Championship predictions: Coventry champions; Middlesbrough to win play-off final
Coventry City currently sit pretty at the top of the Championship with a nine-point gap over Middlesbrough in second place.
The Midlands side are favourites to go up, with their consistency playing a key part in the division this year.
Sport News Blitz’s Elliot Ward has more on the Championship promotion race.
Soccer news: Xavi Simons eyes shock exit as Barcelona return rumours emerge
Xavi Simons could be set for a summer move away from Tottenham Hotspur, with reports suggesting the Dutchman is open to leaving after just one season in North London, with Barcelona keeping tabs on the midfielder.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke assesses where Simons’ future may lie.
Premier League news: Aston Villa cruise past West Ham United with 2-0 victory to boost top-four hopes
Aston Villa delivered a composed and convincing 2-0 victory over West Ham United at Villa Park - an outcome that carries major implications at both ends of the Premier League table.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores how important this win was for Aston Villa.
Jurgen Klopp dismisses Real Madrid links as ‘nonsense’
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down speculation linking him with the manager’s job at Real Madrid, insisting there has been no contact and no plans for an immediate return to the dugout.
Carabao Cup news: Arsenal and Mikel Arteta left frustrated as Man City, Pep Guardiola seal glory
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola secured a 2-0 victory over rivals Arsenal and Mikel Arteta in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, writes Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke.
Guardiola’s side ultimately showed greater composure and a clinical edge on the big stage, turning up when it mattered, while Arsenal struggled to find rhythm and failed to convert key chances.
Man Utd settle for draw against Bournemouth ahead of international break
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on a chaotic and entertaining draw as Manchester United’s push for Champions League football took another dramatic twist on the south coast.
Premier League betting tips: Richarlison to score, Bournemouth to beat Man Utd, and more Gameweek 31 tips
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 tasty Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland on Sunday, March 22.
Champions League analysis: Liverpool vs PSG quarter-final showdown set for fireworks
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain is shaping up to be one of the most compelling matchups of the season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Josh Topping.
With PSG entering as reigning champions and Liverpool chasing both silverware and redemption, this encounter carries enormous weight.
It’s not just about reaching the semi-finals, it’s about pride, history, and proving a point on Europe’s biggest stage.
Premier League analysis: Five talking points from Crystal Palace v Leeds United
A chaotic encounter at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace and Leeds United play out a frustrating 0-0 draw.
There was a lack of goals during the game, but there certainly wasn’t a lack of drama during the match.
From big opportunities missed and more refereeing controversy, Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke picks five talking points from the Premier League encounter.
Analyzing Each Premier League Relegation Contender as Trap Door Begins to Loom
The 2025/26 Premier League season has reached its apex, and only 10 games remain between now and the end of the campaign.
Most of the headlines are fixed on the top of the table, and Arsenal's bid to fend off Manchester City to end their 22-year wait for the title.
World Cup 2026: Five strikers looking to lead the line for their country
In the build-up to the 2026 World Cup hosted across North America, nations are assessing their options as to who will lead the front line for their country, some for the first time.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stan Cheeseman identifies five players striving to highlight themselves as the starting man for the duration of their country’s tenure in the competition, commencing 11th June 2026.
Manchester United punish wasteful Aston Villa with 3-1 win at Old Trafford
Aston Villa suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford - a result that dealt a blow to Villa’s hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores Aston Villa’s capitulation of late in the Premier League.
Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko score as Man Utd regain momentum with crucial 3-1 win over Aston Villa
In this article, Sports News Blitz's Manchester United fan and writer Robert Bore reflects on a tense but ultimately rewarding victory for United as they overcame Aston Villa to strengthen their push for Champions League qualification.
Two European giants, two paths: Real Madrid and Liverpool’s diverging fortunes
Real Madrid and Liverpool are two of football’s biggest teams with the same aspirations of being domestically dominant, to shine on the Champions League stage and to be crowned the best team in Europe.
Yet despite these similarities, they had paradoxical seasons in 2024/25, wildly different summer windows in 2025 and even presently are experiencing vastly different seasons in 2025/26.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Wanga Charma takes a closer look at how two European powerhouses have walked very different paths over the past two seasons.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to beat woeful Spurs, Erling Haaland to score and more Gameweek 30 betting tips
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 Sunday, March 15, clash between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Soccer opinion: Five talking points ahead of Matchweek 30 of the Premier League
The Premier League returns for Matchweek 30 this weekend with another exciting round of fixtures.
As we start to enter the crucial part of the season, every result has a major impact on how the table might finish.
From the title race at the top of the table to the battle for European football, to the fight to avoid relegation, several key storylines are set to unfold over the coming days, writes Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke.
Chelsea vs Newcastle: Memorable Magpies matches against Chelsea
After a late heartbreak midweek in the Champions League against Barcelona, Newcastle United must regroup for a tricky away day at Stamford Bridge as they take on Chelsea.
Both teams have faced each other 179 times, with the Blues having the advantage: 53 wins in 88 games, whilst Newcastle have only 12 victories.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at some of the most memorable games to come from this fixture.
Championship survival fight: Relegation battle heating up with nine games left
With just nine games left in the Championship, the scrap for survival is intensifying.
With the table so tight, every result matters. Only a handful of points separate the sides in the bottom six, meaning every match now carries enormous significance.
Champions League news: Galatasaray take first-leg advantage with 1-0 win over Liverpool
Galatasaray produced a disciplined performance in Istanbul to take a narrow first-leg lead against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The Turkish side secured a 1-0 victory on a tense European night, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg at Anfield.
Chelsea news: Chelsea face PSG in high-stakes Champions League RO16 reunion after Club World Cup final
Chelsea are set to travel to their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final opponents, Paris Saint-Germain, and the home side will look to enact revenge on the 3-0 loss suffered at the hands of the Blues.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson predicts the outcome of this heavyweight European clash.