England duo Harry Kane and Cole Palmer shine as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Bayern Munich in Blues’ Champions League return
While it was nice to see Chelsea back in the UEFA Champions League, that 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich was a painful watch.
The Blues weren’t even that bad, but the sheer number of individual errors made me want to pull my hair out.
It’s going to get to a point where the only thing I will remember about this game is how brilliant Cole Palmer is, and the stunning goal he scored for Chelsea in his 100th appearance.
Read on as Sports News Blitz deputy content editor and Chelsea fan, Nicole Powell, relives a bittersweet night in Munich.
Horse Racing news: Racing punter turns 8p E/W Lucky 63 into nearly £30,000
William Hill have been stunned by a remarkable 8p each-way Lucky 63 landed on Tuesday, when five winners across Redcar, Yarmouth and Wolverhampton turned one punter’s £10.08 stake into £29,732.09.
The winning began at Redcar when Just Typical scored at 18/1, followed by Mademoiselle at Yarmouth (6/1) and a Wolverhampton treble with Ghisa (20/1), Ten Carat Harry (11/1) and Advertorial (11/2).
Despite a 25p Rule 4 on Ten Carat Harry and a losing leg at Uttoxeter, the bettor was able to walk away with a near-£30,000 total from five successful selections.
Premier League sides in the Champions League: Six things to look out for this week
The Champions League returns to our TV screens for the first time this season this week.
This season sees the Premier League being represented by a record-breaking six clubs, all hoping for an excellent start in this prestigious competition.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to talk about what viewers should be looking out for as these teams battle under the stars this week.
Soccer news: San Francisco 49ers ownership group to blame for Leeds Utd, Rangers struggles
This summer brought renewed optimism for Leeds United and Rangers fans, with both clubs promised big funds and even bigger aims by their shared owners.
However, the two clubs are now enduring difficulties, with fingers being pointed at ownership decisions in terms of actions taken and actions not taken.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the parallel misery of the Whites and the Gers.
Premier League news: Six things we learned from Gameweek four
The Premier League is back! After a break in which fans saw their favourite players ball out for their respective nations, they now return to compete in England’s top division.
Teams are now starting to settle into the new season and are beginning to show signs of how their season will go.
Don’t get us wrong - it wasn’t like this weekend was a goal fest or a direst display of quality games the Premier League can provide, but there were certainly some interesting talking points throughout. Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss them.
SA20 news: Full list of fixtures, dates and times for 2026 edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league
The SA20 returns this December, bringing South Africa’s premier T20 league back for a fourth season of high-stakes, high-energy cricket.
Here, Sports News Blitz offers a full breakdown of the upcoming tournament’s fixtures, dates, and times.
Horse racing news: Hollie Doyle, Dylan Browne McMonagle granted Hong Kong jockey licences
Hollie Doyle and Dylan Browne McMonagle are among four international riders to be granted visiting jockey’s licences to ride in Hong Kong in the coming months.
Doyle has been granted a visiting licence by the Hong Kong Jockey Club from 5 November to 23 December 2025, while McMonagle has been granted a licence to ride from 1 January to 29 March 2026.
Why most teams fail at high performance - And how to fix it
Simon Hartley is a world-renowned sport psychology consultant and high-performance coach whose work spans nearly three decades in elite sport.
In this exclusive interview with The High Performance Speakers Agency, Simon shares what separates good teams from world-class ones, how you can cultivate mental toughness in your organisation, and why the Olympic mindset matters beyond sport.
Sponsorship news: Sports News Blitz-sponsored duo shine in Ventus FC’s four-star display
Sports News Blitz are delighted to announce they have agreed to sponsor two football players from Ventus Football Club in Yeadon.
Midfield dynamo Joshua Sheffield and forward Jamie Lyons will be sponsored by Sip Media Solutions’ fast-growing sports news brand for the 2025/26 season.
Sports News Blitz have previously sponsored Greyton Roses FC in Cape Town - but are bringing things closer to home with this deal, supporting a Yorkshire-based team.
