Premier League betting tips: Both Man City and Arsenal to win in tense Premier League title race, and more Gameweek 27 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s huge North London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.
Over 92,000 at Sha Tin to witness former Joseph O’Brien-trained Stunning Peach land Year of the Horse Cup
A Chinese New Year Raceday crowd of 92,612 were in attendance at Sha Tin to welcome in the New Year and see Stunning Peach, formerly trained by Joseph O’Brien, win the feature HK$3.12 million (approx. £300,000) Class 2 Year of the Horse Cup.
In total nearly 100,000 fans were watching in Hong Kong, with another 5,000 people watching the action on screens at Happy Valley Racecourse, and turnover on the day hit HK$1840 million (approx. £175m).
Tournated Joins Forces with World Padel Rating to Launch White-Label Digital Platform for the United States Padel Association
First U.S. governing body partnership marks Tournated’s largest padel federation project to date and creates “first true home for America’s padel-playing community”
Ante-post market leaders with Cheltenham Festival just around the corner
Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Fawcett takes an admittedly premature look at some of the form fancies and runners of interest at the upcoming 2026 Cheltenham Festival as the countdown to the huge week continues.
With “The Greatest Show on Turf” now just T-minus 20 days away, all eyes are on which runners will be confirmed to feature at this year’s festival, and crucially, who will pick up the spoils in some of the most prestigious contests in all of racing.
With 28 races being crammed into one of the most iconic and highly anticipated events in the British sporting calendar, we focus on those with the most eyes upon them.
Six Nations news: Second-round power rankings as Scotland surge, England and Ireland disappoint
France cemented their place as favourites to win the 2026 Six Nations in round two as Scotland redeemed themselves by claiming a famous victory over Grand Slam hopefuls England.
Scotland defeated their lacklustre neighbours 31-20, France crushed beleaguered Wales 54-12, and Ireland failed to impress in beating Italy 20-13.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Terry gives his second-round power rankings as Scotland climb and title not-so-contenders shuffle down the order.
Horse racing news: Forever Young eyes immortality in Dubai World Cup as ‘dirt Triple Crown’ awaits
Forever Young is the world’s best dirt horse and Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh believes that he can climb into the pantheon of greats by winning the Dubai World Cup.
He is a six-time Grade One winner and the first back-to-back winner of the Saudi Cup. He is also the reigning Breeders’ Cup Classic champion, the first Japanese horse to achieve such a feat.
So, what stands between him and racing immortality? The one race that has evaded him thus far: the Dubai World Cup.
Premier League analysis: Have Arne Slot’s Liverpool been bad champions?
Liverpool’s transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot was always going to be one of the Premier League’s most scrutinised managerial handovers.
Klopp left behind a title‑winning culture built on intensity, emotional connection, and tactical clarity. Slot inherited that legacy and all the pressure that comes with defending a championship.
But as results, performances, and data have accumulated, a sharper question has emerged: have Liverpool under Arne Slot been bad champions? Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping gives his thoughts.
NFL Scouting Combine news: Football’s ultimate pressure cooker sets the stage for a mock draft
The lights flip on in Indianapolis as the next wave of NFL hopefuls storms into Lucas Oil Stadium for the NFL Scouting Combine, running February 23 to March 2, 2026.
The Super Bowl is firmly in the rear view mirror and all eyes are now on the Combine, which is the pre-draft showcase for all the prospective future stars, writes Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey.
But this also means it is NFL mock draft season and at Sports News Blitz we have delivered our first go, of which there will be a number prior to the 2026 NFL Draft which starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
Basketball analysis: Ranking the best NBA rookies of the 2025-26 season so far
The 2025 NBA Draft was always going to be defined by the arrival of Cooper Flagg – yet, despite Flagg’s impressive start, he is far from the only rookie to make an impact.
As the season reaches its midpoint following the All-Star Game break, a number of first-year players have already pulled ahead as influential starters.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jake Reed looks at the top five NBA rookies so far this season.
Padel news: UK padel participation more than doubled in 2025 as sport breaks into the mainstream
New UK data from Playtomic, the world’s largest racket-sports booking and community platform, reveals that participation in the sport more than doubled in 2025, underlining padel’s emergence as one of the UK’s fastest-scaling sports.
