It was a historic day for Bangladesh pacers Hasan Mahmud, who took the best-ever figures by a bowler from his country against Australia and Taskin Ahmed, who completed 300 international wickets, during the first Test against the 2023 World Test Champions at Darwin on Thursday. During the first day, Bangladesh skittled out Australia for just 198 runs, their worst-ever against Bangladesh and their first sub-200 total against the Asian nation in Tests. Hasan shined brightly with a sensational 6/55, ripping apart the Australian top and middle order, becoming the third from his country after legends like Shakib al Hasan and Mohammed Rafique to have Test fifers against Australia and the first one to have it in Aussie land.

Hasan’s figures have outdone Rafique’s (5/62 at Fatullah, 2006) for the best figures by a Bangladeshi bowler against Australia, condemning a struggling line-up, facing so many questions to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh since 217 at Mirpur back in 2017.

In 15 Tests, Hasan now has three five-fors, the second-most by a Bangladesh pacer in Tests, with only Shahadat Hossain (four in 38 Tests) at the top. With fifers in India, Pakistan and now against Australia, Hasan has made a name for himself as a force to be reckoned with in away conditions.

Australia just could not keep going after a 45-run stand between Travis Head (22) and Jake Weatherald (23) for the first wicket, sinking to 74/4. Steve Smith (71 in 109 balls, with seven fours and a six) did try persisting with the middle-order/lower-order, but to no avail as Hasan continued his storm.

Taskin also became the sixth bowler to reach 300 international wickets in Bangladesh cricketing history, with a spell of 2/55. Now he has exactly 300 wickets in 204 matches, with 13 four-wicket hauls, three five-fors and an average of above 28.

Shakib al Hasan (712), Mashrafe Mortaza (389), Mustafizur Rahman (384), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (369) and Taijul Islam (302) stand above Taskin in Bangladesh’s all-time bowling charts.

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Luis Enrique has developed a remarkable habit during his managerial career: when his team reaches a final, he almost always finds a way to win it.

The Paris Saint-Germain manager added another trophy to his collection on Wednesday, guiding the French champions to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. The triumph took Enrique’s record to an extraordinary 17 wins in 20 finals since he began his senior managerial career. It is a record that underlines not only his ability to build successful teams, but also his knack for delivering when the stakes are highest.

Barcelona laid the foundations

Enrique’s extraordinary finals record began at Barcelona.

His first final came on May 30, 2015, when Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in the Copa del Rey. That victory was the beginning of a spectacular two-year spell in which Enrique guided the Catalan giants to seven trophies.

The biggest of those triumphs came in the Champions League final against Juventus in June 2015, when Barcelona won 3-1 to complete a treble. Enrique also won the UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, another Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup during his time at Camp Nou.

His only defeat in a Barcelona final came against Athletic Bilbao in the 2015 Spanish Super Cup.

One defeat with Spain broke the pattern

Enrique’s record suffered another setback during his time as Spain coach. La Roja reached the 2021 UEFA Nations League final but lost 2-1 to France.

It remains one of the rare occasions when Enrique has been unable to produce a victory on the biggest stage. The defeat, however, proved to be an exception rather than the beginning of a trend.

PSG has taken his finals record to another level

If Barcelona established Enrique as a finals specialist, PSG have turned him into one. Since taking charge of the French club, Enrique has appeared in 11 finals and won 10 of them.

His PSG journey began with the 2024 French Super Cup victory over Toulouse and was followed by triumphs in the Coupe de France, Champions League and multiple domestic and international finals.

The most significant victory came in the 2025 Champions League final, when PSG demolished Inter Milan 5-0 to finally claim Europe’s biggest club trophy.

Even defeats rarely stop him

Interestingly, Enrique’s PSG record includes matches that were decided after extra time or penalties.

PSG defeated Tottenham on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup and Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup. They also edged Marseille on penalties in the 2026 French Super Cup and Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final.

That suggests another key part of Enrique’s finals success: his teams remain composed when matches become chaotic. Whether the game is decided in 90 minutes, extra time or a penalty shootout, his sides repeatedly find a solution.

The numbers behind Enrique’s finals mastery

With the latest victory over Aston Villa, Enrique now has 17 wins from 20 finals, giving him an extraordinary 85 per cent win rate.

