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Commonwealth Games:Discus

JERSEY'S Lauren Thérin went so close to a personal best in the discus final in the Melbourne Cricket Ground this morning, writes Carl Walker.

Games hockey: Herbert shines, but England crash

BECKIE Herbert's Commonwealth Games came crashing back down to earth today after England suffered a surprise 4-0 loss to New Zealand.

Basketball hat-trick for Jersey’s men

IN front of a 200-strong crowd at Fort Regent on Saturday, Jersey's men's team won the inter-insular basketball title for the third time in a row.

Another chance for Games bowls bronze

FOLLOWING hard on the heels of Jersey's success in the ladies' triples, the Island duo of Gaynor Thomas and Suzie Dingle have earned themselves the chance to challenge for a Commonwealth Games bronze medal.

Turner achieves personal Games target

DESPITE missing out on a place in today's final, air rifle shooter David Turner believes he has achieved what he set out to do at the Commonwealth Games.

Jersey in Games’ swimming finale

JERSEY's team of four took part in the final swimming event of the Commonwealth Games today.

Commonwealth Games:Cyclist’s bike crushed before race

THERE was a moment of high drama for Commonwealth Games cyclist Sam Firby yesterday after his £6,000 bicycle ended up being crushed by a lorry on the motorway hours before he was due to race.

Commonwealth Games:Pasturel and Cann progress in badminton hall

IT has been all about the ladies in the singles' event in badminton today in Melbourne.

Junior football: Saints help crown Accies as champions

SPORTING Academics have won Jersey's Lloyds TSB under-18 Division I football championship for the first time.