According to Playtomic’s UK platform data, the number of players booking courts rose from 76,695 in January 2025 to 172,564 by December, representing growth of approximately 125% across the calendar year.
NBA news: Jaylen Brown praises Jayson Tatum’s recovery as Celtics star nears return
Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown conducted a pre-All-Star media conference on Sunday, February 15, where he offered an encouraging update on his longtime running mate, Jayson Tatum, who nears a return following a 10-month absence from a torn Achilles injury.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Ethan Pitts breaks down Brown’s comments and what Tatum’s progress could mean for Boston’s title push.
What competing for volleyball’s Team GB taught Chris Gregory about pressure, failure and winning
Chris Gregory’s journey from elite athlete to performance mentor reflects the mindset required to compete at the highest level.
A former Team GB volleyball player and five-time British champion, he represented Great Britain on the world stage, including at the Volleyball World Cup and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, securing eight international medals across his career.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Gregory discusses mindset, resilience and the principles that help both athletes and leaders excel under pressure.
Premier League analysis: Too soon or time to go? Every EPL sacking rated
Eight managers have already been sacked in the Premier League this season, a brutal reminder of how unforgiving the division has become.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Zephryn Dockree looks at each of the eight sackings and assesses whether they were truly justified or whether some clubs may have pulled the trigger too soon.
Horse racing news: Iroko has bookies sweating as Grand National weights announced by William Hill
The official betting partner of the Randox Grand National Festival, William Hill, have revealed that Iroko is still their biggest loser in their Grand National ante-post book.
With the weights for the world’s greatest race announced today in Liverpool’s St George’s Hall, the leading bookmakers have their biggest liability riding on the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero–trained runner.
NBA All-Star 2026 reaction: Was the new format a success?
NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles is over, with Anthony Edwards walking away as the MVP from the winning USA Stars team in a revamped format.
The round-robin tournament containing a team of international stars, young American talent and American older stars saw four games played and an increased intensity from that of past years.
The question remains over whether the All-Star game is back to its former best or will the format lose its appeal if it returns in 2027.
Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Powell looks at All-Star weekend 2026 and all the positives and negatives to come from LA.
Premier League analysis: What will Igor Tudor bring to Tottenham Hotspur?
After the Tottenham hierarchy finally made the decision to part ways with Thomas Frank, the pressure was on to find an adequate replacement ahead of a North London derby and crucial 12-game run in to steer the club away from relegation danger.
The decision was made for Igor Tudor to be appointed on an interim basis, with the feeling made clear there would be no view to a permanent position for the Croatian manager.
Tudor got to work at Hotspur Way on Monday ahead of a daunting first match with the league leaders and bitter rivals from the red side of town, and whilst the manager won’t have many players to choose from, there is optimism he has the credentials to save Spurs’ season.
Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Powell looks at what Igor Tudor will bring to Tottenham, and what he must do with the squad to ensure survival.
Beyond Local Lines: How to Win in the Global Sports Betting Arena
Sports betting has outgrown local leagues and hometown bookmakers.
In today’s global sports betting arena, odds are shaped by international markets, regional trends, and sharp money moving across borders.
To stay competitive, bettors must understand how these global dynamics influence lines and pricing, not just rely on familiar platforms or gut feeling.
Barcelona to remain on F1 calendar until 2032 in rotation with Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1 has confirmed that the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2032, under a new agreement that sees the race alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Real Madrid analysis: The importance of including Trent Alexander-Arnold and the need to find a manager capable of winning silverware
Trent Alexander-Arnold may be the missing piece Real Madrid need to finish the season with silverware.
The right-back left Liverpool last summer, hoping to make an immediate impact in the Spanish capital. But due to injuries and a lack of game time with his new team-mates, his initial contribution has taken more time than expected to materialise, writes Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
TOPSERIES Pickleball unveils its professional circuit in London, marking the beginning of a new era for international pickleball
TOPSERIES Pickleball hosted the official presentation of its professional and international circuit on Thursday 12th February in London (UK), marking the start of a new chapter for pickleball across its first phase in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Designed to structure and professionalise the sport, the event confirmed the circuit’s vision, scope and ambition.