Tag: Oceania
Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia’s Olympic squad
SYDNEY — Ben Simmons has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic squad in order to spend time working on his individual skill development following a disappointing...
Virus outbreak in Fiji batters economy, tests health system
SUVA, Fiji — A growing coronavirus outbreak in Fiji is stretching the health system and devastating the economy. It has even prompted the government...
Barty commits to Australia’s tennis team for Tokyo Olympics
SYDNEY — Top-ranked Ash Barty is set to lead Australia’s 11-member tennis team at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin
Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs.
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Swimming Australia says bad treatment a decades-long issue
SYDNEY — Swimming Australia says unacceptable treatment of some swimmers is a decades-long problem amid media reports that six former elite athletes will soon...
Japan-born Yahiro named as Australia’s first karate Olympian
SYDNEY — Japan-born Tsuneari Yahiro is heading to Tokyo as Australia’s first karate Olympian.
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Expert: Transgender Olympic athlete could polarize opinion
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A U.S. expert on transgender rights and politics says the participation of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo...
Calls grow to evacuate Afghans to Guam as US troops leave
SAN DIEGO — In the chaotic, final hours of the Vietnam War, the U.S. evacuated thousands of South Vietnamese who supported the American mission...
New Zealand names 2 flag bearers for Tokyo opening ceremony
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Women’s rugby sevens captain Sarah Hirini and two-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Hamish Bond will carry the New Zealand flag...
Calls grow to evacuate Afghans to Guam as US troops leave
SAN DIEGO — In the chaotic, final hours of the Vietnam War, the U.S. evacuated thousands of South Vietnamese who supported the American mission...
