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Harry Kane has take a shot at the players who pulled out of England duty. Photo: Reuters

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

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

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.

Bruno Fernandes celebrates opening the scoring against Leicester City on his 250th Manchester United appearance. Photo: Reuters

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.

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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.

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.

James Maddison celebrates scoring Tottenham’s final goal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Photo: EPA-EFE

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.

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.

Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada celebrates scoring his side’s winner against Aston Villa. Photo: AP

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.

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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.

While you were sleeping: woeful Palace hit new low, thousands in Singapore protest

Crystal Palace slump to yet another Premier League defeat making some unwanted history in the process, Neymar returns in nine-goal thriller.

Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood celebrates scoring as Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson hopes the ground will swallow him up. Photo: Reuters

While you were sleeping: Reds on top, VAR saves City, Leclerc wins US Grand Prix

Liverpool stay top of the Premier League, John Stones heads Manchester City to victory, and Max Verstappen gets the decision in Austin.

Manchester City’s John Stones scores his team’s controversial winner against Wolves at Molineux. Photo: AFP

While you were sleeping: Arsenal’s shock loss, Man United win, Djokovic-Nadal

Once again Erik ten Hag pulls a victory out of the bag when he needed it most, while there was a likely final meeting for two tennis GOATs.

While you were sleeping: Kiwis dominate Brits, Ten Hag defiant, Wawrinka wins

America’s Cup poised to remain in New Zealand hands, Wawrinka lands blow for ‘oldies’, Kiwis in World Cup final.

While you were sleeping: F1 axes fastest lap, Japan rider makes cycling history

Daniel Ricciardo’s last act in Formula One has led to a rule change, while New Zealand and Ireland are on a World Cup collision course.

Japan’s Kento Yamasaki celebrates after winning gold at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. Photo: AFP

While you were sleeping: Springboks sale halted, Alcaraz v Nadal for final time

South Africa’s richest man among those putting block on move by rugby bosses to cash in on Springboks, while Caitlin Clark makes more history.

People walk past an image of Spain’s Rafael Nadal before the start of play at the Six Kings Slam event in Riyadh. Photo: Reuters

While you were sleeping: Tuchel named England boss, Tom Brady joins LV Raiders

England cast coaching pathway aside in hope of World Cup success, Spain march on in Nations League and Ronaldo throws another temper tantrum.

While you were sleeping: Springboks for sale, England eye Pep, players’ strike nears

The off-field soap opera that is professional football has taken a new twist, while SA Rugby is eyeing US investment in the world champions.

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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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