Man Utd news: New-look Red Devils show promise in opening-day defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford
A new-look Manchester United began the 2025/26 Premier League season with a defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Ruben Amorim’s side can take heart from a spirited display against Mikel Arteta’s title chasers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the opening-day clash.
Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace
Chelsea may have started their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but there were silver linings thanks to the performances of two young players.
With Levi Colwill sidelined by an ACL injury and Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out late in training, Maresca had to trust his defence to step up.
Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener
Chelsea’s Premier League season started with a flat 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
For a team coming off a Club World Cup win and with so much expectation, this was far from the statement fans were hoping for.
Premier League outright betting preview 2025/26: Liverpool favourites to edge Arsenal, Man City
Welcome to Sports News Blitz’s Premier League outright betting preview for 2025/26, where, for once, Man City are not the betting favourites.
In this guide, George Dempsey will break down the latest outright odds, flag the best value, and share our betting tips for the season ahead.
2025/26 Premier League European outrights preview and suggested bets: Who will qualify for European football this season?
The Premier League’s top six race always delivers drama, but this season the European chase looks even more unpredictable.
Four Champions League places are up for grabs, fifth gets you into the Europa League, and the Conference League spot goes to the EFL Cup winner. Or, if they’re already in Europe, the next-best league finisher.
We’ve pulled the top eight in the betting, skipped Liverpool’s short price, and binned outsiders like Bournemouth, Everton and beyond.
Let’s see who’s worth backing to be booking a European away day next spring.
Sports News Blitz betting writer George Dempsey is here to run the rule over the top six tussle in the EPL.
2025/26 Premier League relegation betting preview and suggested bets: Burnley to finish bottom; Brentford and Wolves offer value
The Premier League’s relegation battle has been disappointing in recent years, although this season could be different, with some good outright bets available.
Here, Sports News Blitz betting writer George Dempsey runs through the main contenders and where the betting value might be hiding.
Premier League news: Who will be the first EPL manager to leave his post in the 2025/26 season?
The 2025/26 Premier League season hasn’t even begun and already the ‘next manager to leave his post’ market is open for business.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jeff Mexico takes a look at the runners and riders for the upcoming campaign.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to kick things off well, Cole Palmer to score, Arsenal to beat Man Utd, and more
Oi oi. With the return of the Premier League, weekend normality will at last resume.
As entertaining as it’s been watching the Ibiza Final Boss doing the two-step while off his undies in Spain on my social media platforms, I have yearned for a return to the ritual of Saturdays spent pitting my wits against the camel coats and punching out Bet Builders while eight pints deep that could lock in generational wealth.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's weekend TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher.
Golf betting tips: BMW Championship – Xander Schauffele seeks miracle, Sam Burns remains hopeful
It’s the final PGA Tour event before the FedEx Cup finals next week, and a stacked field is ready to tackle the BMW Championship this year to secure their top 30 spot in the rankings.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy outlines four of his favourite picks ahead of the crunch-time play-off event.
Cincinnati Masters betting tips: Get on 9/4 Carlos Alcaraz to be the last man standing in Cincinnati
The expanded 12-day ATP Cincinnati Masters 1000 series tournament kicks off on Thursday, and it’s easy to see why the bookies want to keep Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz onside.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher pays homage to the Sincaraz era and delivers his outright picks for the Cincinnati Masters.
Rugby Championship news: Rassie Erasmus goes for all-out attack as Springboks welcome Wallabies
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his side to face the Wallabies at Ellis Park in Johannesburg a day earlier than usual in a move that suggests he sees little threat from the visitors.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the first Rugby Championship encounter between the Springboks and the Wallabies.
Rugby Championship 2025 news: What is the Rugby Championship? Who plays in it and when will it take place?
In the aftermath of the Lions’ successful tour of the Land Down Under, rugby fans worldwide will now set their eyes on the next major tournament: The Rugby Championship.
The Rugby Championship takes centre stage next weekend when it starts on Saturday, August 16.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a look at everything you need to know regarding the 2025 Rugby Championship.
Padel news: ‘Padel is the most inclusive sport in the world’ – Paralympian Alessandro Ossola
Italian Paralympian and motivational speaker Alessandro Ossola, founder of the Inclusive Padel Tour, is hoping to make padel the most inclusive sport in the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Padel news: Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello and the top players on the Premier Padel world tour
You’ve probably heard about all the big-name stars playing padel – from Spider-Man actor Tom Holland and football icon Lionel Messi to tennis legend Rafael Nadal – but the sport is far more than just celebrity endorsements.
With the Premier Padel world tour in full swing, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire outlines five professional players to keep an eye out for.
NBA news: Cooper Flagg set to break LeBron James rookie milestone after 22 years
Cooper Flagg has not played a single NBA game yet, but his name is already making history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how the Dallas Mavericks rookie is set to match a milestone last achieved by LeBron James over two decades ago.
William Hill to donate Great St Wilfrid race profits to MND Association
Long-standing Great St Wilfrid sponsors William Hill will donate all profits from this year’s race to the MND Association, with a minimum of £30,000 to be donated.
F1 news: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has started on shaky ground, drawing criticism from within the paddock.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Ralf Schumacher’s blunt take on the seven-time champion’s early struggles in red.
F1 news: Freelance data engineer and technical coordinator Nida Anis on breaking barriers and women in Motorsport
For a world that held its first Formula 1 race in 1950, it’s remarkable that the sport will see its first-ever full-time female race engineer, Laura Müller, only next year.
However, the world of motorsports is evolving.
Here, writing for Sports News Blitz, journalist Disha S. Charan delves into the story of a fearless motorsports trailblazer, Nida Anis.
Tottenham collapse late as PSG fight back to claim Super Cup in penalty shootout
Paris Saint-Germain snatched the UEFA Super Cup in the most dramatic of fashions, breaking Tottenham Hotspur hearts with a last-gasp equaliser before sealing a 4-3 win on penalties.
Sponsorship news: Horsforth Hawks Reds seal promotion to West Yorkshire Division 4
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have ended their West Yorkshire Rounders League Division 5 season in style, securing promotion to Division 4 after a memorable campaign of hard work and energy.
In their first season partnered with Sports News Blitz, the Hawks won six of eight matches, scoring an impressive 143 rounders in total.