His record is even more striking when considering the quality of opposition he has faced. His finals have included Champions League showdowns against Juventus, Inter Milan and Arsenal, domestic cup finals, European Super Cups and international competition with Spain.

Rather than simply building teams capable of reaching finals, Enrique has repeatedly shown an ability to finish the job once they get there.

Why does Luis Enrique keep delivering?

There is no single explanation for the record.

Enrique’s teams are tactically flexible, technically strong and generally comfortable controlling matches. But his biggest strength in finals may be his ability to prepare his teams for the specific demands of one-off games.

Finals leave little room for recovery from mistakes. Enrique’s teams have repeatedly demonstrated the patience to stay in games, the quality to exploit decisive moments and the mentality required to survive pressure.

At PSG, that mentality has become particularly evident. The club had spent years chasing European glory before Enrique arrived. Under him, PSG have not only won the Champions League but have also developed a remarkable consistency in finals.

Aston Villa become the latest victims

Aston Villa were simply the latest team to discover how difficult it is to beat an Enrique side when a trophy is on the line.

The 2-1 victory in the UEFA Super Cup gave PSG another piece of silverware and Enrique another entry in his extraordinary finals record. 17 wins from 20 finals. For most managers, that would represent a career-defining achievement. For Enrique, it is becoming a trademark.

And with PSG still competing for trophies on multiple fronts, the Spaniard’s extraordinary relationship with finals may have plenty of chapters left.

Malawi and Cameroon will meet in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both sides secured impressive wins in their semi-finals in Rabat on Wednesday.

Malawi made history by beating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon defeated hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw over 120 minutes.

The final will be played on Sunday, with Malawi aiming to complete one of the biggest surprises in the history of the competition, while Cameroon will be chasing a fifth WAFCON title.

Chawinga Sisters Lead Malawi Into Historic Final

Malawi reached their first-ever WAFCON final after beating Algeria 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium.

The Chawinga sisters were once again the stars for the Scorchers, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and Temwa Chawinga adding the other goal.

The match, which was officiated by Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye, saw both teams finish the first half with 10 players.

Algeria’s Morgane Belkhiter was sent off in the 23rd minute after a VAR review for denying Tabitha a clear goalscoring chance.

Malawi took advantage of their extra player 10 minutes later when Tabitha scored a stunning overhead kick to put her side ahead.

Temwa doubled Malawi’s lead in first-half stoppage time.

However, Malawi were also reduced to 10 players shortly before half-time when Rose Kadzere was sent off following another VAR review for a high challenge.

Algeria pulled a goal back through Ikram Adjabi in the 60th minute and looked to be pushing for an equaliser.

But Tabitha ended their hopes in the 76th minute when she scored again to make it 3-1.

The victory completed a remarkable run for Malawi, who have now knocked out Nigeria, Ghana and Algeria on their way to the final.

Temwa’s goal took her tournament tally to four, while her four goals and two assists give her six goal involvements.

For Algeria, the defeat ended a historic tournament in which they reached their first WAFCON semi-final and secured qualification for their first FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Cameroon Break Moroccan Hearts

Cameroon booked the second final place after beating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time.

Morocco had a huge chance to win the match late in extra time when they were awarded a penalty in the 118th minute.

Fatima Tagnaout stepped up but failed to convert, sending the match into a shootout.

Morocco scored only one of their four penalties, with Hanane Aït El Haj finding the net.

Kenza Chapelle, Maryame Atiq and Sakina Ouzraoui all missed their attempts.

Cameroon converted three of their four penalties through Marie Ngah, Rose Bella and Myriam Nyadjou, while Grace Mendoua missed the other.

The win sends Cameroon into their fourth WAFCON final.

The Indomitable Lionesses had already produced a major result in the quarter-finals by beating defending champions Nigeria 1-0.

Morocco enjoyed strong support from their home fans and tried to control the game through possession and attacks from the wings.

Cameroon, however, remained organised and defended well to keep the hosts from creating clear chances.

Morocco increased the pressure after half-time, but Cameroon held firm and forced the match into extra time before winning the shootout.

The defeat ends Morocco’s hopes of reaching a third straight WAFCON final and winning the title on home soil.

