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What to look out for in the UEFA Nations League
International football returns across Europe this week, less than eight weeks after Spain edged out England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
![Zheng blames sleepless night for Open exit, eyes China 'prime time'](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ab/ce/40/Zheng-blames-sleepless-night-for-Op-413455_small.jpg)
Zheng blames sleepless night for Open exit, eyes China 'prime time'
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said her tame US Open quarter-final exit was caused by a sleepless night following the record late finish to her previous match, but predicted she will be "prime time" when she gets back to China.
![Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth US Open semi-final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/78/55/63/Sabalenka-demolishes-Zheng-to-reach-114472_small.jpg)
Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth US Open semi-final
World number two Aryna Sabalenka demolished Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to reach a fourth successive US Open semi-final on Tuesday.
![Zverev was 'absolutely terrible' in US Open exit](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/51/93/01/Zverev-was--absolutely-terrible--in-647040_small.jpg)
Zverev was 'absolutely terrible' in US Open exit
Alexander Zverev described his performance in Tuesday's US Open quarter-final loss to Taylor Fritz as "absolutely terrible".
!['Just watch me': US' Smith recovers from collapsed lung to claim Paralympic gold](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/fe/41/f5/-Just-watch-me---US--Smith-recovers-410403_small.jpg)
'Just watch me': US' Smith recovers from collapsed lung to claim Paralympic gold
When Leanne Smith suffered a partially collapsed lung in June 2022, the idea of winning a Paralympics swimming gold medal, let alone returning to the pool one day, seemed impossible.
![Fritz, Navarro into US Open semi-finals as home hopes soar](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/70/c9/23/Fritz--Navarro-into-US-Open-semi-fi-500424_small.jpg)
Fritz, Navarro into US Open semi-finals as home hopes soar
Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro reached their first Grand Slam semi-finals at the US Open on Tuesday, boosting home hopes of a double American title party this weekend.
![Fritz stuns Zverev to reach US Open semi-finals](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/bb/74/f0/Fritz-stuns-Zverev-to-reach-US-Open-475795_small.jpg)
Fritz stuns Zverev to reach US Open semi-finals
Taylor Fritz won a big-hitting battle with Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday.
![Leicester win appeal against decision over alleged breach of financial rules](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e9/ac/5d/Leicester-win-appeal-against-decisi-797051_small.jpg)
Leicester win appeal against decision over alleged breach of financial rules
Leicester have won their appeal against a decision that an independent commission had jurisdiction to consider an alleged breach of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
![Frech gets second Paralympic athletics gold as China strike gold in pool](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e0/d7/b6/Frech-gets-second-Paralympic-athlet-511225_small.jpg)
Frech gets second Paralympic athletics gold as China strike gold in pool
American amputee athlete Ezra Frech cemented his status as a new Paralympics star on Tuesday as he added a sparkling high jump title to his 100 metres crown, while Chinese swimmers gobbled up medals in the pool.
![Navarro feels 'disrespected' by Zheng ahead of potential US Open semi-final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/24/79/fa/Navarro-feels--disrespected--by-Zhe-445354_small.jpg)
Navarro feels 'disrespected' by Zheng ahead of potential US Open semi-final
Emma Navarro turned up the heat ahead of a potential US Open semi-final against Zheng Qinwen by repeating claims she feels "disrespected" by the Chinese star.
![Furyk completes Presidents Cup line-up](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/9b/ec/0c/Furyk-completes-Presidents-Cup-line-123811_small.jpg)
Furyk completes Presidents Cup line-up
United States captain Jim Furyk followed the form book with his final wildcard selections for the Presidents Cup on Tuesday, rounding out his team based solely on team rankings.
![Iranian 2.46m para volleyballer struggles to find bed big enough](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f5/5a/fa/Iranian-2-46m-para-volleyballer-str-257193_small.jpg)
Iranian 2.46m para volleyballer struggles to find bed big enough
Iran's sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad has finally found a bed big enough to accommodate his 2.46-metre (8 ft 0.85 in) frame at the Paris Paralympics.
!['I was a disaster', says Badosa after US Open heartbreak](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/38/1f/fa/-I-was-a-disaster---says-Badosa-aft-818875_small.jpg)
'I was a disaster', says Badosa after US Open heartbreak
Paula Badosa admitted she was a "complete disaster" after an astonishing second-set collapse in her US Open quarter-final defeat by Emma Navarro on Tuesday left her feeling like "an ant".
![Navarro into US Open semi-finals as Tiafoe, Fritz target all-American clash](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/24/79/fa/Navarro-into-US-Open-semi-finals-as-517681_small.jpg)
Navarro into US Open semi-finals as Tiafoe, Fritz target all-American clash
Emma Navarro reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday as fellow Americans Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz attempted to move closer to ending the country's 21-year wait for a male champion at the majors.
![Argentine court allows rape-accused French rugby players to return home](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a0/05/66/Argentine-court-allows-rape-accused-827371_small.jpg)
Argentine court allows rape-accused French rugby players to return home
An Argentine court on Tuesday allowed two French rugby players held for almost two months on rape charges to return home pending the conclusion of their case.
![Soler climbs to Vuelta 16th stage honours, O'Connor hangs on to lead](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/0b/35/b9/Soler-climbs-to-Vuelta-16th-stage-h-274124_small.jpg)
Soler climbs to Vuelta 16th stage honours, O'Connor hangs on to lead
Marc Soler emerged from the mountain gloom to claim Tuesday's Vuelta a Espana 16th stage summit finish, with Ben O'Connor narrowly holding on to the leader's red jersey.
