Australia win toss, to field first in second test v Bangladesh
Aug 22 : Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field in the second and final test against Bangladesh in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday.
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Danish FA calls for FIFA presidential alternative as Infantino support wanes
Denmark's football association (DBU) has vowed to find a credible alternative to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in next year's election, declaring on Friday that it had lost confidence in the head of world soccer's governing body.
Exclusive-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources
BOLZANO, Italy, Aug 20 : World soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he angered them with a proposal to sell private investors a stake in the World Cup, senior figures familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
Nneka Ogwumike, 11-time WNBA All-Star, to retire at end of season - ESPN
Eleven-time All-Star and players' union president Nneka Ogwumike will retire from the WNBA following the conclusion of the 2026 season, she announced Wednesday.
England bowl against Pakistan in first Test of post-Bazball era
LEEDS, United Kingdom: England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit
Aug 18 : FIFA's latest senior departure drew sharp criticism from human rights and labour groups on Tuesday, with campaigners saying Kevin Lamour's exit raised fresh concerns about governance and dissent inside soccer's global governing body.
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear
FIFA's removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders.
FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
FIFA confirmed on Monday (Aug 17) that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup.