FA Cup news: Cup fever takes hold as Mansfield Town host Arsenal, Wrexham welcome Chelsea
There have been claims for years now that the world’s oldest domestic cup competition, the FA Cup, is losing its magic and significance to those who follow the English game.
However, just this season alone, if you are a football fan from Macclesfield or indeed Mansfield, you may beg to differ. And after Crystal Palace pulled off a shock to win last year’s final, another surprise might be on the cards, with five EFL clubs still very much in the mix for glory.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks at some fifth-round ties that show that this year’s FA Cup is back to its glorious best.
Premier League news: 2025/26 relegation battle analysis as Tottenham, Leeds Utd fight for survival
Matchweek 29 of the Premier League arrives overflowing with tension, especially for those clubs desperately fighting to stay afloat.
Defensive structure, discipline, and the ability to learn quickly from recent setbacks will be the difference between sinking deeper into trouble and clawing a way out of it.
With just nine games remaining in the 2025/26 campaign, the relegation picture is beginning to sharpen and the writing may already be on the wall for some, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
When the Margin for Error Is Zero: Lewis Pugh on Peak Performance
Lewis Pugh is a record-holding endurance swimmer, ocean advocate, and founding CEO of the Lewis Pugh Foundation, known for his extraordinary long-distance swims designed to raise awareness of climate change and the fragility of the world’s oceans.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Pugh discusses the mindset, preparation, and resilience behind his toughest swims and explains how the principles that have driven his sporting success apply to performance, challenge, and adaptability in everyday life.
T20 World Cup 2026 betting tips: South Africa vs New Zealand – Can the Kiwis stop the Proteas?
The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 sees unbeaten South Africa take on New Zealand.
The Proteas stormed through to the semi-finals thanks to a string of dominant performances. Riding high on winning momentum and having ticked every box so far, they are now touted as title contenders. The Kiwis, on the other hand, have been far from their best so far and barely squeezed into the top four courtesy of a better net run rate.
To pass this litmus test, the Men in Black must produce a near-flawless performance, writes Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert Himanshu Sharma.
T20 World Cup betting tips: India vs England – Two-time winners eye third title
The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 pits India against England.
Having won two titles each, India and England now chase history as they look to become the first team to win three T20 World Cups.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews India vs England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup.
Five NHL Trends That Are Quietly Shaping The Standings
The National Hockey League is one of the most evolving and dynamic sporting leagues out there.
The teams that fall within this mighty league are just as dynamic and are constantly trying to change and adapt to games, strategies and tactics in order to win their games and eventually the league title.
But the big question is, how are they doing this?
How are teams adapting and changing to their environments to give them the upper hand at games?
Keep reading to find out.
Cheltenham Festival 2026 guide: Day-by-day race times, how to watch tv guide, best horses, trainers, jockeys and more
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is the biggest four days in National Hunt racing. Sports News Blitz delivers a guide to the race times, tv schedule, top horses, trainers, jockeys and more.
March is a magical time of year. The weather starts to behave itself, it’s not dark at 4pm and 8am and most importantly - it’s the Cheltenham Festival.
WATCH: Youssef Chermiti’s overhead kick is one of the Old Firm's greatest ever
Rangers number nine Youseseff Chermiti certainly didn't feel like a slow start when he hammered home a career-defining strike to give Rangers an early lead over bitter rivals Celtic.
The 21-year old hasn’t been with The Teddy Bears for long, but he is quickly becoming a cult hero, continuously popping up when it matters most, writes Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy.
R3 Bullpadel Cup Returns to Stratford as Elite Roster Strengthens for 2026
The R3 Bullpadel Cup returns to Stratford Padel Club this weekend as the opening event of the 2026 R3 Bullpadel Cup Leaderboard, bringing together one of the strongest LTA Grade 1 fields of the season.
Premier League analysis: Five things we learned in Matchweek 28
Throughout Matchweek 28 of Premier League fixtures, there have been several lessons for certain clubs to learn from.
Newcastle, Leeds, Tottenham and Chelsea all have plenty to reflect on ahead of their respective midweek fixtures.
