Cricket news: England vs India – Three Lions’ predicted XI for first Test at Headingley
England have announced their 14-man squad for the much-anticipated first Test against India at Headingley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the players and predicts the starting XI for Leeds.
Cricket news: England men’s fixtures for 2025 vs West Indies, India, Australia and more
The England men’s cricket team is set for a blockbuster year, with an exciting five-Test home series against India and the much-anticipated Ashes in Australia the undisputed highlights.
In addition, the Three Lions will play host to West Indies and South Africa for a couple of white-ball series as well as travel across the pond to Ireland for three T20 matches.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey gives a handy rundown on the Three Lions’ fixtures for 2025.
England’s 2025 Euro squad: Can the Lionesses retain their crown?
Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad to defend England's Euro crown has been finalised. With the tournament kicking off in just under a month, it’s time to evaluate not just who’s there - but how they might perform in Switzerland.
Horse racing news: Epsom Derby – Ryan Moore expecting Delacroix to run a big race in Surrey
World Pool will return for all eight races on Epsom’s Derby Stakes Day as well as being in operation for four races from Greyville’s Gold Challenge Day in South Africa on Saturday 7 June.
Last year’s G1 Derby Stakes was won emphatically by the Aidan O’Brien–trained City Of Troy under a vintage ride from World Pool ambassador Ryan Moore, who partners Delacroix this time around.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles: A season of setbacks, frustration, and flickers of hope
The 2025 Formula 1 season is nearing the halfway mark, and still, the fairytale that was supposed to be Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s story shows little signs of a happy ending.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champions season so far as he navigates being a part of the Scuderia.
NBA Finals 2025 betting tips: Lightning-quick Pacers to silence Thunder in Game 1
The NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night, and few matchups in recent memory have offered such a contrast in styles or such a compelling betting angle.
Indiana’s lightning-fast, high-octane offence meets the lockdown discipline of Oklahoma City’s top-ranked defence in what promises to be a collision of extremes.
While the Thunder enter as the heavy favourites, opening as short as -800 (1/8) to win the series, early movement in the markets suggests that bettors are giving the Pacers a serious look.
Can the Eastern Conference’s surprise package cause a major upset in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – Schedule, key battles & suggested bets
The NBA Finals are here, and we’re getting a fresh champion – after powering through opposite ends of the play-off bracket, it’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the schedule, takes a look at five key battles, and offers up some tasty bets.
NBA news: All-Star Game gets global makeover with USA vs. World 2026 format
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has unveiled a bold new direction for the All-Star Game going forward.
In a sweeping change aimed at reigniting excitement around the NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the 2026 edition will adopt a ‘Team USA vs. Team World’ format.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo discusses the fresh and vibrant outlook for the NBA going forward.
Epsom Derby news: Ryan Moore opts for lowest rated of Oaks trio
Thursday 5th June 2025 - Timeform ratings show that Ryan Moore has plumped for potential rather than form in the book in Friday's Betfred Oaks at Epsom.
Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdraws ahead of Euro 2025 squad selection
Millie Bright, a central figure in the Lionesses' defence, has officially withdrawn from the national team ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Coming off of a successful club campaign where she captained Chelsea to a domestic treble, the 31-year-old defender cited physical and mental exhaustion as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasising her current inability to perform at the highest level required for international competition.
2025 Club World Cup news: Meet the African representatives
Four African club sides will take the field in the US as competitors in the Club World Cup with plenty of belief for causing an upset or two.
All sides from the continent will pocket a minimum of $9.55 million in prize money with extra on offer dependent on performance on the pitch.
Four separate nations are represented from CAF and all will be vying for a strong performance to boost the profile of African club football to a global scale.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley introduces the four competing sides and analyses the possible wild card results they could accomplish.
Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.
Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.
Golf betting tips: Canadian Open – Justin Rose resurgence on the cards in Toronto
One of the most storied tournaments in golf debuts a new course this week as the RBC Canadian Open heads to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy looks at four jacks-of-all-trades who have every chance of performing well in Toronto.
Club World Cup news: Meet the Oceania and Asian representatives
Following the conclusion of the European domestic football season, attention shifts to the newly revamped FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at those clubs hailing from Oceania (OFC) and Asia (AFC) and analyses their chances.
England news: Football legend Fran Kirby retires from international football ahead of England’s Euros title defence
Football legend, Francesca Kirby, has closed the curtains on an illustrious international career for England.
Fran Kirby’s announcement comes not even a week after another announcement shocked the football world - Mary Earp’s own retirement from international football.
The Brighton midfielder made the shock announcement ahead of England's Euro 2025 campaign, and before Sarina Wiegman could even name her squad for the tournament - the 23 players will be revealed on Thursday, June 5.
2025 Spanish GP talking points: McLaren and Oscar Piastri dominant, Lewis Hamilton’s worst race yet, ‘Mad Max’ Verstappen suffers huge title blow, and more
For the last time on Sunday, June 1, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the Spanish Grand Prix to round off the second triple-header of the 2025 F1 season.
And with new technical directives, surprise points-scorers, and a season-defining incident between Max Verstappen and George Russell, yet another chaotic race has left F1 fans with so much to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles analyses five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.
French Open news: Coco Gauff is a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros - five years in a row
Coco Gauff is set to go up against fellow American, Madison Keys in her fifth quarterfinal in five years.
The current second seed reached her first Grand Slam singles final back in the 2022 French Open, where she lost the title to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire comments on the intriguing stories coming out of the WTA French Open.
British & Irish Lions news: 2025 Australia tour - Analysis and warm-up games preview
With the beginning of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia just over two weeks away, all the hype is building around the challenging Test matches against Joe Schmidt’s charges.
But who else will Andy Farrell’s men go up against in the lead up to the three premier matches against the Wallabies?
Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Jacob Garrett elaborates on the tour further.
French Open betting tips: 11/4 Elina Svitolina looks worth rowing in with to stun reigning champ
From its sun-dappled quays along the Seine to its riotous neighbourhoods, Paris has always been a city apart.
PSG are the champions of Europe for the first time but while Les Parisiens are basking in the glory of that thumping 5-0 win over Inter, things are ramping up at Roland Garros.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher shares his predictions and betting tips ahead of the action.
Almaqam and Estrange emerge as serious Group 1 players in open middle-distance division
Recent winners Almaqam and Estrange are both credible contenders for Group 1 honours in a wide-open middle-distance division, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.