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Presenters Kelly Cates, Hayley McQueen and Christine Lampard set to launch new Overlap podcast series ‘Not Just Football’- as the trio aim to build on the successes Gary Neville’s ‘Stick to Football’ show

Sky Sports presenters Kelly Cates and Hayley McQueen are launching a new Overlap podcast series called ‘Not Just Football’ alongside ITV’s Christine Lampard on October 8.

The trio will host a weekly show reacting to football’s biggest talking points from a unique angle as they look to share their expertise from their experiences within the game.

The series will also tackle a variety of different topics outside of the sport, with the presenters interviewing experts and stars from different backgrounds.

Cates’ and McQueen’s relationship spans back to their childhood due to their father’s Kenny Dalglish and Gordon McQueen playing together with the Scotland national team throughout the 1970s and 80s.

With Lampard – the wife of Chelsea legend Frank – joining them in the The Overlap‘s newest venture brought to you by Sky Bet, the presenters are hoping their chemistry will bring a fresh perspective to football podcasting.

Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates will host the new Overlap podcast series ‘Not All Football’

Hayley McQueen (left) and Christine Lampard (right) will also be hosts on the weekly show

The Overlap have had success with ‘Stick to Football’ hosted by Gary Neville and other stars

‘What we’re looking for is something from the weekends football that isn’t necessarily being covered elsewhere,’ Cates told Mail Sport. ‘There are so many football podcasts and trying to find something that isn’t done is really tricky.

‘So it’s not about analysis. It’s not necessarily about a deep dive into the tactics of the North London Derby or whatever, but it’s about the stories around it more than that.’

‘Not Just Football’ marks the latest endeavour of the Overlap which produces Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.

With their newest project looking to ride the wave of success of the award-winning show, hosted by Gary Neville, McQueen believes it’s the right time for the podcast to come out.

The Sky Sports presenter told Mail Sport: ‘It came out of [how] I worked with a lot of the guys at buzz and the guys who are working on the Overlap and Stick to Football and love what they do.

‘I was like “There’s a place for this” with three females discussing topics and things in a slightly different way. We’re not ex-footballers. We’re all linked to ex-footballers or current managers or what have you, and we all have a lot in common.’

Cates has worked with the Overlap in previous years, hosting their live shows as Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Co, travel the country engaging with fans.

Cates, the daughter of Kenny Dalglish, has said the podcast will be different to others out there

The 48-year-old has a strong relationship with Stick to Football hosts Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher due to working with them on Sky Sports

The 48-year-old has built a strong relationship with the pair of former football stars turned pundits by working with them on Sky with regularity over the last decade.

And while she believes it’s too early for ‘Not Just Football’ to rival her colleague’s podcast, Cates sees no reason why it can’t emulate their success in the future.

‘[Stick to Football] is one of my favourites because I know them off camera and on camera, I see them both sides,’ explained Cates.

‘What I really love about it are the moments where you see them and their personalities and their relationships. So I think that’s definitely something that we’re hoping to build on.

‘It’d be a bit brave of us to try and take them on early on. But maybe once we are more established you might think about setting up a bit of a rivalry.’

Meanwhile, McQueen thinks the qualities that the background of Cates, Lampard, and herself, will provide a different type of podcast to that hosted by Neville and Carragher.

Hayley is the daughter of former Scotland and Man United player Gordon McQueen, who sadly passed away last year

Christine is the wife of Frank Lampard and could provide insight into living with a top player

‘We’re very different from that,’ added McQueen. ‘We’ve all gone through very different things in life, and I think we’ll be speaking quite openly about some of the challenges that we faced in our personal lives, and in our careers.

‘We’re not going to be there as three women pretending. It’s not going to be like Loose Women, that’s for sure.

‘I think it’ll be very, very different to the current Stick to Football in that none of us have played, but we’ve all been influenced by the game in different ways.’

Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, is launching on 8th October via The Overlap YouTube channel.

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October 4, 2024
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Sweeny set for crucial district game against Royal | Sports

Despite starting the season with three losses, Sweeny Bulldogs head coach Jay Seibert could point to positives in each defeat.

Back-to-back 300-plus yard rushing performances against Van Vleck and state-ranked Bay City were followed by significant growth from the defense, which allowed just 10 points to Stafford in Week 3.

Sweeny regained its footing with back-to-back wins, including an 80-6 rout of Katy Harmony in last week’s District 10-4A, Division 2 opener. It also set the school record for the most points scored in a game.

