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Latest news: Commonwealth Games

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

Leigh Hoffman will defend the Commonwealth Games team sprint title in Glasgow that he won alongside defector Matthew Richardson, who will be riding for England.

Swim star Jack's new sibling 'edge' for Glasgow trials

Swim star Jack's new sibling 'edge' for Glasgow trials

Swim star Jack's new sibling 'edge' for Glasgow trials

Swim star Jack's new sibling 'edge' for Glasgow trials

Saying she didn't like the athlete she had become, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has found new motivation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

Maeve Coughlan is one of seven Commonwealth Games debutants in Australia's judo team, with the judoka to fight alongside sister - and reigning champion - Aofie.

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Australia's next gen ready for Commonwealth Games pool

Australia's next gen ready for Commonwealth Games pool

With Kaylee McKeown in her corner, 17-year-old Sienna Toohey is out to cement her status as Australia's next top swimmer at this year's Commonwealth Games.

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

Australia's para swimming team has been named for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with "a full medal sweep in some events" expected.

Swim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume

Swim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume

One of Australia's biggest stars in Glasgow has achieved nearly everything possible in his sport - except win an individual Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Horjus stars as Adelaide soar in battle of the birds

Horjus stars as Adelaide soar in battle of the birds

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have delighted their home fans and kept their Super Netball top-spot ambitions alive with an easy win over the Queensland Firebirds.

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Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback

Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback

Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback

Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback

After being stuck on a ''roller-coaster ride'' she had no control of, Aussie gymnast Georgia Godwin is eyeing a fairytale comeback at the Commonwealth Games.

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

Part of the next wave of Australia's boxing talent, Emma-Sue Greentree headlines a team of Commonwealth Games debutants to fight for gold in Glasgow.

South African shines as Adelaide strike down Lightning

South African shines as Adelaide strike down Lightning

South African shines as Adelaide strike down Lightning

South African shines as Adelaide strike down Lightning

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have defeated the Sunshine Coast Lightning in a tense encounter after some individual brilliance from Elmere van der Berg.

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Hani Watson headlines Australia's six-strong para powerlifting team aiming to break through for gold in Glasgow.

Australia go one-up over England before Glasgow Games

Australia go one-up over England before Glasgow Games

Australia go one-up over England before Glasgow Games

Australia go one-up over England before Glasgow Games

In late 2024, a well-timed visit to Glasgow gave Australia an important early win ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Aussie swimmers lap up gold in lead-up to Glasgow

Aussie swimmers lap up gold in lead-up to Glasgow

Aussie swimmers lap up gold in lead-up to Glasgow

Aussie swimmers lap up gold in lead-up to Glasgow

With the Commonwealth Games looming large, Australia's swimmers are showing the type of form that promises a healthy medal haul in Glasgow.

Comm Games: King's Baton fever sweeps Australia

Comm Games: King's Baton fever sweeps Australia

Comm Games: King's Baton fever sweeps Australia

Comm Games: King's Baton fever sweeps Australia

Australia's official design for the Commonwealth Games King's Baton relay was unveiled at a ceremony at Admiralty House marking 120 days until Glasgow.

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Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut

The addition of three New Zealand stars, in all three thirds of the court, could transform last year's Super Netball cellar dwellers the Firebirds.

Glittering prize: Watson eyes gold medals over records

Liz Watson will become the sixth Australian - and first midcourter - to play 100 Tests, and the Diamonds captain has more success on her mind.

Dominant Diamonds sparkle to clinch series over Jamaica

Kate Moloney has celebrated her 50-game milestone in style as the Australian Diamonds posted a 32-goal victory over an understrength Jamaica in Perth.

Gout Gout pulls out of Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sprint sensation Gout Gout has pulled out of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in a major blow to the Australian team.

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Diamonds settle on replacement for injured defender

Australia's netball hierarchy has settled on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Many staple Australian sports could return to the Commonwealth Games when the Indian city of Ahmedabad hosts in 2030.

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.

Commonwealth Games poised to return to India

The Commonwealth Games is poised to go to India for the second time after Ahmedabad was recommended to be the host city for the 2030 edition.

Victoria's trash is now Commonwealth Games treasure

Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

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