‘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.
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‘Absolute chaos’: Heartbreak for Hockeyroos
There was “absolute chaos” as the Hockeyroos suffered heartbreak in the Commonwealth Games final on Monday morning.
Records shattered in Aussie bloodbath
History has been made at the Commonwealth Games as an Australian murder achieved something never seen before.
Rival slams Aussie tactics on way to gold
Georgia Baker continued Australia’s women’s road race domination at the Commonwealth Games but not everyone was happy.
Wild scenes as netball star straddles pole
Australia’s spiteful netball clash with England had to be stopped for several minutes after one embarrassed star broke the goalpost.
Photo exposes farce, Aussie plays with covid
The Australian women’s cricket team has shown they are in a class of their own after an absolute thriller in the Commonwealth Games final.
Bol knew race was compromised before start
Peter Bol has done Australia proud, but there is a good reason part of him will always look back at his big moment as “bitter sweet”.
Australia on verge of Comm Games history
The Australian women’s cricket team is just one victory away from securing its place in Commonwealth Games history.
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.
Absolute chaos as Aussies win in goal furore
Controversy has exploded with the Kookaburras winning through to the final after a moment that questioned the “spirit of the game”.
’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.
‘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.
Aussie cricket’s Comm Games ‘let down’
The Aussies will face New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games semi-finals this weekend, but most of us won’t be awake for it.
Candice Warner drops truth bombs on Kyle
Candice Warner has joined the throng of personalities weighing in on the “love triangle” saga that has dominated Aussie swimming.
‘That’s an outrage’: Aussie robbed in farce
Aussie boxing star Alex Winwood has shown class and grace after a Commonwealth Games referee farce robbed him of a chance at a medal.
‘Cheat code’: Aussie gun is breaking cricket
Tahlia McGrath’s mind-bogging purple patch has continued, with the Aussie boasting a batting average that rivals Sir Donald Bradman.
Australia dominating Comm Games medal tally
Australia was predicted to dominate the medal tally at this year’s Commonwealth Games and that’s exactly how it’s playing out in Birmingham.
Cody’s mum spills on ‘love triangle’ drama
Cody Simpson’s relationship with Emma McKeon has dominated the headlines this week, but the pop star’s mother isn’t concerned.
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.
Thorpe exposes rumour about golden girl
Aussie swim queen Emma McKeon looked simply unbeatable, but Ian Thorpe had heard rumblings our next big thing was ready to pounce.
Dad destroys swim bosses, slams Griggs reply
Kyle Chalmers’ father has lashed out in defence of his son, shredding everyone from Swimming Australia to Johanna Griggs.
Emma’s revealing Cody quip after ‘wild’ turn
Aussie freak Emma McKeon has produced another record-breaking result, and she did it after partner Cody Simpson gave her a fright.
Thorpe questions finish as Aussies win gold
Ian Thorpe questioned if there was a breach of the rules as Australia won another gold medal in the pool on Tuesday.
Mum’s drunken celebration goes viral
Maddison and Teagan Levi may have won Commonwealth Games gold but their mum Richelle stole the show in an all-time interview.
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.
‘I won’t last’: Kyle’s desperately sad reveal
Swimming king Kyle Chalmers has revealed a heartbreaking detail about his future plans after his pointed, golden message.
Thorpe saw Kyle pull-out coming a mile away
Kyle Chalmers has been a last-minute withdrawal from an event at the Commonwealth Games. It was his “showdown” with Cody Simpson.
‘Can’t believe my eyes’: Madness at Games
Australian cycling stars were sabotaged by their own team in a farcical scene at the Commonwealth Games. What came next was bonkers.
Aussie swim trio have met in private
Aussie legend Grant Hackett has revealed Cody Simpson, Emma McKeon and Kyle Chalmers have sat down together at the Commonwealth Games.
‘Sport is horrible’: Aussie’s medal stolen away
An Aussie star was in tears after he was robbed of gold at the Commonwealth Games in a moment where an Aussie legend said “sport is horrible”.
Queen of the pool finds her king
AUSTRALIA’S queen of the swimming pool has found her king. Fresh from conquering at the Commonwealth Games Queenslander Cate Campbell has been pictured celebrating her haul of gold and silver with her new beau.
Comm Games exposes confronting truth
THE Commonwealth Games was an undeniable success for our athletes, but it also exposed something about Australia we have no reason to be proud of.
