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Latest news: Commonwealth Games

Big brother in the box for Aussie's emotional silver

Big brother in the box for Aussie's emotional silver

Australian judoka Josh Katz was in tears after missing out on Commonwealth Games gold, while defending champion Tinka Easton also suffered heartache in Glasgow.

'Death, taxes and Kyle': Cam McEvoy's life certainties

'Death, taxes and Kyle': Cam McEvoy's life certainties

'Death, taxes and Kyle': Cam McEvoy's life certainties

'Death, taxes and Kyle': Cam McEvoy's life certainties

Improving like fine wines, two of Australia's greatest swimming golden oldies could still be going strong when the Brisbane Olympics come around.

Double DQ: Aussies lament 'subjective' velodrome call

Double DQ: Aussies lament 'subjective' velodrome call

Double DQ: Aussies lament 'subjective' velodrome call

Double DQ: Aussies lament 'subjective' velodrome call

Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has been disqualified from her individual pursuit bronze-medal ride at the Commonwealth Games, frustrating Australian team staff.

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Aussie comeback queen's bizarre ride to Glasgow medal

Aussie comeback queen's bizarre ride to Glasgow medal

Australian veteran Eliza Ault-Connell has claimed one of the most unusual medals of the Glasgow Games after a huge crash and re-run final in her event.

'Different ball game' for Diamonds as Jamaica looms

'Different ball game' for Diamonds as Jamaica looms

The Diamonds have yet to break a sweat as they rampage towards Commonwealth Games gold, but Cara Koenen knows Jamaica is capable of producing an upset.

'Have kids and come back': swim great's Brisbane dream

'Have kids and come back': swim great's Brisbane dream

Australian swimming great Kaylee McKeown has made the exciting revelation that she may try for a family before making a dream finale at the Brisbane Olympics.

The sport axed by Victoria 2026 and salvaged by Glasgow

The sport axed by Victoria 2026 and salvaged by Glasgow

Tinka Easton and Aoife Coughlan, who won gold in 2022, are relishing a chance to shine after their sport was axed then added to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Sprint stars bullish ahead of another date with destiny

Sprint stars bullish ahead of another date with destiny

Sprint stars bullish ahead of another date with destiny

Sprint stars bullish ahead of another date with destiny

Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis both have golden chances to grab another medal at what has been a remarkable Commonwealth Games for Australia's athletics team.

Golden Rose completes historic track distance double

Golden Rose completes historic track distance double

Golden Rose completes historic track distance double

Golden Rose completes historic track distance double

Australian distance ace Rose Davies has made Commonwealth Games track history with her second gold medal in Glasgow, achieving an unprecedented feat.

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

Defending netball champions Australia are through to the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after demolishing Northern Ireland to remain undefeated in Glasgow.

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

Gold in the men's team sprint on day one of Commonwealth Games track cycling has prompted Matt Richardson's former teammates to make their feelings clear.

Dolphins' priority: get Mollie, Kaylee flying for LA

Dolphins' priority: get Mollie, Kaylee flying for LA

Dolphins' priority: get Mollie, Kaylee flying for LA

Dolphins' priority: get Mollie, Kaylee flying for LA

Swimming superstars Mollie O'Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown will be given every support in their bid to be back fully fit and raring to go at the LA Olympics.

Married At First Sight star's Games date falls flat

Married At First Sight star's Games date falls flat

Married At First Sight star's Games date falls flat

Married At First Sight star's Games date falls flat

An Australian reality TV star's bid for weightlifting glory has ended in injury drama as Taniela Rainibogi won Fiji's first gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia qualify fastest in men's team sprint at Games

Australia qualify fastest in men's team sprint at Games

Australia qualify fastest in men's team sprint at Games

Australia qualify fastest in men's team sprint at Games

The day after Matt Richardson's stunning withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games, the Australian men's team sprint have made a strong start in track cycling.

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'Doesn't feel real': Hull laps up track in double bid

An Australian sweep of the women's mile is on the cards in Glasgow, while hurdler Michelle Jenneke is eyeing her first Commonwealth Games medal.

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Jasmine Daunakamakama, the first woman to box for Fiji at the Commonwealth Games, was in tears after being guaranteed a medal.

'Mission accomplished': tears flow as Aussie wins gold

Battling doubt and heartbreak, Australian weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana has blitzed her rivals and set a Commonwealth Games record in Glasgow to win gold.

Thorpe mark falls, swimmers pocket $1.27m in bonuses

Australia's dominance in the Glasgow pool has ended with a record-breaking haul of gold, as Kyle Chalmers seized a Commonwealth Games record held by Ian Thorpe.

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'Glas-glow': big night beckons after two 3x3 gold

The Australian men's wheelchair 3x3 have successfully defended their Commonwealth Games title as the Gangurru women also won gold.

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Aziz Abdul, the grandson of Idi Amin, was disqualified for headbutting in his Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final and the aftermath was just as wild.

Australian defector pulls out of Glasgow showdown

Matt Richardson's much-anticipated Commonwealth Games showdown with Australia will not take place, with the English cycling defector out because of injury.

'Stupid' run pays huge dividends for Aussie West

Australia's Tori West made a bold play in the final event of the women's heptathlon in Glasgow and it paid off as she hung on bravely to secure bronze.

Diamonds flex muscle to see off Proteas in Glasgow

Super Netball star Elmere van der Berg has threatened to help South Africa cause an upset, but the Diamonds stood up and banked another Commonwealth Games win.

Aussie ready to spoil Scottish party in showpiece race

Josh Kerr's bid for a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men's mile has captivated host nation Scotland, but an Australian is determined to play spoilsport.

Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches

Australia's swimmers at the Commonwealth Games will cash in on a jackpot of over $1 million through Gina Rinehart's bonuses.

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