2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Best title race and relegation bets ahead of the new season
The 2026/27 Premier League season is now just a few weeks away, and the excitement is tangible.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League outright markets - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Alexander Isak or Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot, and a bold Tottenham prediction
Read on as we chew the fat over the Premier League Golden Boot winner for the 2026/27 campaign as well as napping some other decent ante post fancies - all courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
Premier League news: Could Harrison Armstrong be Everton’s next superstar in the making?
At just 19 years of age, Harrison Armstrong has already made 16 appearances for Everton in the Premier League, with most of them coming towards the back-end of last season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady assesses how the 2026/27 campaign could be Armstrong’s chance to solidify his place in the Toffees midfield.
Premier League news: Could Aston Villa wonderkid Brian Madjo be England’s Harry Kane successor?
Despite Brian Madjo only turning 17 years old in January, the 6ft 4in ex-Luxembourg international has already burst onto the scene thanks to a goal on his competitive debut in Aston Villa’s UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks at the struggles Madjo has faced in his young career and considers what he could offer both Aston Villa and England in the future.
Padel news: GENERALI Hexagon Cup Madrid confirmed as first official Hexagon World Series event
The first official event of the Hexagon World Series has been confirmed as the GENERALI Hexagon Cup Madrid, taking place from 21 to 24 January 2027.
Hosted once again at Madrid’s iconic Caja Mágica, the event will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for padel as the first fully sanctioned teams event within the new global series.
Hidden Engine of Elite Football: Inside Youth Academy Success and Financial Realities
Youth football academies serve as the ultimate proving ground for the world’s next generation of superstars.
Every year, thousands of kids step onto pristine grass pitches, dreaming of walking out into packed stadiums in the Premier League or Champions League.
However, behind the glamour of professional debuts lies a complex ecosystem built on massive financial investments, grueling schedules, and relentless competition.
Padel news: Clash of the Coaches founder eyes expansion after successful London event
The prospect of regional and international Clash of the Coaches tournaments have been mooted following the first successful event in London.
More than 50 padel coaches from across the UK and overseas took part in the inaugural event at London’s Racketeer club on August 7.
The tournament, created by World Padel Network founder Jamie Rowe and run in partnership with Nico Padel 22, featured nine regional UK teams and one international team – competing in men’s, women’s and mixed competitions.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Springboks vs All Blacks – Fixtures, venues and times for blockbuster tour
In 2026, Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry sees world champions South Africa welcome eternal foes New Zealand for a historic rugby tour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey rounds up everything you need to know about the ground-breaking series, including fixtures, venues, and times.
How Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham could be the next team to surprise a few in the Premier League in 2026/27
43-year-old Spaniard Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge of the West London club after Marco Silva’s exit in June due to his contract expiring.
Fulham have already made major moves in the transfer market on Arbeloa’s side, and Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks at how the ex-Real Madrid manager can shock a few doubters in the upcoming 2026/27 season.
Rounders news: Horsforth Hawks Reds soar into Division 3 after securing second place
Horsforth Hawks Reds celebrated back-to-back promotions in style on Monday night after securing an impressive 21-9.5 win over Drig Dragon Flames in their final match of the season.
The Hawks Reds have been sponsored by Sports News Blitz for the last two seasons - and they have soared from Division 5 to Division 3 since partnering with the fast-growing sports brand.
We have been tracking their progress all season via match reports from co captains Liz and Liv.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for Australia vs Bangladesh and Sri Lanka vs India Tests
The World Test Championship returns this week, with Australia taking on Bangladesh in Darwin before India begin their two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s matches.
Premier League news: A look at how Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest are shaping up
Oliver Glasner has spent the last two and a half seasons managing Crystal Palace, tallying a club-record 53 points in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign as well as winning both the FA Cup and the Conference League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks into how the 51-year-old Austrian can continue that success with Nottingham Forest.
How set-piece coaches are changing Premier League football
When Chelsea poached Aston Villa’s set-piece coach Austin MacPhee this summer, it wasn't just a standard addition to the dugout.
They were investing in a part of the game that has become increasingly specialised, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Clubs are realising that set pieces need their own full-time experts instead of a quick five-minute drill at the end of training sessions.
The stats back up the hype.
The more interesting question is what these specialists actually change on the training ground, and whether those changes translate into a measurable advantage on matchday.
Gaming news: How RPGs like Golden Sun teach players to think strategically
Nintendo marked ‘Golden Sun’s 25th birthday this year as a milestone that was commemorated by the addition of the Game Boy Advance classic to Nintendo Switch Online.
This particular RPG’s structure was built around planning and resource management that resulted in the evaluation of consequences after the act.
This structure was the established standard for a long time before the concept of ‘critical thinking’ was considered as a useful selling point for educational games, writes Sports News Blitz’s gaming expert Takudzwa Mawera.
Inverted and overlapping full-backs betting value in the Premier League
A team’s attack can look completely different depending on the full-back’s role, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Tucking inside changes the numbers around midfield, while overlapping gives the attack another route down the flank.
For bettors, understanding that difference matters when analyzing markets such as corners, team goals, player shots and assists.
An inverted full-back gives the team another passing option in midfield and can leave the winger with more room on the flank.
An overlapping full-back can stretch the opposition and give the team another route to the final third.
ATP Tour news: Montreal Masters delivers shocks aplenty
The North American hard court season is well underway, with last week’s Washington Open swiftly followed by the Canada Masters 1000.
The event, which alternates between Toronto and Montreal, has yielded first-time Masters champions in its last four editions and has not experienced home hands on the trophy since 1958.
This time in Montreal, those who prefer adventure over familiarity have been rewarded, as a combination of top players withdrawing and several shock results have formed one of the most unlikely spectacles imaginable.
Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at the stories behind four of the most striking surprise results.
A Beginner's Guide to NFL Same Game Parlays
An NFL matchup can be viewed in more than one way.
Some fans follow the final score while others pay closer attention to how a quarterback performs or how a running game develops or even which players may have a bigger role. It’s this sort of complexity that makes football one of the most exciting sports to follow.
Getting familiar with how those components work together can make the process of understanding same game parlays easier before exploring different NFL betting options.
Everton’s forward line could be the key to a stronger 2026/27 season
Everton scored just 47 goals in 38 Premier League games last season, with 27 of them coming from Everton’s attacking players.
Beto converted the most with eight goals last season, but Moyes and his recruitment team have been busy in the summer window looking to add more quality ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks into the additions to Everton’s forward line, and how they could help the Toffees put away more chances.
Premier League analysis: Is David Moyes’ time at Everton running out?
David Moyes’ Everton side go into the 2026-27 season after finishing in a mediocre 13th place, picking up just one win in their final eight games.
Is this a sign of things to come for the Toffees?
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks ahead to the potential season for Everton and what life could look like with under-pressure manager David Moyes.
Premier League analysis: Managers with the clearest tactical ideas – Alonso, Maresca, Arteta and more
Every successful team has a recognisable way of playing, but only a handful of coaches enforce a tactical identity that remains consistent regardless of the opponent, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
A tactical identity shapes how a team builds attacks, presses, defends, and creates chances, giving players a system they can rely on in different match situations. This analysis compares five different managers whose teams reflect those principles in different ways.