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Games records fall as Aussie swimmers bank more gold

Games records fall as Aussie swimmers bank more gold

Cam McEvoy has won his first individual Commonwealth Games gold medal as Australia enjoyed another strong night at the pool.

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium

Australia's star gymnast Georgia Godwin has failed to defend her individual all-around title at the Commonwealth Games, but teammate Breanna Scott took silver.

Herbert rips ups record book with LIV UK victory

Herbert rips ups record book with LIV UK victory

Herbert rips ups record book with LIV UK victory

Herbert rips ups record book with LIV UK victory

Australian finishes with a 62 for a six-stroke victory over over England's Tyrrell Hatton as Ripper GC also claim team title.

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History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a rare Commonwealth Games feat has continued with a fifth straight win in the men's singles bowls in Glasgow.

Ruthless Diamonds laugh off English jibe after big win

Ruthless Diamonds laugh off English jibe after big win

Australia have extended their perfect start to the Commonwealth Games, making a mockery of Eleanor Cardwell's pre-match critique with a huge win over England.

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

Australian Shayna Jack, already a dual gold medallist in Glasgow, will have plenty to dive into once her swimming career ends at the Commonwealth Games.

'Awkward' selection drama won't derail Aussie sprinters

'Awkward' selection drama won't derail Aussie sprinters

Josh Azzopardi felt robbed when missed out to Rohan Browning for 100m selection, but the relay teammates are on good terms ahead of their push for Glasgow gold.

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Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Scottish fans were furious after Australian boxer Paul Trainor won his round-one bout against local Alan Perrie, with the fight stopped because of injury.

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out

Jess Hull wants athletes to embrace the Commonwealth Games and ensure the event has a bright future, with Glasgow 2026hit by another high-profile withdrawal.

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Australia's Georgia Godwin has added to her Commonwealth Games legacy, leading the nation's best women gymnasts to team gold in Glasgow.

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

Sam Short and Sam Williamson have spearheaded another dominant Commonwealth Games night for Australia's swimmers, who secured another big haul of gold medals.

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

'Domino to fall': Hoffman out to tame old teammate

Australia's top cycling sprinter Leigh Hoffman won't stir the pot over what's being sold as a grudge clash with his old teammate at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome.

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Elijah Winnington fought his way onto the Commonwealth Games podium in an Australian trifecta after illness and an ultimatum from his coach.

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Swim star Mollie O'Callaghan has qualified for the 200m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games, admitting her recent back injury was 'a big shock'.

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Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

The Diamonds have burst from the blocks in Australia's search for a fifth Commonwealth Games netball gold, outclassing Tonga in their opening match in Glasgow.

Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears

Amid growing fears about New Zealand's national netball league, captain Karin Burger says the Silver Ferns are staying focused at the Commonwealth Games.

Red-hot Herbert in pole position to grab LIV title

In-form Australian star Lucas Herbert has opened up a four-stroke lead at the LIV Golf UK tournament in Rocester.

The great expectations Diamonds coach has in Glasgow

Out to defend their Commonwealth Games title, Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is well aware that anything but a gold medal will be seen as a disappointment.

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Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Lani Pallister and Flynn Southam had breakthrough swims, while Jenna Forrester stunned as Australia's swimmers unleashed a statement opening night in Glasgow.

Powerhouse Watson raises the bar again for Aussie sport

The remarkable 43-year-old para powerlifter Hani Watson has won another Commonwealth Games medal four years after her breakthrough display.

Aussie gymnasts pip Glasgow hosts to end medal drought

Australia's male gymnasts have fended off a fast-finishing Scotland squad in Glasgow to claim their first Commonwealth Games team medal in 12 years.

Raging Pacific: De Niro, Marvelous Marvin in Games wars

The Commonwealth Games has been accused of being a bit short in the big names' department, but two Pacific fighters did their best to change all that.

First Commonwealth champ has no idea how he won gold

The first champion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was still at a loss to know how he'd won gold - 90 minutes after winning his para powerlifting gold medal.

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over an “unprovoked” attack at a London nightclub, but prosecutors have dropped assault charges against him.

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

Zac Stubblety-Cook hopes to avoid more drama in his Commonwealth Games breaststroke semi-final after a lane rope break caused a delay during the heats.

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