NFL Week 3 - Detroit Lions take on Baltimore Ravens in blockbuster Monday Night Football clash: How to watch, analysis and more
Week 3 of the NFL season is almost upon us, and Monday Night Football tosses up a brilliant matchup between two of the best teams in the National Football League.
The Detroit Lions (1-1) hit the road for a big-time matchup against the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) on Monday night.
Both teams will be looking to grab a statement win after losing their opening games before bouncing back to resounding victories in Week 2.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the game of the weekend.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Fulham vs Brentford betting preview and tips
Another London derby takes centre stage on Saturday as Fulham host Brentford in the 2025/26 Premier League.
Both sides have shown flashes of promise in the early stages of the season, and with local pride on the line, a lively clash under the lights at Craven Cottage is expected.
Sports News Blitz previews Fulham vs Brentford with betting tips and stats.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton targets historic milestone at Azerbaijan GP
Lewis Hamilton heads to the Azerbaijan GP with a chance to make history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo looks at Hamilton’s pursuit of making history, his search for a first Ferrari podium, and what to expect in Baku.
County Cricket vs The Hundred: Has the new format strengthened or weakened traditional county structures?
When the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched The Hundred in 2021, it promised a revolution.
Branded as a fast-paced, city-based competition with simplified rules and a family-friendly broadcast package, it was marketed as cricket’s gateway to new audiences.
Four years on, the debate over its impact on county cricket remains intense.
Has The Hundred invigorated the domestic game, or has it undermined the very county structures that built English cricket over 150 years?
The truth, as always, sits somewhere in the middle: there have been undeniable successes, but also structural costs that county cricket cannot ignore.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips analyses the positives and negatives of The Hundred on county cricket, and discusses whether they can continue to coexist.
NBA news: LeBron James eyes playing with both sons before retirement
LeBron James has already redefined longevity in the NBA, but his next ambition could make for one of the most remarkable stories in sports history.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how the LA Lakers star is working towards an unprecedented dream.
Padel news: How the powerhouse sport is taking over luxury hotels
Luxury hotels are known for their discretion, high-profile guest list and top-of-the-range amenities and for a while, tennis was the go-to sport for these hotels.
Well-kept grass tennis courts showed a level of exclusivity that only these high-end hotels could offer. The exclusiveness of the sport matched the allure of the hotels.
Tennis and luxury hotels became an inseparable pair, like a couple of popular high school girls.
But just like high school, popularity does not last forever, and so when a cooler and more youthful sport entered the conversation, luxury hotels had to switch sides.
Courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire, here’s how padel, arguably the fastest-growing sport on the planet, is replacing tennis in luxury hotels.
Horse racing news: Hong Kong’s Ka Ying Rising primed for Everest mission after Sha Tin send-off
Trainer David Hayes said no stone has been left unturned in the preparation of stable star Ka Ying Rising ahead of a trip to Australia to tackle the world’s richest turf race, The Everest, which will be a World Pool event for the third successive year.
In his final workout on the grass of Sha Tin before leaving Hong Kong, the world’s top-rated sprinter clocked 56.9s over 800m – completing the final 400m in 23.6s – in a showing that his Australian handler called “a good piece of work”.
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.