MMA news: Dustin Poirier talks retirement fight against Max Holloway at UFC 318
Two fan favourites are set to collide to complete their trilogy when Dustin Poirier takes on Max Holloway at UFC 318 for Holloway’s ‘BMF’ title.
The fight will be the last of Poirier’s legendary career, as ‘The Diamond’ will get the chance to retire in his home state of Louisiana.
Dustin Poirier welcomed a 19-year-old Max Holloway into the UFC for his debut fight back in 2012, writes Sports News Blitz’s MMA expert Niall Togher.
The pair then went on to have one of the best fights in UFC history in 2019 for the interim lightweight title, with Poirier beating Holloway on both occasions.
Now Holloway is the one to give Poirier the last fight of his career and attempt to gain revenge.
UEFA Champions League analysis: Arsenal vs PSG - Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
The Gunners will be looking to advance to their first Champions League final in almost 20 years, with their last coming in 2006 against Barcelona - a 2-1 defeat in Paris.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn analysis: Boxing needed a fight like this
The long-anticipated fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has been in the making for three years with it originally being scheduled for October 7, 2022.
Unfortunately, the fight was called off because Conor Benn failed two drug tests for the female fertility drug-clomiphene.
This resulted in the fight being called off. The eagerly-awaited match was finally rescheduled three years later for April 26, 2025 - and it absolutely lived up to the hype, writes Sports News Blitz’s Jonathon House.
Tottenham news: Can Europa League glory save Ange Postecoglou? Or is it too late?
Three games of football are all that separate Tottenham from ending their infamous silverware drought amidst a disastrous Premier League campaign.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Gabriel Mills takes a look at whether Spurs’ only shot at a trophy may just save Ange Postecoglou.
Wrexham news: A detailed look at their rise through the English football ranks
After 42 years, Wrexham A.F.C have been promoted to the EFL Championship, with Premier League football only one step closer now.
The club confirmed second place in League One on the 26th of April following a 3-0 home win against promotion rivals Charlton Athletic, with Birmingham City taking the title of champions.
Goals from both Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith in the first half helped stun Charlton, and a second goal for Smith in the second half confirmed promotion for the Welsh side.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Maddie Newton takes a look at their rise through the ranks.
NBA Playoffs news: New York Knicks escape Detroit Pistons comeback thanks to controversial no-call foul
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round Matchup ended with the New York Knicks taking a hard-fought 94-93 victory in Detroit.
However, the game was not without controversy as the Pistons Tim Hardaway Jr felt he was fouled on a possible game-winning shot as time expired.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Carter breaks down the game and the controversy that surrounded its final moments.
Chelsea news: The winners and losers so far in a season of ups and downs
It has been a season of two halves for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca in the 2024/25 campaign which is nearing its conclusion.
The Blues started the season in incredible form with many believing, even if their manager didn't, that they were in a Premier League title race.
However, he proved all too right when Chelsea drew 0-0 at Goodison Park, which marked the collapse of the Londoners this season.
Sports News Blitz writer and Chelsea fan Alec Hayward takes a look at who have been the winners and losers of the season so far.
FA Cup analysis: Five reasons why Crystal Palace dominated Aston Villa at Wembley
Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final after both teams beat Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively at the weekend.
Sports News Blitz Academy writer and Crystal Palace fan Max Snigorski, 15, was at Wembley to witness the Eagles’ resounding 3-0 win over Unai Emery’s Villans.
And here he outlines five reasons why he believes Palace were so dominant…
Hashtag United news - Who are the ‘Internet Team’ ruffling the feathers of the FA?
Hashtag United have been branded as the ‘Internet Team’ by social media users for the past few years after they gained a large following on YouTube.
Since forming back in 2016, they have played in seven different countries, played in front of some huge crowds and even had some famous players on their books.
So, the real question is, who are Hashtag United? Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Easton tells their story…
Sponsorship news: A day full of highs and lows for Horsforth Hawks
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Red team had a real mixed bag of an afternoon out on the rounders pitch at New Farnley Cricket Club on Sunday.
Taking part in the New Farnley Foxes Rounders Tournament, the Hawks played four games in searing sunshine, winning two games and losing two games.
Here, captain Liv Rumble (who leads the Red team with fellow captain and bowler Liz) gives her review of the team’s performance on the day.
