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The decision was announced by Tennis Australia (TA) commercial director Richard Heaselgrave with the cheapest seat to see the women’s final now costing $70, less than the 2015 equivalent, reports Xinhua. Fans who felt they were short-changed attending the women’s decider will now pay as little as $142 to attend the 2016 final, down from $212. Meanwhile, the men’s final commands the premium price of $289 for the cheapest seat - more than double the price of the women’s championship match....

There have been a number of celebrities and organizations which have shared a version of an Animal Crossing experience, yet few would have expected a governing body or official to support the game. The game has a focus on socializing and creating an idyllic island for the player and the anamorphic villagers who inhabit the area. After eight years without a main title in the series, players have seemed to enjoy the ability to socialize with the characters in the game once more....

The man, 29, who was bitten off Kangaroo Island’s D’Estrees Bay, Australia, described the incident as like being “hit by a truck”. According to paramedic Michael Rushby, he was lucky to be alive after suffering from “quite a large shark bite” that left lacerations on his back, backside and leg. In a statement written from his hospital bed, the unnamed man said: “I was sitting on my board when I felt a hit on my left side-it was like being hit by a truck....

Why People With Autism Are Likely to Struggle Almost every aspect of shut-downs and quarantines can undermine the systems that autistic people and their caregivers have set up. For example: Disrupted Routine: For people with autism, routine and consistency are absolutely essential. Even the most ordinary changes in routine (a school assembly, a surprising change in the weather) can be upsetting. COVID-19 has caused massive changes in everyone’s routine, including an end to school, day programs, and supported employment—and that can make life extremely challenging for people on the spectrum....

Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final Game 3 matchup between the Avalanche and Lightning, several notable players are missing morning skates and being listed as questionable ahead of the pivotal game that could put Colorado a win away from a title. Which players are available for Game 3? Here are the latest injury reports and projected starting lines for each team ahead of Monday’s contest. MORE: How Valeri Nichushkin became the Avalanche’s breakout star...

Lynch shared his Wrap-Up results on twitter recently, making note in the tweet about his most played game of the year by including the line “Hey Tenno”. While the Marvel’s Avengers director’s most played game was Warframe, the other two top played certainly give a level of insight into what Lynch’s primary game-type is. RELATED: Marvel’s Avengers Explains Difference Between Singleplay and Co-op Missions Lynch’s top three games for 2019 included Warframe with 487 hours logged into the game, Destiny 2 with 236 hours, and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 with 140 hours....

Here we look at eight states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, according to the latest report Thursday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Case data below is from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the CDC, while the population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau. Average case counts reflect a seven-day average of cases. Rhode Island Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 125....

Dutasteride prevents the body from producing a kind of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), causing a decrease in the growth of the prostate. What Is Avodart Used For? Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat the signs of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It lowers the risk of acute urinary retention and BPH-related surgery. How to Take Avodart Take Avodart capsules with or without food. Swallow whole....

Korea’s Sung Ji Hyun continued her unbeaten run but her brilliant effort went in vain in a thrilling encounter at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium. Along with Sung, Chennai’s mixed doubles pair of Chris and Gabby Adcock also won their match but Awadhe Warriors emerged victorious in men’s singles and men’s doubles through Lee Dong Keun and the Trump combine of Lee Yang and Mathias Christiansen. With the four points that the Warriors earned from Monday’s match, they have now moved up to the second position with 20 points....

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Indian Badminton League (IBL) Monday asked the Awadhe Warriors to find a replacement for Maneepong Jongjit, owing to disciplinary action taken against the player by his national association and an ongoing investigation by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The Thai, who is currently ranked World No.13 in men’s doubles, has been slapped with a three-month international ban by the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) for provocation and misconduct with a fellow player, former doubles partner Bodin Issara, during the recent Canada Open....

Axolotls come in five different colors: Lucy, Wild, Gold, Cyan and Blue. Minecraft players can find these little mobs naturally spawned underwater. Axolotls tend to play dead when damaged to regenerate four health points. When on land, they tend to find the nearest water source. This is because axolotls cannot survive outside of the water for long (only five minutes). Axolotls can be bred using special fish underwater. After a baby mob is spawned, the player will gain around 1-7 orbs of experience....

The country that is perhaps most infamous for banning video games is Australia, however. Left 4 Dead 2 was only available in a censored state for five years, whilst Saints Row 4 received an all-out ban. Most recently, Dennaton Games’ Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number was refused classification due to violent sexual content, leading to a particularly vicious back and forth between Devolver Digital and the classification board. It’s now been revealed that Hotline Miami 2 was not the only game to fall foul of Australian Classification Board in recent months - in fact, it looks as though the game has plenty of company....

“McCardel’s attempt to be the first person to complete a non-stop swim from Cuba to the US without a shark cage has ended prematurely after 11 hours due to a severe debilitating jelly fish sting,” spokesman Tim Stackpool told AFP by email. “Chloe is now on one of the support vessels heading to Key West (Florida). She will spend the next 24 hours recuperating before deciding on her plans going forward,” he added....

A women's final lineup also will be decided Thursday. China's Li Na, a two-time finalist, faces Canada's Eugenie Bouchard in their semifinal. Li, the fourth seed, lost one set to this point, while 30th seed Bouchard has dazzled in her first Australian Open and fourth major overall. MORE: Rafael Nadal fights through pain to win | Angry Azarenka booed in loss | Hot Aussie images The Bouchard-Li match will be telecast after 9:30 p....

Entering as the eighth seed and the obvious hot favourite, Williams will be desperately hoping to equal Margaret Court’s record which she has been in the long pursuit of ever since she bagged her 23rd Grand Slam in 2017 at the Australian Open, while being three weeks pregnant. After the long title-draught of 3 years, she has finally been able to jinx this spell by winning the inaugural edition of the Auckland Open, in the lead up to the Australian Open by producing a string of emphatic performances....

Nonetheless, the year’s first Major still guarantees a fortnight of enthralling tennis action. Although Djokovic’s participation remains uncertain, the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev have been confirmed for the tournament and will be looking to make an impression. Also present in the men’s singles draw are a slew of big names who have performed well on the Australian hardcourts in the past. Here, we rank the top eight contenders for the title based on their performances in the Australian Open series over the last three years....

Sixth-seeded Nadal defeated Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in 2 hours and 55 minutes Friday, securing an opportunity to win his second Australian Open title in his sixth final appearance. Nadal, Djokovic and Federer have the most Grand Slam tournament wins with 20 each. The Spanish star can move ahead to 21 with a victory over Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final. PRIZE MONEY: How much will the winners make in 2022?...

The odd-numbered days at this year’s edition have produced most of the mass appeal, with both the men’s and the women’s draws being top heavy. With Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Agnieszka Radwanska all in action on Day 7, there was never going to be any shortage of star value. Here is a look at the most striking memories I will take back from today’s play in Melbourne:...

While 3D elements have, for the most part, fallen out of style, the graphic effects that it added to the first film are one of the things that viewers had raved about from the movie. It’s clear that the addition of 3D helped to draw people to theaters to see the first film. However, there’s no reason at this point to write the sequel off because of these concerns with its use of 3D....