Club World Cup betting tips: Flamengo to overturn Chelsea, Real Madrid to brush aside Pachuca
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 action continues across the United States this weekend as Matchday 2 comes to a close and teams begin to consider permutations ahead of the knockout stage.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey takes a look at three of the biggest clashes and offers a few choice bets.
Cricket news: England vs India - First Test preview
The eagerly anticipated series between England and India gets underway on Friday when the two sides meet at Headingley for the first of five encounters.
It’s a new era for the visitors who are led by captain Shubman Gill following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as they look to win their first series on English soil for the first time since 2007.
As for the hosts, they will be looking to implement their ‘Bazball’ style of play as they seek to win the newly named Tendulkar-Anderson trophy, formerly known as the Pataudi trophy.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel previews what’s in store for the opening Test match in a thrilling clash.
Everton news: 10 fixtures for Toffees fans to relish in 2025/26 as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens
The forthcoming Premier League campaign sees Everton manager David Moyes start his first full season since returning to the club in January and the Toffees begin life at their shiny new 52,888-seater Hill Dickinson Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea looks at 10 fixtures for Everton fans to relish in 2025/26.
Serie A news: Kevin De Bruyne transfer signals exciting new era for Napoli and Italian Football
Kevin De Bruyne has completed a move to Serie A champions Napoli after departing Manchester City on the expiration of his contract.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Xhulio Zeneli takes a look back at the Belgian’s career and considers how his arrival might affect Italian football.
Wimbledon news: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and the top men’s singles contenders at SW19
It is that time of year again, when a corner of South West London transforms into the centre of the sporting world and the BBC News at Six becomes the BBC News at whatever time the tennis finishes.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Williams takes a look at the top five contenders to lift the Challenge Cup in the Gentlemen’s Singles.
WNBA news: Chicago Sky star Angel Reese announces plans to trademark ‘mebounds’ moniker
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made headlines this week when she announced plans to trademark the word ‘mebounds’, a slang term coined by critics to describe the power forward rebounding her own missed shots.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
F1 news: Kyalami’s Formula 1 revival gains momentum with FIA green light
South Africa’s hopes of bringing F1 back to the continent have received a major boost with the FIA officially approving design plans to upgrade the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to Grade 1 status.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores what this means for South Africa’s F1 ambitions, the timeline involved, and the factors that still stand in the way of a long-awaited return.
NBA news: Tyrese Haliburton’s status casts long shadow over Indiana Pacers’ Game 6 hopes
The Indiana Pacers find themselves on the brink, facing elimination in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with their star guard’s status still uncertain.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down Tyrese Haliburton’s injury concerns, Myles Turner’s rising influence, and the Pacers’ all-or-nothing mentality as they fight to keep their historic run alive.
McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?
McLaren have been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 374 points so far.
With 2025 being Lando Norris’ sixth season with the team, he is under pressure to continue to perform, especially considering the challenge his team-mate has presented.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman discusses his season so far and what we are to expect later on.
Rugby union news: Erasmus trims Springbok squad ahead of Barbarians clash
On Sunday, June 15, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus trimmed his squad from 55 to 45 players ahead of the start of the Boks’ international season.
With plenty of injury replacements and some surprise omissions, much has been debated about the make-up of the Boks ahead of their first game against the Barbarians.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents an overview of the new-look Springbok squad and the reaction coming out of the camp.
Tottenham news: Thomas Frank is in - Will Levy finally back his manager?
Tottenham Hotspur’s new boss Thomas Frank struck an optimistic chord for Spurs fans in his first interview.
However, his words felt like the beginning of a cautionary tale Spurs fans know all too well.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo weighs in on whether Frank’s arrival means owner Daniel Levy’s backing.
F1 news: Sergio Perez speaks on Franco Colapinto at FIFA Club World Cup game
While soaking up the electric atmosphere of the Club World Cup’s group stage across U.S. venues, seatless F1 veteran Sergio “Checo” Perez hasn’t forgotten the grid.
Perez was spotted at the Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal game, where he spoke on Alpine’s Franco Colapinto.
Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses are helping fund family travel for Euro 2025
As England gear up to defend their European crown in Switzerland, key members of the squad have revealed they’re dipping into their own pockets to ensure loved ones can be part of the journey.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2025, midfielder Georgia Stanway opened up about the financial strain of supporting friends and family during what’s expected to be one of the most expensive tournaments yet - and how the Lionesses are stepping in to ease the pressure.
Premier League news: 2025/26 season – Man Utd v Arsenal and the biggest clashes of Matchday 1
The 2025/26 season of the English Premier League is set to kick off in mid-August, promising yet another enthralling campaign of world-class football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at the three biggest games of matchday 1 and offers a full rundown of fixtures.
Golf betting tips: Travelers Championship – Matt Fitzpatrick overlooked, Viktor Hovland a shoo-in
The PGA Tour heads to Connecticut this week as a stacked field prepares to tackle the Travelers Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of the action at TPC River Highlands.
Horse racing news: Field of Gold handed 132p Timeform rating after Royal Ascot demolition job
John and Thady Gosden’s grey, Field of Gold, has been given a Timeform rating of 132p following his superb display in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
As the highest-rated miler since Baaeed, Field of Gold has firmly established himself in the elite category and will be one of the favourites at a much-anticipated Sussex Stakes.
Emma Hayes backs England’s ‘great potential’ ahead of Euro 2025
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has tipped England as one of the top contenders for Euro 2025, calling the Lionesses a team with “great potential” despite recent turbulence.
Alessia Russo responds to online abuse ahead of Euro 2025
Alessia Russo has hit back at rising levels of online abuse targeting her and her England team-mates in the build-up to Euro 2025.
2025 Canadian GP talking points: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash, George Russell delivers Mercedes’ first win of the season, Kimi Antonelli makes history, and more
After a dramatic European triple-header, F1 returned on Sunday, June 15 for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
With the McLaren drivers finally clashing, Mercedes’ remarkable recovery from a poor European season, and all sorts of strategies up and down the grid, the race gave F1 fans plenty to discuss once again.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: Rogue Legend over a stone clear at the top of Windsor Castle ratings
Rogue Legend is 15 lb clear at the head of Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings for the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.