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Ozzy Osbourne makes surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

The Aston-born musician, 73, was joined onstage by members of his rock band Black Sabbath for the explosive performance.

The Independent UK

Birmingham’s party atmosphere continues as Commonwealth Games draws to a close

Fans thronged to watch early morning rotations of rhythmic gymnastics just as they soaked up the star quality of the likes of Adam Peaty in the pool.

The Independent UK

Morning mail: Olivia Newton-John dies, Commonwealth Games wraps up, CSIRO identifies 139 new species

Tuesday: Grease star and cancer research activist dies aged 73. Plus Britney Spears to make music scene return with Elton John

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Gold medalist Eilish McColgan leads Team Scotland from Commonwealth Games as flagbearer

The lioness walked from the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham donned in a tartan kilt with a saltire proudly flown above her shoulders.

Daily Record

In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured.

The Independent UK

Australia’s golden Games come to a close as Kookaburras win gold No 67

The men’s hockey team claimed a 67th gold medal for Australia – and a 1,001st of all time – on the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The Guardian - AU

Colour and triumph for Australia as Commonwealth Games close

Diving stalwart Melissa Wu carried the Australian flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham. Wu was given the honour after competing

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Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.

ABC News

Birmingham got it right but future of Commonwealth Games is uncertain

The Games do not attract the very best athletes for every event and next edition in Australia is likely to be on a smaller scale

The Guardian - UK

Ten Commonwealth Games stars set to shine at Paris 2024 Olympics

Will the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham be Britain’s springboard to glory in two years’ time?

The Independent UK

Team England celebrate ‘exceptional’ Commonwealth Games medal tally

The host nation’s Chef de mission says he is proud of his ‘young, ambitious team’ after England won a record 176 medals in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Ten Sri Lankan athletes go 'missing' from Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The eight men and two women have not returned to their accommodation in the athletes village over the last few days.

Daily Record

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony: Australia finishes atop Birmingham 2022 medal tally as closing ceremony hands over to Victoria 2026

Birmingham organisers officially hand over the Commonwealth Games flag to Australia ahead of the 2026 Games, in a closing ceremony celebrating the cultures of both the West Midlands and Victoria.

ABC News

Table tennis duo claim Wales' last medal of 2022 Commonwealth Games as star breaks down in tears

Charlotte Carey and Anna Hursey won bronze in the table tennis women's doubles

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The Independent UK

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in pictures

As Birmingham 2022 draws to a close, the PA news agency takes a look at the Games in pictures.

Daily Mirror

10 Sri Lankans missing at Commonwealth Games amid economic turmoil in home country

Several members of Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games team are currently missing as the unrest in the country continues and it has now been declared a state of emergency

The Independent UK

How England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland fared at Birmingham 2022

There were medals galore for the home nations at the Commonwealth Games

The Independent UK

How the home nations compared to their previous best Commonwealth Games display

England led the way with 57 golds, behind only Australia in the medal table, and 176 in total.

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The final wrap: Best of Birmingham

A golden treble, flying rackets, stunning comebacks and unruly braids: LockerRoom hands out bouquets and brickbats to the Kiwi team at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Bristol Post

Bristol City's cup clash with Coventry to be played at Burton Albion after pitch farce

The turf at Coventry's CBS Arena was deemed unplayable and unsafe after hosting concerts and rugby during the Commonwealth Games

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham expects surge of tourism following success of Commonwealth Games

Event is on track to be most successful games in history with more than 1.5m tickets sold

The Guardian - UK

Spendolini-Sirieix gold wraps up England’s best diving Commonwealth Games

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, 17, won the mixed synchro with Noah Williams while Scotland’s gold in mixed synchro 3m springboard came from James Heatly and Grace Reid

Daily Record

Scots judo star who suffered horror bike crash in Vietnam ties knot with 'Prince Charming' hubby

The 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medallist first met husband Ally in 2017 - just months after doctors gave her a one percent chance of survival following a freak motorbike accident in Vietnam.

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Should Covid-infected cricketer have been allowed to play?

The decision to allow a cricket player with Covid to take part in the Commonwealth Games left some asking howzat allowed

AAP

Some Aussies broke team protocols: Thomas

Chef de mission Petria Thomas says some Australian team members flouted the nation's COVID protocols at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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