Club World Cup news: Complete fixture list including teams, venues and kick-off times
A selection of football’s most iconic teams and players will gather this summer to battle for the honour of being crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions.
The tournament is being staged in the United States across a sprawling network of cities and will run from June 14 to July 13.
Here, Sports News Blitz breaks down when all the games are taking place and where.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: William Hill’s biggest liabilities revealed ahead of horse racing extravaganza
Just under a week out from Royal Ascot, William Hill have revealed which of next week’s runners stand to be the biggest losers in their markets for the Royal Meeting.
The five-day extravaganza from the Berkshire track is one of the marquee events in the betting calendar, and the leading bookmaker can reveal that Karl Burke’s speedy juvenile Zelaina, who looks set to line up in the Queen Mary, tops their list of the worst liabilities.
Jan Brueghel tops rankings after Coronation Cup triumph
Jan Brueghel's much-improved performance in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on Friday has propelled him to the top of Timeform's pecking order in Europe.
That gritty half-length defeat of Calandagan earned Jan Brueghel a Timeform rating of 128 (from 119p) which marks him out as the joint-highest-rated horse in Europe along with last season's King George winner Goliath, who didn't need to be at his best to win a Group 3 at Longchamp on Sunday.
A new era awaits: The 2026 F1 season calendar is here
The 2026 Formula 1 season marks a seismic shift - not only in the technical landscape but also in how the calendar unfolds.
There are still 24 races, and for most of the year, things move at a steady pace. Double-headers come and go, but it’s not until the final stretch that the chaos really kicks in.
2025 Canadian GP preview: Max Verstappen’s penalty worries, Lance Stroll’s injury battle, Mercedes look to recover and more burning questions
Following a well-earned rest off the back of a chaotic European triple-header, F1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15.
With all eyes on Max Verstappen, a race against time for Lance Stroll, and Mercedes hoping to bounce back from a torrid European leg, there is a lot to look out for at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions In the build-up to the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Club World Cup news: Meet the European representatives
Saturday, June 14 marks the start of the Club World Cup, and after covering the five other confederations, we now turn our attention to the final stop - Europe.
UEFA has 12 teams competing in the competition and while many of the participants are self explanatory, there are a number of teams that have benefitted from the limitation of two teams per country.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley introduces our lesser known European contingent (and debutants) participating and explores which teams could spoil the party of the top Champions League-winning teams.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus charges into the 2025 Test season with bold 54-man squad
On Thursday, June 5, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus named his first official Test squad consisting of 54 players for the season-opening clashes against the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia.
The squad blends explosiveness and versatility with a make-up that balances youth and experience.
What this means for the 2025 Test season - Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo discusses.
Club World Cup news: A celebration of global champions with legacy on the line
In the summer of 2025, the United States will become the epicentre of world football as it plays host to a seismic shift in the global game – the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a closer look at the upcoming tournament and what it means for football.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a commanding performance in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even up the series at 1-1.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on all the drama from an action-packed second clash.
Live Betting on the PGA Tour: How to Spot Value Mid-Round in 2025 Tournaments
Golf betting has evolved far beyond picking a tournament winner before the first tee.
In 2025, live betting is playing a bigger role than ever. Bettors now have access to updated markets on a hole-by-hole basis, creating real-time opportunities to act on momentum shifts and player performance.
With the PGA Tour offering nonstop action each week, understanding how to spot value mid-round is becoming a must for golf bettors looking to stay ahead.
League One news: Optimism at Reading FC as Rob Couhig buys out unpopular Dai Yongge
For several years now, being a fan of Berkshire-based Reading Football Club has been an arduous ordeal as a 150-year-old institution, once the symbol of responsible football governance, was driven to the brink of extinction by owner Dai Yongge.
Now, with Rob Couhig’s takeover officially completed, Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz writer David Bason surveys the scene at the Madejski Stadium and counts himself bloody delighted to be a Reading fan once again.
Grass-court season begins with value in Ugo Humbert and Ben Shelton after Roland Garros epic
After witnessing arguably the greatest-ever Grand Slam final on Sunday, June 8, there is a slightly more sedate pace to the ATP Tour this week as the action moves to the grass courts with a couple of ATP 250 events.
The Libema Open, on the outskirts of the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, is always a decent watch.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be resting and refuelling after their titanic battle that lasted for five hours and 29 minutes at Roland Garros, but there are still some big names in action in Europe this week.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher breaks down the key contenders and value picks at both the Libema Open and the Boss Open as the grass-court season gets underway.
Club World Cup news: Meet the South American representatives
Following our trip to the North American clubs, we move slowly down the continent towards the major clubs taking the field from both Argentina and Brazil.
Brazil is the original home of the Club World Cup with the tournament’s inaugural campaign being hosted in the country in 2000.
Corinthians of Brazil were the last team to dethrone European opposition in the CWC following a 1-0 win over Chelsea in 2012.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores the South American representatives and outlines the possible surprises that these historic clubs could pose to their European opponents.
Club World Cup news: Meet the North American representatives
In the next installment of the Club World Cup introductory series we take a trip to North America for our American and Mexican competitors.
12 stadiums from 11 different US cities will host the tournament and see teams from six confederations competing.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley breaks down the qualified North American outfits competing and outlines the surprises that could occur via the MLS or Liga MX sides.
Soccer Aid 2025 news: Wayne Rooney to lead England XI vs star-studded World XI
On a summer evening at Old Trafford, where so many footballing dreams have taken flight, another kind of magic will unfold as Sunday, 15 June 2025, sees the Theatre of Dreams host not just a football match but a global movement – Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a closer look at the event which puts legends, icons, and celebrities on the same pitch and lets the drama unfold in a light-hearted fashion.
Euro 2025 news: Lionesses return in England’s bold defence of crown in Switzerland
In the summer of 2022, a nation stood still and Wembley roared as England’s Lionesses, led by the masterful Sarina Wiegman, lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy for the first time in history.
Three years later, the echoes of that triumph reverberate as the reigning champions return – older, wiser, and with fresh fire – for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
Ice hockey news: What do players do during the off-season?
The ice hockey season has just finished, meaning players finally get the chance to take a break and have some fun, but what do they actually do during their downtime?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman explains what happens during the off-season and takes a look at how players enjoy their freedom from the sport.
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.