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Aussie duo beaten, one bloodied in Hundred thriller

Aussie duo beaten, one bloodied in Hundred thriller

A Marcus Stoinis-inspired Southern Brave have lost a last-ball thriller at the Rosebowl with fellow Aussie Nikhil Chaudhary wounded in body and soul at the end.

Australia's skipper edges Hundred clash of the captains

Australia's skipper edges Hundred clash of the captains

Australia's skipper edges Hundred clash of the captains

Australia's skipper edges Hundred clash of the captains

Australia's Sophie Molineux has proved the most influential of the quartet of international captains featuring in the Women's Hundred clash in Southampton.

'Don't be poo': Aussie gymnast quells doubts with gold

'Don't be poo': Aussie gymnast quells doubts with gold

'Don't be poo': Aussie gymnast quells doubts with gold

'Don't be poo': Aussie gymnast quells doubts with gold

Fighting off the voices in her head that tell her "don't be poo", Kate McDonald won Australia's second gymnastics gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Five-time Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan has pulled out of her bid to add a Commonwealth Games backstroke title to her laurels.

Browning slams 'extremely weird' Glasgow Games anomaly

Browning slams 'extremely weird' Glasgow Games anomaly

Rohan Browning and Eddie Nketia emerged from a new Commonwealth Games 100m qualifying format to join fellow Australian Lachie Kennedy in the semi-finals.

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

British comedian Bill Oddie, who became a star in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies and then presented nature shows, has died at the age of 85.

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.

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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.

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals

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

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

'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

'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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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'.

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.

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.

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