A stumble and stagger at the finish line
THEY always hold the marathon at the end of the Commonwealth Games. At the Gold Coast it was called the Closing Ceremony.
Diamonds loss a ‘defining moment for our sport’
AS the Diamonds struggle to come to terms with their heartbreaking loss to England, Australian coach Lisa Alexander says the result has put the “cat amongst the pigeons” in a new world order for netball.
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.
Hidden dangers after swimming gold rush
WITH 28 gold medals in the bag the Commonwealth Games has been a huge success for the Australian swim team but they mustn’t fall into the same trap of the disastrous London Olympics, writes KIEREN PERKINS.
‘Gutted’: Diamonds shocked in stunning upset
ENGLAND’S netball team has shocked the world after beating Australia in a thrilling last-second to complete one of the biggest upsets in Commonwealth Games history.
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.
New world order in netball after Games shock
AUSTRALIA went in as favourites but a new script was written in world netball at the Commonwealth Games in a thriller that will go down in history.
Boomers complete golden double in spiteful clash
THE Boomers completed a dominant golden double for Australian basketball at the Commonwealth Games with an 87-47 victory over Canada at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Sunday.
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.
‘Perfect script’: Knowles signs-off with gold
KOOKABURRAS legend Mark Knowles was sent into retirement a happy man as Australia beat New Zealand 2-0 in the Commonwealth Games hockey final.
Local diver Bedggood nails gold
DOMONIC Bedggood has translated his great potential into performance, winning a breakthrough gold in the 10m platform in front of a rapturous home crowd.
Alexander’s plan to turn Diamonds into gold
ENGLAND’S place in Commonwealth Games netball final is no surprise to columnist and Diamonds coach, Lisa Alexander, who has been developing her own strategy to propel the Aussies to victory.
Sad boxer’s wild claims of Aussie bias
A FURIOUS Northern Ireland boxer says she didn’t deserve to lose her gold medal bout, claiming her Australian opponent only won because ‘she’s the face of the Games’.
‘To be honest, silver feels like gold to me’
MADDISON Keeney has just missed gold but her ability to hold her nerve under pressure while injured could prove a turning point in her career.
Boxer’s emotional tribute to brothers she never met
ON a day of tear-jerking emotion Skye Nicolson won Commonwealth Games gold on Saturday night in memory of her two boxing brothers who died before she was born.
Netball final we never saw coming
NETBALL’S new world order will feature a sporting rivalry 140 years in the making with Australia to meet England in Sunday’s gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games.
Sad end for Aussies as relays fall flat
THE image of Mel Breen face down on the Carrara Stadium track summed up Australia’s relay woes this afternoon, and it wasn’t the only thing that went wrong in a disappointing end to the athletics campaign.
Leaky Hockeyroos fall to brilliant Kiwis
RIVALS New Zealand have earned bragging rights in the women’s hockey, outclassing Australia all over the park in their gold medal decider.
Gold-winning boxer’s death-defying triumph
IN one of the most courageous displays of the Commonwealth Games, Australian boxer Anja Stridsman has taken gold thanks to a unanimous points decision and some crucial help from beyond the grave.
Four in the running for flag bearing honour
WHEELCHAIR hero Kurt Fearnley will vie with swimming superstars Mitch Larkin and the Campbell sisters for the honour of carrying the Australian flag at the closing ceremony farewell party for the Commonwealth Games on Sunday night.
Bravehearts ‘Thunderstruck’ by Boomers
AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” was an appropriate song to be played inside the Commonwealth Games basketball stadium at halftime as Australia booked its place in the gold medal game, ending the fairytale run of the hoop Bravehearts from Scotland.
‘She’s more than just a dance’
NO Sally Pearson but Michelle Jenneke has delivered a brave effort to finish fourth in the 100m hurdles. Meanwhile, Bendigo bowler Aaron Wilson kickstarted a party and continued a team tradition by tearing his shirt off after winning gold.
Comm Games A-Z: B is for Butt-gate
OH the things we have seen: Class, courage, humour, outrage, mystery and controversy … the Gold Coast Games had it all. Robert Craddock runs through his A-Z of the event.
Opals mess around and double up on Kiwis
AUSTRALIA will play for the women’s basketball gold medal after the Opals continued their complete domination of the Commonwealth Games with a 109-50 semi-final smash-up of New Zealand.