VAR, too, continues to highlight areas where improvement is needed to enhance the overall product of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joe Jones looks at the key lessons from Matchweek 28.
Six Nations analysis: Improvements England can make against Italy
England entered this Six Nations with high hopes, having won their previous 11 matches at the time.
Starting the tournament with a convincing win over a weak Wales side, the England fans were encouraged that their high expectations could be met.
However, after two heartbreaking defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England have to find a way to pull themselves out of this slump and finish the tournament strong.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby writer James Corrigan gives his thoughts.
Premier League analysis: How set-piece situations are reshaping the top sides
Set-pieces are deciding more Premier League matches than ever, providing the top sides with a consistent source of opportunity.
Arsenal have refined the craft – and their competition is beginning to follow, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
Premier League analysis: Five key points from Leeds United vs Man City
Manchester City got a narrow but important 1-0 over Leeds United at Elland Road at the weekend, moving in closer to league leaders Arsenal.
Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game in first-half stoppage time, with Leeds having some strong early chances - Dominic Calvert-Lewin had the best chance to score for Leeds United but wasn’t able to convert.
Despite missing Erling Haaland, Man City held firm to claim all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke gives his thoughts on the game.
MMA news: Alex Pereira vacates UFC light heavyweight belt, Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg set
Alex Pereira has officially vacated his UFC light heavyweight title in order to move up a class and compete at heavyweight.
UFC boss Dana White confirmed the 38-year-old Brazilian’s decision on February 27. Jiří Procházka and Carlos Ulberg will now fight for the vacant 205-pound belt at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Faris-Clark takes a look at the situation.
Wrestling news: Randy Orton, AJ Lee shine in Elimination Chamber as WrestleMania 42 takes shape
The United Center in Chicago played host to WWE’s final stop on the Road to WrestleMania as two more superstars punched their ticket to Las Vegas and AJ Lee became champion again.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the key takeaways from a busy Elimination Chamber.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Intercontinental play-offs preview – DR Congo, New Caledonia and Jamaica
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, a mini-tournament of intercontinental play-offs is set to add two more teams to the main draw.
Scheduled for late March in Mexico, the action will feature six teams.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer AJ Becker takes a closer look at the three nations who will be taking part in Pathway 1 of the play-offs.
Premier League news: Man Utd go third after Benjamin Sesko sinks Crystal Palace at Old Trafford
Manchester United edged past Crystal Palace thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Šeško doing the damage for the hosts.
Maxence Lacroix had given Palace the lead in the first half, but it was not enough for Oliver Glasner’s troops as United found their footing in the second period to take the three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the action.
Horse racing news: Harry Bentley lands £1.2 million Hong Kong Classic Cup aboard Stormy Grove
Harry Bentley secured his biggest success yet in Hong Kong when delivering Stormy Grove with a sensational late run to score an upset and claim the second leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic series, the HK$13 million (approx. £1.2m) Hong Kong Classic Cup (1m1f/1800m), at Sha Tin on Sunday 1 March.
The son of Toronado made it two wins in a row and landed the Hong Kong Classic Cup with a performance reminiscent of his explosive 1600m showing at Sha Tin two weeks ago, when, after being drawn 14, he surged from last to first to claim his first Hong Kong win.
Cheltenham Gold Cup news: Gavin Cromwell says Inothewayurthinkin “will take plenty of beating” if he turns up
Gavin Cromwell has fired an early warning to the rest of the staying chase division: if Inothewayurthinkin brings his A-game to the Cheltenham Gold Cup, they might all be running for second.
Speaking on William Hill’s Inside Track: Ireland podcast, the trainer admitted this season hasn’t exactly gone to script - for the yard or for his stable star - but insists the reigning Gold Cup hero is coming to the boil at the right time.
England’s Champions League charge: Six Premier League clubs enter crucial last-16 showdowns
The 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout stage has delivered a draw loaded with narrative, pressure, and opportunity for English clubs.
With UEFA’s new coefficient-based system offering the Premier League a potential fifth qualification spot for the following season, every tie involving English sides carries extra weight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping analyses what’s at stake.