It also ended Cameroon’s difficult record in WAFCON penalty shootouts. They had lost their previous three shootouts in the competition, including a semi-final defeat by Nigeria in 2018.

Malawi and Cameroon Face Off in Final

Sunday’s final will bring together two teams with very different journeys.

Malawi, playing at the WAFCON finals for the first time, have shocked three strong teams to reach the final, with the Chawinga sisters leading the way.

Cameroon have relied on experience and strong defending, knocking out Nigeria before overcoming hosts Morocco.

One of the two sides will lift the African women’s football crown on Sunday.

In a major boost to winter sports infrastructure in Ladakh, Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday inaugurated the Union Territory’s first international-level artificial ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium here, describing the facility as a major investment in the future of Ladakh’s young sportspersons.

Built at a cost of approximately Rs 42 crore, the state-of-the-art rink is equipped with a 24×7 chilling facility, enabling ice hockey players to train throughout the year, irrespective of the natural weather conditions.

The Lt Governor termed the facility a landmark investment in Ladakh’s youth and expressed confidence that it would help transform the UT into one of India and the world’s leading winter sports hubs.

He said the project aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a global sporting powerhouse and expanding access to quality sports infrastructure across the country, including remote and border regions such as Ladakh.

“This 24×7 chilling facility will ensure that our young players no longer have to wait for winter to practise. They can now train throughout the year, with the flexibility and continuity required to compete at the highest levels.

“I am confident that this sustained training opportunity will take our players to new heights and enable them to represent India at international sporting events. This rink will strengthen Ladakh’s position on India’s winter sports map,” the Lt Governor said.

Saxena said the facility would also help identify and nurture new talent from Leh and other parts of Ladakh and prepare them systematically for national and international competitions.

Beyond competitive sport, the world-class facility, he said, is expected to generate wider opportunities in sports tourism and the local economy.

A Lok Bhavan spokesman said the facility addresses one of the biggest challenges faced by ice hockey in Ladakh, the extremely short natural ice season.

Until now, players were largely dependent on winter months and had only a limited period of around two to three months to train and compete, he said, adding the narrow window also meant that tournaments and other competitions had to be fitted into an already tight seasonal schedule, leaving little scope for sustained training and systematic preparation.

“With the new 24×7 rink, this limitation is set to be overcome. The facility is expected to significantly improve the quality and consistency of preparation of Ladakh’s ice hockey players for national and international-level competitions,” the spokesman said.

Michael Carrick has admitted Manchester United still need to strengthen this summer but they will not be splashing the cash on the level of their Premier League rivals.

United have so far spent around £85m on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow, but after another big summer of spending elsewhere they are the only one of the Premier League’s ‘big six’ still never to have broken the £100m mark on a player.

United need to build depth ahead of a return to the Champions League, and their midfield reinforcements come after Casemiro’s exit.

“I think we’ve done really good business and we’ve got really some top, top, top players,” Carrick said at United’s pre-season training camp in the Republic of Ireland.

“We’re delighted with that. We always want to improve. We want more, we need more, we keep looking for how we can do that. That never stops.”

But United are trying to keep pace as Chelsea have spent £117m on Morgan Rogers, cross-city rivals City signed Elliot Anderson for £116m and Tottenham brought in Sandro Tonali in a deal that could rise to £100m.

“Money’s money, I get that,” Carrick said. “It’s still about the football, and that’s where the competition lies.

“Certainly the situation is what it is as well, whether that’s finances or whatever. For now, we’ve got to make the most of it, but we’ve got to keep pushing and push everything and every boundary that we can to be able to win again.”

When asked why United were not spending on the level of other clubs, Carrick added: “To be honest, I haven’t got the answers for that. We’re working with pushing everything that we can to make the best of it.”

Marcus Rashford is back with United this week after returning from the World Cup. Earlier this summer Barcelona declined their option to buy the England winger following last season’s loan, and questions remain over his future despite Carrick talking up his reintegration.

When asked directly if the 28-year-old was for sale, Carrick said: “He’s our player, and he’s a good player and he gives us something a little bit different in the group.

“Marcus can offer us so much. He has done, and he can do again, so in that respect it’s quite exciting.”

This summer a number of Carrick’s players have expressed belief they can challenge for what would be a 21st league title, and first since 2013, next term. While that is music to the ears of the manager, he was not so forceful himself.

