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

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Ex-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 pulling out of his event.

Roger Vaughan

Oliver Hoare cut a dejected figure after tumbling during his one mile heat in Glasgow. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AthleticsPremiumAussie ace through on appeal, clarifies police incident

Olli Hoare has launched a successful protest after he was tripped in his Commonwealth Games one mile heat, days after he witnessed a police incident in Glasgow.

Shayne Hope

Seine Stowers has won Samoa's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumTeen weightlifting star wins Samoa's first Games gold

At age 18, rising weightlifting star Seine Stowers has broken two Commonwealth Games records to snare Samoa's first gold medal in Glasgow.

Joanna Guelas

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

Comm GamesVideoComments‘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. 

Fraser Williams

WA Country's Isaac Baum celebrates a goal.

Narrow defeat PremiumWA Country rue missed opportunities in loss to Croweaters

WA Country fell agonisingly short of a State victory, as South Australia Country kicked the only two goals of the final term at Barossa Park in Lyndoch on Saturday night.

Cameron Newbold

Bodhi Stubber won the Terry House Medal in the country State game against South Australia.

FootballPremiumStubber is best on ground in State Country game against SA

Always a team man, Bodhi Stubber said he was honoured to clinch the individual award for best on ground after the annual WA Country contest against their counterparts from South Australia.

Claire Middleton

Retired West Coast great Jeremy McGovern has revealed he feared for former teammate Harry Edwards’ long-term health and career following a series of concussions.

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Gov’s worry for Eagle’s’ ‘long-term health’ after concussion

Retired West Coast great Jeremy McGovern has revealed he feared for former teammate Harry Edwards’ long-term health and career following a series of concussions. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Narrikup’s Kristie Slater contests with Railways’ Kirsty Smith.

NetballPremiumNarrikup too slick for Railways as shooter Davis stands tall

Narrikup’s attacking options were too hot for Railways 1 as they dominated their clash on Saturday, taking the Albany Netball Association A1 meeting 77-40.

Claire Middleton

Eliza Ault-Connell won medals at the 2002, 2006 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumThe 2002 medallist making an inspirational Games return

A three-time Commonwealth Games medallist and the oldest member of Australia's athletics squad, Eliza Ault-Connell explains why she is back in the race chair.

Shayne Hope

Brittany Castelluzzo and Hannah Fredericks in the women’s relay.

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FOLLOW LIVE: All the action from day six in Glasgow

Can Jesse Wagstaff and our basketballers snare medal success in Glasgow? Stay across the latest news and developments from Day 6 of the Comm Games here!

Fraser Williams

Donnybrook's Sam Perkusich celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumDonnybrook looking to peak after mammoth win

Donnybrook have begun to hit their straps at the right time as their first big scalp of the season has them bullish about what they could achieve in this year’s South West Football League finals series. 

Jack Penniment

Coach Jason Chalk chats with his side during a break against Perry Lakes Hawks.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s finish bottom again but plenty of positives

Season 2026 was another down NBL1 West year for the South West Slammers men’s team, culminating in back-to-back wooden spoons. 

Jack Penniment

Claremont’s hopes of ending a 14-year premiership drought have been dealt a major blow with star spearhead Jaiden Hunter ruled out for the season.

WAFL CommentsPremiumTigers star forward ruled out for the season

Claremont’s hopes of ending a 14-year premiership drought have been dealt a major blow with star spearhead Jaiden Hunter ruled out for the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former West Coast WAFL player Kalani Brooks has been charged with assault and impeding someone’s breathing after two alleged on-field attacks during a LSWFL match against Kojonup on Sunday. 

Great Southern HeraldVideoPremiumPolice arrest WA footballer over alleged on-field attacks

The former WAFL player has been charged with assault and impeding someone’s breathing after two alleged on-field attacks.

Amy Towers

NDNA's open women's team.

ndna 2026PremiumNarrogin takes five teams to Great Southern champs

Narrogin and Districts Netball Association Rising Stars teams travelled to Albany on July 18 and 19 to compete in the Great Southern Regional Championships. 

Julie-Anne Grout

Sean Darcy is fit but has a few things to work on before returning to Fremantle's AFL side. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDockers tall to stay in reserves, Cox retains his spot

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has made a call on a big name Dockers tall who has been performing strongly for the team's WAFL side.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle’s remarkable run of form has made beating them at Optus Stadium the toughest task in footy. 

AFLCommentsPremiumMission Impossible: Good luck beating Freo in Perth

It was always a difficult place to win, but Fremantle’s remarkable run of form has made beating them at Optus Stadium the toughest task in footy. Here are the numbers that prove it.

Ben Smith and Samantha Rogers

Amelia Whitaker is back in the starting side for NSW after an injury to Desiree Miller. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWaratahs flyer gets start against NZ rugby rivals

Amelia Whitaker will look to add to her try-scoring haul when she starts for NSW in the Champions Final, which pits Australia's top team against New Zealand's.

Melissa Woods

The Matildas will play Germany in a friendly in October after losing 3-0 to them at the Olympics. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMatildas lock in European friendly ahead of World Cup

The Matildas are getting closer to next year's Women's World Cup and have secured an important friendly match for their preparation.

Anna Harrington

Australia are doubtful whether Ben Stokes will remain retired ahead of next year's Ashes. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAustralia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unconvinced he has seen the last of Ben Stokes, predicting the incoming England coach will "twist his arm" out of retirement.

Oliver Caffrey

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the Wallabies squad for the two Tests against Japan. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumBulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has discussed his controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies Test squad ahead of his potential return to the fold in Japan.

Murray Wenzel

After missing out on a major Irish victory, Oisin Mullin will take on a key role for the Cats. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDaicos-Mullin match-up to shape huge AFL clash

Oisin Mullin couldn't play in the All-Ireland final for Mayo but his job on Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos could be huge in the context of Geelong's season.

Anna Harrington

Roosters assistant coach Michael Cheika is being linked to the Waratahs in a Rugby World Cup year. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has remained coy on the prospect of Michael Cheika returning to coach the NSW Waratahs next season.

Murray Wenzel

Members of the Denmark Soccer Club, with coach Sarah Carver, will be backing Inter Milan when the Italian giants hit WA for the Calcio Italiano event.

Big stage Denmark wear their stripes for Inter Milan in WA showpiece

With Italian giants Inter Milan coming to WA again, young players from Denmark Soccer Club have joined the Show Your Colours scheme and will be backing I Nerazzurri during a blockbuster series of matches.

Claire Middleton