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Golden Rose completes historic track distance double

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

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

Diamonds delighted with big win in Glasgow semi tune-up

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

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

'Good riddance': gold sprinters speak out on defection

'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.

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Dolphins' priority: get Mollie, Kaylee flying for LA

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

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

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.

'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.

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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.

'Mission accomplished': tears flow as Aussie wins gold

'Mission accomplished': tears flow as Aussie wins gold

'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

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

'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

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.

'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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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