“A lot of people didn’t realize we only had six returners and had a bunch of guys from the JV and didn’t even play football, so we went through some rough spells, but the team stuck together strong, and I’m excited about the district and about what they’re capable of doing,” Seibert said.

The results in the next three weeks will determine the level of improvement.

This period includes meetings with Brookshire Royal and Columbia, beginning with a trip to Falcon Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday.

“We’ve approached it all week that this is the biggest game of the year to this point,” Seibert said. “In the next three weeks, we have two big games, and to win district, you have to beat Royal and West Columbia.”

La Marque and Wharton remain threats and play each other Friday.

With a win, La Marque would improve to 2-0, but there’s a feeling that the District 10-4A, Division 2 champion, will come from the trio of Columbia, Royal and Sweeny.

There’s extra ammunition for Sweeny based on how last year’s trip to Falcon Stadium ended.

They say losses are what you remember most, and if that’s the case, Royal’s 36-31 come-from-behind win is a reel stuck in a loop in the mind of Sweeny’s staff and players.

“It’s been circled on my calendar because last year we didn’t travel over there very well, we weren’t focused, and we didn’t play great,” Seibert said. “Last year, we went over there and led for 47 of the 48 minutes and lost the game in the last minute.”

The loss began a three-game slide to close the season — which reached six games before Sweeny beat Brazosport in Week 4 — eventually serving as the turning point in Sweeny’s playoff chase.

“If we win that game and hold on, we get second place and make the playoffs, and losing that game pushed us all the out, so it was a devastating loss for us,” Seibert said.

Royal further hurt the Dogs by losing to La Marque the next week, which triggered the rare scenario of Sweeny missing the playoffs.

Columbia benefitted from both results and then beat Royal in the regular-season finale to finish runner-up to Bellville.

Now that there are no Brahmas in the district, the crown will likely go to the team that best navigates the next three weeks.

“We want to put everything together to have a great game and get off to a 2-0 start in district,” Seibert said.

Neither team looks much like the ones that took the field a year ago.

Royal returns more starters but had to replace the sport’s most important position after the transfer of quarterback Ashton Robinson, who accounted for 2,700 yards and 30 touchdowns last season.

“They have a young sophomore quarterback (Mason Hartwell) that is very good, and I know losing the other kid hurts their offense, but this guy has filled in well,” Seibert said.

Royal scored 60 points in its 2-2 start to the season, averaging 15 per game.

The Falcons were on a bye last week, which it likely used to clean up some of the mistakes that have plagued them.

“Their offense is better than what I think people think,” Seibert said. “At times, their offense is extremely explosive and makes some big plays, but they hurt themselves a lot and get in their own way. When they execute and do well, I think they can put some points on the board.”

Royal returns most of its skill players, including utility player Noah Lasker and running back Zakai Anderson, who rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns.

“Their No. 7 (Lasker) is a very explosive kid, and we want to know where he is at all times. They hand him the ball, pitch him the ball, throw him screens and throw it to him downfield,” Seibert said. “They have two or three other skill kids capable of making big plays as well.”

However, the Falcons lack experience up front, and they have had to replace four offensive linemen to protect the young quarterback.

“They do have a young quarterback and offensive line, so the plan is to see if we can create something to make him uncomfortable,” Seibert said.

Sweeny’s defense has settled in after allowing 105 points in the first two games.

It has altered its personnel by playing more players both ways, including running backs Cayden Jones, Rooke Samford and Seth Jammer.

With multiple players rarely leaving the field, last week’s blowout allowed for rest ahead of the meeting with Royal.

“The good thing was we had that game last week, where we were able to give them some rest, and we didn’t quite practice as physical last week, but we’ve amped it back up this week,” Seibert said.

Sweeny’s offense has scored 129 points in its last two games, averaging 38.6 per game for the season.

After failing to establish a complementary option behind Jones, the running back rotation has been settled with the emergence of Samford and Jammer.

Jammer plays tailback, Samford is the halfback and Jones can reach 1,000 yards Friday at fullback.

Royal returned just four starters on defense, but the ones it brought back are in key positions.

“They have two studs on our guards, and we pull our guards, so there’s a thing we have to do to make sure they can get out,” Seibert said. “You’re having to push pretty big guys and still create holes for our running backs to get through.”

