Bath v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux – Champions Cup last 16

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Saracens will face English champions in the final 16 of the Investec Champions Cup, while Sale Sharks and Harlequins will share the trophy for their stunning away victory.

Leicester Tigers were able to retain their position in the competition thanks to Quins’ victory at Stade Chaban-Delmas, where they will face the difficult task of challenging Bordeaux to retake the title and top seeds.

On Sunday, the second-placed Glasgow Warriors defeated Saracens to claim a clean sweep of bonus-point victories against South African side Bulls.

Bristol Bears welcome Leinster, while six-time champions Toulouse, who are in the top 14, welcome Bristol Bears.

Castres hosts Northampton Saints, while Stormers, the champions of the United Rugby Championship, travel to Toulon.

Seven English teams make up the final 16: four from France, two from Scotland, two from South Africa, and one from Ireland.

Last-16 draw

Leicester Tigers (16) vs. Bordeaux (1)

Glasgow Warriors (2) v Bulls (15)

Leinster (3) v Edinburgh (14)

Bath (4) v Saracens (13)

Castres (5) vs. Northampton Saints (12)

Harlequins (6) v Sale Sharks (11)

Toulon (7) v Stormers (10)

Bristol Bears (8) vs. Toulouse (8)

Matches scheduled for the April 3rd through 5th will be played.

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Finale route

Bordeaux (1), Leicester Tigers (16), Toulouse (8), or Bristol Bears (9), in quarter-final 1.

Quarter-final 2: Bath (4, Saracens (13) vs. Northampton Saints (5, Castres (12), or Saracens (13)).

Winner of quarter-final one also wins semi-final two.

Quarter-final 3 – Glasgow Warriors (2) or Bulls (15) v Toulon (7) or Stormers (10)

Leinster (3) or Edinburgh (14) v. Sale Sharks (1), Harlequins (2), or Sale Sharks (11) in quarter-final 4

Winner of the quarter-final three plays and the semi-final four.

The higher-ranked team travels to the home field for each game.

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Analysis: The competition is dominated by Bordeaux and Glasgow.

The best chance of winning it has always been to get as far into the competition as possible.

Holders Bordeaux, who have four bonus-point victories and is once more in the top seedings, made it to the final last year with three respectable knockout victories.

They have continued to excel in Europe and appear to be the favorites to defeat.

Leinster haven’t lost a pool game since 2018 and, despite not being at their best, are continuing to have an unbeaten record.

However, as Glasgow Warriors were awarded more bonus points, Leinster could face the prospect of departing from Dublin in the semi-finals.

Based on seedings, which both sides might prefer to use as opposed to a French side, would be Glasgow.

Bath won Pool 2, but they now face a trip to Bordeaux in the semi-finals if the outcomes match those of the knockout seeded teams because of Toulon’s defeat.

There are always knockout victories at home, with Northampton winning in Dublin in the semi-final last year and Munster winning in La Rochelle as examples.

However, since the following two rounds are played on April’s back-to-back weekends, it means a high seeding is more than likely required to advance to the semi-finals and beyond.

Toulouse, who has twice lost, managed to finish second in Pool 1 and will face a team that could rip up the seedings script, looking forward to a potential game with Bordeaux sooner than expected.

The Stormers have a difficult opening game against Toulon, who paid the price for sending a weak side to Harlequins.

The South African outfit has only lost once this season, so they are prepared to take on the challenge of attempting to win at home before possibly traveling to Glasgow.

Northampton Saints are in a last-16 draw with Castres, and they won’t be afraid to leave far off.

Challenge Cup winning way to the end

Ronan O’Gara’s side now faces Newcastle Red Bulls in a Challenge Cup last-16 tie following Harlequins’ surprise victory over La Rochelle.

Munster, who also dropped out of the Champions Cup, hosts the Exeter Chiefs.

QF1 – Montpellier (1) or Perpignan (16) v Connacht (8) or Sharks (9)

QF2 – Stade Francais (4) or Dragons (13) v Zebre (5) or Pau (12)

Winner of quarter-final one also wins quarter-final two.

QF3- Benetton (2) or Cardiff (15) v Exeter (7) or Munster (10)

QF4- Ulster (3) or Ospreys (14) v Newcastle Red Bulls (6) or La Rochelle (11)

Winner of the quarter-final three plays and the quarter-final four.

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Love Island’s Hannah Elizabeth ‘blacklisted’ after OnlyFans but there’s a twist

Hannah Elizabeth, a legend of Love Island, explains why she does OnlyFans, why she’s endured enough of the “stigma,” but has no regrets.

Love Island OG Hannah Elizabeth has lifted the lid on what she actually does on the adults-only content platform OnlyFans.

The 35-year-old former Playboy Bunny from Liverpool, who has had two stints in the Love Island villa, says many who haven’t seen her page presume what she does is full-on ‘porn’, but as she tells the Mirror, it couldn’t be further from the truth.

