Sevens men want respect at Comm Games
Australian men's rugby sevens coach John Manenti knows his side's fight to be "taken seriously" will have a platform at the Commonwealth Games later this week.
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Swim ace Titmus sends Games warning
Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus says she has improved since setting a world record in the 400m freestyle.
I didn’t use banned drug: banished swimmer
Swimmer Isaac Cooper says he didn't take a banned substance when being kicked off Australia's Commonwealth Games team.
Clay to miss Comm Games with broken foot
Australian hurdler Liz Clay has been forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games after fracturing her foot at the world championships in Eugene.
Swimmer Cooper banished from Comm Games
Australia's champion backstroker Isaac Cooper has been sent home from a pre-Commonwealth Games camp for misusing a medication.
Beach volleyballers in form for Games bid
Tokyo Olympic silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have won a World Tour event in Portugal ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Comm Games diver Li needs no COVID prompt
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes remain on high alert after a COVID-19 case less than a fortnight before the opening ceremony in Birmingham.
Aust netballer hit by COVID ahead of Games
Diamonds defender Jo Weston has tested positive to COVID-19 at the team's training camp in Perth, delaying her travel to the Commonwealth Games.
Aust bolster Comm Games COVID-19 measures
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes won't be permitted to attend other venues to watch their teammates among measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Brazill reaps reward of big Games call
Ash Brazill stepped away from AFLW to focus on netball and at 32 has now been named in the Diamonds' Commonwealth Games squad for the first time.
Kerevi, Nawaqanitawase in 7s Games squad
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi will enjoy another rugby sevens cameo at the Commonwealth Games, where the women seek revenge for their 2018 silver.
Boxer Nyika’s historic Games push in doubt
A hand injury has put Olympic medallist David Nyika's shot at Commonwealth Games history in doubt, but not threatened his bigger-picture aspirations.
Aussies aim for No.1 at Commonwealth Games
Powerhouse nations Australia and England are set to again vie for bragging rights atop the medals table at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Sprinter Connolly set to fly in Birmingham
Ella Connolly will square off against the Jamaican sprint queens and local superstar Dina Asher-Smith at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Sister act helped Whitehead get to Games
Commonwealth Games gymnast Emily Whithead has credited little sister Haylee with helping her get through home training during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns.
Ockenden backed for record fifth Olympics
Star hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will be aiming to snare his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal when he competes at Birmingham.
Ewan, Brown headline Games cycling team
Road cycling stars Caleb Ewan, Grace Brown and Rohan Dennis and track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer headline the Australian Commonwealth Games cycling team
Van Coevorden, Hauser lead Games tri team
Natalie Van Coevorden's persistence and strong form have paid off, with the NSW triathlete to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham.
Austin caps off return with Games berth
Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Melbourne Vixens shooter Kiera Austin has made Australia's 12-player team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Deng, Bol and Frayne excel in Europe
Australian athletics stars Joseph Deng, Peter Bol and Henry Frayne have all produced impressive weekend performances in Europe.
Diver Bedggood’s fresh outlook to Games
Australia has named a 14-strong diving team to contest the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July-August.
Lawn bowlers eye Commonwealth Games gold
Australia's elite lawn bowlers are leaving no stone unturned in their bid for gold medals at the looming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Titmus manages duel, eyes fun Comm Games
Ariarne Titmus admits her running battle with Katie Ledecky is one that needs managing as she instead looks to enjoy another Commonwealth Games campaign.
Titmus, McKeon seek level playing pool on transgender issue
Australia's swimming stars have put their faith in FINA to create a fair playing field after American swimmer Lia Thomas declared her Olympic intent.
Wu, 14yo Petrov set for Games diving berth
Melissa Wu and her 14-year-old diving partner Charli Petrov have all but sealed Commonwealth Games selection with 10m platform synchro victory at the trials.
Next gen to launch in Games diving trials
Diving's young guns will take centre stage at the Commonwealth Games trials, with Melissa Wu and Domonic Bedggood not competing in individual events.
Pop star status helps my swimming: Simpson
Four years after singing for the Queen at a Commonwealth Games function, Cody Simpson will swim for Australia at the Birmingham Games.
Bowling doubts over Perry for Comm Games
A lower back stress fracture means Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has been selected as a batter only ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Katz brothers in Comm Games judo team
Australia will send a 12-strong team of judokas to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Three Olympic medallists in Games squad
Decathletes Ash Moloney and Cedric Dubler face a gruelling double at the world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Best yet to come for beach volleyball duo
Australian beach volleyball star Mariafe Artacho del Solar says the best is yet to come in her Olympic silver medal-winning partnership with Taliqua Clancy.