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Latest news: Commonwealth Games

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Australia's star gymnast Georgia Godwin has failed to defend her individual all-around title at the Commonwealth Games, but teammate Breanna Scott took silver.

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a rare Commonwealth Games feat has continued with a fifth straight win in the men's singles bowls in Glasgow.

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

Australian Shayna Jack, already a dual gold medallist in Glasgow, will have plenty to dive into once her swimming career ends at the Commonwealth Games.

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'Awkward' selection drama won't derail Aussie sprinters

'Awkward' selection drama won't derail Aussie sprinters

Josh Azzopardi felt robbed when missed out to Rohan Browning for 100m selection, but the relay teammates are on good terms ahead of their push for Glasgow gold.

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Scottish fans were furious after Australian boxer Paul Trainor won his round-one bout against local Alan Perrie, with the fight stopped because of injury.

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Jess Hull wants athletes to embrace the Commonwealth Games and ensure the event has a bright future, with Glasgow 2026hit by another high-profile withdrawal.

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Australia's Georgia Godwin has added to her Commonwealth Games legacy, leading the nation's best women gymnasts to team gold in Glasgow.

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'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

Sam Short and Sam Williamson have spearheaded another dominant Commonwealth Games night for Australia's swimmers, who secured another big haul of gold medals.

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

Australia's top cycling sprinter Leigh Hoffman won't stir the pot over what's being sold as a grudge clash with his old teammate at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome.

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Elijah Winnington fought his way onto the Commonwealth Games podium in an Australian trifecta after illness and an ultimatum from his coach.

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Swim star Mollie O'Callaghan has qualified for the 200m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games, admitting her recent back injury was 'a big shock'.

Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

The Diamonds have burst from the blocks in Australia's search for a fifth Commonwealth Games netball gold, outclassing Tonga in their opening match in Glasgow.

Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears

Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears

Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears

Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears

Amid growing fears about New Zealand's national netball league, captain Karin Burger says the Silver Ferns are staying focused at the Commonwealth Games.

The great expectations Diamonds coach has in Glasgow

The great expectations Diamonds coach has in Glasgow

The great expectations Diamonds coach has in Glasgow

The great expectations Diamonds coach has in Glasgow

Out to defend their Commonwealth Games title, Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is well aware that anything but a gold medal will be seen as a disappointment.

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Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Lani Pallister and Flynn Southam had breakthrough swims, while Jenna Forrester stunned as Australia's swimmers unleashed a statement opening night in Glasgow.

Aussie gymnasts pip Glasgow hosts to end medal drought

Australia's male gymnasts have fended off a fast-finishing Scotland squad in Glasgow to claim their first Commonwealth Games team medal in 12 years.

Raging Pacific: De Niro, Marvelous Marvin in Games wars

The Commonwealth Games has been accused of being a bit short in the big names' department, but two Pacific fighters did their best to change all that.

First Commonwealth champ has no idea how he won gold

The first champion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was still at a loss to know how he'd won gold - 90 minutes after winning his para powerlifting gold medal.

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'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

Zac Stubblety-Cook hopes to avoid more drama in his Commonwealth Games breaststroke semi-final after a lane rope break caused a delay during the heats.

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

Whether it's destiny or a coincidence, there's a neat symmetry in Georgie Horjus's path from the 2018 Queen's baton relay to this Commonwealth Games debut.

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australian sports chiefs have been told they're welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games despite the fiasco surrounding the abandoned Victorian event.

Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party

Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.

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