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

'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.

Jared Leto slams sexual assault allegations as 'false'

Jared Leto slams sexual assault allegations as 'false'

Jared Leto slams sexual assault allegations as 'false'

Jared Leto slams sexual assault allegations as 'false'

Actor Jared Leto has denied claims made in a BBC documentary in which 10 women have come forward to speak about his alleged predatory behaviour.

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

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.

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'Mission accomplished': tears flow as Aussie wins gold

'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

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.

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

'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

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.

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'It's in the past': recovered Minjee set for Open test

'It's in the past': recovered Minjee set for Open test

'It's in the past': recovered Minjee set for Open test

'It's in the past': recovered Minjee set for Open test

Triple major winner Minjee Lee has put a mystery ailment behind her as she sets her sights on winning the British Open and completing a rare career grand slam.

Australian defector pulls out of Glasgow showdown

Australian defector pulls out of Glasgow showdown

Australian defector pulls out of Glasgow showdown

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

'Stupid' run pays huge dividends for Aussie West

'Stupid' run pays huge dividends for Aussie West

'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

Diamonds flex muscle to see off Proteas in Glasgow

Diamonds flex muscle to see off Proteas in Glasgow

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.

Short provides a spark but Fire are doused by Trent

Short provides a spark but Fire are doused by Trent

Short provides a spark but Fire are doused by Trent

Short provides a spark but Fire are doused by Trent

Australian batter Matthew Short rallied Welsh Fire after the loss of early wickets but Trent Rockets had enough all-round power to ease to a nine-wicket win.

Aussie ready to spoil Scottish party in showpiece race

Aussie ready to spoil Scottish party in showpiece race

Aussie ready to spoil Scottish party in showpiece race

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.

Mooney opens the way for Trent's victory lift-off

Mooney opens the way for Trent's victory lift-off

Mooney opens the way for Trent's victory lift-off

Mooney opens the way for Trent's victory lift-off

Aussie batter Beth Mooney has hit 57 to help Trent Rockets to an eight-wicket victory at Welsh Fire while the all-London clash ended in a draw.

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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.

Aussie ace through on appeal, clarifies police incident

Olli Hoare has launched a successful protest after he was tripped in his Commonwealth Games one mile heat, days after he witnessed a police incident in Glasgow.

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard killed in crash

Glen Hansard, the frontman of The Frames who featured in the movie The Commitments and won an Academy Award, has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin.

Teen weightlifting star wins Samoa's first Games gold

At age 18, rising weightlifting star Seine Stowers has broken two Commonwealth Games records to snare Samoa's first gold medal in Glasgow.

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Records fall, young guns' medals launch golden 100m era

Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis have won medals and broken national 100m records in Glasgow, producing eye-catching times at the Commonwealth Games.

The 2002 medallist making an inspirational Games return

A three-time Commonwealth Games medallist and the oldest member of Australia's athletics squad, Eliza Ault-Connell explains why she is back in the race chair.

'Why not me?': Hayman lifts Aussie weightlifting mood

Nya Hayman has won a breakthrough bronze to turn around the Glasgow campaign for the Australian women's Commonwealth Games weightlifters.

'New perspective': Aussie golf star Open to turnaround

Australian golf ace Steph Kyriacou is hoping her proven links play will help her contend again at the final women's major of the year at Royal Lytham.

Focus on sprint rivals as track cycling starts at Games

Australia should make a strong start to the track cycling program at the Commonwealth Games, with four teams events to be decided on day one.

Socceroo Gauci makes fresh English club switch

Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauci has gone out on a fresh loan deal as he attempts to kick on in his career.

Canadian counsel helps Aussie medal glutton mull future

Battling soreness in her emotional injury comeback, Australia's most-decorated female gymnast Georgia Godwin isn't ready to make a call on her future yet.

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