Lauded by organisers as "inspirational" and "innovative", the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games come to an end in a heavily criticised closing ceremony, with Channel Seven's hosts ripping into the event's organisers live on air.

Australian Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo takes advantage of a superior team strategy to pull off a series of brilliant passing moves and win in Shanghai after starting the race from sixth on the grid.

The sight of Scottish marathon runner Callum Hawkins lying on the road after succumbing to the heat has sparked an angry reaction from commentators and on social media, with Games organisers and nearby spectators criticised for their reaction.

An irregular heartbeat is the suspected reason for Dylan Roberton's dramatic collapse during St Kilda's AFL clash with Geelong.

An irregular heartbeat is the suspected reason for Dylan Roberton's dramatic collapse during St Kilda's AFL clash with Geelong.

An irregular heartbeat is the suspected reason for Dylan Roberton's dramatic collapse during St Kilda's AFL clash with Geelong.

No driver made more overtaking moves than Daniel Ricciardo in 2017 and after moving from sixth to first in eight laps in Shanghai, there is little wonder some regard him the "best overtaker" in Formula 1.

No driver made more overtaking moves than Daniel Ricciardo in 2017 and after moving from sixth to first in eight laps in Shanghai, there is little wonder some regard him the "best overtaker" in Formula 1.

No driver made more overtaking moves than Daniel Ricciardo in 2017 and after moving from sixth to first in eight laps in Shanghai, there is little wonder some regard him the "best overtaker" in Formula 1.

A jury clears a Queensland man of all charges relating to the death of 30-year-old Luke Newsome at Summernats last year — even one charge he admitted to.

A jury clears a Queensland man of all charges relating to the death of 30-year-old Luke Newsome at Summernats last year — even one charge he admitted to.

Manchester United gifts bitter rivals City the Premier League title after losing 1-0 at home to West Brom, the bottom-placed team that had previously won only three games this season.

Manchester United gifts bitter rivals City the Premier League title after losing 1-0 at home to West Brom, the bottom-placed team that had previously won only three games this season.

The closing ceremony — which barely focused on the competitors and featured long, rambling speeches — has been slammed by athletes, the Queensland Premier and the public, prompting an apology from Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie.

The closing ceremony — which barely focused on the competitors and featured long, rambling speeches — has been slammed by athletes, the Queensland Premier and the public, prompting an apology from Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie.

Australia's netballers are left stunned by their Commonwealth Games gold medal loss to England but say it will not define them. Only time will tell, writes Richard Hinds.

Australia's netballers are left stunned by their Commonwealth Games gold medal loss to England but say it will not define them. Only time will tell, writes Richard Hinds.

Underground criminal networks and untested chemicals are fuelling Australia's quest for a beautiful body.

Underground criminal networks and untested chemicals are fuelling Australia's quest for a beautiful body.

Channel Seven was given a detailed briefing ahead of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony despite the broadcaster later saying it was shocked that athletes were not shown walking into the stadium.

Team Scotland confirms runner Callum Hawkins, who collapsed in distress while leading the Commonwealth Games marathon, is released from hospital on the Gold Coast.

St Kilda officials say Dylan Roberton is likely to miss one to two weeks of football as he undergoes a series of tests following his dramatic collapse during St Kilda's AFL clash with Geelong.

Maddy Keast first started lifting weights when she was 13 to improve her fitness. Four years later, she is hoping to break a world record.

Australian flagbearer Kurt Fearnley says the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony broadcast gaffe must be put into perspective, saying there are issues affecting people with disabilities that are more worthy of "firing up" about.

After years promoting the virtues of motorsports, Mike Drewer has been racing for himself across the salt bed of Lake Gairdner for Speed Week.