F1 news: George Russell questions Mercedes’ direction ahead of Hungarian GP
Since winning the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has failed to finish within the top four in the last three races.
Mercedes had started the season off decently, and Russell’s win in Montreal - paired with Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first and only Formula 1 podium - suggested the Silver Arrows were on the rise.
But despite that boost and a steady stream of upgrades, the team appears to have lost momentum, reports Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell.
Tennis betting tips: Can 12/1 Daniil Medvedev atone for Washington woes by lighting up Toronto?
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is hoping for a profitable return to form in Toronto.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the National Bank Open from SNB’s inimitable punting maverick.
Horse racing news: ‘A loss to Irish racing’ – Sir AP McCoy on closure of Thurles Racecourse
Sir AP McCoy has told William Hill that Thurles Racecourse will always hold a special place for him after it was announced this morning that the Irish track is closing.
The 20-time Champion Jockey won his first-ever race at the Tipperary course all the way back in 1992, when Legal Steps scored for Jim Bolger, and the William Hill ambassador has expressed his sadness that the venue will shut its doors with immediate effect.
Horse racing news: Aussie sprinter Asfoora 4lb clear of King George rivals in Timeform ratings
There is no standout sprinter in Britain and Ireland at present and the Australian-trained Asfoora sets the standard in this year’s renewal of the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Indeed, her Timeform weight-adjusted rating of 133 is at least 4lb clear of her rivals, and she was only beaten a short head by Big Evs in this race 12 months ago.
How elite athletes stay sharp: Performance coach Bradley Scanes on the psychology of success
Bradley Scanes is one of the most sought-after performance coaches and motorsports speakers, best known for his work supporting elite athletes across Formula 1, Olympic sport, and professional boxing.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, he opens up about the science behind elite performance, the lessons professionals can learn from motorsport, and how mental toughness is built, not born.
Lewis Hamilton braces for ‘tears’ during F1 break after intense first stint at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton hasn't had a single podium with Ferrari yet - and he's openly said this season's been a proper battle.
Now, with the F1 summer break looming, he expects a few emotional moments along the way.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shuts down rumours over Mercedes move
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull for 2026, dismissing rumours that he will be leaving the Austrian outfit for Mercedes.
LeBron James and Maverick Carter plot Global Basketball League to challenge the NBA
What began as a seemingly casual photo on a yacht off the coast of France has now taken centre stage in one of the most ambitious ventures in basketball history, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Aston Martin sells stake in F1 team amid financial pressures
Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British car manufacturer best known for its luxury sports cars and long-standing association with James Bond, has officially confirmed its intention to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.
The move marks a significant financial play for the automaker, which has been seeking ways to shore up its balance sheet amid declining revenues, falling stock prices, and an increasingly challenging export environment.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the move in this article.
F1 news: Has Oscar Piastri overtaken Lando Norris for the McLaren top spot?
Oscar Piastri has won six races and achieved eleven podiums so far in this Formula 1 season. He is also currently leading the Drivers’ championship standings.
A close second is McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who many people classed as the better of the two drivers at the start of the season, especially what Norris did last season to help them secure the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores whether Oscar Piastri has actually overtaken his British team-mate Lando Norris to that number one driver’s spot.
BERO Padel Classic: Glitzy Tom Holland–led event showcases new sport looking to rival Wimbledon
The recent BERO Padel Classic brought more celebrity buzz to the sport of padel as Spider-Man star Tom Holland staged an event that might just be Wimbledon’s newest rival.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves
Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.
Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.
Christian Horner’s sacking was ‘primarily’ down to performance, says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
In early July, Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after serving as team principal and CEO for over 20 years.
While rumours and tensions had circulated since early 2024, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now said that Horner’s dismissal was “the result of various factors.”
Field Of Gold could surpass Kingman's rating with Sussex Stakes win
An impressive win for Field Of Gold in Sussex Stakes could see the John and Thady Gosden-trained three-year-old exceed his sire Kingman’s peak Timeform rating of 134.
British & Irish Lions news: Last-gasp Hugo Keenan try secures series victory over Wallabies at MCG
The British & Irish Lions secured a 29-26 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday to seal a series victory, with an enthralling Test match witnessing a moment that will be etched in the history of one of the most iconic teams in world sport.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Jacob Garrett gives his assessment of the game.
Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly England heroes as Lionesses triumph over Spain in Euros final
In a tense showdown that went all the way to penalties, England’s Lionesses retained their Euros crown, beating reigning world champions Spain in a dramatic final.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the action from a historic night in Switzerland.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay
Oscar Piastri took his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps in yet another dry-wet Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Drivers’ championship standings to 16 points.
After an 80-minute delay, the grid finally got underway behind the Safety Car, all drivers starting on Intermediate tyres.
Horse racing news: Star Hong Kong jockey Angus Chung set for first UK ride at Windsor Racecourse
Hong Kong rider Angus Chung will take his first ride in the UK this evening aboard the Craig Benton–trained Dreamcrafter at Windsor Racecourse (7:35pm).
He arrived in the country recently and will be based with Ralph Beckett during his three-week stay.
Familiar foes reunite: England and Spain set for blockbuster Euro 2025 final
England and Spain are familiar foes, and have met in the final of a major tournament before.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which drew record-breaking crowds and viewership, Spain claimed their first world title by defeating England 1-0.
One major tournament later, the two meet again, this time for Europe’s biggest crown, the Euro.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell previews the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro final and highlights key battles to watch.
Horse racing news: Eight World Pool fixtures in eight days upcoming from the UK, South Africa and Germany
World Pool will return to action at Ascot and York on Saturday 26 July, beginning a busy period for the globally commingled pools, which will then be active on racedays from Germany and South Africa, take in three days of Goodwood, and return to Germany all in the space of eight days.
All eight races on King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day from Ascot will be part of World Pool, while this year two new World Pool races from York will be commingled, taking the total to 10 races on 26 July.