Horsforth Hawks named Team of the Year at the Rounders England Awards 2026
The Horsforth Hawks have won Team of the Year at the Rounders England Awards 2026.
These are national awards. Hundreds of nominations came in from clubs across the country, and the winners were picked by a Rounders England committee.
Sports News Blitz are proud sponsors of the Horsforth Hawks Reds - and the Yorkshire-based team said in a joint statement: “Being chosen from that many clubs is a real honour for everyone involved with the Hawks.
“It's been a big year! The judges recognised how we've grown while staying a welcoming, inclusive club.”
2026 F1 Sao Paulo GP: Lando Norris clinches third season win as Mercedes come home with the Constructors’ Championship
Sao Paulo showed the beauty of the Interlagos circuit as Formula 1 raced on the streets of Brazil once again.
Max Verstappen drove another historic race, climbing 19 positions to finish P2 after a grid penalty set him at the back of the grid.
Mercedes beat Ferrari in a fight to the Constructors’ championship, clinching it with three races left in 2026.
Read on as Sports News Blitz F1 writer Leia Cornall gives a lap-by-lap rundown of the 2026 Sao Paulo GP.
Former F1 grid girl Leilani Dowding questions ban after deleted Lewis Hamilton post
Former F1 grid girl Leilani Dowding has criticised Formula 1's decision to ban grid girls, saying she was disappointed that Lewis Hamilton deleted a social media post supporting their return.
Dowding, who worked at Grands Prix before the practice was discontinued in 2018, shared her views in an interview with OLBG, reflecting on her experience in the sport.
Horse racing: Why do the Irish rule the Cheltenham Festival?
The Prestbury Cup is awarded to the country with the most winning trainers/horses across the 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival, and the winners’ list is currently grim reading for the British.
Apart from a tie in 2019, the Brits have won the trophy just five times in its 13-year history, and not lifted it once this decade. Simply put, the Irish have dominated.
Premier League: Arsenal five points clear, Brighton flying, Man City faltering and more
Arsenal enter the November international break five points clear at the top of the Premier League, with their defensive organisation and consistency setting them apart from the chasing pack.
Mikel Arteta’s side have taken 27 points from their opening 10 matches, winning nine and losing just once.
While their attacking performances have not always been convincing, their ability to control games and limit opponents has provided the foundation for their impressive start.
Behind them, Brighton have emerged as unexpected challengers, while Manchester City’s recent struggles have raised questions about their ability to keep pace.
Liverpool and Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to show why individual quality alone is not enough to sustain a title challenge, writes Sports News Blitz’s Almonzer Hussain.
NBA news: Philadelphia 76ers continue to shine as Luka Dončić leads MVP race and rookies impress
The 2026/27 NBA season has started off supremely well, with frequent changes at the top of the conference standings and star players putting in career-high performances.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta breaks down what has happened so far around the league.
Premier League analysis: Mixed emotions for Man Utd fans after Villa thriller at Old Trafford
Manchester United will have woken up on Monday morning with mixed emotions - relief at earning a point from a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, then concern at being in the relegation zone after 10 Premier League games.
The Red Devils have decided to stick with underfire manager Michael Carrick despite their poor form and perilous position.
And Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd writer Robert Bore picks through Sunday’s eight-goal thriller, in which United’s defensive frailties were exposed once again.
Premier League betting tips: Alexander Isak to score, Mohammed Kudus on the books, and more Matchweek 10 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 clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa on Sunday, October 8.
NFL Week 9 predictions: Bengals and Falcons meet in Madrid; Packers take on Patriots
We’ve made it to the halfway point of the season. The league is really taking shape now as contenders separate themselves from the pack.
There’s still plenty to play for, though, with every team mathematically alive.
The Baltimore Ravens will have to hope third-stringer Joe Fagnano can work miracles against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to pick up their fourth win in Madrid against the Cincinnati Bengals. In a very open NFC South, every win counts.
The Green Bay Packers will face the New England Patriots as two 5-3 teams look to pull ahead of other wild card teams.
And on Monday night, the league’s best offense and defense clash with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Minnesota Vikings.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Josiah Burdsall makes his predictions for four big games this week.
NBA news: Chicago Bulls’ nightmare start to the season - What needs to change?
The Chicago Bulls have had a nightmare start to their 2026-27 NBA season, with their opening performances leaving plenty of fans disappointed and frustrated.
Sitting at a 1-7 record after their first eight games, it is fair to say things have not gone according to plan for the Chicago side.
