-
Robinson’s rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath – Agnew
Former England bowler Jonathan Agnew has praised Ollie Robinson’s action as strikingly similar to that of Australian great Glenn McGrath, saying the seamer’s natural rhythm has been evident since his 2020 debut despite several England axings since then. Robinson has been outstanding for England this summer, taking 23 wickets in three Tests, most recently helping…
-
England seal Test series, deadly US shootings, Sheffield baby death arrests
TalkFuse’s briefing covers Sheffield police arresting seven over a newborn’s death, deadly overnight shootings in Trenton and Chicago, Albanese’s clash with One Nation after its Perth by-election win, England’s Lord’s rout of Pakistan and Chelsea’s win over Brighton, plus a flop for Ridley Scott’s new film.
-
Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears after crashing out of the US Open in the first round, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone and prompting fresh concerns about the 39-year-old’s ability to keep competing at the top of the sport. Struggling physically throughout in humid New York conditions, he vomited into a towel bin and looked…
-
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Poised for First UK Number One Following Icon’s Death
Following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, her 1980 signature hit ‘9 to 5’ has experienced a dramatic resurgence on the UK charts. The song has climbed significantly through the Official Charts
-
Ferry disaster off Cyprus, Cleverly enters mayoral race, tributes flood in for Dolly Parton
Rescuers hunt for survivors after a Cyprus ferry sinking kills at least eight, Sir James Cleverly launches his London mayoral bid attacking Andy Burnham, and tributes pour in worldwide following Dolly Parton’s death.
-
Aston Villa and Chelsea still enemies despite transfer pipeline, insists Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has rejected any notion of a friendly relationship with Chelsea, despite the two Premier League clubs completing a string of transfers between them in recent seasons. His comments follow another busy window of business, including Emiliano Martínez’s move to Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson’s arrival at Villa, with Emery insisting both…
-
GB’s Samuel earns first win at Grand Slam – but ‘nervous’ Norrie beaten
British qualifier Toby Samuel secured his first Grand Slam match win by beating former world number 20 Tomas Machac 6-2 6-3 6-2 on his US Open main-draw debut. The 23-year-old from Winchester, who dropped to almost 2,000th in the world rankings after an arm injury in 2024, has enjoyed a breakthrough 2026 season and now…
-
The data centre dwarfing our village: Outrage as development so large it would ‘raise temperatures by nine degrees and kill wildlife with 24/7 noise’ is planned for tiny Scottish community
Residents of Auchtertool, a small village in Fife of around 200 houses, have objected en masse to plans for what would be the world’s second largest data centre, to be built right next to their community. Campaigners say the facility, covering an area larger than 100 football pitches, could raise local temperatures by up to…
-
Aaron Donald agrees $20m Rams return from retirement
Aaron Donald has ended his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, agreeing a one-year contract worth $20 million that could rise to $30 million in 2026. The 35-year-old announced his comeback on Instagram, quoting Michael Jordan’s famous 1995 return statement in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, having spent his entire 10-season career…
-
Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 10: London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses have brought in eight new signings, including two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, as owner Michele Kang pushes the WSL debutants towards the top of the league. The recruitment drive is a statement of intent after the club finished sixth in their first WSL season, and it follows Kang’s swift removal of…