Boxing analysis: Moses Itauma, the future of British heavyweight boxing
On Saturday night in Manchester, Moses Itauma did something neither Anthony Joshua nor Dillian Whyte could manage as he stopped Jermaine Franklin, writes Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Faris-Clark.
The 21-year-old British-Nigerian heavyweight delivered a fifth-round knockout that did not just extend his perfect record to 14-0, it announced his arrival as the most feared prospect in the division and the rightful heir to British boxing’s heavyweight throne.
World Cup 2026 predictions: The top five contenders to lift the trophy this summer
With less than 75 days until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, excitement is building as the world’s top nations prepare to play for football’s ultimate prize.
The United States of America, Canada and Mexico are set to host the 23rd edition of the tournament, promising a summer of fierce competition and unforgettable moments.
With the final play-off spots for the World Cup being decided between March 31 and April 1, the tournament line-up is nearly complete.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth looks at five nations who stand out as the strongest contenders to lift the trophy this summer.
Who can replace Mohamed Salah? Top five contenders to fill Liverpool’s biggest void
With Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season, replacing him is arguably the toughest rebuilding task the club have faced in the modern era.
The reality is no single player can replicate him exactly, but Liverpool can target players who match his impact through pace, creativity, and goal threat.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping takes a look at the top five contenders who could step into that role.
FIFA World Cup 2026 news: What England’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay told us about potential call-ups
England drew 1-1 with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on Friday night, with the hosts fielding a heavily rotated team in London. Players such as Dominic Solanke, Fikayo Tomori, Noni Madueke, and Djed Spence featured for Thomas Tuchel’s side but are unlikely to start for England this summer and could be in danger of missing out altogether.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward takes a closer look at which players have a realistic chance of securing their place on the plane to America.
NFL news: John Lynch rejects substation theory, claims San Francisco 49ers are in a ‘safe place’
After the San Francisco 49ers’ season ended, general manager John Lynch made it his mission to investigate all possibilities that could have contributed to the team's long list of injuries during the 2025 campaign.
Lynch ruled out the substation theory at the NFL’s annual meeting on Sunday and outlined steps he plans to take to reduce injuries in the future. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi rounds up the GM’s comments.
Horse racing news: Comfortable win at Kempton Park for Constitution Hill and Ryan Moore
Constitution Hill recorded a comfortable victory in his second start on the Flat at Kempton Park on Wednesday night, writes Sports News Blitz’s Jordan Hackett.
The nine-year-old, who is enjoying a second career after one too many falls over hurdles, once again won with relative ease. And with Oisin Murphy serving a suspension, the result came at the hands of Ryan Moore.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari power after ‘barely holding on’ at Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton has had a mixed second season at Ferrari so far, but he revealed that a mysterious power loss ruined his chances of back-to-back podiums in the closing stages of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s comments marked his latest criticism of Ferrari’s set-up, with the seven-time world champion admitting to struggling at Suzuka. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at what went wrong.
F1 news: Red Bull champion Max Verstappen considers F1 exit
Amid Red Bull’s troubles, four-time world champion Max Verstappen has expressed that he has considered leaving F1.
League One news: Analysing the play-off battle and predicting who will finish inside the top six
The final run-in of the League One season is fast approaching, with the play-off battle proving to be as exciting and unpredictable as usual. Lincoln City and Cardiff City are virtually assured of automatic promotion, being 18 and 11 points ahead of third, respectively.
With Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City already in a strong position to secure a play-off berth, Sports News Blitz writer AJ Becker instead focuses on seven other teams with a realistic chance of extending their season beyond May 2nd.
Premier League news: Analysing the relegation battle and predicting who will go down
The end of the Premier League season is fast approaching, with the relegation battle heating up as teams scramble to avoid the drop.
Wolves and Burnley are almost certain to return to the Championship as it would take a miracle for them to stay up – being 13 and 10 points, respectively, behind 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur. In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward instead focuses on the four teams at risk of going down in 18th place.
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IPL betting tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28 to kick off the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
RCB, eyeing back-to-back titles, head into the tournament as one of the frontrunners in the outright winner market.
However, this shouldn’t be a comfortable opener for them against a power-packed Sunrisers Hyderabad, and offers potential early value for bettors.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews the opening fixture of the tournament and offers his best betting tips.
IPL 2026 preview: Team-by-team analysis, winner odds and predictions
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns on March 28, 2026.
In the lead-up to the IPL 2026, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma previews all 10 teams with a look at how the season could unfold.
The guide also looks at tournament winner odds, along with key stats and facts from previous IPL editions.
Meydan horse racing tips for Saturday, March 28 – Triple Crown glory for Forever Young?
After posting a double-figure profit from his selections last week, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh turns his attention to Dubai.
Meydan plays host to the Dubai World Cup carnival, with nine races on the card, and our resident racing fanatic is very much looking forward to getting his teeth into it.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Doncaster and Kempton on Saturday, March 28
Sports News Blitz’s racing tipster Jeff Mexico is finally back from Cheltenham… Ladies College where he has been teaching sixth-form girls geography for the last month. How Jeff managed to swing that gig is beyond us as he can’t tell the difference between a glacial system and an oxbow lake.
Let’s bring him back down to earth with a bump by waving in the traditional start of the Flat season at Doncaster, with five contests on offer from ITV, as well as three on the all-weather at Kempton.
Cricket news: Five English players to watch at IPL 2026 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend title
With the IPL kicking off this Saturday, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan looks at five English players who will be looking to make their mark on the competition.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kick off the world’s premium franchise tournament on March 28. And 12 English players, ranging from first-team essentials to bench-warmers, will aim to enhance their reputation on the white-ball circuit.
Cricket opinion: Top five uncapped Indians to watch out for in the 2026 IPL
With the 2026 IPL on the horizon, a lot of the focus will be on the many uncapped Indian players who garnered a lot of attention in the IPL auction.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal previews the top five uncapped Indians to watch out for in this IPL.
Premier League news: Five ways the international break could help Leeds Utd avoid relegation
While the latest round of international fixtures undoubtedly halts the momentum of some in the Premier League, those clubs stuck in a rough patch are sure to embrace the short interval in their campaigns.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks towards the bottom of the table, taking a deep dive into Leeds United’s current struggles on the pitch and how a break may do them more good than bad.
Wrestling news: Will Ospreay or Darby Allin – Who should challenge MJF at AEW’s All In London?
Will Ospreay and Darby Allin have emerged as the two strongest contenders for the AEW World Championship, but which star will secure a spot at All In London? With 156 days to go, the question of who should face MJF at Wembley Stadium remains – assuming the latter retains his title against Kenny Omega at AEW’s upcoming PPV, Dynasty, on April 12th.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at two superstars and gives his thoughts on who should be the number one contender in August.
Teams to look out for in the upcoming 2025/26 NBA playoffs
With teams already clinching their playoff berths for the postseason, there have been surprise packages that could contend for the 2026 NBA Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta finds out who might be genuine challengers to take home the glory in the 2025/26 NBA Playoffs.