Hockey Australia's boss has spoken out about the sport's snub from the scaled-down Commonwealth Games, saying the country has lost one of its biggest medal chances. Field hockey, as well as cricket, diving and rugby, among others, were left out when the list of sports for the Glasgow Games was revealed on Tuesday morning (AWST).
There was some certainty about which sports would be cut for the budget 2026 Comm Games, but the shock was among some who triggered the cut.
Perth Thundersticks debutant Kaitlin Nobbs scored another big win just minutes into her stint with the club, putting them among this season's Hockey One frontrunners.
The Netherlands swept the Olympic hockey tournaments in Paris, becoming the first nation to win gold in both the men's and women's events at the same Games.
The Australian was reportedly caught trying to buy cocaine and the seller was also arrested.