Commonwealth Games LIVE: Mackenzie Little leads huge Australian contingent in athletics finals; Diamonds in semi-finals

Key PostsThe medal tally after day eightBy Latest Posts6.35pmWith two more races to go, Baker could make history once moreBy When Georgia Baker woke up yesterday morning, she didn’t know history was on the line.Then she got a message from her friend and former teammate Alex Manly, who she won gold with in the team pursuit back at the 2018 Games on the Gold Coast. Manly let her know that, with a win yesterday, she would become one of Australia’s greatest cyclists in Commonwealth Games history.Gold medallist, Georgia Baker (C) and Team Australia celebrate the victory during the women’s 10km scratch race final.Getty ImagesAfter a gold in the women’s team pursuit on Thursday, Baker needed one more gold to equal that of cycling greats Anna Meares, Matthew Glaetzer and Bradley McGee who had five.6.26pmSilver Ferns lead early in semi-finalBy Roy WardAs we count down to the Australian Diamonds playing their semi-final at 10pm AEST, New Zealand Silver Ferns have struck first in their semi-final with England Roses.The Silver Ferns were comfortably the better side in the first term, forcing the Roses to make multiple changes including bringing veteran shooter Elanour Cardwell on after leaving her on the bench to start with.Mila Reuelu-Buchanan of Team New Zealand offloads the ball during the Semi-Final match between Team New Zealand and Team England.Getty ImagesMaggie Gordon has been impressive in mid-court while NZ shooter Grace Nweke has been dominant in her goal circle shooting 18 goals from 18 shots, although the Roses have forced NZ to slow down their ball movement early in the second term.New Zealand 21-13 England with nine mins to go in the second quarter.6.11pmMore medals up for grabs at the velodromeBy Good evening readers.It’s another rainy day in Glasgow, but I’m coming to you from the safety and warmth of the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome.It’s day three of the cycling, and there are another eight medal races today.6.09pmWhat to watch todayBy 6.02pm‘Different ball game’ for Diamonds as Jamaica loomsBy Cara Koenen knows the Diamonds would be wrong to expect a cakewalk to Commonwealth Games gold as they gear up for a “do or die” semi-final against Jamaica.The undefeated Diamonds are the overwhelming favourites to take out the title in Glasgow after a ruthless start to their campaign, which continues with their semi at 10pm AEST on Saturday.Diamonds players during the clash against Northern Ireland. AP Photo/Kin CheungJust as they had done at almost every Games since the sport first joined the program in 1998, Australia went five from five pool matches.There has been only one country across seven Games to have beaten the netball world No.1 side in the group stage: Jamaica.The medal tally after day eightBy 5.59pmGood eveningBy G’day everyone and welcome to our live blog for day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be starting us off this evening.There are a heap of events on as we enter the penultimate day of competition.Enjoy the hours to come.1 of 1