The Commonwealth Games came to a glittering close in Glasgow on day 10, with the Isle of Man marking a remarkable milestone by winning the Games' final gold medal—their first in two decades. As fireworks lit up the Scottish sky during the closing ceremony, the historic triumph provided a fairytale ending to the 10-day celebration of sport across 74 competing nations.

Scotland's Mel Woods was also crowned athlete of the Games, capping off a memorable competition that saw 645 medals distributed among participating nations. The closing ceremony celebrated not just the sporting achievements, but the unity and spirit that defines the Commonwealth Games, with the baton now passed to future host cities. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Against the odds, the Isle of Man's 20-year wait for Commonwealth gold ended in the most spectacular way possible—as the final medal of the Games.