Fantasy Premier League news: Gameweek 28 preview – Mo Salah to shine, striker replacements needed
With over 10 million players, the free-to-play Fantasy Premier League is by far the largest fantasy football game in the world.
If you are not already involved, we recommend signing up as soon as possible to join what is fast becoming a global movement.
As we edge closer to the next round of Premier League fixtures, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Day looks at the key decisions managers face in FPL gameweek 28.
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses collapse in home loss to Bayview Overberg
The Sports News Blitz–sponsored Greyton Roses suffered a gut-wrenching 3-2 reverse to Bayview Overberg in their HollywoodBets Regional League clash at Uitkyk on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach Trevor Kramer picks through the bones of a tough home defeat.
Newcastle United news: Now or never for Harvey Barnes after Anthony Gordon red card
With Anthony Gordon set to miss out on the Carabao Cup final after a red card in the FA Cup at the weekend, forgotten man Harvey Barnes has a perfect chance to resurrect his Newcastle career.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen analyses what Barnes can offer in Gordon’s absence.
Champions League news: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa – Preview and team selection
Club Brugge are set to host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash on Tuesday evening.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a look at Villa’s impressive form on the continent.
Sunshine on Leith erupts as Hibs win Edinburgh derby at Easter Road
Scottish side Hibernian FC offered some tear-jerking post-match celebrations following a tense derby win over Hearts of Midlothian FC on Sunday.
The game culminated in a 2-1 win for the Hibbies, with centre-back Jack Iredale rifling one past Craig Gordon in the 74th minute to give his side the lead and secure his first-ever goal for the club.
Following the match, an electric rendition of ‘Sunshine on Leith’ vibrated through the Edinburgh stadium for the second time in consecutive weekends, following Hibs’ victory over Celtic last Saturday.
Women’s Super League analysis: Man Utd v Leicester City key battles and prediction
We get as excited by the Women’s Super League as the English Premier League here at Sports News Blitz, and have taken on a new writer to cover Manchester United’s season.
Claudia Jones is doing a Sports Management degree at Loughborough University - but also plays the beautiful game, having represented Liverpool FC and Wales U17s and U19s.
She also does football coaching - but is now turning her hand to writing about the game she loves, and will be previewing Manchester United’s games on a weekly basis.
Here, she looks at five key battles on the pitch, and provides a prediction for the game.
Championship news: Leeds Utd vs West Brom – Five key battles and score prediction
Early Saturday afternoon sees a Championship clash with plenty of history behind it as West Brom travel to league leaders Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
FA Cup news: Newcastle Utd vs Brighton – Five key battles and score prediction
Sunday lunchtime sees a big FA Cup clash at St James’ Park, with Newcastle taking on Brighton for a spot in the hat for the quarter-final draw.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson outlines five key battles ahead of the tie and offers a score prediction.
Liverpool analysis: Fitness key to success; Salah and Szoboszlai shine; Reds chill as title beckons
Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Manchester City and Newcastle have seen Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Reds writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess delves a little deeper into the position Arne Slot’s men find themselves in at the PL summit.
Championship betting tips: Leeds Utd to beat Baggies; Sheffield Utd to draw
Matchday 35 is now upon us, and with every passing game the stakes get even higher in this ever-chaotic Championship season.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Championship tipster Ethan Pitts has picked a handful of the best games this weekend and selected some bets for you.
Man Utd news: Alejandro Garnacho’s reaction raises questions about Ruben Amorim’s authority at Manchester United
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich should have been a moment of relief for Ruben Amorim.
However, Alejandro Garnacho’s dramatic response to his first-half substitution has shifted the post-match discussion towards the manager’s control over his dressing room.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer and suffering Manchester United fan Noah Ngcobo examines the fallout from Garnacho’s reaction and what it means for Amorim’s authority at the club.
FA Cup betting tips: Cardiff City to score, and banter club Manchester United to serve up more chaos
We are up, for the Cup, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is here with his highly anticipated betting tips.
76% of fans want more women’s football coverage, survey finds
A survey by international sports marketing agency Sportfive has revealed that 76 per cent of women’s football fans would like to see more coverage of the sport.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Man Utd news: Survival stakes - Manchester United and Ipswich Town clash in crucial relegation battle
Manchester United welcome Ipswich Town to Old Trafford for a midweek Premier League clash that carries far more weight than anyone could have predicted at the start of the season.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how England’s most successful club finds itself in an unexpected battle for survival.
Premier League news: Rashford and Asensio reignite Aston Villa’s season in comeback victory over Chelsea
Loan signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio came to Aston Villa’s rescue on Saturday as Unai Emery’s side claimed a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses the triumph at Villa Park and considers how it might impact the rest of the season.
Man Utd news: Shocking Red Devils sneak undeserved draw at Everton
A shocking Manchester United side somehow came from two goals down to sneak an undeserved 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through another turd of a performance from Ruben Amorim and his witless wonders.
England Women face crucial test against Portugal in Nations League
As the clock ticks down to England's UEFA Women's Nations League opener against Portugal tonight - Friday, February 21 - the Lionesses find themselves at a pivotal point.
After a year marked by inconsistent performances and key player injuries, this match isn't just about points - it's about setting the tone for their European title defence this summer.
Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Leeds Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Monday night sees a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash in the Championship as Leeds United visit Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles in the titanic tussle and offers a score prediction.
Premier League news: Everton vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
The early kick-off on Saturday sees two of England’s most successful clubs meet at Goodison Park for the 107th and final time as David Moyes’ rejuvenated Everton face off against Ruben Amorim’s struggling Manchester United.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at five key battles and offers a score prediction.
Championship betting tips: Burnley to bounce back, Luton Town’s woes to continue
Matchday 34 is upon us, and as we near the final dozen matches of the ever-chaotic EFL Championship season, the stakes have never been higher.
Sports News Blitz have recruited a Championship tipster to steer us through the closing stages of the race for automatic promotion and the play-off places.
That man is Ethan Pitts, and here are his selections for selected weekend games in England’s second tier.