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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.
France’s Antoine Dupont cries out as he suffers a knee injury during his side’s win over Ireland. Photo: Reuters
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

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

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.

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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.

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Mourinho’s 4-match ban, Sinner award nomination withdrawn, happy Hamilton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

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban by the Turkish Football Federation. Photo: AFP

Liverpool title sealed? Haaland scores, England cricketers out, speedy Norris

Results at Anfield and for Arsenal mean Arne Slot’s men can see the finish line in their bid for the English Premier League title.

Liverpool fans are preparing to celebrate the English Premier League title in manager Arne Slot’s debut campaign. Photo: dpa
English Premier League

No goals for Cole as Chelsea thrash Saints, Barca and Atletico in 8-goal thriller

It’s now seven games without a goal for Cole Palmer, but Chelsea end run of three consecutive defeats with 4-0 win at home.

Man United job cuts to reach over 400, Leeds’ huge win, Luka Doncic to face Mavs

More bad news comes out of Old Trafford, while it’s all smiles for Leeds as they take a huge step towards the Premier League.

Premier League title done? France set up Six Nations decider; Froome’s crash

Liverpool travelled to Manchester City just a day after Arsenal’s shock loss to West Ham while Les Bleus crushed Italy.

Liverpool duo Konstantinos Tsimikas (top) and Andrew Robertson (down) celebrate the potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City and Liverpool FC, in Manchester. Photo: EPA
English Premier League

Rashford turns hero for Villans, England get lucky, Andreeva makes WTA history

Ex-Manchester United striker rediscovering his joy, while Finn Russell kicks away Scotland’s chances of winning Calcutta Cup.

Aston Villa’s Marco Asensio (right) celebrates with teammate Marcus Rashford after scoring the winner against Chelsea. Photo: EPA-EFE
English Premier League

Leicester hit historic low, Parker weighs in alone, Olympics venue sabotage

A 4-0 defeat at home to Brentford piles pressure on relegation-threatened Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Woods backs Trump to ‘heal’ golf, Alcaraz out, NBA star Wembanyama’s injury KO

US icon says president’s involvement in negotiations between PGA and LIV can help bring about a resolution.

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Uefa Champions League

Mbappe a Real deal, City’s US$223 million flops, Slot not happy with Villa draw

In the end, the heavyweight Champions League clash everyone was waiting for ended with Real Madrid easily knocking out Manchester City.

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (left) celebrates with Jude Bellingham after completing his hat-trick against Manchester City. Photo: AP

Djokovic and Murray continue partnership, giants fall in Champions League

Serbian tennis great is knocked out in first round of Qatar Open just hours after announcing he and Murray will keep working together.

Leeds take big step to Premier League promotion, Barca go top, Alcaraz through

A meeting between two high-flying sides in English football’s second tier ends with a dramatic 95th-minute winner.

Spurs beat Man Utd, Liverpool ‘nervous’, tennis sensation earns first ATP win

Ruben Amorim laments ‘hard’ job on his hands, while Premier League leaders endure a surprisingly tough encounter.

Diogo Dalot (left) and Joshua Zirkzee show their disappointment at yet another defeat for Manchester United. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Arsenal keep hunting Liverpool, Manchester City star born, Anisimova’s Qatar joy

Mikel Merino keeps Gunners’ title hopes alive with double in Leicester victory, Haaland survives injury scare as City drub Newcastle.

Mikel Merino wheels away after scoring the second of his two goals in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Leicester City. Photo: AFP

Chelsea thrashed by Brighton, Iga Swiatek’s Qatar KO, scoreless rugby clash

Seagulls beat Blues for second time in a week, as tennis’ world No 2 suffers heaviest defeat since 2023.

Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers leaves New York Jets, indoor mile record smashed

NFL and athletics dominated Thursday night’s sporting news, but there was also action in European competitions.

English Premier League

4 sent off as Everton draw last Goodison derby, ‘no alcohol’ at Saudi World Cup

Merseyside derby ends in chaos, while Olympic champion Imane Khelif slams ‘offensive’ IBA in gender row and fellow boxer Usyk reveals plans.

Liverpool and Everton players clash after the final whistle at Goodison Park. Photo: dpa

Zheng, big guns fall in Qatar; Real Madrid beat Man City in Champions League

Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner gives holders the edge, while China’s No 1 beaten in straight sets.

Real Madrid players celebrate together after Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp winner in the Champions League against Manchester City. Photo: dpa
Uefa Champions League

Ancelotti says Real or City will win Champs League, gender test for elite athletes

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Premier League’s City can still be kings of Europe. World Athletics eyes one-and-done swab test.

Six Nations Championship

Liverpool stunned in FA Cup; India beat England, Ireland march on in Six Nations

One of the biggest shocks in modern-day history of cup competition, while Irish are seeking history.

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