Gentle reaches new heights in quest for gold
ASHLEIGH Gentle is leaving no stone unturned in her bid for a medal at a home Commonwealth Games, honing her preparations with a stint in altitude next month.
Australian Team
Diamonds waiting on Sharni Layton green light
AUSTRALIAN netballer Sharni Layton is waiting clearance to rejoin the Diamonds as they up their preparations for the Commonwealth Games in the three-Test Quad series in the new year.
Aussies historic World Tour volleyball gold
It was a golden day for Australia’s beach volleyballers at Manly
Swim boss quits on eve of Comm Games
SWIMMING Australia is on the lookout for a new CEO just months out from the Commonwealth Games after Mark Anderson’s appointment as Collingwood boss.
Triathlon selectors go for youth
TRIATHLON selectors have made the bold call to go with youth at next year’s Commonwealth Games, with three rookies called into Australia’s team for the Gold Coast.
Shelley Watts withdraws from Games contention
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist Shelley Watts has withdrawn from the quest to defend her title after not being able to drop to her fighting weight of 60kg to qualify.
Diamonds tip NZ as major Games threat
AUSTRALIAN captain Caitlin Bassett predicts the Commonwealth Games will be a battle between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns.
Polished Diamonds go 2-0 against Silver Ferns
AUSTRALIAN coach Lisa Alexander has revealed the secret of her team’s success as the Diamonds refound their mojo, taking down New Zealand for the second time in five days in the annual Constellation Cup
Diamonds ‘itching’ for payback win
AUSTRALIAN captain Caitlin Bassett says the Diamonds have spent a month “itching’’ to get back on the court to avenge their last-up loss to netball foes New Zealand.
Flames coach tips Adelaide as WNBL force
SYDNEY Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers says last season’s wooden spooners, Adelaide Lightning, have the talent and “emotion’ to pull off one of the biggest stings in the WNBL.
Diamonds inject ‘mongrel’ into defence
FORMER international Julie Corletto has been bought into the Australian inner sanctum to inject more “mongrel” into the Diamonds ahead of the Constellation Cup.
Sally Pearson short-listed for world award
IT was one of the comebacks of the year and the accolades continue to flow for Sally Pearson who has been named as one of 10 women short-listed for the honour of IAAF World Athlete of the Year.
Diminutive Croweater set for gymnastics test
SA gymnast Chris Remkes will hit Montreal’s Olympic Stadium this week hoping for a strong world championship showing to set up his Commonwealth Games medal bid.
Diamonds learn lessons from Storm
SHE’S a passionate AFL fan but it is lessons learned watching Melbourne Storm that Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander will put into play in next week’s Test series against New Zealand.
From teenage battler to gold medal contender
SA pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall will leap for gold at next year’s Commonwealth Games. But he was once a talented footballer in Adelaide’s southern suburbs who struggled to clear a 2m bar. Here is his story.
Ash Gentle saves day for Aussie triathlon
COMMONWEALTH Games contender Ashleigh Gentle has saved Australian pride and claimed a world championship silver with the run of her life in the finale of the world triathlon series
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