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Apple Reveals Apple Music Hall, a New Live Venue in London

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Apple is bringing a new live music venue to London.

Located in Battersea Power Station, Apple Music Hall is a state-of-the-art venue “designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances unlike anywhere else,” Apple said in its announcement on Tuesday.

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“Apple’s deep love for music dates all the way back to the very beginning, from the launch of the iPod to the long-running iTunes Music Festival to the debut of Apple Music,” Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and international content, said in a statement. “Today, with the opening of Apple Music Hall, we are once again taking an unprecedented step further in our commitment to artists and fans by supporting live music in ways only Apple can do.”

The 600-capacity venue promises that every seat “feels close to the performer” while offering the infrastructure fit for an arena tour, with a 38-foot-wide stage that can be reconfigured for in-the-round performances and a 48-speaker spatial sound system.

Apple Music Hall is also an operational production facility, with two recording and mixing studios built to professional standards. The venue is hardwired for 16+ cameras with a broadcast control room that also supports iPhone video capture.

“In short, an artist can perform an intimate live show for fans at Apple Music Hall and walk out with a finished Spatial Audio recording, a broadcast-ready mix, and multicamera video — all from a single show,” a press release states. “Performances out of Apple Music Hall will also be livestreamed globally so fans outside of London can tune in to enjoy these one-time-only shows from their favorite artists.”

“At Apple Music, we care deeply about music, the artists who make it and their life stories,” added Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director and lead anchor for Apple Music 1. “We’re always looking for new opportunities to connect the artists and the fans because we are fans. What better way to celebrate this relationship than a new music venue where we get to experience amazing music in an amazing space and share it with the world. Great music and memories will be made at Apple Music Hall.”

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Jose Mourinho: Atletico Madrid hit back at Real Madrid boss after referee criticism following derby defeat

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Atletico Madrid have hit back at Real Madrid's criticism of the referring decisions during the derby on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho arrived at the post-match press conference with printouts displaying two incidents he believed should have resulted in red cards to Atletico players.

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The former Chelsea manager accused officials of making key errors in the match, which Real lost 2-1.

On Monday, Atletico put two posts on their X account, the first a video showing a sheet of paper being printed with the words '#StopAcosoArbitalYA,' which means "stop referee harassment now".

A second post showed an image of Mourinho at the news conference with the same message.

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What happened on Sunday?

Mourinho held up pictures of two tackles to the media after Real's defeat.

Mourinho strongly criticised the officials and was angry that Atletico defender Cristian Romero ‌was not sent off for a stamp on Jude Bellingham.

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He also complained about a challenge by Lee Kang-in on Federico Valverde, before the visitors were reduced to 10 men five minutes after half-time.

"We could skip the press conference because the story of the match is right here," Mourinho said, holding up the images in what was the start of a near ‌five-minute rant.

"Those were two clear red cards. The difficulties we've faced since the sending-off - 11 against 10 - well, we can imagine what 50 minutes of 11 against nine would have been like if justice had been done."

Image: Real Madrid said the derby against Atletico Madrid was influenced by refereeing decisions

Real defender Dean Huijsen was dismissed for bringing down Giuliano Simeone inside the area as the last defender, allowing Alejandro Grimaldo to score with a low spot-kick.

Jonathan David doubled Atletico's lead six minutes later, ⁠with Antonio Rudiger heading in a free-kick late ⁠on to reduce the deficit.

Mourinho said he could only "hug" his players after what he described as a first half "full of class and great character", but he aimed sharp ‌criticism at referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias and those who appointed him.

"They've put a referee, aged 41, with no international experience - it's certainly not because he's a great referee," Mourinho said.

"Then the poor chap has come ‌here and hasn't been able to cope with the pressure - and it really is intense pressure. I call it '80s-style pressure' here in this stadium, which you hardly ever see these days."

Asked about being six points behind Barcelona, Mourinho offered a pointed reply.

"If they just leave us in peace and let us compete on a level playing field ⁠with everyone else, we've still got a long way to go," he said.

"I don't want to go so far as to say this was set up... I want to believe that they simply made a mistake."

