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NBL ace Cotton open to pursuit of Glasgow gold

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has had dialogue with Gangurrus coach Adam Forde about lining up for Australia's 3x3 team at the Commonwealth Games.

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Scottish double Commonwealth champion diver Grace Reid retires aged 29

Scottish double Commonwealth champion diver Grace Reid retires

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Glasgow's Commonwealth Games organisers announce 250 jobs to be created

A TOTAL of 250 jobs are set to be created to help deliver next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, organisers have announced ...

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Unicorn called Finnie unveiled as mascot for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Described as a ‘proud Glaswegian unicorn’, the mascot made her debut posing for pictures on top of the city’s Finnieston Crane.

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When Swinney met Finnie: First Minister marks launch of Commonwealth mascot

John Swinney has met the new mascot for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games ...

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Australia buoyed by Gout's Commonwealth Games signal

One year out from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Australian officials have been buoyed by Gout Gout's indication that he will run in Glasgow.

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Dame Laura Kenny named president of Commonwealth Games England

The 32-year-old has become the organisation’s youngest ever president, following in the footsteps of Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis.

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Richardson's GB dream on track where he won as Aussie

Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson is dreaming of a homecoming win as a Briton on the track where he won Commonwealth crown in gold-and-green.

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Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

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Former world’s strongest man and British Olympian Geoff Capes dies aged 75

The Lincolnshire-born athlete won Commonwealth shot put gold in 1974 and 1978.

The Independent UK

Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria.

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Cut budgets and focus on sport to save the Commonwealth Games

Letter: David Judson Viner on how and why the Games should continue to be held

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On this day in 2010: Rebecca Adlington wins Commonwealth Games 800m gold

Adlington’s win was her third medal of the Games after previously claiming bronze in the 200m freestyle and 4x200m relay.

The Independent UK

How can you tell if hosting the Olympics or Commonwealth games offers value for money? Here are our expert tips

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ decision to back out of a commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because it might cost A$6 billion to $7 billion that did “not represent value for money” raises the question: is it even possible to work out the costs and benefits of such major…

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‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

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Why the Commonwealth Games still matter

Victoria's backflip on hosting the Games in 2026 should not be the death knell for an event that serves vital purposes for athletes and can transcend sport, writes Angela Walker

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Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

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Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

The event has only ever been cancelled once before due to World War II

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'It's a bit Mickey Mouse': Focus should be Olympics, not Commonwealth Games

'By the end, everyone has a medal. That's not what we're about.'

The Times of India

Commonwealth Championships: Indian weightlifters set for rich medal haul despite Mirabai Chanu's absence

GREATER NOIDA: Hosts India are expected to win a bagful of medals despite the absence of star lifters, including Mirabai Chanu, when the Commonwealth Championships get underway here on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2019: Tracey Neville steps down as England head coach

England won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 under Neville’s direction.

Daily Mirror

Mike McFarlane: Commonwealth gold medallist in critical condition as family give update

Mike McFarlane, who helped Great Britain win the silver medal in the 4x100 metre relay at the 1988 Olympics, won 200m gold in the 1982 Commonwealth Games and had a hugely successful coaching career, is in a critical condition in hospital

The Guardian - AU

Netball World Cup: safety first as Australia names surprise-free 19-player squad

Eleven of the 12 Commonwealth champions make the cut with coach Stacey Marinkovich confident despite absence of star shooter Gretel Bueta

The New Daily

Olli Hoare wins Bruce McAvaney Award for performance of year

Olli Hoare's 1500m win at the Commonwealth Games has earned him the Bruce McAvaney Award for best track and field performance of the year.

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Australia will fail at Olympics without action: AOC

Australian sports face failure at the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games without strong government action, the Australian Olympic Committee says.

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