Commonwealth Games

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Aziz Abdul of Uganda ahead of the Men's 90+kg Quarter Final bout against Damar Thomas of England.

‘Bull****’: Dictator’s grandson rages after Comm Games DQ

The man was disqualified for headbutting in his Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final and the aftermath was just as wild.

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Matt Richardson was taken out by Japan’s Kento Suzuki at the Keirin World Series.

Wild footage emerges of ‘disgraceful’ takedown on ex-Aussie defector

The ‘appalling’ moment sadly ended the Aussie gold medallist turned English rival’s Commonwealth Games before it had even started.

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Our Aussie athletes cleaned up in the pool at the Commonwealth Games.

Rinehart’s MASSIVE bonus amount for star swimmers revealed

Australia’s all-conquering Commonwealth Games swimmers have smashed the million-dollar barrier in bonuses from billionaire benefactor Gina Rinehart.

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Gina Rinehart will fork out $1,272,500 in bonuses after Australia’s record medal haul at the Comm Games.

Aussie swimmers smash through million-dollar bonus barrier after winning record gold

Gina Rinehart has issued a statement following a staggering few days in the Comm Games pool.

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Hayley Lewis watches on as her son Kai Taylor claims a shock Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 200m freestyle.

Aussie legend ‘loses her mind’ as son stuns with sneaky plan

His rivals couldn’t see him do it as he pulled off an ‘absolute highlight’ of the Comm Games.

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There were gold medals for Australia's 3x3 wheelchair men and 3x3 women, but Jesse Wagstaff and the 3x3 men had to settle for silver.

Aussies sweep hoops medals, but gold eludes Wagstaff again

The Australian women's Gangurrus completed a dominant Commonwealth Games with a rout of Uganda in the gold medal match, but there was an all-too-familiar heartbreak for the men.

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Ben Armbruster and Kyle Chalmers celebrate their tie in the men’s 50m butterfly final, and right, Shayna Jack's emotional farewell.

World stunned by historic tie amid Jack’s emotional farewell

As Shayna Jack bowed out in style with a bronze medal, a jaw-dropping dead heat for gold wowed the Aussies as they secured a record haul on the final day of swimming action.

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Commonwealth Games medal's are a family affair for Ollie Saxton.

Perth’s Saxton lifts up bronze and family name

Oliver ‘Ollie’ Saxton has lifted his way to a Commonwealth Games bronze and fulfilled a family legacy. 

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Georgia Munro-Cook tried to rally the Wombats but fouls proved costly in the defeat by Scotland. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's 3x3 dream sweep over after wheelchair loss

Australia's 3x3 basketballers have suffered a heartbreaking semi-final defeat in the women's wheelchair event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Matt Richardson changed allegiances after winning three medals at the Paris Olympics. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian defector pulls out of Glasgow showdown

Matt Richardson's much-anticipated Commonwealth Games showdown with Australia will not take place, with the English cycling defector out because of injury.

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Ollie Hoare hits the deck after being tripped in the one mile run qualifiers.

‘Tough one to swallow’: Champion Hoare tripped in heats

Olli Hoare said it will be a ‘tough one to swallow’ after he was tripped during the men’s one mile run qualifiers. 

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Lara Roberts celebrates her bronze medal, allowing her dad to ‘rub it in’.

Surprise medallist gives dad the green light to ‘rub it in’

The 22-year-old Aussie’s emotions spilled over after proving beyond doubt she ‘truly belongs’.

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Flynn Southam celebrates his win, and right, with Kyle Chalmers on the podium.

‘I’m here to stay’: WA-born upstart’s gold message to legend

The future has arrived. With both his performance and his words, that was the message from Flynn Southam to Kyle Chalmers after a stunning boilover in the pool in Glasgow. WATCH THE FULL 100M FREESTYLE FINAL

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Torrie Lewis, Lachie Kennedy and Eleanor Patterson were all among the medals on the track.

WATCH: Records fall as Aussies pipped in thrilling 100m finals

Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis have taken home medals and broken national 100m records in Glasgow, producing eye-catching times at the Commonwealth Games.

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Lachie Kennedy has finished second in the men's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Records fall, Aussies pipped in thrilling 100m finals

Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis have taken home medals and broken national 100m records in Glasgow, producing eye-catching times at the Commonwealth Games.

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Breanna Scott has won gold.

Perfect balance! Scott, Moore claim more gymnastics gold

Australia defended their balance beam crown and ended a 28-year drought within an hour of each other in a successful gymnastics burst.

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Shayna Jack remains on track for the fairytale finish.

Jack on track for fairytale finish to career

Shayna Jack remains on track for the fairytale finish to her swimming career after flying through the 50m freestyle heats on Tuesday.

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