NFL news: Nick Sirianni backs Tanner McKee to step up as Philadelphia Eagles lose Jalen Hurts for season
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has backed Tanner McKee to rise to the challenge after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season with blood clots in both lungs.
McKee is now expected to lead the Eagles' offence following the serious health setback for Hurts, with Sirianni expressing confidence in the back-up quarterback despite the scale of the challenge facing Philadelphia.
“I have the utmost confidence in Tanner [McKee],” Sirianni said.
Padel news: Pure Padel secures planning approval as work begins on first London-region club
Construction is underway on Pure Padel’s first London-region club after the operator secured planning permission to transform a former warehouse in Croydon into a premium indoor padel destination.
The club is expected to welcome its first players in early December, with building work scheduled for completion by 30 November.
Set to become the operator’s 10th UK club, it will strengthen Pure Padel’s presence in the South East alongside its Lightwater venue in Surrey.
Premier League: Five talking points from Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
Premier League champions Arsenal claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 18, to keep pace with Manchester City.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Monzer Hussain breaks down five talking points from the City Ground, where Mikel Arteta’s Gunners banked three vital points.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for Pakistan vs England and New Zealand vs India
Pakistan and England meet in the second match of the ongoing Tri-series in Rawalpindi, while India begin their five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
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NFL news: San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders preview – Brock Purdy to make history
The undefeated San Francisco 49ers host the struggling Washington Commanders in week six’s edition of Monday Night Football. Both sides have battled with key injuries of late, but the 49ers seem more used to it and are coping better.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at Monday’s much-anticipated match-up.
ATP Tour: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina produces finest hour against Rafael Jodar in Shanghai heat
The Shanghai Masters is the penultimate such event on the ATP calendar. This year, Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina became its fifth new champion in a row, and the achievement is undoubtedly the high watermark of his career so far.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at Fokina’s feat and the other high flyers at the Chinese tournament.
NBA 2026/27 season preview: Breaking down what happened during pre-season
With the NBA season set to tip-off, teams managed to get an idea of what their best starting squads could look like in pre-season, with new players adjusting to life under new coaches and new team-mates.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta covers what you missed in the pre-season ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick’s men show some fight at Leeds to make their point
Manchester United ended a turbulent week in good spirits after showing some steel in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Michael Carrick found himself under the spotlight after Lisandro Martinez spat his dummy out in front of the media following a midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid.
But the Red Devils showed some backbone to pick up a point in West Yorkshire, where Bryan Mbeumo and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got on the scoresheet.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd fan Robert Bore analyses the game.
Premier League betting tips: Goalscoring affair in Everton vs Chelsea, Bukayo Saka to score first, and more Gameweek 7 predictions
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 the huge clash between Leeds United and Manchester United on Sunday, October 18.
F1 news: Rafael Camara joins Haas for 2027 as Esteban Ocon prepares to leave
Haas have announced that Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will join the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, giving the young talent his chance to compete at the highest level of motorsport.
The 21-year-old will replace Esteban Ocon, who is set to leave Haas at the end of the 2026 season.
Camara has signed a multi-year deal after impressing in the junior categories, and the move could be a big step forward for both the driver and the team.
But who is Camara, and what can Haas fans expect from him? Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage explains…
Top five British Champions Day tips for ITV racing at Ascot on Saturday, October 17
It’s Champions Day at Ascot as we herald the finale of the British Flat racing season.
We have picked out five top tips, from the five biggest races of the day, which all happen to be Group 1s.
Let’s dig in, good luck all.
The Race to Dubai: Golf’s biggest European prize
The DP World Tour is currently entering the final few laps of yet another sensational season of golf.
Once again, Europe, Australia, Asia and other landmarks have hosted a stacked roster made up of the best golfers that the DP World Tour has to offer.
The tour is just three events away, following this week’s DP World India Championship, from reaching its conclusion.
As is the case every year on the DP World Tour, each golfer on tour is vying for one title - Race to Dubai champion.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy gives a rundown on how the Race to Dubai works.
NFL Week 6 predictions: Josh Allen to dominate, Seahawks to outscore Broncos, Jordan Love to dazzle
Week six of the NFL season is almost upon us, and all eyes will be on one match-up, the Seattle Seahawks versus the Denver Broncos.
On Sunday, British fans will be treated to one more London game as the Houston Texans look to turn their season around against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders will look to get back on track after losing their last two games. They’ll have to get past Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to do so.
And the Green Bay Packers host the Dallas Cowboys in one of the NFL’s great cross-division rivalries.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Josiah Burdsall makes his predictions for four big games this week.
Golf betting tips: Five contenders for DP World India Championship - Fleetwood, McIlroy, Lowry and more
The DP World Tour is nearing the playoffs and several big names have touched down in Delhi, India for this week’s DP World India Championship.
Delhi Golf Club will once again play host to a stacked field, with the narrow fairways, heavy tree cover, and 30-degree weather set to play their part to create a challenging climate and test for all the title hopefuls.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy goes through his five standout names who have a solid chance of leaving India with the trophy.
EFL Championship: Why Midnite are serving 1,000 free chicken parmos to Boro fans this weekend
Midnite will serve 1,000 Teesside Parmos to Boro fans at Riverside Stadium this weekend following an entertaining parmo-cooking challenge that will go live following the fixture.
Fans just need to show their match ticket to claim a free parmo while supplies last.
EFL Championship news: Five talking points as West Ham hit six, QPR bounce back and Portsmouth snatch late win
Wednesday night’s Championship action provided plenty of drama, with West Ham United scoring six against Lincoln City, QPR returning to winning ways and Portsmouth grabbing a late winner against Sheffield United.
Southampton also continued their positive run with a narrow victory away at Norwich City.
With goals, red cards and late drama across the evening, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage looks at five key talking points from the midweek action.
Erling Haaland double not enough as Man City lose to PSG while Liverpool hit six vs LASK
Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain, while Liverpool secured a thrilling 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK on Wednesday night.
Man City endured a disastrous first half at the Etihad Stadium, conceding three goals as PSG took control of the contest.
Desire Doue opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Ousmane Dembele doubled the visitors’ advantage two minutes later.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for India vs West Indies and South Africa vs Australia
India look to seal the T20I series against West Indies in Hyderabad, while South Africa aim to level the Test series against Australia in Gqeberha.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick shaken by Martinez outburst after CL defeat
Manchester United’s season lurched to a new low on Tuesday night, when a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by some bombshell quotes from Lisandro Martinez.
We are not sure beleaguered Man Utd boss Michael Carrick got much sleep after witnessing the 2-0 loss to the hosts, with Leny Yoro seeing red to add to the misery engulfing the club.
And neither did Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd writer Robert Bore, who gives his thoughts on the game, which sets things up nicely for a tasty clash with arch rivals Leeds United this weekend.