Injury forces former Olympic champion Pearson to retire

IMAGE: 'I'm proud of my career and what I've achieved and hopefully inspired our next generation of athletes coming through'. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images World and former Olympic......

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday. IMAGE: Dawn Harper-Nelson of the United States celebrates winning silver in the 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics......

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

'Not being able to go out on that track and run for Australia is gut wrenching.' IMAGE: Sally Pearson looks thoughtful in a press conference as she withdraws from the the games due to injury on......

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

IMAGE: Australia's aboriginal heritage was the central theme of the ceremony which lasted a little over two hours under overcast and often drizzling skies.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images......

CWG Opening Ceremony PIX: PV Sindhu leads Indian contingent

Australia celebrated its ancestry and native traditions in a soul-stirring Commonwealth Games opening ceremony but protests by indigenous aboriginals against the very idea of Commonwealth came as a......