“I don’t do porn, no. I do now what I did in the lads mags that were on the shelves in Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s years ago! Everyone’s seen my boobs, anyway.

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She continues, “They’re everywhere on the internet.” Why wouldn’t I release them now, then? I’ll continue to do it until I’m too old. All I’ve ever known is this. And I take pride in what I do.

Catching up with the chatty blonde at the recent launch of Olivia Attwood ’s new ITV2 series Getting Filthy Rich – the fourth in the franchise – Hannah appears in the first episode, which seems former TOWIE star Olivia get the lowdown from her and other famous OnlyFans creators, such as Kerry Katona, Lauren Goodger and Katie Price.

Olivia enters a seductive photo shoot Hannah is doing for her OnlyFans that features her having shots taken in her underwear and posing seductively inside a bath tub.

She says, “You know, when I actually filmed it, it didn’t feel like filming, and it was so nice, so easy-going. And Olivia and I both know each other. Simply put, the boss. You know that I’ve worked in this field for a long time; it’s all I know, really?

“I read all the lads’ magazines and everything.” I was made up to be a part of this because I have so many positive things to say about the industry.

As well as the obvious financial incentives, Hannah tells the Mirror that being her own boss is a huge benefit of working on the adult-only platform. “I mean, the pros are obviously managing yourself, regulating what content goes out there, planning your own shoots. I think it’s exciting and very empowering.”

She acknowledges that having a creator has some drawbacks. It’s the judgment you sometimes receive from other women, especially in the UK. You’re a weirdo in America without the OnlyFans”!

She continues, “But let’s be honest, I’ve dealt with that since OnlyFans existed because I’ve been in the glamour industry.” Still, there is a stigma associated with it, and I don’t believe there should be.

One of the things Olivia Attwood’s new series, which tries to break through with its first episode, is about breaking ground with industry figures. “I think shows like this give us the opportunity to show what we’re doing,” says Hannah.

She also reveals that brands have “blacklisted” her because of her involvement with OnlyFans, but she doesn’t feel guilty about it.

No one ever raises this topic in open conversation, despite the fact that I do on the show. Brands continue to dominate brands even though they claim to be very inclusive, so I believe brands essentially focus on OnlyFans creators and refuse to collaborate with them.

Because so much is said about feminism and women having control over their own bodies, I simply don’t think it’s appropriate. However, doing OnlyFans” is not acceptable.

Meanwhile, the former glamour model tells us she’ll be glued – as ever – to the latest All Stars series, which finally returned to our screens on Monday, after wildfires delayed filming in South Africa.

And there’s one contestant she can’t wait to see in action. “I watch every season. I absolutely can’t wait to see Belle [Hassan]. I love her, I think she’ll kill it. But personally, I feel like I’m a bit too old now. I’ve done it twice.

If Hannah received the “yes” in the end, would she return to the villa for another vacation? If they put the right fellah in there for me, perhaps. I’m no longer even aware of who it is. I’m too old. “

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She acknowledges that she is currently single and says, “It’s hard out here on these single streets. To be honest, I’m not sure where the fellahs are these days. So, we’ll see. We’ll see if. But he needs to run after me more than I am.

On ITV2 and ITVX, Getting Filthy Rich airs on Sunday, January 18 at 10 p.m.

Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?

Following long-running battles with the SDF, the army has significantly increased its territorial ties.

The conflict started in Aleppo, and it has since spread to Syria’s northeastern regions.

Areas that were previously under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are claimed by the army as significant advances there.

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This explosive sequence of events allows the government to tighten its grip on this oil- and strategically important region.

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Grizzlies beat Magic as NBA returns to London

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In their first regular-season game to be played in London since 2019, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 126-109.

The O2 Arena at London’s O2 Arena was filled with famous faces, including footballers Virgil van Dijk and Declan Rice, Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli, and actress Rosamund Pike, who also enjoys stardom.

Before the game, American singer Vanessa Williams sang the US national anthem, but a heckler yelled “leave Greenland alone” during her performance.

Williams continued to be unfazed despite the crowd’s applause for the remark.

Donald Trump, the president of the US, announced that if eight of his European allies, including the United Kingdom, opposed his proposed takeover of Greenland, he would impose tariffs on them.

London receives NBA glam.

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NBA legend Tony Parker and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry were also present close to the Orlando bench throughout the game.

The crowd occasionally cheered Henry and Pike up, creating an atmosphere akin to an American game. If the match had been more evenly played, the atmosphere might have been even better.

When the camera switched to Marcelo, a former Real Madrid and Brazil footballer, the mayor of London, was shown on screen and immediately greeted a loud boos.

Morant motivates Grizzlies

The Grizzlies, who have struggled for consistency this season, dominated the first half and had a 17-point lead late in the second quarter.

From there, the score differential gradually decreased over the final three quarters, and the Magic’s chances of a comeback were diminished by the Grizzlies.

