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

'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.

Infantino has ‘lost confidence’ of UEFA after WC plan

Infantino has ‘lost confidence’ of UEFA after WC plan

Infantino has ‘lost confidence’ of UEFA after WC plan

Infantino has ‘lost confidence’ of UEFA after WC plan

European body UEFA say they have lost confidence in FIFA and president Gianni Infantino over a ditched bid to allow private investors buying World Cup shares.

Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

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

'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

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 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

'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.

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Fifth Games gold medal puts Baker in rare cycling air

Fifth Games gold medal puts Baker in rare cycling air

Fifth Games gold medal puts Baker in rare cycling air

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.

'Fill in the blank': Aussie's take on winner's drug ban

'Fill in the blank': Aussie's take on winner's drug ban

'Fill in the blank': Aussie's take on winner's drug ban

'Fill in the blank': Aussie's take on winner's drug ban

Australia's fastest woman Torrie Lewis has been left unimpressed by the new Commonwealth Games 200m winner's recent doping ban.

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

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

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

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

'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.

Big brother in the box for Aussie's emotional silver

Big brother in the box for Aussie's emotional silver

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

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

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.

Dumped Socceroo stars for Hibs in Conference qualifying

Hibernian are through to the third round of Conference League qualifying, thanks to a strong performance from axed Socceroo Martin Boyle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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