Premier League betting tips: Viktor Gyokeres to score against Chelsea, Leeds Utd to beat Man City and more Gameweek 28 betting tips
Hope springs eternal of course and I fully subscribe to the view you're either hot, or you're due, and I’m due, so 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 a massive clash in the capital between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, March 1.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Kelso, Newbury and Doncaster on Saturday, February 28
After a week off recovering from trapping one of his testicles in the hatchway of a canal boat, Sports News Blitz’s racing tipster Jeff Mexico is back for Saturday’s ITV racing action.
We’ve decided that it’s sometimes best not to ask why Jeff was dangling his meat ‘n’ two veg into a narrowboat on the Leeds and Liverpool waterway – we just know he has been up to no good again, so let’s stick to the horses.
ITV have served up 10 races for Saturday afternoon: five from Kelso, two from Newbury, and three from Doncaster. Let’s get cracking.
UFC Fight Night: Preview and suggested bets for Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh and more
Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno takes on rising English talent Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on Saturday, February 28.
The UFC returns to Mexico for the eighth time in its history and the first time since March last year, only this time under somewhat precarious circumstances, writes Sports News Blitz’s Finn Littlewood.
Golf betting tips: Shane Lowry to shine in Florida; Johnny Keefer’s ball-striking prowess on full display
The PGA is back in Florida this week, as the golfing elite head to the PGA National Champion Course for the Cognizant Classic.
It is a slightly weakened field this week, with Shane Lowry the lone A-lister amongst the line-up.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his three favourite picks ahead of the Tour’s Florida pit stop.
Premier League news: Newcastle Utd face Anthony Gordon dilemma in race for European football
European football looks like a distant dream for Newcastle United if they don’t start turning chances into goals.
Hope remains, however, after an attacking solution with Anthony Gordon was discovered.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at the Magpies’ recent struggles.
Cricket analysis: Harry Brook’s coming-of-age innings for England
Promoted to No.3 for the first time, England’s captain played a blistering innings, sprinkled with a hint of newfound maturity.
If you want it done, do it yourself. Harry Brook took matters into his own hands by promoting himself to No.3 and smashing a 50-ball century to pull a sloppy England past an even sloppier Pakistan to become the first team to reach the semi-finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan discusses Brook’s first T20I 100 against Pakistan in the Super 8’s.
England women news: Leah Williamson warns players could strike over scheduling concerns
England women's captain Leah Williamson has refused to rule out the possibility of players taking strike action if concerns over scheduling and player welfare are ignored.
Speaking ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, Williamson highlighted the pressures on players, warning that fixture congestion is contributing to rising injury rates in the women’s game.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liberty Nicholson-Hulse takes a closer look at why female footballers may feel forced to take a stand against a packed calendar.
Horse racing news: Zac Purton confident Voyage Bubble can rebound in G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
Champion jockey Zac Purton says Voyage Bubble’s disappointing performance last start should be excused as he prepares to take on Romantic Warrior in the HK$13 million (approx. £1.2m) G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (1m2f/2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday 1 March.
Ricky Yiu’s seven-year-old finished a distant third to Romantic Warrior in the HK$13m (approx. £1.2m) G1 Stewards’ Cup (1 mile/1600m) last month, relinquishing the Triple Crown he claimed so spectacularly last season.
T20 World Cup betting tips: India vs Zimbabwe - What to expect and players primed to shine
The T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosts India face Zimbabwe in a Super 8 fixture that feels like a knockout.
The Men in Blue are in a ‘no-slip zone’, while Zimbabwe arrive believing they can cause more chaos, writes Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma.
The Biggest Talking Points in South African Rugby
South African rugby has rarely been short on headlines, but even a relatively quiet year has underlined just how dominant and dynamic the Springboks and their broader rugby ecosystem have become.
As one of the sport’s true heavyweights, the headlines coming out of South African rugby reflect performance, leadership continuity, and a fresh wave of talent.
The Ever-Evolving Landscape Of UK Rugby
The fallow week before Round Four of the Six Nations always creates space for reflection, and the table matters at just three rounds in, but so does the bigger picture.
While the championship shapes each nation's yearly campaign, it also often reveals where rugby across the UK is actually heading.
ATHLFT launches online platform to tackle rising injury crisis in padel with elite-level fitness coaching
New performance training platform equips padel players with professional-level strength, conditioning and mobility programmes to enhance performance and prevent injuries as the sport booms across the UK.
Barry Geraghty: A case of what might’ve been for Constitution Hill
William Hill ambassador Barry Geraghty reflects on Connections’ decision not to go to Cheltenham with Constitution Hill and to stick to the Flat from now on.
Will Carling says ‘winning is not normal’ on the standards elite teams live by
A former England captain at 22 and one of the most successful leaders in the modern era of international rugby, Will Carling led his country to three Five Nations Grand Slams and a Rugby World Cup final. Across 59 Tests as captain, he set new standards for accountability, internal competition and performance culture within elite sport.
In this exclusive interview with High Performance Speakers Agency, he breaks down what leadership actually demands, why winning is never normal, and how teams build the internal standards required to stay at the top.
Premier League Darts news: Ranking every player’s season so far, from Luke Littler to Luke Humphries
With the 2026 PDC darts season in full flow and a host of major titles already claimed, things are heating up in the darts world.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett grades the performances of eight Premier League stars so far this year.
Premier League news: Arsenal, Man City eye title while Aston Villa, Man Utd lead European charge
With 11 games left, the Premier League is heating up. From top to bottom, every side still has plenty to play for.
At the summit, Arsenal and Manchester City are battling it out for the chance to be crowned champions. Below them, the race for Europe is intensifying, with fierce competition for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League places.
In a campaign defined by momentum swings and mounting pressure, the run-in promises drama at the top of the table, writes Sports News Blitz’s Zephryn Dockree.
Cricket news: Brilliant Brook takes England into the semi-finals after incredible century
England defeated Pakistan by two wickets on Tuesday, February 24, to seal a semi-final spot in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews the match and what this result now means for both teams.
Liverpool analysis: Arne Slot’s Reds rocked by injury crisis - Title ambitions hanging in the balance
Arne Slot’s debut season at Liverpool was always going to be a test of adaptation, evolution, and expectation.
But injuries, particularly in defence, have disrupted that blueprint and forced the Dutchman into uncomfortable compromises, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
MMA opinion: Will Sean Strickland have a chance at middleweight gold again?
Sean Strickland is a controversial figure in the world of MMA.
The former middleweight champion pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history after his win against Israel Adesanya in 2023.
But does he still have the skills to take back the belt from Khamzat Chimaev? Sport News Blitz writer Cameron Cleugh gives his opinion.
MMA opinion: Why is Tom Aspinall being vilified after getting fouled?
The controversy coming out of the UFC 321 main event has been shrouded in volatile discussion ever since Ciryl Gane’s infamous eye-poke foul on Tom Aspinall saw the referee call the fight.
But why should the incumbent champion face criticism?
Sports News Blitz writer Freddie Thomas-Neher shared his thoughts on the debate.