Tyler Lavallier and Broderick Burr anchor the Falcons defensive line and can be disruptors in the interior of the 4-3 front.

“They both look like they could play college football next year,” Seibert said. “Those two are a challenge for our interior offensive line, and we must be able to hand them.”

Middle linebacker Malik Hooker is back, and he’s a sideline-to-sideline defender that reads the field well, Seibert said. Royal is inexperienced in the backend but has substantial athleticism in its secondary.

“As a group, they run to the ball well,” Seibert said. “They haven’t scored much, but they haven’t gotten blown out either, but the defense plays well, and you have to earn your touchdowns.”

Royal allows an average of 22 points per game and has held opponents to 15 or fewer points in three of its four games.

The Falcons play Columbia next week. The Roughnecks then travel Oct. 18 to Bulldog Stadium for a meeting with Sweeny.

Soon, a district with plenty of question marks will have clarity or chaos, depending on the next three weeks.

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October 3, 2024

Women’s Soccer Set for Military Appreciation Match Against SIUE

THIS WEEK
Women’s soccer is set for their military appreciation match against the Cougars of SIUE. This will be the Lions third contest against an OVC team.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Date/Time: Sunday, September 29 – 1:00 PM CST.

Location: Hunter Stadium – St. Charles, Mo.

Live Video: ESPN +

Live Stats

LAST TIME OUT

Women’s soccer tied Eastern Illinois 0-0.

Jordan Hollingsworth made three saves.

The Lions outshot the Panthers 18-6.

The Lions recorded their fourth clean sheet of the season.

2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS
Points – Mackenzie Compton (6), four tied (4)
Goals – four tied (2)
Assists – Tasneem Dizdarevic (2), Compton (2), and Lily Sutter (1)
Shots – Compton (23) and Georgia Pardalos (13)
Shots on Goal – Compton (14) and Pardalos (8)
GWG – five individuals tied (1)
MIN – Jessica Dodd (881) and Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir (861)
Saves – Hollingsworth (18)
GAA – Caroline Ritter (1.04)
SV % – Ritter (77.3%)

PREVIEW

After the Lions match against Eastern Illinois, Lindenwood sits tied for second in the OVC, with a record of 5-4-1 overall, and record of 1-0-1 in OVC play. Lindenwood also sits second best in the OVC in goals against average (1.20). The Lions are looking to stay undefeated in OVC play against the Cougars of SIUE.

This will be third meeting between both teams. Historically, the Lions have never beaten the Cougars, having an 0-2 record against the Cougars. In the last meeting, Lindenwood fell 1-0 to SIUE.

SIUE sits tied for seventh in the OVC with a record of 1-5-3. In their last match, the Cougars tied the Trojans of Little Rock 0-0. The Cougars are looking to find the winning column after not registering a win in their last seven games.

A LOOK INTO THE NUMBERS

	Lindenwood	SIUE
Goals Per Game	1.1	1.1
Goals Against Average (GAA)	1.2	1.6
Shots Per Game	11.6	11.7
Corner Kicks Per Game	5.1	5.5
Penalty Kicks: Goals-Attempts	2-3	1-1
Fouls Per Game	9.2	9.1
Save Percentage	74.5%	70.8%
Saves Per Game	3.5	3.8

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September 27, 2024

Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their minor influencers under a pair of measures signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California led the nation nearly 80 years ago in setting ground rules to protect child performers from financial abuse, but those regulations needed updating, Newsom said. The existing law covers children working in movies and TV but doesn’t extend to minors making their names on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

Family-style vlogs, where influencers share details of their daily lives with countless strangers on the internet, have become a popular and lucrative way to earn money for many.

Besides coordinated dances and funny toddler comments, family vlogs nowadays may share intimate details of their children’s lives — grades, potty training, illnesses, misbehaviors, first periods — for strangers to view. Brand deals featuring the internet’s darlings can reap tens of thousands of dollars per video, but there have been minimal regulations for the “sharenthood” industry, which experts say can cause serious harm to children.

“A lot has changed since Hollywood’s early days, but here in California, our laser focus on protecting kids from exploitation remains the same,” he said in a statement. “In old Hollywood, child actors were exploited. In 2024, it’s now child influencers. Today, that modern exploitation ends through two new laws to protect young influencers on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms.”

The California laws protecting child social media influencers follow the first-in-the-nation legislation in Illinois that took effect this July. The California measures apply to all children under 18, while the Illinois law covers those under 16.

