ‘cease operations’ without giving further details, just as Suning.com announced a $3 billion state-led bailout.
- Updated
- Flynn Murphy and Guan Cong
February
New stadiums or recycle tin sheds? Brisbane Olympics face costly choice
Olympics officials are keen to burnish the movement’s image by promoting stadium reuse, but the host city’s politicians will argue for an upgrade.
- Michael Bleby
Now the Olympic fast-rail Games begin
The 2032 Games will place huge demands on infrastructure in and around Brisbane, and mayors from surrounding areas are insisting improvements are crucial to serve the fast-growing population of their region.
- Michael Bleby and Mark Ludlow
- Analysis
- Olympics
Coates shows why he is the master of Olympic politics
A lifetime of plotting, scheming and flattery by the Australian Olympic Committee president has paid off.
- Aaron Patrick
Another great Tiger Woods comeback is possible, say experts
Absent any major complications, it is possible the golf great could be ready to tee it up at next year’s US Masters, according to some specialists.
- Steve Keating
Brisbane gets preferred bidder status for 2032 Olympics
South-east Queensland is all but certain to host the Games, three decades after Sydney did.
- Michael Bleby
Tiger Woods recovering after surgery on leg, foot and ankle
Doctors had to insert a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle, according to a statement, which described Woods as “awake, responsive and recovering”.
- Hayley Smith and Richard Winton
Olympic decision on Brisbane 2032 bid looms
Bid officials hoping for an announcement by July that south-east Queensland will be the host got a boost on Wednesday.
- Michael Bleby
Tiger Woods seriously injured in California car crash
The golf star had to be extricated from his vehicle with the “jaws of life” tools, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
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- Stefanie Dazio
Dignitaries among the hoi polloi at Australian Open men’s final
While Djokovic defeated Medvedev in straight sets, the corporate world’s most dependable hosts put on the best show they could.
- Myriam Robin
People-watching at Tennis Australia’s court of miracles
A mostly local audience took in a global sporting event in Fortress Australia’s most locked-down city.
- Myriam Robin
Djokovic takes 9th Australian Open
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open dominance is intact — nine finals, nine championships.
Naomi Osaka stays perfect in Slam finals
Osaka improved to 4-0 in grand slam finals by grabbing six consecutive games to pull away in what initially was a tight contest, beating Brady 6-4, 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Tearful Williams cuts short news conference after defeat to Osaka
Serena Williams broke down in tears and cut short her post-match news conference after her 6-3 6-4 defeat to Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to reach final
Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by knocking her out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday.
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Rival’s time-out ends Barty’s bid for history
World No.1 Ash Barty has been knocked out of the Australian Open, ending her dream of becoming the first homegrown champion since 1978.
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- Nick Mulvenney
Rugby Australia prepares for ‘new dawn’
The 2021 Super Rugby AU season kicks off with a Friday night double header – NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds, and Western Force v ACT Brumbies.
- Max Mason
Australian Open cleared but crowds in doubt
The Australian Open has been cleared to continue despite Greek player Michail Pervolarakis testing positive, but crowds later this week are in doubt.
- Patrick Durkin
‘You’re almost alone here’: Australian Open goes quiet
Terrific rallies were greeted with the lonely claps of a coach and physio. The cries of the new electronic line-calling system suddenly felt unnecessarily loud and obtrusive.
- Justin Bergman
