Talk Fuse

Topic: Sport

Sport covers the competitions, athletes, teams and moments that shape sporting life, from local clubs and emerging talent to major international events. It follows results, records and rivalries across a wide range of disciplines.

The topic also looks beyond the scoreline, covering governance, safety, inclusion, finance and the personal stories that affect participants and supporters. It matters because sport is both entertainment and a significant part of public culture, often reflecting wider debates in society.

LISTEN: Why ‘Moana’ Marks a Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indie Films Work at the Multiplexes

July 13, 2026

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making indie theatrical films work as a business. The box office dynamic around “Moana” seems to…
‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era

July 13, 2026

Andoni Iraola was unveiled as Liverpool’s new head coach, striking a humble tone and insisting he must still prove himself despite reaching one of the biggest jobs in world football. The 44-year-old Basque coach, appointed six days after Arne Slot’s sacking on 30 May, said he intends to stay true to himself rather than let…
Chaotic Chelsea circus of recent years looms behind ‘optimistic’ Xabi Alonso

July 13, 2026

Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as Chelsea’s new manager, becoming the sixth permanent head of the club’s dugout in the four turbulent years since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s takeover. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach, one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, has signed a four-year deal and expressed optimism that he can…
Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina

July 13, 2026

Declan Rice is expected to shake off illness in time to start for England in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time in the quarter-final win over Norway after Thomas Tuchel revealed he had spent much of the previous three days in bed unwell, but…
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

July 13, 2026

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
How to watch France vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

July 13, 2026

Golden Boot frontrunner Kylian Mbappé leads France against Spain in a World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
Back-to-back Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner has to share spotlight with Danish model girlfriend

July 13, 2026

Jannik Sinner secured back-to-back Wimbledon men’s singles titles on Sunday, defeating Alexander “Sascha” Zverev in the final to cement his position as the world’s top-ranked tennis player. The win reinforced Sinner’s dominance in the sport, though media coverage of the victory was notably shared with attention on his girlfriend, Danish model Laila Hasanovic, who was…
A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut

July 13, 2026

Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3…
Cricket Australia pulls ridiculous national anthem move that shows how left-wing the country has become

July 13, 2026

Cricket Australia reportedly will not play “Advance Australia Fair” before the Big Bash League final on Australia Day unless the host city asks.
France unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status | Nick Ames

July 13, 2026

Head coach has found a way to get the best out of his glittering attack and has a second World Cup in sight It was a night when, as Didier Deschamps put it, the light went out by half-time. A remodelled France side had been comfortably beaten by Italy in their Nations League opener and…