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While you were sleeping

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.
(From left to right) Tottenham’s Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ange Postecoglou, Dominic Solanke, Guglielmo Vicario. Photo: dpa

Chelsea beat Tottenham, Barcelona receive boost, tennis stars’ grand slam appeal

It’s looking bleak for Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou after yet another defeat in the English Premier League.

Liverpool win derby, Mourinho the nose pincher, Clasico cup final

Arsenal win, Man United lose, Real Madrid keep treble hopes alive in thriller

England’s routine World Cup qualifying win, Osaka out, Raducanu through in Miami

Thomas Tuchel’s defeat Latvia while, in the tennis, Aryna Sabalenka will face Zheng Qinwen in the Miami Open last eight.

England captain Harry Kane celebrates with teammates Reece James, Phil Foden, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice after making it 2-0 against Latvia. Photo: EPA

Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

A look back at Sunday night’s sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open.

Fifa World Cup 2026

New boss Tuchel critical of efficient England, Dodgers game sets Japan TV record

England’s uninspiring performance against Albania in World Cup qualifier leaves manager saying team ‘have to do better’.

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IOC

New IOC chief Coventry wants Trump talks; Mbappe and Co stunned; Celtics sold

Kirsty Coventry becomes the International Olympic Committee’s first woman president and immediately wants to see the US supremo.

Fireworks on display at San Siro ahead of Italy’s clash with Germany in the Uefa Nations League quarter-finals. Photo: Reuters

Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

Messi’s adductor strikes again, club sorry for mourning player who isn’t dead

Lionel Messi ruled out of qualifiers with same injury that marred Hong Kong trip. Bulgarian side apologises for minute’s silence.

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Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. Photo: AFP

Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70 years of hurt; Draper Indian Wells champion

Eddie Howe delivered the Magpies fans their first trophy since the 1955 FA Cup in their surprise triumph at Wembley.

Newcastle United players celebrate with the Carabao Cup trophy after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley. Photo: AFP

France clinch Six Nations, Man City held, Alli sent off on return, Medvedev out

Les Bleus matched England’s number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style.

Guardiola hits back at ex-England boss; Tuchel wants to ‘earn’ national anthem

Manchester City boss irked at ‘arrogant’ label from former manager as he prepares to face Brighton on Saturday.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Swiatek eases past Zheng, United, Spurs make Europe progress, Dettori bankruptcy

Iga Swiatek in cruise control against China’s Zheng Qinwen at Indian Wells, while the quarter-finals of the Europa League are set.

Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP
Uefa Champions League

Real Madrid beat Atletico in shoot-out after bizarre disallowed spot-kick

Two English clubs join Real in Champions League quarter-finals, while Steve Borthwick reshuffles England backs for Six Nations decider.

Atletico’s Julian Alvarez scores a penalty during the shoot-out that would be disallowed after a VAR review. Photo: Reuters
Uefa Champions League

PSG stun Liverpool, golden shock in Cheltenham, Woods to miss Masters, Piastri deal

Gianluigi Donnarumma the hero as PSG win 4-1 on penalties, favourites fall in Champion Hurdle and Tiger Woods has surgery for ruptured Achilles.

English Premier League

Maradona medics face homicide trial, Newcastle win, Darnold’s US$100 million deal

Seven medical professionals who treated football great for brain bleed accused of negligence. Newcastle beat West Ham to go sixth.

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English Premier League

Arteta discovers not every cloud has silver lining, England thump Italy, India win

Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United leaves Liverpool 15 points clear at top of Premier League, but Mikel Arteta won’t concede title.

England’s Marcus Smith scores the try that gave England a bonus point in their win over Italy. Photo: AP
English Premier League

Salah scores as Liverpool soar 16 points clear, French fury at Dupont injury

Mohamed Salah scored two penalties, but Liverpool got a telling off from boss Arne Slot over Southampton performance.

Formula One (F1)

GM-backed Cadillac to race in F1 from 2026, Zverev crashes out at Indian Wells

General Motors-backed team given final approval to join grid. Alexander Zverev first top seed to lose in opening round since 2017.

United draw, Spurs lose, Chelsea priciest team ever, PIF backs WTA maternity fund

European football continues with the last 16 of the Europa League and Conference League. Eligible WTA players to get paid maternity leave.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt at the end of the game against Real Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Photo: AFP
Uefa Champions League

Alisson saves Liverpool, FIFA’s US$1 billion incentive, New York Marathon

Are Liverpool inevitable? It certainly feels like it after a 1-0 win in Paris gives Arne Slot’s side a narrow lead to take back to Anfield.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson kept his side in the game with a string of fine saves before Harvey Elliot’s late winner. Photo: AP

Arsenal hit 7 in Champions League, Trump wows at Kai Tak, Mavericks’ major KO

Elsewhere in Europe’s premier competition, Real Madrid faced Atletico while Aston Villa travelled to Club Brugge.

Serena Williams joins WNBA group, Nottingham Forest reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Tennis great is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, while FA Cup fifth round sees another penalty shoot out.

Holders United out of FA Cup, Chile, Kenya win sevens stop, heaven sent snooker

Manchester United lose fifth-round tie to Fulham on penalties, with Cottagers facing Crystal Palace in next round.

Fulham players celebrate after beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout at Old Trafford. Photo: AP

FA Cup round-up: Man City through, penalties, red cards; Tsitsipas’ Dubai crown

The fifth round of English football’s main domestic knockout competition has provided plenty of entertainment so far.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrates with his players after their FA Cup fifth-round victory over Plymouth Argyle. Photo: AFP

Asensio shines for Villa in FA Cup, Duplantis’ latest world record, Embiid’s KO

Unai Emery’s side reach quarter-finals, while Swedish pole vault icon continues to outdo himself.

Mourinho’s 4-match ban, Sinner award nomination withdrawn, happy Hamilton

Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss suspended following tense 0-0 draw between his Fenerbahce and arch-rivals Galatasaray.

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