The California measures, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, require parents and guardians who monetize their children’s online presence to establish a trust for the starlets. Parents will have to keep records of how many minutes the children appear in their online content and how much money they earn from those posts, among other things.

The laws entitle child influencers to a percentage of earnings based on how often they appear on video blogs or online content that generates at least 10 cents per view. The children could sue their parents for failing to do so.

Children employed as content creators on platforms such as YouTube will also have at least 15% of their earnings deposited in a trust for when they turn 18. An existing state law has provided such protection to child actors since 1939 after a silent film-era child actor Jackie Coogan sued his parents for squandering his earnings.

The new laws will take effect next year.

The laws have the support from The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or, SAG-AFTRA, and singer Demi Lovato, a former child star who has spoken publicly about child performers abuse.

“In order to build a better future for the next generation of child stars, we need to put protections in place for minors working in the digital space,” Lovato said in a statement. “I’m grateful to Governor Newsom for taking action with this update to the Coogan Law that will ensure children featured on social media are granted agency when they come of age and are properly compensated for the use of their name and likeness.”

The new laws protecting child influencers are part of ongoing efforts by Newsom to address the mental health impacts of social media on children. Newsom earlier this month also signed a bill to curb student phone access at schools and ban social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent.

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September 26, 2024
Dexdee Golf Resort Set to Thrill Guests at Lifestyle Event in November – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett Oghifo

The second edition of the lifestyle event hosted annually by the high profile luxury leisure real estate facility known as Dexdee Golf Resort is set to hold in November.

The maiden edition, which was held in November last year, practically swept guests off their feet.

According to the CEO of Dexdee Golf Resort, Engr. Desmond Odiase (MNSE), the golf resort has been positioned as a one-stop center for leisure, entertainment and creativity, as well as training.

The prestigious Dexdee lifestyle November 2023 Event, was a huge success and this year’s event will be no less spectacular, Odiase stated.

“The major sponsors were Airtel, Guinness/Dubic and Genesis Cinema. Dexdee Golf Resort is nestled in an unspoilt picturesque landscape at Ekae GRA, in the ancient Benin Kingdom, Edo State, which is 35 minutes by flight from Lagos and 45 minutes from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

This year’s 3-day lifestyle event will feature: 60 golfers from around the country; 30 power bikers from around Nigeria; 30 lawn tennis players; 20 Models & fashionistas; 30 Scrabble players.

According to Odiase, “Our second edition of the prestigious Dexdee lifestyle event is coming up in November 22nd – 24th 2024 at our Dexdee Golf Resort, Ekae GRA in Benin, City, and we would like you to partner with us in sponsoring any of the 4-categories namely: Platinum N100m, Gold N75m, Silver N50m & Bronze N25m. Sponsorship of any of these categories would enhance your competitive advantage in Edo State, Delta State & beyond.

“Dexdee golf resort has been positioned as a one stop center for leisure, entertainment & creativity and training laid out in a picturesque landscape.

“It’s nestled in an unspoilt landscape at Ekae Gra; in the ancient Benin Kingdom Edo state, which is 35 mins by flight from Lagos and 45 mins from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

The Dexdee lifestyle event would be the biggest event in Benin in recent times and sponsoring such an event would enhance your brand equity.

“Our lifestyle event would resonate with your audience, Governments, High networth individuals, Corporate Companies, and this would give you a greater customer appeal. It would also be a perfect opportunity to showcase your CSR certification as a company interested in the lifestyles of her customers.

“We would use the print, electronic & social media platforms to amplify the event, pre, during & post-event giving you greater mileage. Souvenirs shall be co branded. This would create a buzz in Benin, Edo and Delta and beyond for your numerous and potential customers.”

The November 2023 event showcased 40 golfers from around the country, 30 power bikers, as some rode from Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Abuja and many other cities.

There were also 40 tennis players, fashion models, scrabble players as most of the activities were outdoor.

It was a perfect opportunity to herald the closure of the year dove-tailing into Christmas and New year.

Engr. Odiase said, “Our lifestyle event resonates with High networth individuals, Corporate Companies. Over 400 guests also came for a tour of the Resort, leading to a greater customer appeal for the sponsors, and a perfect opportunity to showcase their CSR certifications as companies interested in the lifestyles of their customers.

“The second edition comes up this November 22nd- 24th 2024. It provides another opportunity for companies to showcase their products, meet new customers, develop more strategic insights in navigating markets so as to enhance customer loyalty and brand equity.”

