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Josh Ball
Josh Ball
Hong Kong
@JoshBall76
News Editor, Sport & Racing
A journalist for 25 years, Josh arrived in Hong Kong in March 2018 having spent the previous 10 years in Bermuda. He has worked all over the world in a variety of roles, while covering some of the biggest events in international news and sport.

While you were sleeping: Ten Hag’s hot seat gets hotter as woeful Utd lose again

Manchester United’s head coach Erik ten Hag walks off the pitch after his side’s defeat at home to Tottenham. Photo: AP

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s future looks bleak, England’s Harry Brook is looking ahead and Carlos Alcaraz is looking for win 201.

While you were sleeping: No title talk from Slot, Palmer makes history

Ibrahima Konate celebrates scoring his first ever Premier League goal for Liverpool in the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium. Photo: dpa

Manchester City’s title rivals make hay after defending champions can only draw with Newcastle, South Africa seal Rugby Championship.

While you were sleeping: England annihilate Australia, Clark WNBA’s top rookie

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been named WNBA rookie of the year. Photo: Reuters

Bazball lights up a wet September Friday at Lord’s, Caitlin Clark named rookie of the year, and Wayne Rooney on road to managerial redemption.

Zhang Shuai stuns sixth seed Navarro in China Open with victory in straight sets

Zhang Shuai has beaten sixth seed Emma Navarro in the second round of the China Open in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

After going 24 matches and 603 days without a win, Zhang now has two in the space of 48 hours.

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Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen to channel energy of home fans in China Open title bid

Zheng Qinwen says she is looking forward to playing in front of crowds where “95 per cent” of the supporters will be behind her. Photo: Xinhua

‘Queen Wen’ is drawn to meet nemesis Aryna Sabalenka in the semis of an event the Chinese star has been looking forward to.

While you were sleeping: Chelsea’s US$530m second XI, City survive Watford scare

Como’s players celebrate with their supporters after winning their first Serie A match in 20 years. Photo: EPA-EFE

A night of no upsets in England, but Como break 20-year drought in Serie A and Australia finally lose a one-day international.

Justin Rose returns to Hong Kong Open, aims to end career with more major titles

Justin Rose is back at the Hong Kong Open and looking to end his career with more big titles to his name. Photo: AFP

The Englishman, a former Olympic champion and US Open winner, will be in the field with South Korea’s Tom Kim for the Asian Tour event.

While you were sleeping: Rodri out for season, All Blacks lose Barrett

Manchester City’s Rodri reacts after being tackled during his side’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Photo: Reuters

Knee injuries are the order of the day on the pitch, while in London, heavy rain leaves a sinkhole where a Wimbledon corner flag used to be.

While you were sleeping: Stones saves City, 4 sent off, Verstappen quit threat

Arsenal’s Declan Rice looks dejected after Manchester City’s John Stones scores a late equaliser. Photo: Reuters

Premier League title race looks like it could go down to the wire again, while the Chicago White Sox are among worst teams in MLB history.

While you were sleeping: Argentina stun Springboks, Joshua flattened, Liverpool top

Anthony Joshua gets knocked down by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. Photo: Reuters

So much sport, so little time. Anyway, rugby, boxing, English Premier League, cricket, Formula One, golf – pick your poison, it’s all here.

China star Cui signs 2-way deal with Brooklyn Nets, ‘a little excited’ for NBA shot

China’s Cui Yongxi scores during a Fiba Basketball World Cup Asia qualifier against Iran at Tseun Wan Sports Centre, in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Cui could be just seventh player from Chinese mainland to appear in game’s top league, following likes of Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Sun Yue.

While you were sleeping: China’s next NBA star, Guardiola backs player strike

Kick Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu steers his car during the first practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Photo: AP

Cui Yongxi signs two-way deal with Brooklyn Nets, Wales women grab historic win over Australia, Lando Norris gets faster and LIV nears finale.

While you were sleeping: Raya’s heroics save Arsenal, Australia thrash England

Goalkeeper David Raya saves Mateo Retegui’s penalty during Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Atalanta in Bergamo. Photo: EPA-EFE

Goalkeeper David Raya produces remarkable double save to earn side a point, Travis keeps his head and Rory McIlroy loses his.

While you were sleeping: Inter boss Inzaghi’s ‘despair’ at City draw, Celtic hit 5

Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan reacts after missing a chance against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: AFP

A bit quieter on the Champions League front this time around, but at least the managerial merry-go-round has started spinning.

Hong Kong’s Wong, China’s Wu in Asian Games rematch at ATP Tour event in Hangzhou

Coleman Wong of Hong Kong saved five match points on his way to defeating China’s Wu Yibing in the third round of the Asian Games singles in Hangzhou last year. Photo: Dickson Lee

The pair played out a memorable match last year in the Zhejiang capital, in what was arguably the biggest victory of Wong’s career so far.

