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Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Miracle mile, men's relay complete golden Games haul

Australia have won gold in the Commonwealth Games men's 4x100m relay for the first time in 52 years, while Abbey Caldwell led a clean sweep of the women's mile.

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

'Bronze better than no medal': Diamonds rue semi shock

The Diamonds have suffered their worst result at a Commonwealth Games but at least leave Glasgow with a medal after beating England to bronze.

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

How Super Netball intel has Jamaica primed to win gold

Ready to vie for gold, Jamaica captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey says her side's Commonwealth Games upset over Australia boils down to Super Netball knowledge.

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Aussie doc enjoys surgical javelin victory in Glasgow

Aussie doc enjoys surgical javelin victory in Glasgow

Sydney doctor Mackenzie Little has won the javelin gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in surgical fashion as pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall soared to glory.

Olympic medal on the agenda, but Irish nanas come first

Olympic medal on the agenda, but Irish nanas come first

Australian judokas Aoife Coughlan and Saya Middleton have both suffered dramatic defeats in their gold-medal bouts at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Quip and sympathy for defector as Aussie wins more gold

Quip and sympathy for defector as Aussie wins more gold

Leigh Hoffman has won his second gold medal in Glasgow, admitting he wished Matt Richardson was competing before a massive crash marred the men's scratch race.

'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.

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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.

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'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

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 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

'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.

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.

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'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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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.

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.

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