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Latest news: Commonwealth Games

Aussie jumping for joy after dream win at world titles

Aussie jumping for joy after dream win at world titles

It was a dream come true for Izobelle Louison-Roe when she soared to the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics under-20 championships.

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

Glenn O'Shea has taken over from Tim Decker as the coach of the men's team pursuit, who beat Great Britain for gold at the Paris Olympics but lost in Glasgow.

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Golden Glasgow: Aussies finish with mammoth medal haul

Golden Glasgow: Aussies finish with mammoth medal haul

Australia has completed its domination of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 70 gold - more than double England's tally - and 171 medals in total.

Judoka Monta claims Tonga's only medal in Glasgow

Judoka Monta claims Tonga's only medal in Glasgow

Seven Pacific island nations claimed a total of 10 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

How Glasgow boosted netball's bid for Olympic call-up

How Glasgow boosted netball's bid for Olympic call-up

Using this year's Commonwealth Games to push their case, Netball Australia's chief executive is upbeat the sport will feature at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

We're no bullies: Aussies defend Games dominance

We're no bullies: Aussies defend Games dominance

The extraordinary domination of Australian athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has raised concerns -- but the team chief insists it wasn't unhealthy.

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Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Delta Goodrem shone on a saltire-shaped stage as Glasgow waved farewell to the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style by the banks of the River Clyde.

Beaten finalist celebrates Games win for judo

Beaten finalist celebrates Games win for judo

Beaten finalist celebrates Games win for judo

Beaten finalist celebrates Games win for judo

Australian judoka Maria Swan settled for silver but took plenty of positives from her Commonwealth Games defeat to England's Emma Reid.

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Led by Super Netball stars, the Silver Ferns are Commonwealth Games netball champions for the first time in 16 years after beating giant-killers Jamaica.

Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record

Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record

Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record

Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record

Sprinter Leigh Hoffman has capped his successful Glasgow campaign with the Commonwealth Games record in the 1km time trial and his third gold medal.

Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Australia have won gold in the Commonwealth Games men's 4x100m relay for the first time in 52 years, while Abbey Caldwell led a clean sweep of the women's mile.

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

The Diamonds have suffered their worst result at a Commonwealth Games but at least leave Glasgow with a medal after beating England to bronze.

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

Ready to vie for gold, Jamaica captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey says her side's Commonwealth Games upset over Australia boils down to Super Netball knowledge.

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Olympic medal on the agenda, but Irish nanas come first

Australian judokas Aoife Coughlan and Saya Middleton have both suffered dramatic defeats in their gold-medal bouts at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Quip and sympathy for defector as Aussie wins more gold

Leigh Hoffman has won his second gold medal in Glasgow, admitting he wished Matt Richardson was competing before a massive crash marred the men's scratch race.

'Crazy': royal family watch Aussie's gold medal bout

Prince William and Princess Kate have enjoyed a whistle-stop Commonwealth Games tour in Glasgow, including a 23-year-old Australian judoka's gold-medal bout.

Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.

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'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

Jye Dixon has become Australia's first boxing champion at the Commonwealth Games, winning the bantamweight crown in Glasgow.

Discus king defends crown as Aussies add more medals

Matt Denny was untroubled in winning Commonwealth Games discus gold again in yet another medal-laden session for the Australian team in Glasgow.

Australian Hoffman beats Awang in Games sprint quarters

Australian Leigh Hoffman broke the Commonwealth Games flying 200m in qualifying and is through to the sprint semi-finals.

'I'm human': Aussie flag bearer loses Games title

Nina Kennedy failed to defend her crown, while Torrie Lewis and Lachie Kennedy missed the podium. But Australia still claimed more athletics medals in Glasgow.

Fifth Games gold medal puts Baker in rare cycling air

Georgia Baker has won her fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal, joining a select group as Australia enjoyed another prolific day at the velodrome.

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Australia will have a trio of up-and-coming boxers fighting for Commonwealth Games gold, with teenager Jacob Cassar leading the charge in Glasgow.

'In your dreams, champ': Aussie winner's quip to Kenyan

Emerging race walk star Isaac Beacroft has overcome a chirpy Kenyan opponent to add to Australia's growing medal tally on the track in Glasgow.

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