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September 25, 2024
Dexdee Golf Resort Set to Thrill Guests at Lifestyle Event in November – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett Oghifo

The second edition of the lifestyle event hosted annually by the high profile luxury leisure real estate facility known as Dexdee Golf Resort is set to hold in November.

The maiden edition, which was held in November last year, practically swept guests off their feet.

According to the CEO of Dexdee Golf Resort, Engr. Desmond Odiase (MNSE), the golf resort has been positioned as a one-stop center for leisure, entertainment and creativity, as well as training.

The prestigious Dexdee lifestyle November 2023 Event, was a huge success and this year’s event will be no less spectacular, Odiase stated.

“The major sponsors were Airtel, Guinness/Dubic and Genesis Cinema. Dexdee Golf Resort is nestled in an unspoilt picturesque landscape at Ekae GRA, in the ancient Benin Kingdom, Edo State, which is 35 minutes by flight from Lagos and 45 minutes from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

This year’s 3-day lifestyle event will feature: 60 golfers from around the country; 30 power bikers from around Nigeria; 30 lawn tennis players; 20 Models & fashionistas; 30 Scrabble players.

According to Odiase, “Our second edition of the prestigious Dexdee lifestyle event is coming up in November 22nd – 24th 2024 at our Dexdee Golf Resort, Ekae GRA in Benin, City, and we would like you to partner with us in sponsoring any of the 4-categories namely: Platinum N100m, Gold N75m, Silver N50m & Bronze N25m. Sponsorship of any of these categories would enhance your competitive advantage in Edo State, Delta State & beyond.

“Dexdee golf resort has been positioned as a one stop center for leisure, entertainment & creativity and training laid out in a picturesque landscape.

“It’s nestled in an unspoilt landscape at Ekae Gra; in the ancient Benin Kingdom Edo state, which is 35 mins by flight from Lagos and 45 mins from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

The Dexdee lifestyle event would be the biggest event in Benin in recent times and sponsoring such an event would enhance your brand equity.

“Our lifestyle event would resonate with your audience, Governments, High networth individuals, Corporate Companies, and this would give you a greater customer appeal. It would also be a perfect opportunity to showcase your CSR certification as a company interested in the lifestyles of her customers.

“We would use the print, electronic & social media platforms to amplify the event, pre, during & post-event giving you greater mileage. Souvenirs shall be co branded. This would create a buzz in Benin, Edo and Delta and beyond for your numerous and potential customers.”

The November 2023 event showcased 40 golfers from around the country, 30 power bikers, as some rode from Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Abuja and many other cities.

There were also 40 tennis players, fashion models, scrabble players as most of the activities were outdoor.

It was a perfect opportunity to herald the closure of the year dove-tailing into Christmas and New year.

Engr. Odiase said, “Our lifestyle event resonates with High networth individuals, Corporate Companies. Over 400 guests also came for a tour of the Resort, leading to a greater customer appeal for the sponsors, and a perfect opportunity to showcase their CSR certifications as companies interested in the lifestyles of their customers.

“The second edition comes up this November 22nd- 24th 2024. It provides another opportunity for companies to showcase their products, meet new customers, develop more strategic insights in navigating markets so as to enhance customer loyalty and brand equity.”

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September 25, 2024
Dexdee Golf Resort Set to Thrill Guests at Lifestyle Event in November – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett Oghifo

The second edition of the lifestyle event hosted annually by the high profile luxury leisure real estate facility known as Dexdee Golf Resort is set to hold in November.

The maiden edition, which was held in November last year, practically swept guests off their feet.

According to the CEO of Dexdee Golf Resort, Engr. Desmond Odiase (MNSE), the golf resort has been positioned as a one-stop center for leisure, entertainment and creativity, as well as training.

The prestigious Dexdee lifestyle November 2023 Event, was a huge success and this year’s event will be no less spectacular, Odiase stated.

“The major sponsors were Airtel, Guinness/Dubic and Genesis Cinema. Dexdee Golf Resort is nestled in an unspoilt picturesque landscape at Ekae GRA, in the ancient Benin Kingdom, Edo State, which is 35 minutes by flight from Lagos and 45 minutes from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

This year’s 3-day lifestyle event will feature: 60 golfers from around the country; 30 power bikers from around Nigeria; 30 lawn tennis players; 20 Models & fashionistas; 30 Scrabble players.

