Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton faces Ferrari pressure ahead of emotional Monza weekend
After a long and difficult first half of the season, Lewis Hamilton will go into this weekend’s Italian GP with a heavy weight on his shoulders.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s F1 expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down the pressure the Brit is under heading into his first Italian Grand Prix as a member of the Scuderia.
Chelsea Women open season against Man City as they aim to win seventh WSL title in a row
Chelsea Women begin their 2025/26 campaign tonight, Friday, September 5, with a heavyweight clash against Manchester City, kicking off a new Women’s Super League season in style.
The defending champions arrive at Stamford Bridge on the back of six consecutive WSL titles, a run that has cemented their place as the dominant force in English women’s football.
Sponsorship news: European U20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships – The Final Flight
The European Under-20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships were held August 3-9 in Trnava, Slovakia, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ultimate expert Chris Wirszyla.
The tournament featured 31 teams in three divisions: mixed, open, and women, with the Hungarian team taking the mixed division and the Italians proving too much to handle in the open and women’s divisions.
Harry Bentley hoping for flying start to Hong Kong season with Victor The Winner
Fresh from an impromptu riding cameo in Great Britain, Harry Bentley hopes to spark a successful start to the 2025/26 Hong Kong season when he partners Victor The Winner in the HK$3.72 million (approx. £350,000) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 September).
David Probert “looking forward to first go at Sha Tin” on opening day of Hong Kong season
David Probert will take his first rides in Hong Kong on Sunday at the 2025/26 season-opening meeting at Sha Tin, while fellow British rider, Richard Kingscote, who rode four winners from 42 rides in a short stint last season, has been booked for six rides.
NBA news: Dwight Howard finally earns Hall of Fame enshrinement
Dwight Howard, one of the most dominant centers of his era, has officially been selected to join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
After being left out of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, an omission that surprised many, Howard now receives the ultimate recognition.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo commemorates Dwight Howard’s stellar career.
NFL 2025 season opener preview: How to watch Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, analysis and more
NFL Redzone, tailgates, T-shirt cannons, gridiron, flyovers and fantasy football can only mean one thing - the football season is back, and it's back with a bang.
Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles kickstart the new NFL season against fierce division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday Night football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the season opener.
Toto Wolff backs Kimi Antonelli ahead of home race at the Italian GP - It's ‘just part of learning’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has backed rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli following a challenging Dutch Grand Prix weekend, just before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the young Italian's home race.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor breaks down Wolff’s comments ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP.
Horse racing news: Ka Ying Rising “back in very good form” ahead of Sha Tin season-opener
Ka Ying Rising this morning effortlessly completed fast-work preparations for the HK$3.72 million (approx. £350,000) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 September), when the world’s highest-rated sprinter bids to extend his winning streak to 13 straight races.
Partnered by regular rider Zac Purton, Hong Kong’s reigning Horse of the Year sauntered down the back straight on Sha Tin’s dirt track before upping the tempo over the final 400m, clocking 24.1s and pleasing trainer David Hayes.
Padel news: Manchester Utd, Liverpool and the Premier League teams embracing padel in training
Having already successfully infiltrated tennis, padel is now working its way into every other sport – and football is the next target.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explains how your favourite teams are connected to the world’s fastest-growing sport.
F1 news: Lando Norris backed for title fightback ahead of Italian GP by McLaren and Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has backed Lando Norris to respond strongly in the Formula 1 title race, insisting the British driver’s best form may still be to come.
Norris lost vital ground in the championship fight after a tough Dutch Grand Prix, where he retired due to an oil leak, but Stella believes the setback could spark an even greater performance from his driver.
Lessons from the track: Sally Gunnell on peak performance in sport and business
Sally Gunnell OBE is an exceptional After Dinner Speaker, celebrated for holding Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously - a rare feat in athletics that cemented her legacy.
Her transition from track and field champion to sought-after motivational and wellbeing speaker showcases her versatility. With over 15 years of engaging corporate and global audiences, Sally brings a unique blend of down-to-earth realism and elite performance insight.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Sally opens up about overcoming setbacks, maintaining peak performance, and how sport's toughest lessons are applicable both on the track and in the boardroom.
Women's US Open quarter-finals: Key Matchups Bettors Will Watch
The US Open is where legends are created and underdogs are born. The spotlight traditionally hits championship Sunday, but the quarter-finals are where storylines are scripted, and where bettors start sharpening their pencils.
These matches don't just advance; they set momentum, affect confidence, and, in fact, swing lines.
Three 2025 matches are of the highest interest and wagering value: Sabalenka vs. Vondroušová, Pegula vs. Krejčíková, and the marquee Round of 16 match between Osaka and Gauff, whose winner can remake the quarter-final landscape.
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup: Where is it, when is it, and how does it work?
The 2025 Ryder Cup is just under a month away, and the top players are now gearing up to fight for their continent in golf's most entertaining tournament.
When Keegan Bradley’s USA takes on Luke Donald’s Europe next month, each team will be made up of 12 players - six automatic qualifiers and six wild card picks.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down everything you need to know about the 2025 tournament.
Carabao Cup news: Grimsby Town vs Man Utd and the magic of the cup – Why giant-killings matter
Aside from the individual leagues that make up the English football pyramid, all teams enter cup competitions each year where there are opportunities to play absolutely any other team in said pyramid, with clubs from the top-flight usually winning with ease, but occasionally someone might just be caught off-guard in what is termed a ‘giant-killing’.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner explains how this results in some of the best scenes you can experience in England’s favourite game.
Oscar Piastri claims Dutch GP with dominant drive as Lando Norris retires
Oscar Piastri took a dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix after delivering the most complete performance of his Formula 1 career.
The McLaren driver started from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap on his way to victory, becoming the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen in 1998 to record a Grand Slam.
It was also a historic moment for Australia, with Piastri the first from his country to achieve the feat since Jack Brabham more than half a century ago.
Opinion: What on earth is happening with Scottish football?
European qualifiers have now concluded, and we now know the opponents each outfit will face in all three European competitions.
We have incredible stories with the likes of Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar reaching the UEFA Conference League group stage alongside Pafos and Kairat Almaty reaching the Champions League.
Yet, we have seen some disappointing exits from the qualifiers and in particular, Scottish football has seen a potential five European teams drop to only three, with no representative in the Champions League.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores what is going wrong in Scottish football and how the Scottish coefficient rank is now in jeopardy following underperformances.
Premier League betting tips: Joao Pedro to continue his form, Erling Haaland to impress, Newcastle to win, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League’s TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including Arsenal’s huge trip to Liverpool.
Timeform questions decision to deny A Dream To Share a handicap mark
Ratings experts Timeform have questioned the decision not to give A Dream To Share an official handicap mark.
The well-fancied second favourite for the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket on October 11, has been deemed ineligible to run in the race by the British Horseracing Authority because he does not have an official handicap rating.
NBA news: Charles Barkley predicts LeBron James will step aside as Luka Doncic leads LA Lakers
LeBron James may still be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but change is in the air as Luka Doncic begins to take centre stage.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Charles Barkley’s prediction that James will eventually step aside to let Doncic lead the franchise into its next era.