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have won promotion in their first season with Sports News Blitz as sponsors - and we are hoping to tell a similar story of success with Ventus FC, based at Dam Lane and founded in 1961.
Manchester derby: Man City honour Ricky Hatton as Erling Haaland punishes Man Utd
The 197th Manchester derby was veiled in sadness as a city came together in a state of shock from the sudden passing of one of its own.
News broke earlier on Sunday that Ricky Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', had been found dead at his Hyde home at the age of 46.
It was horribly sad news for all who remember the boxer's heroics and journey to world titles.
Hatton, a true working-class hero and local boy done good, with blue blood.
The pre-match tribute was fitting, and his beloved City would go on to honour his name, writes Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore.
Everton vs Aston Villa: Five things we learned from Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa
Everton extended their unbeaten run to three league matches following a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Toffees boss David Moyes expressed his delight with Everton’s performance and believes they were the better team throughout.
Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea explores five takeaways from the match.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Manchester City vs Manchester United betting preview and tips
The Manchester derby returns this weekend, with both sides looking to find their feet after inconsistent starts to the new Premier League season.
Here, Sports News Blitz previews the Manchester City vs Manchester United fixture, including betting tips and key stats.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Burnley vs Liverpool betting preview and tips
Newly promoted Burnley welcome defending champions Liverpool to Turf Moor in what looks like one of the weekend’s more one-sided fixtures on paper, but early-season form still leaves room for questions.
Here, Sports News Blitz looks ahead to the clash, offering betting previews and tips.
Tennis analysis: Five contenders who could challenge dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
Men’s tennis is entering a new era, and its two defining figures are already clear.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have surged ahead of their contemporaries, winning majors, trading the number one ranking, and producing a rivalry that evokes memories of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in the mid-2000s.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips assesses five names who could reshape the landscape of men’s tennis in the years to come.
Premier League betting tips: A goalless Manchester derby, Chelsea to concede first, Liverpool to continue strong, and more
Despite England's swaggering masterclass that swatted surly Serbia aside in their own Belgrade citadel, you still can’t convince me that these international breaks aren’t a load of old s**t.
Anyway, 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 Sunday’s Manchester derby.
NFL Week 2 - Super Bowl LIX rematch as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, analysis and more
If Week 1 wasn’t entertaining enough, Week 2 of the NFL season is almost upon us, and it throws an absolute dime of a matchup for fans across the world.
The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Arrowhead Stadium for a rematch of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Last year's AFC and NFC champions take each other on in a blockbuster Week 2 matchup that sees two-time league MVP Mahomes take on last year's Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the game of the weekend.
WSL Matchday 2: Arsenal’s push, Man City’s test and Chelsea’s defence
The WSL’s early rhythm continues this weekend, and Matchday 2 brings a clutch of fixtures that will already shape the top-of-table picture and narrative for the month ahead.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell highlights the major talking points ahead of the action.
NFL betting tips: Chiefs chase Super Bowl redemption as J.J. McCarthy looks promising for Vikings
It’s gameweek two of the NFL regular season and things are already beginning to shape up nicely.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy offers up three of his favourite picks ahead of the action.
Premier League on Sky Sports: West Ham vs Tottenham betting preview and tips
Matchweek four of the Premier League brings a London derby with no shortage of storylines, as West Ham host Tottenham at the London Stadium on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK time).
Both sides come into the game nursing a few knocks, physically and emotionally, but there's still every reason to expect a competitive, potentially wide-open encounter.
Sports News Blitz previews West Ham vs Spurs, offering betting tips and stats to look out for.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Brentford vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
Chelsea make the short trip across the capital to face Brentford under the lights in what promises to be a tightly contested London derby.
Enzo Maresca’s side have made a steady start to the campaign, but recent history in this fixture gives Brentford every reason to feel confident.
The Bees have built a habit of disrupting bigger sides - and Chelsea know that all too well.
Sports News Blitz takes a look at all the key details surrounding the Brentford vs Chelsea clash, including betting tips and stats.