According to Odiase, “Our second edition of the prestigious Dexdee lifestyle event is coming up in November 22nd – 24th 2024 at our Dexdee Golf Resort, Ekae GRA in Benin, City, and we would like you to partner with us in sponsoring any of the 4-categories namely: Platinum N100m, Gold N75m, Silver N50m & Bronze N25m. Sponsorship of any of these categories would enhance your competitive advantage in Edo State, Delta State & beyond.

“Dexdee golf resort has been positioned as a one stop center for leisure, entertainment & creativity and training laid out in a picturesque landscape.

“It’s nestled in an unspoilt landscape at Ekae Gra; in the ancient Benin Kingdom Edo state, which is 35 mins by flight from Lagos and 45 mins from Abuja, being one of the busiest/ oldest airports in Nigeria.”

The Dexdee lifestyle event would be the biggest event in Benin in recent times and sponsoring such an event would enhance your brand equity.

“Our lifestyle event would resonate with your audience, Governments, High networth individuals, Corporate Companies, and this would give you a greater customer appeal. It would also be a perfect opportunity to showcase your CSR certification as a company interested in the lifestyles of her customers.

“We would use the print, electronic & social media platforms to amplify the event, pre, during & post-event giving you greater mileage. Souvenirs shall be co branded. This would create a buzz in Benin, Edo and Delta and beyond for your numerous and potential customers.”

The November 2023 event showcased 40 golfers from around the country, 30 power bikers, as some rode from Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Abuja and many other cities.

There were also 40 tennis players, fashion models, scrabble players as most of the activities were outdoor.

It was a perfect opportunity to herald the closure of the year dove-tailing into Christmas and New year.

Engr. Odiase said, “Our lifestyle event resonates with High networth individuals, Corporate Companies. Over 400 guests also came for a tour of the Resort, leading to a greater customer appeal for the sponsors, and a perfect opportunity to showcase their CSR certifications as companies interested in the lifestyles of their customers.

“The second edition comes up this November 22nd- 24th 2024. It provides another opportunity for companies to showcase their products, meet new customers, develop more strategic insights in navigating markets so as to enhance customer loyalty and brand equity.”

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September 25, 2024
Where to watch every Champions League game LIVE on TV this week in the UK with games set to be shown on TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and BBC
- The Champions League returns this week with all 36 teams in action
- In a UEFA first games will be on Thursday as well as Tuesday and Wednesday
- LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday
By Kim Morrissey

Published: 06:02 EDT, 17 September 2024 | Updated: 06:23 EDT, 17 September 2024
The Champions League is back and what a first week of games we have in store with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa all in action.

This season’s competition will be unlike anything witnessed before with UEFA abolishing their old group stage format in favour of an all new-league phase consisting of 36 teams.

In another first for the competition, the opening round fixtures will also be played across three nights instead of two, with six games scheduled to be played on the traditional Tuesday and Wednesday matchday slots as well as Thursday.

Each and every one of these games will be broadcast live for fans to enjoy, so a single game isn’t missed.

Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch this week’s Champions League fixtures, with games being broadcast across six different channels.

The Champions League returns this week with a whole new look

UEFA have abolished the group stage format in favour of an all new-league phase consisting of 36 teams for this season

To manage the fixture congestion and make sure all bases are covered TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and BBC Sport will all be providing coverage of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League in the UK.

Amazon Prime are the new kids on the block for Champions League coverage earning holding rights for one match a week under a new TV agreement.

The streaming platform have been given the top pick each Tuesday, with football broadcaster veterans TNT Sports showing the remaining ties.

TNT Sports will be the main broadcaster for this year’s Champions League, showing more than 185 matches across the season.

For the next three years, BBC Sport will show the highlights from each Champions League game after all the action has drawn to a conclusion each matchweek.