“We’ve definitely got the potential to achieve something really special,” he said. “I’m not hiding from the fact, and we should aim to do that, but I can’t give you a definite answer on that. It’s certainly what we’re pushing to do because we have to, because that’s the club we are.”

Carrick took the job on an interim basis in January following Ruben Amorim’s exit, but signed a two-year contract in May. The 45-year-old insisted he was not worried as to whether a longer-term deal meant he might now be judged differently.

“I’m not fussed,” he said. “Doesn’t bother me anyway. I’m just going about trying to win and trying to do the right thing for the football club.”

Last season, the Big Ten was the best football conference in the nation, and 2026 should be no different.

The league that owns the last three national championships could have as many as four teams that could make it four in a row.

The top half of the conference will be extremely tough to beat, and look for the bottom half to be improved over last season.

The overall depth of the conference will offer very few gimme wins in league play.

So how do I see the Big Ten breaking down in 2026? Here is my predicted order of finish with an outlook for each team.

1. Oregon Ducks

Dante Moore is back, and that will go a long way toward the success of the Ducks. Last season, the veteran QB put up huge numbers with a banged-up receiving corps and likely would have been a top pick in last spring’s NFL draft, had he entered.

This season, with a healthy group of pass-catchers, offensive production should be monstrous. Look for the trio of Dakorien Moore, Evan Stewart, and Jeremiah McClellan to cause plenty of matchup issues for opponents.

The strongest position group on the team is going to be the defensive line.  And if you are good up front on that side of the ball, odds are you are in for a productive season.

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The Oregon front is as good as any unit in the nation. Bear Alexander and A’Mauri Washington are NFL-caliber DTs already, while Matayo Uiagalelei is a premier edge rusher.

This could be the season the Ducks finally break through in the playoffs and give the Big Ten a fourth straight national title in as many years.

4. USC Trojans

On offense, USC will be fierce with a lot of production returning from last season, including Jayden Maiava under center and both King Miller and Waymond Jordan joining him in the backfield.

On top of that, all five offensive linemen are back in the fold. Tanook Hines could be a breakout star at receiver, the one unit on offense that does not return a lot.

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Gary Patterson was brought in to run the defense, and despite not having an on-field role in the last five seasons, he is still one of the best defensive minds in the game.

His 4-2-5 scheme should be effective, especially with the talent they have along the line.  They’ll be tough to run against and should be able to contain in man coverage at the backend.

Expectations are high in LA, and for good reason. The Trojans have a very daunting schedule to navigate, but the rewards are there for the taking.

5. Washington Huskies

Jedd Fisch has been building towards this season since he arrived at UW, and the pieces are in place for a breakout campaign.

This is an extremely talented team at Washington, led offensively by Demond Williams at quarterback.

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Dezmen Roebuck will be on the receiving end of a lot of his passes and looks like a star in the making.

The defense has some new faces, and the secondary lost a lot, but the pieces are in place for a successful campaign in Seattle.

This season, he should have a better supporting cast. Wayne Knight was a workhorse back for JMU last fall, and he’s the kind of playmaker that was missing from the Bruin attack in 2025. He should also open things up in the downfield passing.

UCLA’s transfer portal haul should also help the defense create more pressure. The pass rush was terrible last fall and, not surprisingly, so was the success rate on third down.

Another JMU transfer, Sahir West, should be a significant upgrade as an edge rusher. If the defense can keep things tight, the offense should score enough points to win some of the games they lost last season.

A bowl game could be on the table, but at the very least a solid foundation for the future is being laid.

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Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino‘s future should only be decided by elections after Ireland became the latest federation to withdraw their support for the embattled FIFA president.

Infantino is fighting to save his job after a barrage of criticism for his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

The governing bodies of European football (UEFA), North and Central America (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) stepped up the pressure on Infantino in a joint letter this week, declaring “trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority”.

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It is believed they want Infantino to resign before he has the chance to seek re-election in March next year.

But Motsepe, a FIFA vice-president and CAF president, is adamant Infantino’s fate should be decided through the ballot box.

“If anybody has got any problem against anybody, whether it’s Gianni, whether it is anybody else, follow the process, follow the FIFA process, simple as that,” Motsepe told Sky News on Thursday.

