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Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension with Manchester City which could keep him at the club for 11 years. Photo: Reuters

While you were sleeping: Guardiola pens Man City extension, Davis Cup semis set

Thursday was a doubly positive evening for Man City fans, while there were the final Davis Cup quarter-final ties.

While you were sleeping: Chelsea, Real Madrid shine in UWCL, Italy win BJK Cup

While you were sleeping: Guardiola to stay, Nadal’s farewell starts with defeat

While you were sleeping: Hong Kong’s conquerors lose to world’s worst side again

A night bereft of major action, but not major incident as we bring you up to speed with the sporting news from Monday night.

Scotland’s players celebrate as their last-gasp win in Poland gives them a League A reprieve as they now face a play-off to avoid relegation. Photo: AFP

England romp to promotion, Australia crush Wales, Sinner makes tennis history

Lee Carsley signs off as England boss with a five-star display against Ireland, while Warren Gatland’s Wales sink to historic new low.

Boks hand England fifth straight defeat, France down All Blacks, Sinner on fire

The Nations League took a back seat overnight, with the Autumn tests throwing up some thrilling encounters.

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While you were sleeping: Cristiano Ronaldo at the double, Paul Pogba leaves Juve

Your Friday night sports new round-up which includes Uefa Nations League, BJK Cup and a thrilling rugby union Test.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during Portugal’s 5-1 victory over Poland in the Uefa Nations League. Photo: EPA

Kane axed as England march on, Zhang rekindles China’s World Cup hopes, Son scores

England’s win over Greece puts them in the driving seat for Nations League promotion, while China are right back in the World Cup mix.

Kane blasts England no-shows, Ranieri back in business, Prem ref drugs claim

England captain Harry Kane is not happy with players who pulled out of the Nations League matches, and Claudio Ranieri is heading to Roma.

Illegal betting probe over team’s influencer move, Alcaraz sick, F1 boss quits

Top-flight Argentina club Deportivo Riestra fielded a YouTuber in a real game, while Jake Paul’s ‘fight’ with Mike Tyson is days away.

A picture released by Deportivo Riestra shows Ivan Buhajeruk (right) playing against Velez Sarsfield at the Guillermo Laza stadium in Buenos Aires on November 11. Photo: AFP

Palmer, Grealish among England injured, Barcelona pair on ice, Alcaraz loss

English referee suspended over social media rant at ‘arrogant’ Klopp as football prepares for return of Nations League.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been promoted to the senior England squad for November’s internationals. Photo: EPA-EFE

While you were sleeping: another win for Manchester United, Medvedev controversy

Van Nistelrooy ends brief reign on high, Ipswich out of drop zone following shock victory, try-less Scots beaten at home, Medvedev unravels.

Slumping City lose again, Australia win at death, Zheng’s collapse hands Gauff title

Pep Guardiola is in uncharted waters heading into the international break, while Australia have unearthed a new star in Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

While you were sleeping: Zheng reached WTA Finals decider, will face Gauff

There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.

China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates after beat Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova during their women’s singles semi-final match at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh. Photo: AFP

Diallo at double for United, Chelsea score 8, Zheng on course for Sabalenka clash

Europe’s second and third-tier teams were in the spotlight on Thursday, while Zheng Qinwen found out her semi-final opponent at the WTA Finals.

Manchester United’s Amad Diallo (right) scores his side’s second against PAOK. Photo: AP

Zheng powers into WTA Finals, Arsenal pay penalty for handball rule, Ming’s madness

The world of sport carries on as normal, which means Champions League, tennis, and a row over Olympic boxing gold medallist Imane Khelif.

While you were sleeping: Man City battered by United boss in Champions League

A busy night of Uefa Champions League action saw big guns go head to head with two major sides sent into ‘crisis’ mode.

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Zheng keeps WTA Finals hopes alive, Edu quits Arsenal role, Amorim eyes City test

Zheng Qinwen claims first career win over Elena Rybakina in Saudi Arabia, while Edu linked to job with Nottingham Forest owner.

China’s Qinwen Zheng celebrates during her WTA Finals match against Elena Rybakina. Photo: AFP

While you were sleeping: Manchester United held, Verstappen joy, Zverev wins

Norris refuses to praise rival Verstappen, Manchester United still stuck in rut, Zverev’s Paris joy, AFC Wimbledon strike blow for good guys.

While you were sleeping: Man City beaten, Zheng’s loses to Sabalenka again

A busy Saturday of sporting action saw a potentially pivotal weekend in the English Premier League as well as plenty of action elsewhere.

While you were sleeping: could Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez be reunited?

Inter Miami boss addressed rumours regarding reforming the MSN in MLS, while Alexander Zverev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French capital.

Neymar has been strongly linked with a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami after buying property in Florida. Photo: Reuters

Verstappen blasts critics, Alcaraz’s Halloween nightmare in Paris, Amorim delay

Just 47 points now separate Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, and the pressure on the Red Bull driver is starting to tell.

Feeling the pressure Max? The Red Bull driver has had several testy exchanges with reporters ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Photo: DPA

United score 5, Spurs stun City, Verstappen gets 5-place grid penalty

The League Cup dominated proceedings overnight, and more important names were added to Manchester City’s ever-growing injury list.

Brazil cries foul over Vinicius snub, Amorim update, Dodgers turn to Casparius

The row over the Ballon d’Or continues to rumble on, while Manchester United are close to appointing Ruben Amorim.

City the winners as Arsenal, Liverpool draw, United lose, Sainz takes Mexico GP

A draw in October does not seem like it would be fatal, but Arsenal’s recent history tells us a different story.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his side’s late equaliser against Arsenal. Photo: Reuters

Barca crush Real, City go top, Brentford win 7-goal thriller, Sainz on pole

Late goals order of the day across Europe, except at the Bernabeu Stadium, where Real Madrid’s 42-game win streak came to a shuddering halt.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set Barcelona on their way to a famous win. Photo: EPA-EFE

Forest’s Wood on fire, Russell fastest in Mexico, 7 arrested over Paris Games abuse

The second best striker in the Premier League plays for Nottingham Forest? Probably not, but Chris Wood is certainly in-form at the moment.

While you were sleeping: Real hammer Dortmund, Villa march on, Arsenal get lucky

While the Champions League dominates headlines in Europe and Asia, the NBA eyes expansion, and Australia cricket bosses get an unlikely offer.

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While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping is the Post's slightly irreverent take on what happened overnight in some of the biggest tournaments and regional and domestic competitions in the world of sport.
last updated:
29 August, 2024
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