When Ja Morant recovered from an ankle sprain that caused him to miss six games, the Grizzlies were inspired by him. Before the tip-off, the crowd cheered his name and gave him the most ovation.

In the first half, Morant scored 20 points, with 15 of those scored in the second half.

He played for 28 minutes while only making a limited appearance on his return, where team-mate Jock Landale added 21 points from the bench.

In a 36-minute period, team-mate Paolo Banchero added 16 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists for the Magic with Wendell Carter Jr.

The Magic defeated the Grizzles 118-111 on Thursday in Berlin, making it the second half of a double-header between the two teams.

“I believe all players should actually want to come and have the opportunity to play here and experience everything the Magic and We did this week,” Morant said.

We were here, and I’m glad everyone had a great time, said Jaren Jackson Jr. of his Grizzlies team.

What will the NBA’s future in Europe entail?

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The NBA’s two-game absence from Europe is over with a victory for Memphis in London.

Manchester will host its first regular-season game in 2027, joining Paris for a double-header in January 2027. In 2028, Paris and Berlin will both host matches.

The NBA plans to establish a self-contained European league in the future, which could begin its 2027-28 campaign. Discussions are currently raging with potential investors, sponsors, and stakeholders regarding how that might look.

EuroLeague, the continent’s primary club competition, has resisted the NBA.

Should any current EuroLeague clubs object to joining a new division, EuroLeague has threatened to sue the NBA with legal action.

Both Real Madrid and Alba Berlin participated in the EuroLeague last year. Alba Berlin withdrew from the competition after 24 years at the start of this season despite Real Madrid remaining a EuroLeague team. Both are reportedly open to joining NBA Europe.

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Utomi, who was a guest on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, claimed it was absurd to support the populace.

“It is way too expensive for me to govern in Nigeria, and I will still have to drastically cut it.

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Lauren Goodger says ‘Men all want me naked, I have no regrets’

Lauren Goodger, a former TOWIE star, has a successful solo career. She explains why she’s still the “girl next door,” and why she entered the adult-only content site here.

TOWIE icon-turned-OnlyFans creator Lauren Goodger has opened up about why she joined the controversial platform – and what she gets out of it

Speaking to Lauren at the launch of Olivia Attwood ’s new ITV2 series Getting Filty Rich – the fourth outing of the franchise, the reality star – who banks some £30k a month from the platform – tells the Mirror that she feels her reasons for joining five years ago are a little different to others.

“I think my story is a little bit different from the others’.” She explains that she just thought it was really interesting and a good opportunity for me to explain why I do it and what I do on it.

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“And it’s actually not that bad because I prefer that thousands of people have access to it because there are only a few hundred fans there, and I have to pay a higher price.” because I’m the only one to show my boobs.

She continues, “I’ve been appearing on magazine covers for the past ten years, and I’m not being funny.” I was naked, in any case, like in the Closer magazine! I’m a total jerk, they all want me to be naked. What difference does it make, then? I might as well earn money from it.

Other OnlyFans creators, such as Kerry Katona, have had a background in the glamour industry – but for Lauren, it’s a whole new world, she says.

“The girl next door was, and I still am.” I’m a pretty girl at home. For two years, only a few people tried to convince me to use it. They actually set it up, and they wanted me to be, and I said, “I don’t want to do that.”

The circumstance changed. The cost wasn’t the same as it used to be, and the money wasn’t going anywhere. So I decided to go into Covid and do OnlyFans.

But as she reveals, it was a significant step and not one she took lightly. What had I done that morning when I woke up at 5:30 am? But I did it, and I’ve kept doing it.

When asked if there are any friends and family who disagree, she replies that only one friend wants to delete the photos so she won’t need them anymore.

You can’t do that, she says, but you can’t! You can’t just delete it if you view it as a job and have money coming in. I’ll do it, but I’m not yet ready.

There are “levels” to what you can do on OnlyFans, and Lauren explains that her content will always be on the lighter side of the scale.

You can be quite tame or go pornographic. I have a smaller fan base, a higher price, and a lower income. Nothing will be damaged by it. Not that it matters.

“Far play to people like Lilly Phillips, she earns like £800k a month. You’ve got to have some guts to do that – I’m all for it. But I’m not that. I just want people to know I’m still that girl from The Only Way Is Essex – but it’s great. I enjoy it, and it makes me feel good. It’s a confidence thing too. It makes me feel sexy”

“Listen, I used to post loads of pictures on Instagram and videos that were quite sexy anyway, so I might as well do it on OnlyFans!”

When she meets Olivia Attwood on the ITV2 show, she tells her: “I’ve been offered 150 grand for the night, that’s another whole world. Never. Not being wrong, it’s hard to turn down but I couldn’t. I can’t even sleep with a guy in real life.”

Lauren revealed that she does charge a fee of £6,500 for custom requests.

On ITV2 and ITVX, Getting Filthy Rich airs on Sunday, January 18 at 10 p.m.

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