Amazon Prime are the new kids on the block for Champions League coverage earning holding rights for one match a week under a new TV agreement

This week Prime Video will show the Tuesday 8pm kick-off between AC Milan and Liverpool

Where to watch each Champions League fixture

All times UK (BST)

Tuesday, September 17

5:45pm: BSC Young Boys vs Aston Villa FC – TNT Sports 1

5:45pm: Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven – TNT Sports 2

8pm: AC Milan vs Liverpool FC – Amazon Prime Video

8pm: Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb- TNT Sports 2

8pm: Real Madrid vs Stuttgart – TNT Sports 1

8pm: Sporting Lisbon vs Lille – TNT Sports 4

Wednesday, September 18

5:45pm: Sparta Prague vs RB Salzburg – TNT Sports 6

5:45pm: Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk – TNT Sports 4

8pm: Celtic FC vs SK Slovan Bratislava – TNT Sports 2

8pm: Club Brugge KV vs Borussia Dortmund – TNT Sports 5

8pm: Manchester City vs Inter Milan – TNT Sports 1

8pm: Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC – TNT Sports 4

Thursday, September 19

5:45pm: Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen – TNT Sports 2

5:45pm: Crvena Zvezda vs Benfica – TNT Sports 4

8pm: Atalanta vs Arsenal – TNT Sports 1

8pm: AS Monaco vs Barcelona – TNT Sports 2

8pm: Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig – TNT Sports 4

8pm: Brest 29 vs SK Sturm Graz – TNT Sports 5

Aston Villa’s return to the Champions League after 42 years will be documented on TNT Sports 1 when they face Swiss outfit Young Boys on Tuesday at 5:45pm

Here at Mail Sport we will be providing live blogs for multiple Champions League ties featuring build-up to the games, team news and all the latest updates and live score once the games get underway.

For those who are hoping to tune in via TNT Sports, games will be available to watch through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

Alternatively the games can be accessed via Discovery+, with a subscription including TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment.

A TNT Sports subscription can be bought for £30.99 per month here.

Fans can view Amazon Prime’s top Tuesday pick via Prime Video, which is included in a Prime membership which costs £8.99 a month.

A 30-day free trial is available, and subscribers can sign up to Prime Video on its own for £5.99 per month.
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Where to watch every Champions League game LIVE on TV this week in the UK with games set to be shown on TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and BBC
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September 17, 2024
English pop legend is set to release his first single in 12 years – after his smash-hit 1992 debut made him a household name
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By Chikamso Chukwuenyem For Mailonline

Published: 04:05 EDT, 7 September 2024 | Updated: 04:05 EDT, 7 September 2024

An English pop rock legend is set to release his first single in 12 years – after his smash-hit 1992 debut made him a household name.

Chesney Hawkes, 52, last released music in 2012 when he put out his third studio album, Real Life Love.

Son of Chip Hawkes, Chesney is best-known for his first single The One And Only, written by Nik Kershaw.

The One And Only featured, along with Chesney, in 1991 British comedy-drama Buddy’s Song.

The song was number one in the UK for five weeks and even reached the top-10 of the US charts.

An English pop rock legend is set to release his first single in 12 years – after his smash-hit 1992 debut made him a household name

Chesney Hawkes, 52, last released music in 2012 when he put out his third studio album, Real Life Love

Son of Chip Hawkes, Chesney is best-known for his first single The One And Only, written by Nik Kershaw

Now, Chesney is launching the ultimate comeback, in collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga producer Jake Gosling.

Get A Hold Of Yourself will be released on September 18 and is available for pre-sale now. It hopes to approach the success of The One And Only, unlike its predecessors.

Chesney told The Sun of the track, which will play on Radio 2 on the same day: ‘It’s really strange experiencing this all again – three decades later and with three decades worth of growing up.

‘It’s taken a long time to feel confident enough to really throw myself back into a project but growing up and feeling much more comfortable and freer within myself has allowed that to happen.

‘That’s what Get A Hold Of Yourself is about – getting hold of yourself and being free and not giving a f**k what people think. I think people are going to be surprised that this is a Chesney track. I can’t wait for people to hear it and think they will be surprised by the video for it!

In April, Chesney revealed that he squandered £8.2million after finding such huge success aged just 19.

Speaking on the My Dirty Laundry podcast, Chesney revealed he burned himself out with ‘utter exhaustion’ due to his ‘crazy’ lifestyle.

Admitting he can relate to fellow stars Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, he urges young people in the industry to ‘be careful and make sure they don’t burn out like he did.’

Chesney’s new single Get A Hold Of Yourself will be released on September 18. It hopes to approach the success of The One And Only, unlike its predecessors

Chesney admitted: ‘I did that classic thing when I first made it of just blowing everything. I bought a state of the art studio. I bought everyone in my family a car. So yeah, we had fun.

‘My brother Jodie is my drummer and he was with me through the whole time. And yeah, we enjoyed it, because we were young. We were 19 and 17, and we toured all over the world – America, Japan, it was an amazing time.

