Ousmane Dembélé’s inspirational Ballon d’Or journey
Monday, September 22, is a date Ousmane Dembélé will never forget.
There was a time when Dembélé’s brilliance was overshadowed by doubts - injuries, inconsistency and whispers that he might never rise to his true potential.
Now, crowned winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, he stands as proof that the brightest stars sometimes need to burn slowly before shining the brightest.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at his career so far.
How Morecambe bounced from the brink to become the National League’s entertainers
The revival of Morecambe FC has been an incredible process to watch, as the Shrimps defy the odds to even compete at a National League level.
Under the guidance of the first Sikh manager in the English game and with a hastily assembled team following the lifting of embargos, the club are on a mission to survive the wilderness of the fifth tier and build for the future.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores the craziness of the last few months at Morecambe and how they have become a must-watch team for goal lovers.
Premier League news: Five things we learned from Gameweek five
Gameweek five of the Premier League delivered another round of high drama, with late equalisers, tactical shifts and title contenders showing both strengths and flaws.
Arsenal snatched a stoppage-time point against Manchester City, Liverpool extended their perfect start despite lingering concerns, and Aston Villa’s lack of goals became even more apparent.
From resilience to inexperience, the weekend’s action revealed plenty about where the season might be heading and Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss it.
Premier League news: Aston Villa break scoring drought in Sunderland draw but problems persist
Aston Villa finally scored their first goal of the Premier League season at the fifth time of asking on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines why Unai Emery’s team could not get the job done against the Black Cats.
Merseyside derby analysis - Five things we learned from Everton’s loss to Liverpool
A second-half strike from Idrissa Gana Gueye was not enough to cancel out Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike’s first-half goals as Everton fell to a 2-1 defeat in the 247th Merseyside Derby.
Everton suffered their second defeat of the season, with their city rivals maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea gives his five key takeaways from the match.
Premier League betting tips: Merseyside red cards, Arsenal glory, Man Utd stuck in a World War II time warp, and more
A slack 9/1 winner last week from the last outlaw of sports betting. How tasty are some of this weekend’s fixtures, by the way?
I'm off to Spain on Saturday. I always like to give a bit back, so will be teaching the locals to speak English by shouting very loudly at them.
Read on - por favor - for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including the Merseyside derby on Saturday and the small matter of Arsenal against Manchester City a day later.
Premier League power rankings: Liverpool look like champions, Sunderland to survive and more
The 2025/26 Premier League season is only four games in, but the early storylines are already writing themselves.
Liverpool look like champions, and Arsenal are their only challengers.
Sunderland could be the team to buck the trend of struggling new boys while sending Wolves back to the Championship with their tails between their legs in the process.
Plenty of twists and turns lie ahead, and it feels like we haven’t quite seen several teams’ proper form yet.
Every week here on Sports News Blitz, betting expert George Dempsey will be compiling the only table that matters - our very own Premier League power rankings.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Manchester City betting preview and tips
Super Sunday delivers a headline clash this weekend as Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of a blockbuster.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
The Premier League returns to Old Trafford this Saturday as Chelsea make the trip north to face Manchester United in a clash between two sides still searching for consistency.
Both clubs have shown glimpses of potential, but a lack of control and cohesion continues to plague their seasons.
Sports News Blitz preview Manchester United vs Chelsea, offering betting tips and stats.
Premier League news: Liverpool vs Everton – Five key battles and score prediction
Everton travel to Anfield this weekend to face table-topping Liverpool in the latest edition of the Merseyside derby.
Ahead of the game, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea examines five key battles and offers a score prediction.
Premier League on Sky Sports: AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United betting preview and tips
AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United meet this Super Sunday in a Premier League match-up full of familiar faces and burgeoning momentum, with European adventures and league ambitions already on the line.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of an intriguing clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Fulham vs Brentford betting preview and tips
Another London derby takes centre stage on Saturday as Fulham host Brentford in the 2025/26 Premier League.
Both sides have shown flashes of promise in the early stages of the season, and with local pride on the line, a lively clash under the lights at Craven Cottage is expected.
Sports News Blitz previews Fulham vs Brentford with betting tips and stats.
England duo Harry Kane and Cole Palmer shine as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Bayern Munich in Blues’ Champions League return
While it was nice to see Chelsea back in the UEFA Champions League, that 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich was a painful watch.
The Blues weren’t even that bad, but the sheer number of individual errors made me want to pull my hair out.
It’s going to get to a point where the only thing I will remember about this game is how brilliant Cole Palmer is, and the stunning goal he scored for Chelsea in his 100th appearance.
Read on as Sports News Blitz deputy content editor and Chelsea fan, Nicole Powell, relives a bittersweet night in Munich.
Premier League sides in the Champions League: Six things to look out for this week
The Champions League returns to our TV screens for the first time this season this week.
This season sees the Premier League being represented by a record-breaking six clubs, all hoping for an excellent start in this prestigious competition.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to talk about what viewers should be looking out for as these teams battle under the stars this week.
Soccer news: San Francisco 49ers ownership group to blame for Leeds Utd, Rangers struggles
This summer brought renewed optimism for Leeds United and Rangers fans, with both clubs promised big funds and even bigger aims by their shared owners.
However, the two clubs are now enduring difficulties, with fingers being pointed at ownership decisions in terms of actions taken and actions not taken.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the parallel misery of the Whites and the Gers.
Premier League news: Six things we learned from Gameweek four
The Premier League is back! After a break in which fans saw their favourite players ball out for their respective nations, they now return to compete in England’s top division.
Teams are now starting to settle into the new season and are beginning to show signs of how their season will go.
Don’t get us wrong - it wasn’t like this weekend was a goal fest or a direst display of quality games the Premier League can provide, but there were certainly some interesting talking points throughout. Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss them.
Sponsorship news: Sports News Blitz-sponsored duo shine in Ventus FC’s four-star display
Sports News Blitz are delighted to announce they have agreed to sponsor two football players from Ventus Football Club in Yeadon.
Midfield dynamo Joshua Sheffield and forward Jamie Lyons will be sponsored by Sip Media Solutions’ fast-growing sports news brand for the 2025/26 season.
Sports News Blitz have previously sponsored Greyton Roses FC in Cape Town - but are bringing things closer to home with this deal, supporting a Yorkshire-based team.
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have won promotion in their first season with Sports News Blitz as sponsors - and we are hoping to tell a similar story of success with Ventus FC, based at Dam Lane and founded in 1961.
Manchester derby: Man City honour Ricky Hatton as Erling Haaland punishes Man Utd
The 197th Manchester derby was veiled in sadness as a city came together in a state of shock from the sudden passing of one of its own.
News broke earlier on Sunday that Ricky Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', had been found dead at his Hyde home at the age of 46.
It was horribly sad news for all who remember the boxer's heroics and journey to world titles.
Hatton, a true working-class hero and local boy done good, with blue blood.
The pre-match tribute was fitting, and his beloved City would go on to honour his name, writes Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore.
Everton vs Aston Villa: Five things we learned from Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa
Everton extended their unbeaten run to three league matches following a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Toffees boss David Moyes expressed his delight with Everton’s performance and believes they were the better team throughout.
Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea explores five takeaways from the match.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Manchester City vs Manchester United betting preview and tips
The Manchester derby returns this weekend, with both sides looking to find their feet after inconsistent starts to the new Premier League season.
Here, Sports News Blitz previews the Manchester City vs Manchester United fixture, including betting tips and key stats.