Former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has withdrawn from today’s parliamentary inquiry, citing mental health reasons. Key points: John Barilaro faced questions about what his girlfriend knew about American business work He stepped down from the lucrative post in June after intense media scrutiny over his appointment. Mr Barilaro took a month off mental health … Read more
England will now set their sights on the Netball World Cup in South Africa in July next year After an exciting Commonwealth Games netball tournament, we take a look at what’s next for top netball nations with a Netball World Cup in South Africa less than a year away. The fact that a World Cup … Read more
England leave home competition without a medal England suffered a gruesome 55-48 loss to New Zealand in the bronze medal game and left the Commonwealth Games empty-handed as Australia won the gold medal. Jess Thirlby’s side failed to win a quarter against the Silver Ferns and failed to establish the same level of defensive dominance … Read more
Eboni Usoro-Brown has announced his decision to retire from netball after the end of competition in Birmingham; England will face New Zealand in the bronze medal match on Sunday afternoon; the defender has amassed 116 caps so far Last update: 07/08/22 13:12 The defender has announced she will be retiring from the sport after the … Read more
Emma Thurston Interviews, comments & analysis The Sunshine Girls continued their outstanding work with a 67-51 win over New Zealand; this follows their pool final win over Australia and means they will play in a major final on Sunday for the first time; England and Australia go to court for the second semi-final at 2:30 … Read more
Maddie Hinch saves Hope Ralph penalty as England win shootout in Commonwealth Games women’s hockey semi-final England beat New Zealand in a shootout to stay on course for a maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal in women’s hockey in Birmingham. Isabelle Petter and Hannah Martin scored in the shootout as goaltender Maddie Hinch refused to be … Read more
Emma Thurston Interviews, comments & analyzes England beat New Zealand by 10 goals and remain unbeaten as they try to defend the title they won four years ago on the Gold Coast; the home side’s next game will be a semi-final tie against Australia on Saturday; New Zealand and Jamaica will face off in the … Read more
Katarina Johnson-Thompson successfully defended her Commonwealth title in the women’s heptathlon Katarina Johnson-Thompson won her first heptathlon title in three years as she successfully defended her Commonwealth Games crown. The 29-year-old triumphed with 6,377 points, ahead of Northern Ireland’s Kate O’Connor, who won silver, and her England teammate Jade O’Dowda in third. It is Johnson-Thompson’s … Read more
Sprinter Olivia Breen became the first woman to win a gold medal in athletics for Wales at the Commonwealth Games in 32 years after triumphing in the T37/38 100 meters final in Birmingham on Tuesday. Last update: 08/22/03 6:17 p.m. Olivia Breen of Wales celebrates after winning the women’s 100m T37/38 final at the Commonwealth … Read more
Emma Thurston Interviews, comments & analysis England remain unbeaten in Pool B and a 56-35 win over Uganda guarantees they will advance to Saturday’s semi-finals; a Thursday evening meeting with New Zealand should determine whether they finish first or second in the group; England are defending Commonwealth Games champions Last update: 02/08/22 7:52 p.m. Nat … Read more