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As it happened: Curtain comes down on Glasgow Commonwealth Games at closing ceremony.

New Zealand rounded out the Games with 10 gold medals and 36 in total.

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Papers: Man Utd edging closer to winning race for Hall

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

Cronulla coach's belief grows as Sharks surge towards NRL finals

Cronulla coach's belief grows as Sharks surge towards NRL finals

The Sharks are circling the top two as they chase a second NRL premiership a decade after their elusive first.

Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg

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Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg

Barco a left-back who can also play in midfield Player had spell at Brighton before move to France Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentín Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The 22-year-old, who played…

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Inside Tarik Skubal's last two days as a Tiger

Inside Tarik Skubal's last two days as a Tiger

With a trade seemingly inevitable, the two-time Cy Young winner tried to stay off his phone amid the chaos.

Sources: Clowney returns to roots, joins Texans

Sources: Clowney returns to roots, joins Texans

Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 overall in the 2014 NFL draft, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo on Sunday.

Henseleit denies Tamburlini Solheim spot after dramatic last-hole birdie

Henseleit denies Tamburlini Solheim spot after dramatic last-hole birdie

Esther Henseleit denied Chiara Tamburlini an automatic Solheim Cup pick for a Team Europe debut after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open.

Lorena Wiebes sprints to second straight win at Tour de France Femmes

Lorena Wiebes sprints to second straight win at Tour de France Femmes

Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes continues her early dominance at the Tour de France Femmes, winning a second straight stage to start the race.

Five-star Rashid leads MI London to victory over Super Giants

Five-star Rashid leads MI London to victory over Super Giants

Rashid Khan takes a five-wicket haul as MI London defeat the Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs to move up to second in the Men's Hundred table.

Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip

Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs, plus more.

Tigers in 'weird place' after trading ace Skubal

Tigers in 'weird place' after trading ace Skubal

The Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.