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Former Spurs captain Cristian Romero avoided a red card in the Madrid derby after making this challenge on Jude Bellingham

'A derby marked by poor officiating,' say Real Madrid

Real Madrid also released an official match report after full-time which echoed the views of Mourinho.

The La Liga club claimed the defeat was "marked by poor officiating".

"Real Madrid lost at the Metropolitano in a derby marked by the poor officiating of Ortiz Arias, who failed to send off Cuti Romero in the first half for stepping on Jude Bellingham's knee (despite reviewing the play on the monitor) and Kang-In Lee for stepping on Valverde's left ankle.

"Both decisions shaped the match, which was decided in the second half in favor of Atletico.

"Until the 30th minute, the game had very few dangerous plays. But from that point on, controversy took over the derby.

"In the 35th minute, during a contested ball, Bellingham got to the ball before Cuti Romero, and the Atletico defender planted his studs into the left knee of the Madrid player. Ortiz Arias initially booked our player but was called by Trujillo Suarez to review the incident on the monitor.

"After watching the replay, he rescinded the card from Bellingham and issued a yellow card to the Atletico defender instead of sending him off.

"Nine minutes later, the referee made another crucial error by not penalizing Kang-In Lee for a challenge on Valverde, where he struck him with his studs on the left ankle.

"Ortiz Arias was close to the incident but did not show a red card (or even a yellow card) to the Atlético player, nor was he alerted by Trujillo Suárez on this occasion." %!s()

Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Liverpool vs Man Utd and Arsenal vs Man City in November

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Liverpool vs Man Utd and Arsenal vs Man City are among the 18 Premier League games being shown live on Sky Sports in November.

Andoni Iraola's side welcome archrivals United to Anfield, with that blockbuster clash now taking place on Sunday November 22 at 4.30pm.

England Lions: Jonathan Trott replaces Andrew Flintoff as head coach of development squad for winter tours

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Jonathan Trott will coach the England Lions this winter, filling the role vacated by Andrew Flintoff.

Flintoff stood down from the position with immediate effect in August, with Trott stepping in to lead the side's recent T20 series win over the touring Sri Lanka side.

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Now the three-time Ashes winner, who previously enjoyed success as head coach of Afghanistan, has agreed to stay in post for next six months.

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Trott, 45, will oversee a white-ball tour of the West Indies starting on October 27, a trip to South Africa which runs until December 23 and a third leg in Sri Lanka running between February and March.

Image: Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach in August

Trott was one of the names in the frame when England were looking for a new Test coach, a role which ultimately went to Stephen Fleming, having seen his stock rise by taking Afghanistan to a groundbreaking semi-final appearance at the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also completed a short consultancy stint with Ireland in July.

"I'm delighted to be back working in the England set-up and hugely excited to take on the role of head coach of the England Lions," he said.

"Having played for the Lions myself, I know how valuable the experience can be in helping players develop, both on and off the field, and it played an important part in my own journey.

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"I'm really looking forward to working with the players and staff, helping them fulfil their potential and preparing them for the demands of international cricket.

Ed Barney, men's performance director at the England and Wales Cricket Board, said: "Jonathan Trott is an outstanding coach who has a proven record in international cricket. We are delighted that he has agreed to lead our Lions programme during a busy winter.

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Trott discusses Ben Stokes' retirement announcement and gives his thoughts on why Stokes may have made the decision.

"Jonathan's coaching expertise, and as a former England player who knows the value of the Lions programme having come through it himself, will be invaluable for those players as they look to progress their careers."

Trott averaged 44.08 in 52 Test appearances for England and 51.25 in 68 ODIs between 2009 and 2015.

England Lions winter schedule

October 27-November 21, 2026: T20 and ODI series - West Indies
November 25-December 23, 2026: ODI & first-class series - South Africa
February 18-March 14, 2027: ODI & first-class series - Sri Lanka

Harry Brook: England white-ball captain relishing working with mentor of Kevin Pietersen's calibre

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Captain Harry Brook says leaning on a mentor of Kevin Pietersen's calibre will only help the continued upward trajectory of England's white-ball sides.

