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Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
Adam Ramsay-Peaty broke down in tears after taking bronze in the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, extending his wait for a major individual title since returning from a mental health break in 2023. Despite entering the final as fastest qualifier, the multiple Olympic and world champion was overtaken by Australia’s Sam…
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TalkFuse evening briefing, 25 Jul 2026 22:33
Fresh testimony ties Ashley Benefield’s stepdaughter’s instincts to Doug Benefield’s shooting, as scientists model a genetically modified plague outbreak, educators debate AI’s limits in schools, Zendaya sparks an antiquities row, and Tramlines and the Women’s AFCON kick off.
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Quieter night in pool for Scots, but more finals reached
On the second night of Commonwealth Games swimming action at Glasgow’s Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Team Scotland failed to add to their medal tally but made progress towards Sunday’s finals. It follows a triumphant opening night that saw Duncan Scott win the men’s 200m individual medley, and while Saturday could not match that atmosphere, several…
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Bloodied Kelly battles past Agyarko to retain title
Josh Kelly retained his IBF light-middleweight world title with a narrow points victory over Belfast’s Caoimhin Agyarko in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bout that grew increasingly bruising as it progressed. The Sunderland fighter dominated early on but was docked a point in the sixth round for repeated punches to the back of the head,…
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Smash hit: How Alex Eala’s Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Alex Eala’s historic run to the fourth round of Wimbledon has reignited interest in tennis across the Philippines, a nation traditionally devoted to basketball, boxing and beauty pageants. The 21-year-old, who eliminated defending champion Iga Swiatek along the way, has become a national inspiration, prompting a hero’s welcome from President Ferdinand Marcos and encouraging young…
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Price sets up Littler final at World Matchplay
Defending champion Luke Littler thrashed unseeded Dirk van Duijvenbode 17-5 to reach the World Matchplay final in Blackpool, where he will face Wales’ Gerwyn Price on Sunday. Littler is chasing back-to-back Matchplay titles, a feat only achieved previously by Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, and the win extended his remarkable run to 28 consecutive…
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Agyarko ‘didn’t do enough’ in world title defeat
Caoimhin Agyarko suffered the first defeat of his professional career after losing a unanimous decision to IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia. The Belfast fighter admitted afterwards that he “didn’t do enough” to become the first black Irish world champion, despite feeling he had done enough to win in the closing stages. The…
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Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move – Sunday’s gossip
Arsenal are reportedly exploring a surprise move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, contingent on the 26-year-old Brazilian failing to extend his contract, though incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is said to be opposed to letting him leave. The report is part of the BBC’s regular round-up of unconfirmed transfer stories circulating across various…
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Daughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal
Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth won bronze in the women’s S14 200m freestyle at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, a result made especially meaningful as it is her first major medal since giving birth to her daughter Charlotte in August 2024. Firth, 30, finished third behind Team GB team-mates Georgia Sheffield and Poppy Maskill, having found…
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Ravindra stars as Welsh Fire beat MI London to continue winning start
Rachin Ravindra hit a superb 98 to help Welsh Fire beat MI London by 15 runs in The Hundred, extending Welsh Fire’s winning start to the tournament. The victory keeps Welsh Fire unbeaten after two matches and highlights their strong early-season form. Ravindra’s innings came off just 44 balls, forming the backbone of Welsh Fire’s…