Sports News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia in 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and moved to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.

Iga Swiatek has rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3 1-6 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the first time this season at the US Open tune-up event in Toronto.

Defending champion Ben Shelton will face Brandon Nakashima for the Canadian Open title on Thursday after both Americans advanced in straight sets to the final of a key US Open warm-up event.

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue have helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.