Sally Pearson expected to pull out of Commonwealth Games through injury

Australian medal hope calls snap press conference Hurdler reportedly struggling to overcome Achilles injury One of Australia's strongest gold medal hopes at these Commonwealth Games, Sally Pearson, is set to pull out of contention after failing to overcome her Achilles injury. Pearson, who carried the Queen's baton on its final leg at Wednesday's opening ceremony, was widely tipped to claim her third successive Commonwealth hurdles title on the Gold Coast. Related: Prince Charles opens Commonwea...