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Australia's backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future

Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.

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GAMES:Comeback queen Godwin leads Australia's Glasgow charge

Making her return from a career-threatening Achilles injury, Georgia Godwin is looking to add to her eight Commonwealth Games gymnastics medals in Glasgow.

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Comeback queen Godwin leads Australia's Glasgow charge

Making her return from a career-threatening Achilles injury, Georgia Godwin is looking to add to her eight Commonwealth Games gymnastics medals in Glasgow.

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SWIM:'Smash those Poms': Aussie star fires Comm Games shot

An Australian swim star has fired a barb at England after securing his ticket for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow starting next month.

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'Smash those Poms': Aussie star fires Comm Games shot

An Australian swim star has fired a barb at England after securing his ticket for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow starting next month.

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Rookies and old-timers included in Scotland's Commonwealth Games swim team

The National (Scotland)

Triple Olympic medallist Katie Archibald announces cycling retirement after ‘falling in love’ with nursing

The 32-year-old Scot amassed 51 levels at world, Olympic, European and Commonwealth level across her career and retires as one of Britain’s cycling legends

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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

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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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The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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…

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Newsroom.co.nz

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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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