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That leaves one more thing... to say goodbye for the night.

So... goodbye!

As always, thanks for your company and please join us again from 09:00 BST tomorrow.

The Games will dish out more precious metal than your local jeweller on a busy Saturday.

Just the 33 (THIRTY-THREE) golds to be won.

Athletics (14) leads the way, with supported from wrestling (six), rhythmic gymnastics (four), diving (three), lawn bowls (three) and table tennis (three).

Blimey. Sleep well and see you there!

Here's what to look out for on a busy day nine of the Commonwealth Games.

Scotland's Jake Wightman has suddenly vaulted himself to the top tier of British track and field with a staggering 1500m world title in Oregon, immediately installing him among the favourites in the event here.

Also watch out for England's Emily Borthwick, Laura Zialor and Morgan Lake in the women's high jump, taking on Australia's newly crowned world champion Eleanor Patterson.

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Jamaica's 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is favourite to win her second gold in the 200m, while Namibian Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma could return from injury in time to feature.

Elsewhere, the women's 800m final could come down to England's Keely Hodgkinson or Scotland's Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie.

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Netball's semi-finals take place at 09:00 and 14:30 with defending champions England facing Australia.

England will face India and Australia will take on New Zealand in cricket's semi-finals at 11:00 and 18:00.

The men's squash doubles semi-finals begin at 18:00, as do the men's hockey semi-finals, where England men will take on holders Australia.

If day eight of the Commonwealth Games has taught us anything, it's that it doesn't matter if you are aged 17 or 75, you can still compete for - and win - a coveted gold medal.

Have a watch of all the highlights below.

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Here are tonight's headlines...

• Marfa Ekimova makes history for England by winning their first gold medal in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final
• Para-athlete Nathan Maguire lands men's T53/54 1500m gold for England, pipping team-mate Danny Sidbury who takes silver
• There is more success for English athletes with Lizzie Bird winning silver in the women's 3,000m steeplechase, plus bronze medals for shot putter Scott Lincoln and triple jumper Naomi Metzger
• English divers Matty Lee and Noah Williams wins synchronised 10m platform gold after team-mate Jack Laugher clinches his second Commonwealth Games title in 24 hours.
• George Miller, 75, became the oldest Games gold medallist in history as Scotland beat Wales in the final of the B2/B3 mixed pairs bowls
• England's women reach the hockey final with a thrilling semi-final shootout win against defending champions New Zealand
• England's Jack Hunter-Spivey and Joshua Stacey are guaranteed at least a silver in the Para-table tennis
• English wrestler George Ramm wins bronze in the men's freestyle 65kg

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Almost time for us to bring the curtain down on day eight of Birmingham 2022.

But before we do, let's round up the action on a fantastic Friday...

A tinge of regret on the faces of the Scotland's Alex Dunn and Adam Hall. They know letting that 14-7 lead in the second game slip was a big mistake.

After surviving four match points in that important second tie, Chan Peng Soon and Tan Kian Meng take the deciding game 12-15 and the Scottish duo go down 2-1 in the round of 16 matches of the men's doubles competition.

Australia remain in top spot of the medal table as day eight in Birmingham comes to a close.

Wales are in ninth place, with Northern Ireland sitting in 15th position.

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Denise Lewis
Olympic heptathlon gold medallist on ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV

My highlight of the night was Naomi Metzger - a great series in the triple jump and she's finally on that global medal table. She used the stage to her advantage. She was whipping the crowd up and they were behind her every step of the way. It was great for her - that smile said it all.

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Whisper it quietly but after the Aussie domination in the swimming England are clawing it back in the medal table.

Team England have 129 total medals now and 47 golds - just three behind Australia.

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England's Elizabeth Bird on her silver medal: "This crowd was amazing. Those last two laps, when I was trying to close the gap, I was using their energy so thank you to everyone who came here tonight.

"I wish I had started moving sooner because I was so close to the gold, but I will take a silver.

"I wanted to give everyone an exciting race so I am really happy."

Alex Dunn and Adam Hall won a silver medal at the 2022 European Championships but the Scottish pair are going to have to pull something special out of the bag to beat the unseeded Malaysian duo.

Chan and Tan lead 11-8 at the change of ends in the deciding game.

Heartbreak for India as they fail from all three attempts in the shootout, with Australia advancing to Sunday's final against England.

There was controversy when Australia's Rosie Malone missed her attempt but it was ordered to be re-taken because of a 'technical issue'. The crowd was not happy and booed the decision before Malone put it away at the second attempt.

Great scenes down in the sand as Naomi Metzger jumps a PB of 14.37m to secure bronze for England!

Paula Radcliffe
Women's marathon world record holder on ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV

Hats off to Lizzie Bird for coming away with a silver there.

Jackline Chepkoech set a Commonwealth Games record and a PB in taking that bronze - stunning effort of 9:15.68.

Andrew Cotter
Presenter on ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV

Peruth Chemutai a rather tired figure - a broken figure - crosses the line. That might well have been a great race had she not fallen, but that is the steeplechase.

What a crazy race, a mad pace at the start and Peruth Chemutai hurting herself after taking a tumble but still able to win a battling bronze.

Alistair Watkins
´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport at Alexander Stadium

Heck of a noise for a thrilling steeplechase final!