Aussie Open awaits nod for quarantine training

MELBOURNE • Australian Open organisers said yesterday that nothing regarding the quarantine for players arriving in the country for the Grand Slam had been decided yet, despite a report in local media that competitors would be able to train while in self-isolation. The Age newspaper reported that the men’s governing body ATP has told the... » read more

Would you take virus test to go clubbing?
Would you take virus test to go clubbing?

The road to recovery for Singapore’s beleaguered nightlife industry will be a long one, a Sunday Times poll has shown, with most respondents stating that they will not patronise establishments such as karaoke outlets and nightclubs during a planned pilot programme. The pilot to reopen selected establishments with strict measures in place – such as... » read more

Im targets cut on debut
Im targets cut on debut

AUGUSTA • Debutant Im Sung-jae knows exactly what he would serve at the Champions Dinner should he, in the near future, produce a Masters Tournament victory. “Marinated ribs,” said the South Korean, a self-confessed foodie. “I feel like players of all nationality would love that and I would of course cook them in the Korean... » read more

Crisis Clasico offers platform to prove worth
Crisis Clasico offers platform to prove worth

BARCELONA • Ronald Koeman will know Barcelona can plunge Real Madrid into crisis today, but for him, his first Clasico as a coach is more about vindication. Inflicting a third consecutive defeat in a week on Madrid at the Nou Camp would create the sort of turbulence for their opponents that Barca have grown only... » read more