![Navarro into US Open semi-final after Badosa collapse](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/24/79/fa/Navarro-into-US-Open-semi-final-aft-321625_small.jpg)
Navarro into US Open semi-final after Badosa collapse
Emma Navarro reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Paula Badosa whose challenge dramatically collapsed.
![Paris mayor's office defends permanent Olympic logo for Eiffel Tower](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/65/3e/8d/Paris-mayor-s-office-defends-perman-375248_small.jpg)
Paris mayor's office defends permanent Olympic logo for Eiffel Tower
Paris's deputy mayor defended plans to display the Olympic logo permanently on the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday, saying the rings would not disfigure the beloved monument.
![Sprint banter sees Duplantis v Warholm in Zurich 100m exhibition](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b8/b5/1f/Sprint-banter-sees-Duplantis-v-Warh-514772_small.jpg)
Sprint banter sees Duplantis v Warholm in Zurich 100m exhibition
As head-to-head exhibition 100 metres races go, it is certainly one that catches the eye: pole vault king Armand Duplantis up against 400m hurdles master Karsten Warholm in Zurich on Wednesday.
![Tiafoe, Fritz target all-American US Open semi-final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/62/2b/b8/Tiafoe--Fritz-target-all-American-U-811158_small.jpg)
Tiafoe, Fritz target all-American US Open semi-final
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz attempt to set up an all-American US Open semi-final on Tuesday and move closer to ending the country's 21-year wait for a male Grand Slam champion.
![Ugandan Olympian suffers 80 percent burns after partner 'set her on fire'](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4f/ce/4a/Ugandan-Olympian-suffers-80-percent-717620_small.jpg)
Ugandan Olympian suffers 80 percent burns after partner 'set her on fire'
A Ugandan Olympian was in intensive care in Kenya on Tuesday suffering 80 percent burns after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by her partner, the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country.
!['Monster' Inoue set for Vegas after stopping injured Doheny](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/3e/44/52/-Monster--Inoue-set-for-Vegas-after-727953_small.jpg)
'Monster' Inoue set for Vegas after stopping injured Doheny
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue opened the door for a fight in Las Vegas next year after retaining his titles against Ireland's TJ Doheny in Tokyo on Tuesday.
![Test coach McCullum to take charge of England white-ball teams](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/23/33/c3/Test-coach-McCullum-to-take-charge--662616_small.jpg)
Test coach McCullum to take charge of England white-ball teams
England Test coach Brendon McCullum will take charge of the nation's teams in all three formats from the start of next year, cricket chiefs announced on Tuesday.
![New Paralympic star Frech aims for high jump glory as basketball hots up](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e0/d7/b6/New-Paralympic-star-Frech-aims-for--672887_small.jpg)
New Paralympic star Frech aims for high jump glory as basketball hots up
American amputee star Ezra Frech will aim to add a high jump title to his newly acquired 100 metres crown at the Paralympics on Tuesday while the men's wheelchair basketball competition heats up at the quarter-final stage.
![Brendon McCullum named as England white-ball coach](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/23/33/c3/Brendon-McCullum-named-as-England-w-752110_small.jpg)
Brendon McCullum named as England white-ball coach
England Test coach Brendon McCullum will also take control of the white-ball teams, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.
![Lord's to stage 2025 World Test Championship final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1b/93/97/Lord-s-to-stage-2025-World-Test-Cha-367274_small.jpg)
Lord's to stage 2025 World Test Championship final
Lord's will host the World Test Championship final for the first time in 2025, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.
![Bangladesh beat Pakistan for historic Test series win](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/60/64/43/Bangladesh-beat-Pakistan-for-histor-472235_small.jpg)
Bangladesh beat Pakistan for historic Test series win
Bangladesh celebrated a historic first-ever Test series win over Pakistan with a 2-0 clean sweep following a tense six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
![Ten Hag has Man Utd's full backing, says CEO Berrada](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/bc/ff/e5/Ten-Hag-has-Man-Utd-s-full-backing--565112_small.jpg)
Ten Hag has Man Utd's full backing, says CEO Berrada
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says struggling manager Erik ten Hag has the full backing of the club despite a poor start to the Premier League season.
![Bangladesh 122-2, need 63 more for historic Pakistan series win](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/g0/32/74/Bangladesh-122-2--need-63-more-for--344782_small.jpg)
Bangladesh 122-2, need 63 more for historic Pakistan series win
Bangladesh were closing on a first series win against Pakistan on Tuesday, reaching 122-2 at lunch on the fifth day of the second Test in Rawalpindi, needing 63 more for victory.
![Sinner and Medvedev set up US Open quarter-final clash](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/30/21/46/Sinner-and-Medvedev-set-up-US-Open--573267_small.jpg)
Sinner and Medvedev set up US Open quarter-final clash
World number one Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarter-final showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
![Nearly men Zverev and Dimitrov target US Open semi-finals](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f6/c3/59/Nearly-men-Zverev-and-Dimitrov-targ-721522_small.jpg)
Nearly men Zverev and Dimitrov target US Open semi-finals
Alexander Zverev and fellow Grand Slam veteran Grigor Dimitrov look to make the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday and take a step closer to maiden Grand Slam titles.
![All Blacks accept South Africa apology for Haka disruption](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ec/f7/68/All-Blacks-accept-South-Africa-apol-566151_small.jpg)
All Blacks accept South Africa apology for Haka disruption
The All Blacks on Tuesday accepted an apology from South Africa after fireworks, music and a jet fly-over partly drowned out New Zealand's Haka before last weekend's Test match.