Pietersen, regarded as one of the greatest batters of the 21st century, has been brought into the England white-ball set-up in a mentoring role by head coach Brendon McCullum in the build-up to next year's 50-over World Cup.

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Brook shed light on the impact Pietersen was already having on the squad, both on and off the field, with the team's approach to playing spin already addressed in a masterclass from the former England captain.

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"KP has been very good," Brook told a press conference. "He's enjoying the role, he's enjoying himself.

"He's been good to have around, little chats here and there. Away from the game, sat having a coffee and a chat about how he sees the game and how he thinks it should be played.

"He was a hero to many of us growing up, so it's good to have a man of his calibre in our side."

On the masterclass, Brook added: "A lot of it was about picking the length of spin. That is key to facing spin and being able to rotate strike as well as possible.

"In ODI cricket that's an area we probably need to improve as a side. It can make a massive difference to winning games of cricket.

"He [Pietersen] was a hell of a player against spin, alongside [Joe] Root and [Marcus] Trescothick. They were very good players at playing spin, so it's about picking their brains and asking them what worked for them and putting that into your game."

'Higher-octane cricket'

England, fresh from a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka that lifted them to the top of the T20 world rankings, face Sri Lanka again in their first ODI since teaming up with Pietersen.

The three-match series starts in Durham on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports, and Brook has challenged England to maintain their momentum.

"We can take a hell of a lot of confidence from being unbeaten in the T20s," Brook said.

"Going into this ODI series we want more of the same. We're trying to play a higher-octane style of cricket and put them [the opposition] under pressure with bat and ball.

"We want to be one of the fittest sides in the world. To do that, we've got to work hard on and off the field.

"We are trending in the right direction. There are a few touches here and there which we can improve."

Brook - better than Pietersen?

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Highlights from Southampton as England thumped Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 international of the three-match series thanks to Harry Brook's century.

Brook was hailed as an "absolute freak" by Ben Stokes as he tonked a 42-ball hundred, England's joint-second-fastest in T20Is, to pave the way for a 119-run victory in the T20 series opener against Sri Lanka in Southampton.

The swashbuckling innings was played in front of England legend Pietersen, and commented on by Stokes, who took to social media to say that, in his opinion, the Yorkshireman's ability outstrips that of Pietersen.

Asked to comment on Stokes' assessment, Brook said: "They are his opinions. I'm just trying to stay in the moment and in the present as much as possible.

"It's good to have KP to work alongside and pick his brains. There are plenty of good players in the squad to chat to about cricket, different surfaces, and playing different styles of bowlers. I'm trying to learn as much as I possibly can."

England change three for Sri Lanka opener

England have made three changes to the side which secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over India with a 27-run victory at Lord's on July 19.

Tom Banton replaces Jacob Bethell at the top order, Jamie Overton has been deployed as an all-rounder role in Sam Curran's absence, while Rehan Ahmed replaces the injured Adil Rashid.

England team to play Sri Lanka in first ODI

England XI: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

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England vs Sri Lanka results and fixtures

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First T20 (Utilita Bowl) - England won by 119 runs
Second T20 (Sophia Gardens) - England won by six wickets
Third T20 (Emirates Old Trafford) - England won by eight wickets
First ODI (Tuesday September 22) - Durham (12.30pm)
Second ODI (Thursday September 24) - Headingley (12.30pm)
Third ODI (Sunday September 27) - The Kia Oval (10.30am)

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Apple Reveals Apple Music Hall, a New Live Venue in London

Jose Mourinho: Atletico Madrid hit back at Real Madrid boss after referee criticism following derby defeat

What happened on Sunday?

'A derby marked by poor officiating,' say Real Madrid

Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Liverpool vs Man Utd and Arsenal vs Man City in November

Premier League fixtures live on Sky Sports

Follow the new Premier League season with Sky Sports!

England Lions: Jonathan Trott replaces Andrew Flintoff as head coach of development squad for winter tours

England Lions winter schedule

Harry Brook: England white-ball captain relishing working with mentor of Kevin Pietersen's calibre

'Higher-octane cricket'

Brook - better than Pietersen?

England change three for Sri Lanka opener

England vs Sri Lanka results and fixtures