England disqualified, stripped of gold medal
England’s appeal has been thrown out by officials as the host country had a gold medal taken off them at the Commonwealth Games.
Athletics
‘I’m in shock’: Aussie champ is a freak
Aussie Kelsey-Lee Barber has shown exactly what world champions are made of in an insane finish at the Commonwealth Games.
‘Amateur hour’: Aussie golden boy crucified
No one was as hard on Rohan Browning’s 4x100m relay tumble than himself — that was until a former Aussie Olympic medallist came along.
Aussie stuns the world with insane run
Australian Ollie Hoare has delivered a run for the ages, toppling two world champs as he came from the clouds to win a historic gold medal.
Heartbreaking detail as Aussie wins gold
An Aussie hero has shown raw emotion as she revealed why she races with an item of jewellery that has such a tragic origin.
’Gutted’: Heartbreak for Aussie golden boy
Australian sprinting sensation Rohan Browning was left broken hearted after stumbling at the final change in the relay heat.
Incredible history in Aussies’ heartbreak
There have been wild scenes at the Commonwealth Games as a cult hero and our newest star were left hanging well after crossing the line.
Bruce weighs in on Shirvo’s ‘tight shorts’
Aussie sporting icon Bruce McAvaney couldn’t resist cutting in from out of the blue with a comment on Matt Shirvington’s famous shorts.
‘Not legal’: Ripped Jenneke denied record time
Michelle Jenneke has run the fastest time of her life and her physical condition reflects her stunning result at the Commonwealth Games.
‘Can’t believe it’: Jenneke reacts to shoe storm
Michelle Jenneke is still pinching herself over the race that raised eyebrows around the world and sparked a shoe technology furore.
Two athletes missing, police involved
Three members of the Sri Lankan team have gone missing at the Commonwealth Games and police have launched an official inquiry.
‘The moment of the Games’ stuns world
Eilish McColgan has had an instantly iconic moment with after she shattered her mum’s record in truly remarkable scenes 36-years in the making.
Athlete torched for unforgivable blunder
It was amateur hour at the Commonwealth Games track when a Jamaican star dropped his bundle right on the finish line.
‘Ugly, painful’: Aussie reacts to heartbreak
Aussie cult hero Rohan Browning has had his dreams dashed at the Commonwealth Games in a result that puts him in the record books.
Star in tears after coach steps in mid-event
A Commonwealth Games star was reduced to tears after her coach stepped in and took action before her event had finished.
Star leaves in wheelchair after ‘naive’ act
A teen star at the Commonwealth Games has been taken away in a wheelchair and one TV commentator said he brought it on himself.
Fans puzzled by Aussie’s peculiar look
Australian gold medallist Nina Kennedy left Commonwealth Games fans scratching their heads, all because of her right hand.
‘Don’t like it’: Aussie’s unnecessary gold grab
An Australian star won gold in Birmingham – but not before commentators warned her about taking a huge risk.
Aussie cult hero goes bang after ‘humiliation’
Aussie sprint star Rohan Browning has sent a message that says “I’ve got this” after a blistering run at the Commonwealth Games.
Aussies rocked as world champ tests positive
An Aussie world champion is set to become a guinea pig for the Commonwealth Games’ controversial Covid policy after testing positive.
Awesome Aussies to take the world by storm
Australia is expected to break records with an insane gold rush at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games — but some will be bigger than the rest.
Aussie stars hit hard by Comm Games Covid rules
Australian athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games are set to be hit with strict rules surrounding their movements in Birmingham.
Hughes slams toxic ‘anti-Australian’ attack
DAVE Hughes has blasted Australians for getting on their high horse and attacking someone who should be a national hero.
Marathon runner’s abuse after collapse
HE triumphed at the Commonwealth Games, but Michael Shelley’s gold medal win has been marred by hate from online trolls.
No gold but huge $30M win for women’s rugby
THE silver lining for pigtailed Charlotte Caslick and her teary crew after winning hearts in rugby sevens will be a $30 million coup for Australia’s first women’s rugby hub at Ballymore in Brisbane.
Athletes who defined the 2018 Games
THE Clark Kent of the pool finally found his phone box, a 17-year-old tied the record for most medals at a single Games, and we witnessed one of the most inspiring sporting moments ever.
Fearnley’s advice: ‘Bring the family with you’
AUSSIE Kurt Fearnley was moved to tears when he caught his first glimpse of his wife and young son, following his stunning gold medal performance in the wheelchair marathon. He says his family is ‘everything’.
Aussie wins after leader collapses in marathon
GOLD Coast local Michael Shelley has defended his Commonwealth marathon title in extraordinary circumstances after race leader Scotland’s Callum Hawkins collapsed with just over two kilometres remaining.
Cambage ejection doesn’t stop Opals procession
AUSTRALIA overcame the shock second quarter ejection of Opals star Liz Cambage to cash-in the most bankable gold medal of the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, a boxer has accused judges of favouring Aussie athletes.
Lasting legacy to sportsmanship needed
GIVEN Australian sport’s love of a good statue, how about one featuring four female athletes out the front of Carrara Stadium?
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