The psychology of winning: Roberto Forzoni reveals how mental resilience creates champions
Roberto Forzoni is a renowned mental resilience speaker and performance psychologist whose work bridges elite sport and leadership.
For over 30 years, he has guided Olympic champions, top Premier League football clubs, and high-performing organisations through the complexities of pressure, adversity, and peak performance.
His signature approach blends psychological insight, practical strategy, and storytelling - he brings tools for mental clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance directly into team culture.
In this exclusive interview with The High Performance Speakers Agency, Roberto shares the core principles behind The Laws of Effective Teamwork, reveals surprising lessons from working with elite athletes, and explains how any team can build resilience that withstands pressure and change.
Gavin Cromwell: Stumptown set to miss Aintree for Cheltenham Festival defence
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has revealed that Velka Pardubicka winner Stumptown is unlikely to run in this season’s Grand National, with the 2025 Cross Country hero set to be aimed at defending his Cheltenham Festival crown.
Gewan deserves to be considered leading Classic contender, say Timeform
Gewan may have sprung a 25/1 surprise in the Dewhurst, becoming the longest-priced winner of the race since Beethoven in 2009, but he produced the best two-year-old performance of the season, according to Timeform.
Soccer news: Latvia vs England – Five talking points as Three Lions chase World Cup qualification
England head into Tuesday night’s clash against Latvia with 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on the line as a win in Riga will see Thomas Tuchel’s men punch their ticket to next year’s footballing showcase in the United States.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the key talking points ahead of the match.
The impact of referee decisions on live betting odds
In the modern world of sports betting, you can not only bet on wins and losses, but almost every little detail in a game. Of course, the referee can have a massive impact on this, for a myriad of different reasons that we will get to.
But how can you minimise these variables, and how can you increase your chances of making a winning bet?
Padel news: Team USA beat Team GB to win inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup in London
In a north London padel club, Team USA beat Team GB to lift the first-ever Anglo-American Padel Cup trophy and officially ignite the two nations’ transcontinental rivalry in the sport.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire, who was on hand to witness it all, shares an analysis of the action and contemplates what it means going forward.
EFL news: MK Dons, Burton Albion and Leyton Orient win big as Salford’s Fireball promo backfires
Despite it being the international break – every football fan’s worst nightmare – the English Football League has plodded on.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner takes a look at what happened in the EFL this week.
Horse racing news: David Hayes declares Ka Ying Rising ready to rumble after final pre-Everest gallop
David Hayes is “very confident” Ka Ying Rising is ready to fire in the G1 The Everest at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 18 October after the champion sprinter breezed through fast work on Monday.
What Next After the Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship Ban in the Premier League?
With the Premier League front-of-shirt sponsorship ban arriving next season, clubs are now having to explore new avenues. Here's what comes next.
Boxing news: Ben Whittaker ready for world title shot after Matchroom switch
Ben Whittaker insists he is now ready to fight for a world title after departing Boxxer for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, writes Sports News Blitz’s Will Thomas.
Matchroom announced the signing of the Birmingham-born boxer with a movie-like announcement video, titling it ‘The level up is complete’ - rubbing salt into the wounds of Ben Shalom and Boxxer.
The Olympic silver medallist won his last fight in ferocious fashion, silencing any doubters after his draw over Liam Cameron by stopping the Sheffield-born fighter in the rematch in round two.
Whittaker has stated that he feels like he’s making his debut again, excited for his first fight under Matchroom banners.
NFL betting tips: Ravens to struggle without Lamar Jackson, Eagles look to bounce back against Giants
The NFL is in London once again this week as the high-flying Denver Broncos take on a wayward New York Jets outfit.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams will be looking to bounce back at the injury-stricken Baltimore Ravens.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down three of the best picks ahead of NFL gameweek six.
Premier League power rankings after Gameweek 7: Nottingham Forest fall, Brentford on the rise despite loss to Man City, Arsenal top the table, and more
The 2025/26 Premier League table is looking very different since we last checked in. What a difference a couple of weeks can make.
Arne Slot and Liverpool have forgotten how to win, while Arsenal fans are once again allergic to humility now that they’re top of the table.
Nottingham Forest fans are telling their own manager he’s getting sacked in the morning after just six matches in charge, and they might be right.
Every week here on Sports News Blitz, betting expert George Dempsey will be compiling the only table that matters - our very own Premier League power rankings.
Padel news: Britain and America poised for big arrival on world stage ahead of inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup
The UK’s most significant padel moment yet finally arrives, as London prepares to host two of the world’s most storied sporting nations for transatlantic padel triumph.
64 of Britain and America’s elite players are set to compete across Open and Age Group categories as Anglo American Padel Cup follows in the footsteps of the historic British and American sports rivalry.
NFL news: Week 6 - San Francisco 49ers clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in another NFC battle; How to watch, analysis and more
After a phenomenal Week 5 of the NFL season, Week 6 brings us some excellent matchups, with a certain team returning again for my game of the weekend.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Raymond James Stadium, down in sunny Florida, to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in what looks to be a fantastic NFC match-up on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the game of the weekend.
(The Buccaneers (4-1) feature once again in my game of the weekend preview as I’ve finally realised they are probably a safe bet for it.)
Gavin Cromwell: Pardubice test will suit Stumptown
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell is confident in Stumptown’s ability to handle the unique test of the Velka Pardubicka this Sunday.
F1 news: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says tough Monza criticism ‘lit a fire’ under Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has suggested that his blunt verdict on Kimi Antonelli’s performance in Monza may have been just what the young driver needed.
After calling the Monza weekend “underwhelming,” Wolff says that the comment may have “lit a fire under the a***” of the rookie.
NBA news: LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ leaves fans divided
Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when reacting to LeBron James’ latest viral moment.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the reactions to LeBron’s viral Hennessy campaign.
Darts news: ‘The next big one’ - Luke Littler targets World Grand Prix glory following management split
Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler admitted the World Grand Prix is ‘the next big one for him’ as it remains one of the rare PDC major tournaments he is yet to win.
Littler looks set to right his wrongs from last year’s early exit as he qualified into the last 16 - where he is set to face last year’s winner Mike De Decker.
This comes after beating familiar foe Gian van Veen in the opening round, writes Sports News Blitz’s William Thomas.
Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s three-year pledge to Ruben Amorim sparks debate among fans
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has pledged to give under-pressure head coach Ruben Amorim three years to prove himself - a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from both supporters and analysts.
Speaking on The Business Podcast, produced by The Times and The Sunday Times, Ratcliffe said Amorim must show that he is a great coach within that period, insisting that football success takes time and cannot be achieved overnight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments further, and the ongoing discourse among Man United fans and the media.
Horse racing news: World Pool to debut on Dewhurst Stakes and Might and Power Days
World Pool will return to action on Saturday, October 11 with two new fixtures for 2025; Dewhurst Stakes Day from Newmarket and Might and Power Stakes Day from Caulfield.
A total of 12 races, seven from Australia and five from the UK, will be globally commingled on the day forming a top-class composite card that features four Group 1s and six other Group races.