‘It was like living in the eye of a storm. So I had my family and the people around me in this kind of bubble, you know?

‘I would be thrown into the hurricane and I’d be gone. And then I’m off to Sweden and then I’m off to New York. I never knew where I was waking up for that first year. It was mental. It was really crazy.’

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September 7, 2024
Wunderlich Lane is set to be a premier lifestyle precinct

Wunderlich Lane, set to open at the crossroads of Redfern and Surry Hills, will be a world within a world and home to a wide range of drink and dine establishments, plus wellness and beauty.

The lifestyle precinct will have a collective of restaurants and all-day dining bars, plus beauty, wellness and boutique retail offerings by some of the city’s best operators. It will also include boutique luxury hotel The EVE, event spaces, a fresh food village-style market and creative office space, plus luxurious residences.

(L-R) Matteo Ernandes, Federico Zanellato, Angelo Cristella, Karl Firla of Regina La Pizzeria.

Joining the impressive line-up of operators so far announced for Wunderlich Lane with its charming arched, open-air walkways is the LuMi Dining team concept, Regina La Pizzeria, opening in October. Pizzaiolo Matteo Ernandes (ex-Da Orazio; Matteo Double Bay) is at the helm of the Fazzone pizza oven, the first of its kind in Australia, which is handmade by skilled artisans using volcanic stone to help create the perfect balance of crispy crust and tender base.

Also opening in October is Japanese chef Raita Noda’s R by Raita Noda, a premium Japanese dining by day and Noda’s signature omakase-style by night. Gelato Messina is also opening a new store at Wunderlich Lane later this month.

The people behind Gelato Messina.

Complementing the hospitality line-up at Wunderlich Lane is an array of incredible wellness, beauty, and lifestyle retailers. Sydney-based Saardé is a design-led brand that offers goods for home, senses and self, with simple pleasures in mind. From October, Wunderlich Lane is the home of the brand’s first flagship store, a lifestyle destination where guests will be invited to immerse themselves in the brand’s signature pared-back style, carefully curated interiors and beautiful sensory experiences.

Saarde Summer.

Natalie Ferrari’s celebrated beauty destination, The Parlour Room, is set to open its third salon and its first outside of Clovelly at Wunderlich Lane in November. It offers premium salon experiences that cherish individual beauty and deeply indulge mind, body, skin and self. Every ritual is uniquely curated to take guests away to a world of self-care. Wunderlich Lane guests will experience a journey of beauty and self-care that nurtures the mind, skin, and soul, where they can be pampered, indulge, and relax.

Several premium wellness concepts are also soon-to-be-announced as joining Wunderlich Lane. These exciting additions join newly opened men’s grooming for the contemporary gentleman, Q Man Barbershop; Beyond Eyecare optometrist; and Surry Hills local favourite Blooms the Chemist which have moved into a brand-new, high-end store.

The Parlour Room.

The Wunderlich Lane precinct, developed by TOGA Group, opens in stages until autumn. The first eagerly awaited hospitality and retail operators begin opening in October and by the end of the year, the precinct will be abuzz with wellness, beauty, retail, and hospitality.

This includes House Made Hospitality’s Island Radio, a restaurant that promises a cacophony of colour, music, and energy, creating a lively dining experience with a menu that draws on the vibrant flavours of Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia and Baptist St. Rec. Club, a neighbourhood cocktail and wine tavern upstairs that will revel in the quirky, bizarre, and eccentric spirit of 1980s and ’90s Australia.

TOGA Group general manager property investment, Jacob Rolls, said: “We’ve spent the best part of four years curating the array of operators opening at Wunderlich Lane to ensure that we have an offering that showcases the best of Sydney and complements this unique and vibrant Surry Hills and Redfern community.

“It’s a thrill to begin sharing who they are, with many more to be announced. They are a significant part of our vision for Wunderlich Lane – to bring this underutilised part of the neighbourhood to life and create a destination that the local community is proud of, and that visitors want to come to.”

Surry Hills is steeped in rich history and culture, and it was important to incorporate and celebrate this into the precinct’s design and spirit. ‘Wunderlich’ is a nod to the location’s history where the Wunderlich brothers’ factory once produced the iconic Sydney red terracotta roof tiles and ornate pressed metal ceilings ceiling tiles in Sydney Town Hall between 1890 and 1972.

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