Although expectations were not particularly high heading into the season, very few people would have expected the Bulls to struggle this badly.
Poor defending, inconsistent attacking performances and a lack of confidence have all contributed to their difficult start.
The big question now is whether they can turn things around before their season gets even worse, writes Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage.
Golf news: Controversial LIV Golf comes to an end after five years
After five years in operation, LIV Golf has announced that it will draw to a close.
This comes due to a lack of financial and player support.
This was confirmed on Thursday at a bankruptcy hearing, which took place in New Jersey.
At the hearing, LIV attorney Matthew Williams stated that “we believe the wind-down path is the best path”.
LIV Golf hoped to revamp as LIV 2.0 for the 2027 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy goes through what led to the end of LIV Golf, and what this now means.
Padel news: UK’s first National Amateur Padel Championship to culminate on PadelXpo’s 2,000-seat show court
A new nationwide competition is aiming to engage more than 25,000 players, with regional champions battling for four national titles at PadelXpo, NEC Birmingham, on 5-6 June 2027.
The UK National Amateur Padel Championship (UKNAPC) will launch in January 2027, offering players of all abilities the opportunity to progress from their local clubs through regional qualifiers to the national finals at the NEC Birmingham.
The finals will take place on PadelXpo’s 2,000-seat show court, giving amateur players the chance to compete for a national title in front of a live audience.
Boxing news: Deontay Wilder confirmed to face Jai Opetaia on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been confirmed to face WBA (regular) and The Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff.
The bout will serve as the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, writes Sports News Blitz’s boxing expert Jonathon House.
ZAMST named official bracing partner of M3 Padel Academy
ZAMST, the sports braces brand developed by Japanese orthopaedic company Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., has been named Official Bracing Partner of M3 Padel Academy, one of the world’s leading padel training academies.
How to Keep Your Streaming Subscriptions and Sports Apps Organized and Secure
Picture a whole weekend of games, and your main streaming service has logged you out.
Another app is nagging for a new password, a third quietly bumped up its price, and then an email lands saying your last payment didn't go through.
And suddenly following your teams feels less like fun and more like paperwork.
If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not the only one.
Brazilian Grand Prix preview: Mercedes looking to finish the job at Interlagos
Formula 1 heads to Brazil this weekend (November 6-8) for one of the most exciting races on the calendar, as the famous Interlagos circuit prepares to host the Brazilian Grand Prix.
With the 2026 season reaching its final stages, there is still plenty to fight for, despite the Drivers' Championship already being decided.
The weekend promises plenty of entertainment, with the Constructors' Championship potentially being settled, drivers battling for second place and the unpredictable Brazilian weather adding another element of uncertainty.
As always, Interlagos has the potential to deliver a race full of drama, writes Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage.
Golf betting tips: Four players to watch out for at Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship
The 2026 DP World Tour Play-Offs get underway on November 5, kicking off with the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.
It is the penultimate event on the DP World Tour calendar, with Englishman Aaron Rai looking to defend his crown.
The 21st edition of the tournament returns to Yas Links, the home of the Abu Dhabi Championship since 2022.
Yas Links serves as the first-ever links-style course in the United Arab Emirates.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy goes through his four players to watch out for this week.
Horse racing: Benvenuto Cellini headlines UK, Ireland entries for 2026 Hong Kong International Races
Benvenuto Cellini, Almaqam, and Giavellotto are among the high-class UK and Irish entries for the 2026 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on 13 December.
In total, the ‘Turf World Championships’ has received a world-class list of entries, comprising 142 horses and 36 individual Group 1 winners.
Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen wins fifth Mexico race as Kimi Antonelli clinches the World Championship title
Sports News Blitz writer Leia Cornall gives a lap-by-lap breakdown of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen takes victory at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Meanwhile, Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes Formula 1 history by securing his first World Championship title.
Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion team makes track debut at FIA F3 Testing - Who are the drivers?
With the conclusion of the FIA Formula 3 post-season tests in both Jerez and Barcelona over the past two weeks, Lando Norris’s LN4 Fusion team has proven to have the pace to be a top runner in the upcoming 2027 season.
LN4 Fusion have recently announced they have been accepted into entry for FIA Formula 2 in the 2027 season, alongside their already established entry into the FRECA Championship and both Italian and German Formula 4.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Leia Cornall takes a closer look at the three drivers who will represent LN4 Fusion in their debut F3 season.