McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Max Verstappen is ‘carrying Red Bull’ as Mercedes whispers grow louder
McLaren CEO Zak Brown didn’t hold back ahead of the British Grand Prix, declaring Max Verstappen is effectively “carrying” Red Bull - and hinting at deeper rumblings behind the scenes.
Reports, backed by Brown’s sharp tone, claim the Dutch world champion is open to joining Mercedes in 2026.
Norway edge Switzerland in tense Women’s Euro 2025 opener
Norway opened their Women’s Euro 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 win over hosts Switzerland, delivering an early statement of intent at a packed St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
Wimbledon news: Drama at SW19 as US star Coco Gauff knocked out, Emma Raducanu advances
The first round of the Ladies’ Singles at Wimbledon is officially done and dusted, with some matches unfolding as expected while others produced major upsets.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire offers a round-up of the action from SW19.
Arsenal transfer news: Kepa Arrizabalaga joins Gunners in £5m deal from Chelsea
Arsenal have completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Spanish goalkeeper arrives on a three-year deal for just £5 million, after the Gunners activated his release clause - a modest figure considering his once-record-breaking status.
Courage under pressure: Briana Scurry's story of leadership, loss & legacy as a former footballer
Briana Scurry is a trailblazer in women's football, having made history as one of the first African American professional female footballers to rise to global prominence.
A double Olympic gold medallist and World Cup winner, she's widely regarded as a pioneer among Football speakers for her inspirational leadership both on and off the pitch.
Rugby union news: Springboks vs Barbarians - Rusty Boks run rampant over BaaBaas
A rusty, makeshift Springbok side ran a second-half clinic over the Barbarians, decimating their challengers 54-7 on a cold and wet night at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, June 28.
Rassie Erasmus’ men comprised a mixture of World Cup winners along with promising prospects.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the Springboks’ dominant showing against the BaaBaas.
Cricket news: England name unchanged side but no room for returning Jofra Archer as hosts look to extend series lead over India
England have decided to stick with the 11 that secured a series-opening victory at Headingley as the second encounter of this anticipated five-match series heads to Birmingham.
The visitors led by Shubman Gill for the first time in Tests were handed a reality-check in true ‘Bazball’ fashion in Leeds and will be hoping for a quick bounce-back to avoid sinking deeper.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel previews what’s in store ahead of the second Test.
British and Irish Lions news: Lions crush Western Force with second-half onslaught
After a tasty introduction in Dublin against Argentina, Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions took on the quality and iconic Perth-based Western Force on Saturday, June 28.
In the aftermath of the tour-opener in Dublin there were certainly more questions than answers for Farrell and his coaching team.
A lot was made of the lack of directness and poor cohesion in the loose and in the set piece in the side’s first outing against the Pumas.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Jacob Garrett gives his assessment on what we learned from the opener Down Under.
2025 Austrian GP talking points: Lando Norris bounces back from Oscar Piastri clash, Max Verstappen suffers DNF at Red Bull Ring, Ferrari floor upgrades pay off, and more
Following a dramatic race in Canada, F1 returned to Europe on Sunday, June 29, for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
With Lando Norris responding in dominant fashion to his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seeing his title hopes dashed on the first lap, and Ferrari seemingly getting back on track, there is plenty to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five big talking points to come out of the 2025 Austrian GP.
Ultimate Frisbee news: A look at Bella Wirszyla’s flight path in the sport
The road to the 2025 European U20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships in Trnava, Slovakia, started for Bella Wirszyla with Disc Golf, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Wilmington boasts several disc golf courses, and Bella - along with her twin brother - started playing when they were about four years old, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ultimate Frisbee guru Chris Wirszyla.
Airlie Stud Stakes news: Beautify now highest rated two-year-old filly
Beautify (106p) put up the best performance by a two-year-old filly this year, according to the ratings experts at Timeform, when inflicting a first defeat on Lady Iman in the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
Wimbledon news: First day of SW19 Championships set for record temperature, says William Hill
Today could bring the hottest temperature ever recorded at Wimbledon, according to William Hill, as the leading bookmaker is offering 3/1 that the 35.7C record, which has stood since 2015, will be beaten.
SW19 could also be hotter than a range of worldwide destinations, including Ibiza (1/2) and Miami (4/7).
Wimbledon betting tips: Get with Jannik Sinner and ‘Boom-Boom-Elena’ to claim Wimbledon glory
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is running hot just in time for Wimbledon with the knockabout dandy of sports wagering napping 9/1 and 100/30 winners on grass last week.
Read on for a breakdown of who wins Wimbledon 2025 from SNB’s generational wordsmith.
F1: The Movie races into cinemas around the world
The wait is over. After more than a year of hype, high-profile set photos, and curiosity about how authentic a Hollywood-backed Formula 1 film could really be, F1: The Movie has officially been released in cinemas worldwide.
Ryan Moore backs Lambourn in Irish Derby as World Pool returns to the Curragh
World Pool ambassador Ryan Moore is set to take the ride aboard favourite Lambourn in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Irish Derby Day this Sunday, which will see the return of World Pool to Ireland following five days at Royal Ascot.
Aidan O'Brien's stellar Curragh maiden record hints at big things for Minerva and Composing
Aidan O'Brien's remarkable record in the seven-furlong fillies' maiden at the Curragh today bodes well for the prospects of his contenders this year, Minerva and Composing.
British & Irish Lions news: Player watch – Ellis Genge shines, Marcus Smith struggles vs Argentina
The British & Irish Lions fell to a narrow defeat against Argentina in Dublin last week as Andy Farrell got a first look at his squad in Test-match conditions ahead of the tour to Australia.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett takes a look at three players who benefitted from the loss at the Aviva and one who did not.
Wimbledon news: Jack Draper, Katie Boulter and the British players to watch at SW19 in 2025
It has been nine years since British star Andy Murray won the Gentlemen’s Singles at Wimbledon by defeating Milos Raonic in the final, while there has not been a home-town winner of the Ladies’ Singles since Virginia Wade in 1977.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Williams evaluates Britain’s singles hopes at the upcoming tournament, which is set to begin on Monday 30 June and run until Sunday 13 July.
Club World Cup news: FIFA’s misguided US tournament is nothing more than a ‘boring’ cash grab
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is currently taking place across the United States in a revamped 32-team format, sparking much debate over its place in an already congested and overly commercialised football ecosystem.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire offers her take on the controversial tournament.
Cricket news: England chase mammoth total at Headingley to overcome India in Test series opener
England began their five-match Test series against India with an emphatic fourth-innings chase at Headingley to take an early 1-0 lead in the blockbuster match-up.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel breaks down five decisive moments from a captivating clash in Leeds.