NBA Playoff betting tips: Best spread picks as Cavs and Knicks wrap up series
First up on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to complete a series sweep as they face the Miami Heat in Game 4 at Kaseya Centre.
The Cavaliers handed the Heat their worst-ever playoff loss in game three and have outscored them by 67 points thus far, so a comeback is out of the question.
Next, the New York Knicks will try to finish off their first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
Even though the Pistons have been competitive, winning one game and losing three by a combined 14 points, we think the Knicks have a good chance of finishing the job.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best betting tips ahead of the action.
Boxing analysis: Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn battle exceeded expectations
Like father, like son - Chris Eubank Jr. triumphed in a close but fair all-British grudge match against Conor Benn
In a night that will be remembered for a long time, Chris Eubank Jr. was the man who came out on top.
A glorious evening in North London left little to be desired. The two warriors went toe-to-toe for twelve rounds - spurred on by the ghosts of their fathers' pasts - in a brutally bloody affair.
It was Eubank Jr. who had his hand raised in the end, with all three judges scoring a fair 116-112 for the victor.
Though his triumph was not without adversity, Benn refused to give up and continued to force a fight despite his early lead dwindling away.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down some key talking points from the highly anticipated fire-fight.
Bournemouth vs Man Utd: United stumble to a point on the south coast ahead of Bilbao showdown
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore takes a look at Manchester United's struggle to secure a point at Bournemouth ahead of their crucial clash with Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League.
NFL Draft Round 1 analysis: The winners and losers
The 2025 NFL Draft got off to a thrilling start with the first round having plenty of talking points.
The Jacksonville Jaguars made an aggressive trade up to number two to select receiver/corner-back Travis Hunter, giving the Cleveland Browns pick number five, 36 and their first-round pick next year.
The Atlanta Falcons addressed their defensive woes by taking not one, but two edge rushers.
But who actually won the first round? Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the biggest winners and losers.
FA Cup and Premier League betting tips: Nottingham Forest and Man City at evens, Liverpool to seal the title, and Man Utd to keep being a joke
FA Cup drama, Premier League chaos, and yes - another crack from Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher, who’s out to bounce back from backing Aston Villa and bag a few winners along the way.
Championship betting tips: Oxford to confirm safety and Sheffield United to bounce back at Stoke
Matchday 45 of an enthralling Championship season is upon us, with the greatest league on the planet sure to provide another round of elation and despair
Leeds and Sheffield United have confirmed their promotion to the Premier League, but the play-off race and a place in next year's Championship is still massively up for grabs.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s resident Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four bets that will help you cash in on the bookies this week.
Leeds United vs Bristol City: Five key battles and score prediction
Leeds United will officially be a Premier League club next season but their job is not quite complete in terms of securing the Championship title.
Many of the Leeds squad are itching to lift the title with full-back Jayden Bogle in particular stating “The aim at the start of the season was silverware”.
Bristol City will be looking to spoil any possible title aspirations by boosting their own play-off chances with an opportunity to seal their place on Monday, April 28.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for this Elland Road clash and offers a score prediction.
Leeds Utd opinion - Survival checklist for the Premier League: Daniel Farke, Illan Meslier and more
Sports News Blitz has an array of Leeds United fans still recovering from an Easter Monday to remember as they secured automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has once again proved he is the man when it comes to reaching England’s top tier - but keeping the Whites up there is the biggest challenge.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s betting guru and resident Leeds Utd fan George Dempsey takes a break from slam-dunking NBA tips and gives his take on his team’s glorious return to the top table of English football.
NBA news: Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers counterpunch in game two
The Los Angeles Lakers silenced Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two on Tuesday with a 94-85 victory, levelling the series.
With games three and four set to take place in Minnesota, it will be intriguing to witness whether the Wolves can overcome the LA Lakers on home court, after notoriously struggling in the early rounds at home in last year’s playoffs.
Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo assesses the talking points from the Lakers win in game two and weighs in on the points of concern the Wolves will need to address in Game Three.
MMA news: Dricus du Plessis dismisses injury rumours ahead of potential Khamzat Chimaev bout
Sports News Blitz MMA expert Niall Togher breaks down the latest surrounding Dricus Du Plessis, who has firmly denied injury rumours ahead of a potential clash with Khamzat Chimaev.
As speculation swirls about a possible showdown at International Fight Week, Du Plessis has made it clear he's still in control of the middleweight title picture.