Skye carries brother’s memory into final
SKYE Nicolson is poised for one of Australian sport’s great fairytale moments after punching her way into the 57kg final in memory of the two brothers she never met.
Bring on the Kiwis! Hockeyroos ready to get physical
AUSTRALIA’S Hockeyroos are bracing themselves for a fierce physical showdown against New Zealand in Saturday’s Games gold medal match.
NZ will be hurting, this is like a Grand Final: Ravaillion
DIAMONDS centre Kim Ravaillion says a long history of ferocious battles with fierce archrival New Zealand means there is “no way” the Silver Ferns will sneak under Australia’s guard.
‘Disco’ lawn bowler rips off shirt to celebrate gold
HE’S not called ‘discotheque’ for nothing and Friday night Bendigo bowler Aaron Wilson kick-started the party on the Gold Coast by celebrating his gold medal by tearing his shirt off and wowing a packed crowd at Broadbeach.
War still not over in battle of the sexes
WITH Australia’s womens Rugby Sevens team one of the biggest drawcards on the Gold Coast, ARU boss Raelene Castle says the sport has a way to go before men and women are recognised equally.
Family means more than blood for golden boy Remkes
TATTOOED on Chris Remkes’ right rib cage is a quote which has guided him from a Filipino orphanage to a Commonwealth Games gold medal for Australia.
Wu diving with an angel on her shoulder
MELISSA Wu says she is determined to push on to a fourth Olympics after winning a maiden individual title, not just for herself but for her sister Kirsten who died in 2014.
Larkin enjoys life away from the edge
Taking home five gold medals from the Commonwealth Games, Mitch Larkin is looking forward to a week of excess and growing his hair.
Cruel twist shatters men’s relay dream
AUSTRALIA has been sensationally disqualified in the 4x400m relay after a mistake by Steve Solomon during the final changeover.
Boomers feeling the NBA love
AUSTRALIA coach Andrej Lemanis says the Commonwealth Games squad is feeling the love from their Boomers brethren in the NBA as they eye off a gold medal.
Hockey’s bizarre scheduling slight
THE Hockeyroos have progressed to the Commonwealth Games final despite being treated with bewildering contempt by tournament organisers.
Stripped of gold! High drama in crazy 200m final
IN ONE of the most bizarre finishes to a sprint race ever seen, England’s Zharnel Hughes was halfway through his victory lap before he was sensationally stripped of the gold medal for impeding another athlete.
Wu hoo! Melissa lands her first gold
TWELVE years after making her Commonwealth Games debut at age 13, diver Melissa Wu has won her maiden international gold medal.
Mum knows best: Mathews earns 800m bronze
LUKE Mathews dedicated his surprise 800m bronze medal to his mother Liz, who has resurrected his career over the past nine months.
Wild scenes as veterans claim gold
IT’S been an icon for ironmen for decades but the Coolangatta Gold belonged to Chris McHugh and Damien Schumann in a mixed night for Australia’s beach volleyball teams.
Stevens smashes record to leave rivals in a spin
Australian discus thrower Dani Stevens is eyeing Olympic gold after smashing her opponents the Commonwealth Games record at Carrara to win by almost eight metres.
Brooke bounces back but falls agonisingly short
BROOKE Stratton’s brave campaign to rebound from fractures in both feet finished in tears and 7cm short of a Commonwealth Games long jump gold medal.
Aussie Connor seals diving bronze
JAMES Connor has sealed his second medal of the diving program after finishing third in the 3m springboard final after a seesawing battle for the minor medals.
‘Man of Steele’ rides incredible journey
SEVEN weeks ago cyclist Steele von Hoff broke four vertebrae in a high speed racing crash but refused to give up on his Gold Coast dream so started training on a recumbent bike lying down in a neck brace.
Ezi call on Opals next big thing
THE Opals have had an eye to the future during their all-conquering Commonwealth Games campaign.
Jiggling Jenneke tone it down? No way
MICHELLE Jenneke has produced her best time in more than a year to make the final of the 100m hurdles with fellow Aussie Brianna Beahan also qualifying.
A generation following in Caslick’s footsteps
PRESSURE. What pressure? Charlotte Caslick has taken her game and her profile to a whole new level since Australia won gold at the Rio Olympics.
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