“If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide. Do that and the vote will express whether they’ve got confidence in him or not.”

“You’ve got to be very careful. There are elections taking place next year. Shouldn’t we allow that process to continue?”

Motsepe was in Salzburg at the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday to hold talks with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, whose organisation are threatening to boycott the World Cup and Club World Cup in protest at Infantino’s scheme.

“I’ve heard so many stories about various issues and am careful to pass judgement on anything,” Motsepe said.

“Everybody has a right to be heard. Let’s have a hearing, and a proper forum.”

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CAF had already backed Infantino and Motsepe claimed there was no breach of rules over the World Cup sell-off talks, because the proposals would be submitted to FIFA members for final approval.

“There’s a lot that’s problematic and negative that they have to fix,” Motsepe said.

“But he has apologised and said maybe there’s a different way these things should have been done, but we also take advice.”

However, there has been no end to the tidal wave of criticism engulfing Infantino.

And on Thursday the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) become the latest FIFA member to withdraw its support for Infantino.

The English FA and Welsh FA had already withdrawn their backing for the 56-year-old Swiss.

“Following an FAI Board Meeting, the decision was taken to rescind the letter of support that the Association supplied earlier this year,” the organisation said.

“It has since written to FIFA to explain its reasoning. The Association is grateful for the support that FIFA provides to Irish football, but recent events have raised significant concerns regarding governance, transparency and the lack of meaningful consultation.”

(FRANCE 24 with AFP) 

Jayden Daniels is taking issue with LSU’s decision to give his No. 5 jersey to cornerback DJ Pickett. An attorney representing the Washington Commanders quarterback sent LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry a cease-and-desist letter on Aug. 5, informing the school that it is no longer authorized to use Daniels’ name, image and likeness, according to a copy of the letter obtained by ESPN.

CBS Sports reached out to Daniels’ attorney, Adam Kenner, for comment Thursday, but had not received a response.

The letter, according to ESPN, cites Daniels’ LSU NIL agreement, which allowed the school to use his name, image and likeness for 180 days after his final college game. Kenner wrote that LSU must “immediately cease and desist” from any further use or exploitation of Daniels’ NIL.

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Daniels’ representatives said the former LSU quarterback and his family believed No. 5 would remain part of his legacy after he became the third Heisman Trophy winner in school history in 2023.

“The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU’s decision to give Jayden’s number to another player,” a spokesperson for the Daniels family told ESPN. “Jayden and his family had every reason to believe that his number would remain a meaningful part of his LSU legacy and would be honored and protected in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university.”

Daniels’ No. 5 had not been worn by another LSU player since his departure for the NFL. The number, however, has never officially been retired.

Pickett wore No. 3 as a freshman last season, when he earned freshman All-American honors after recording three interceptions. LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Aug. 5 that Pickett had been promised No. 5 during his recruitment under former coach Brian Kelly.

“When a kid is promised something to come to a school, he should wear it,” Kiffin said.

Kelly confirmed to ESPN that Pickett had been promised the number but said he chose not to give it to him while Daniels was at LSU because he did not want to issue No. 5 without Daniels’ approval. Kelly also pointed to LSU’s treatment of Joe Burrow’s No. 9, which has not been worn since Burrow’s Heisman Trophy-winning 2019 season.

Daniels transferred to LSU from Arizona State and had one of the most productive seasons in school history in 2023, passing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns while rushing for 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns. He won the Heisman Trophy before becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Daniels faces immediate backlash

The reaction to Daniels’ decision was not particularly sympathetic. Even with the former LSU quarterback’s immense popularity among the school’s fan base, the optics of sending a cease-and-desist letter over his old jersey number have made it easy for critics to paint the move as unnecessarily combative.

It remains to be seen how much of the backlash actually sticks. Daniels is still widely appreciated by LSU fans, who remember his remarkable 2023 season and the way he elevated the program. Some of the blowback has included questions about the role of his mother, Regina Jackson, who also serves as his agent and has been a prominent presence throughout his career.

Daniels has enough goodwill with LSU supporters that this episode alone is unlikely to erase his legacy. But if the dispute continues to escalate, rather than ending with the cease-and-desist letter, it could become a far more lasting blemish on the relationship between Daniels and the school that helped make him a star.