While you were sleeping: Liverpool ease past Milan, Kane scores 4, United get 7

Harry Kane (right) scores to put Bayern Munich 4-2 up against Dinamo Zagreb in their Uefa Champions League in Munich that finished 9-2. Photo: EPA-EFE

Goals is the name of the game for this one. From the Midlands to Milan, and everywhere in between, nets were bulging almost non stop.

While you were sleeping: Tom Brady’s bunch get better of Reynolds’ Wrexham

Birmingham City stakeholder Tom Brady (left) talks with Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham in the stands before the game at St Andrew’s. Photo: AP

Seven-time Super Bowl champion watches a very different game of football in the West Midlands, and wins again.

While you were sleeping: Spurs fans turn on Postecoglou, US Solheim win, Toon time

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin, is stopped by New Orleans Saints players during the first half the game in Arlington, Texas. Photo: AP

Sacked in the morning, you’re getting sacked in the morning - but is that Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, or Dallas Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy.

While you were sleeping: Haaland strikes again, Forest stun Liverpool, US on top

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat Brentford. Photo EPA-EFE

Premier League, NFL, NBA, golf, rugby, so much sport, so little time. Here’s what you might have missed.

While you were sleeping: Livingstone batters Aussies, United beat City

United States’ Nelly Korda watches her shot on the first hole during the first day of the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville. Photo: AP

League football is back after the international break, and there is some good news for Tottenham ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

While you were sleeping: Man City charges date set, Wada cleared, NFL legend dies

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the rough on the second hole during the first round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down. Photo: AP

Independent commission into Premier League financial rules case to begin, Wada investigator clears agency, McIlroy in Irish Open contention.

While you were sleeping: Australia beat England, Ronaldo talks United rebuild

England’s Saqib Mahmood is bowled for 12 during his side’s T20 loss to Australia. Photo: Reuters

Rebuilding seems to be the theme for the day, whether that’s England’s cricket team or Manchester United.

While you were sleeping: China fans have ‘no hope’, Raygun ranked world No 1

China head coach Branko Ivankovic sits on the bench during his side’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. Photo: Xinhua

Defeat at home to Saudi Arabia sparks expected backlash on social media, Harry Kane hits 100 milestone, Pochettino is new US boss.

While you were sleeping: Odegaard injury scare, England’s Coldplay moment

Belgium Kevin De Bruyne was not happy with his team after their 2-0 loss to France in the Nations League.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard hurts ankle in Nations League ahead of critical early week for Gunners, Italy fans turn backs on Israel team.

Hong Kong leader hails city’s ‘warriors of life’ as Paris Paralympics come to end

Hong Kong’s Daniel Chan carries the city’s flag during the closing ceremony at the Stade de France. Photo: AFP

China tops medal table once again, and in seven-time gold medallist Jiang Yuyan have another teenage swimming star.

While you were sleeping: Sinner wins US Open, Paris says goodbye, Prescott mega deal

Fireworks explode above the Stade de France during the closing ceremony for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Photo: Reuters

Drugs row, what drugs row? Jannik Sinner shakes off noise to make history in New York, where fans are facing another miserable NFL season.

While you were sleeping: humiliation for Australia, US Open joy for Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka kisses the trophy after winning the women’s singles final at the US Open. Photo: AP

Wallabies suffer record defeat to Argentina, China teen Jiang Yuyan wins seventh Paralympics gold, Irish trio take England to victory.

While you were sleeping: Haaland draws blank, Kho makes cut, China swimming gold

China’s Lu Dong peers over a lane separator after winning gold in the women’s 50m butterfly S5 final at the Paris Paralympics. Photo: Reuters

China’s Jiang Yuyan wins sixth gold of Paris Paralympics, while Erling Haaland can’t find a way past Kazakhstan and Ollie Pope scores ton.

While you were sleeping: gold, silver for Hong Kong, Ronaldo scores 900th goal

Boccia gold medallists Ho Yuen-kei (left) and Tse Tak-wah celebrate winning the BC3 mixed pairs at the Paris Paralympics. Photo: China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

More boccia glory for city’s athletes in Paris, China pair seal historic tennis bronze and Hayes rails against football patriarchy.

While you were sleeping: China cashing in, Messi missing, PGA v LIV for TV

Gold medallist Shi Yiting celebrates winning the women’s T36 100m at the Stade de France. Photo: Reuters

Investing in sport is paying off for China in Paris, while four of the world’s best golfers hope a made-for-TV match will do the same for them

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