Icy feud: Will ugly falling out impact Stokes, England bad boy?
Ben Stokes had an ugly falling out with Alex Hales following his infamous arrest outside a Bristol nightclub. Now they are back in the same team.
Commonwealth Games
It’s official, Emma’s family rules the pool
The outstanding contribution to swimming by Emma McKeon and her whole family has been recognised at the Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia Awards.
Why there’s so much at stake for Victoria’s 2026 games
A successful delivery of the regional Victorian 2026 Games could change the hosting landscape forever. Why several smaller Commonwealth countries are desperate for it to succeed.
10 things Victoria must learn from Birmingham success
Birmingham blitzed the Commonwealth Games in a big way and Victoria needs to follow suit. Joe Barton looks at 10 areas where the state needs to deliver to get it right in 2026.
‘Redemption complete’: Inside the victory Aussie netball needed
Australian netball has never needed the Diamonds this badly — and boy did they deliver. Suddenly a sport mired in controversy in recent years is talking positively, writes Emma Greenwood.
‘Birmingham forever’: Ozzy’s epic handover to Victoria
It just had to be an Ozzy — well, Ozzy Osbourne. The music legend made a shock appearance at the Birmingham closing ceremony as Victoria was officially handed the reins for 2026.
Stadium issues Victoria must fix for 2026 Comm Games
Plans for a Ballarat athletics stadium will be unable to recreate Birmingham’s electric atmosphere, with plenty for Victoria to fix by 2026.
Seven goals for seven golds in Kookaburras’ epic dynasty
It was a bloodbath in Birmingham, Australia claiming its seventh straight Commonwealth Games men’s hockey gold with a lethal, clinical display that gave India no hope. RECAP OUR LIVE BLOG
Diamonds’ golden moment one in 1000
The responsibility for claiming Australia’s 1000th gold medal in Commonwealth Games history rested comfortably on the powerful shoulders of Gretel Bueta.
Aussies discover way to win medal in just three weeks
Despite vastly different diving styles, Shixin Li and Maddison Keeney have teamed up to claim silver in the inaugural mixed synchronised 3m springboard. But it was an unusual journey.
The crucial switch that pushed the Diamonds to gold
Although ranked No.1 in the world, the Diamonds’ gold medal victory didn’t come easily. Erin Smith breaks down the winning moves which put Australia back on top.
Cricket with Covid: Does McGrath Games case set precedent?
The decision to allow Tahlia McGrath to play in the Comm Games gold-medal game has divided opinion, but what if it happens in Australia this summer?
The weird and wonderful moments from Birmingham 2022
Missing athletes, unlikely cult heroes and athletes searching for love on social media — Birmingham had no shortage of strange storylines. Recap the moments the caught our eye.
Watch: Wild scenes as Bol family erupts for silver
Peter Bol’s biggest fans went ballistic for the Australian’s 800m silver medal producing a reaction which left the track star in stitches. Watch the incredible scenes here.
Kookaburras’ unmatched gold medal record on the line
They are Australia’s heat-seeking missiles in Birmingham and the Kookaburras are armed and ready to defend an untouchable record with all-out attack.
GOAT status: Proof Australia is better at sport than England
Australia is officially the greatest sporting nation in the Commonwealth, with undeniable gold medal proof relegating England to our little sibling. SEE EVERY MEDAL HERE
Hidden pain behind Jenneke’s miracle hurdles run
Michelle Jenneke’s fifth in the 100m hurdles final is as good as a gold medal after the viral sprint star revealed a debilitating injury grounded her for eight months before the Commonwealth Games.
Clutch throw for the ages clinches gold for our world champ
She was pushed all the way by compatriot Mackenzie Little but when the pressure is at its greatest, world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber produced her best.
‘Really boring’: Rival blasts Aussie tactics after dominant win
An English cyclist has launched an astonishing spray at the Australian team after Georgia Baker sprinted away to capture gold in the road race.
Bizarre scenes as Aussie star tests positive but allowed to play final
There was drama at the T20 cricket final at the Commonwealth Games with Australia’s gun allrounder Tahlia McGrath testing positive to Covid but allowed to play despite India’s protests.
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