Estevao steps up in Chelsea’s dominating 5-1 win over West Ham
Chelsea produced a dominant display at the London Stadium on Friday night, beating West Ham 5-1 to give them their first win of the Premier League season.
The evening began with a setback for the visitors when Cole Palmer pulled out during the warm-up, but his replacement, 18-year-old Estevao Willian, stepped up in style.
Rounders news: Aireborough Belters lose unbeaten record in Pugh Cup thriller
The Pugh Cup rounders team pulled off a staggering victory over the unbeaten Aireborough Belters at Yeadon Cricket Club on Friday night, winning 22.5 to 18.
With a pint in one hand and a rounders bat in the other, Pugh Cup captain Chris Wiley lost the toss with Belters skipper ‘Chezza’, who sent the lively lads into bat.
A shaky start soon gave way to some big hitting, and the Pugh Cup team posted a first-innings score of 10 from their 30 balls, cheered on by a raucous crowd made up of rounders players from the Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks and Wharfedale Wildcats….
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea and Man Utd to win, Tijjani Reijnders to impress again, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher.
Golf betting tips: Tommy Fleetwood edging closer to maiden PGA win, Scottie Scheffler hard to ignore
The PGA Tour season is officially drawing to a close, with 30 of the tour's best all vying to lay claim to the TOUR Championship.
Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler will be a hard man to beat, but he is certainly not the only name in contention for the title this week.
Hosted at East Lake Golf Club, the Championship event will favour accuracy over distance, with tree-lined fairways ready to punish any wayward drives.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf betting writer Sam Condy points to his four favourite picks ahead of the PGA Tour curtain closer.
Premier League fixtures: Full list of top-flight games, dates and times for August 2025
The 2025/26 Premier League season is fast approaching, with top-flight teams getting some serious transfer deals done and the official Fantasy game open for business.
We will be covering Liverpool’s defence of their crown with in-depth analysis and selected previews of the big games, as well as providing weekly betting tips from the Bookie Basher.
And Sports News Blitz are partnering up with the team at EPL Bets for the new campaign to provide betting previews and tips for every game on the calendar.
Talking of calendars, we know they can change - but here’s the full list of fixtures to whet the appetite for the return of the best league on the planet next month.
Rallies, risks, rewards: The heart of tennis explained, from 12th-century origin to modern Grand Slams
The graceful leaps across the court, the soft deception of a drop shot, the sudden burst of power in a forehand – tennis is beautiful to watch, but the scoring system is likely to leave one baffled.
If you’ve found yourself puzzled by the game, don’t worry – you’re not alone, and Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi is here to explain.
Chelsea confirm Lauren James injury after Euro 2025 final
Chelsea have confirmed that Lauren James will spend time on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury while with England at Euro 2025.
LeBron James faces uncertain future as Lakers shift toward Luka Doncic
LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season with more questions than answers about his future in Los Angeles.
As the Lakers pivot toward Luka Doncic, the four-time champion faces the unfamiliar prospect of no longer being the franchise’s centrepiece.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines the shifting landscape and what it means for LeBron’s next chapter.
Weight allowance gives juveniles a generous edge in the Nunthorpe, say Timeform
A two-year-old has not won the Nunthorpe since Kingsgate Native scored in 2007 but juveniles are far from at a disadvantage, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.
Two-year-old colts and geldings receive 22 lb from three-year-olds and 24 lb from four-year-olds and up to account for their lack of physical maturity. However, Timeform believes this weight-for-age allowance is too generous and that a concession of 16 lb would be fairer.
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton ‘stupidly’ misjudged challenge
After a difficult start to life in Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has been openly self-critical, prompting Fred Vasseur to step in with a public defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Brit’s struggles and the Ferrari boss’s candid admission.
Padel news: Padel vs tennis - similarities and differences
Padel is constantly compared to tennis, considering both sports use a racket and have similar-looking courts.
The comparison is understandable, but that is where the similarities end.
How the sports are played and tournaments are organised creates a clear distinction between the two.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire discusses how two of the most popular racket sports differ from one another.
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya makes a racket about padel after completing 2025 Formula 2 season
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya recently completed 10 rounds of his 2025 Formula 2 season and has earned a well-deserved break, during which his passion for padel has come to light.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya explains more…
F1 news: Exclusive interview with trailblazing data engineer and motorsport protégé Nida Anis
Young trailblazer Nida Anis is making headlines in the world of motorsport while working as a technical coordinator and data engineer on the grid.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Disha S. Charan delves into an in-depth, unfiltered conversation with the motorsport protégé.
Horse racing news: World Pool returns at York Ebor Festival, features IFHA’s top-ranked 2024 race
World Pool will return to action for the first three days of York’s Ebor Festival, which features last year’s IFHA top-ranked race, the G1 International Stakes, as well as two other Group 1 contests.
And for the first time this year, two races on Hopeful Stakes Day at Newmarket will join York’s action on Nunthorpe Stakes Day to form a nine-race composite World Pool card.
Fury vs Usyk: What the Heavyweight Showdown Means for Bettors
Few events in modern boxing generate as much excitement as a heavyweight unification bout. The possibility of Tyson Fury returning to face Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium has already sparked global debate.
For fans and bettors alike, the matchup represents more than just a sporting contest. It is a pivotal moment for the heavyweight division and an opportunity to explore one of the most dynamic betting markets in sport.
Liverpool favored to defend Premier League title as odds and analysts back Arne Slot
With the start of the new Premier League season, talk about the next title winners are yet again in circulation. The bookmakers’ boards already tell a clear story: Liverpool is the early favorite to lift the trophy once again. But will they have such an easy time?
According to odds compiled by Covers, the Reds are priced around +187, with some US sportsbooks showing even shorter figures. This reflects strong confidence in Arne Slot’s reign and Liverpool’s prospects for the season.
'It's going to be decided in Lando Norris' head' - Nico Rosberg on McLaren's fierce title fight
The 2025 Formula 1 title race is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in years, and it’s happening inside the McLaren garage.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just nine points as the season heads into its final stretch, and former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Piastri may already have the upper hand.
Premier League analysis: Five things we learned from the opening weekend
As the opening weekend of the new Premier League season reached its conclusion on Monday, August 18, there are plenty of things we learnt from the first round of EPL fixtures.
On Monday night, Leeds United triumphed 1-0 against Everton, bringing the curtain down on 10 terrific matches.
Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Shorland evaluates what we learned.
Breaking barriers in broadcasting: Charlie Webster on resilience, equality and sport
Charlie Webster is one of the UK’s most groundbreaking female TV presenters, making history as the first woman to host football in Asia and to anchor a heavyweight world title fight.
She has fronted coverage for BBC, Sky, ITV, ESPN, and Channel 4, bringing authority and energy to global sporting events.
Her journey goes far beyond broadcasting. A survivor of malaria that left her in a coma, Charlie has become a powerful advocate for mental health, domestic abuse awareness, and global health issues.
Her work spans acclaimed documentaries, podcasts, and keynote talks worldwide.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Charlie reflects on her career in sport, the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated industry, and why storytelling matters more than ever.
Her story blends resilience, purpose, and inspiration - proving why she stands among the most influential voices in broadcasting today.
Premier League news: Champions League–chasing Aston Villa, Newcastle United play out dull draw
Aston Villa drew 0-0 with Newcastle United on Saturday as neither team could find the necessary breakthrough to start the new Premier League season with all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reviews a dull game at Villa Park.