Aug 8, 2026 · 1 hr · 10 segments
Ben and Merl are back for this episode in the sporting lull of late summer. We rate the premier league transfer business, try our hand at selecting good signings, look back at the Open Championships…
Okay, I will kick off with the roundup then.
So, the World Cup, Spain lifted the trophy after a fairly dull final, but lots of controversy.
In the open, Ryan Fox, the Kiwi, secured a brilliant victory, holding his nerve over the last five holes in the men's, and Shiho Kawaki held her nerve in a playoff to win the Women's Open at Royal Leatherman St Anne's.
We've had the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Teams competing there across two weeks.
Some great action across netball, gymnastics, swimming, athletics and lots more.
In cricket, we've had new slash old England cricket captain as Joe Root returns to the helm.
And we've also had another Kiwi brought into the England test team staff with Stephen Fleming taking over from Brendan McCullum.
In the Formula One, Kimi Antonelli remains imperious, winning at the Hungaro ring to extend his championship lead.
They win their first Sam Maguire in the Gaelic football for 75 years.
beating County Kerry in the final.
In the MLB, everyone continues to be fairly average.
The Braves and the Brewers are the first teams to 70 wins for the season.
Tadej Pogacar excels in the Tour de France, winning by more than six minutes to secure his fifth yellow jersey.
An amazing achievement there.
And I think that's it, Ben.
Where do you want to start?
Okay, I will kick off with the roundup then.
So, the World Cup, Spain lifted the trophy after a fairly dull final, but lots of controversy.
In the open, Ryan Fox, the Kiwi, secured a brilliant victory, holding his nerve over the last five holes in the men's, and Shiho Kawaki held her nerve in a playoff to win the Women's Open at Royal Leatherman St Anne's.
We've had the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Teams competing there across two weeks.
Some great action across netball, gymnastics, swimming, athletics and lots more.
In cricket, we've had new slash old England cricket captain as Joe Root returns to the helm.
And we've also had another Kiwi brought into the England test team staff with Stephen Fleming taking over from Brendan McCullum.
In the Formula One, Kimi Antonelli remains imperious, winning at the Hungaro ring to extend his championship lead.
They win their first Sam Maguire in the Gaelic football for 75 years.
beating County Kerry in the final.
In the MLB, everyone continues to be fairly average.
The Braves and the Brewers are the first teams to 70 wins for the season.
Tadej Pogacar excels in the Tour de France, winning by more than six minutes to secure his fifth yellow jersey.
An amazing achievement there.
And I think that's it, Ben.
Where do you want to start?
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