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Wales claim two swimming medals on dramatic night
Wales won two further swimming bronzes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, taking their overall medal tally to three. Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey was promoted to third in the men’s S14 200m freestyle after team-mate Dylan Broom, who initially finished ahead of him, was disqualified for an early start; Wales also took bronze in the 4x100m…
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Nowacki wins Jersey’s first medal in 36 years
Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki won silver in the 100m breaststroke, ending the island’s 36-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal. The 18-year-old’s result is also Jersey’s first silver at the Games and strengthens his prospects of becoming its most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete. Nowacki finished 0.17 seconds behind Australia’s Sam Williamson, while world record-holder Adam…
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Oliver Tree Celebrated By Logan Paul, Ethan Klein, & Diplo In Livestreamed Memorial Service
Stereogum reports that musician Oliver Tree, who it says died aged 32 in a helicopter collision in Brazil last month, is being honoured at a livestreamed memorial service in his hometown. The event reflects his unconventional artistic persona, combining live music, guest speakers and fan-focused displays rather than a conventional memorial. The service is being…
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Firth wins NI’s first medal with bronze in S14 200m
Bethany Firth won Northern Ireland’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the women’s S14 200m freestyle. The six-time Paralympic champion had won gold in the event in Birmingham four years earlier, but was narrowly beaten in the final by England’s Georgia Sheffield and Poppy Maskill. Firth, 30, recorded 2:07.63 after winning…
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NYC 5-alarm fire injures at least 17 firefighters, others as blaze damages multiple apartment buildings
A five-alarm fire at an apartment building in Queens, New York City, injured nearly two dozen people, including at least 17 FDNY firefighters. The blaze spread damage across multiple residential buildings, highlighting the risks faced by emergency crews during major urban fires. Officials said at least 21 people were injured in total on Saturday, although…
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Election tracker leads as Roku prices rise and tennis stars withdraw
UK voting intentions, Roku price increases and calls to ease tennis’s calendar top the bulletin, alongside a seagull assault row and Troy arriving on Peacock.
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Norris cautious despite pole as it ‘falls apart’ for Hamilton
Lando Norris secured his first pole position of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix but warned that he must convert strong qualifying pace into a race victory. His caution reflects McLaren’s recent strategic difficulties, while the result suggests its upgrade has improved competitiveness after a period on the back foot. McLaren team principal Andrea…
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Usyk confirms next fight will be his ‘last dance’
Oleksandr Usyk has said that his next boxing match will be his “last dance”, indicating he plans to retire after it. The announcement matters because Usyk is a two-time undisputed world champion and one of boxing’s leading heavyweight figures. The BBC Sport video does not identify Usyk’s next opponent, date or venue. The 39-year-old Ukrainian…
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England women cruise past France
England Women defeated France 38-4 in Toulouse in their first match of 2026, extending their unbeaten record against the French. The convincing victory provides a positive mid-season statement ahead of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup later this year. France led briefly through two penalties, but England scored seven tries and held a 28-4 half-time…
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Gymnast Langton cleared of serious injury after shocking fall
English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been cleared of serious injury after falling head first from the horizontal bar during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The incident halted competition and underlined the risks involved in elite gymnastics, but scans produced very positive results and he is expected to leave hospital on Saturday evening. The 19-year-old fell…