What makes a team’s season more predictable for fans?
Predictability in sport means fans feel able to anticipate how a team might perform across a season. It is the sense that results, form, and direction seem clear rather than uncertain.
Many supporters enjoy studying recent form and fixtures. They also look at momentum because these patterns help them build simple expectations.
Man Utd lose to 1-0 Everton: Two steps forward, two steps back for Ruben Amorim’s men
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Manchester United resident, Robert Bore, reflects on a disappointing home result against former manager David Moyes.
NFL analysis: Myles Garrett set to make history as MVP talk hots up
Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett is on course to break one of the NFL’s most talked-about records this season, but why is he not in the conversation for the league’s MVP?
As it stands, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is a short-priced favourite - just 4/9 with Unibet - to be named the league’s best player.
There is no doubt that Stafford is having a standout campaign, and few believe he will not take the crown, even at this stage.
But could this be the year we see a non-QB take the honours, something almost unheard of in the modern-day NFL?
Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey explores…
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Las Vegas GP
Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, narrowing the gap to championship leader Lando Norris to just 24 points after both McLarens were disqualified.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race in Nevada as the Drivers’ Championship takes yet another unexpected turn.
Morgan Rogers brace seals Aston Villa comeback in 2-1 win
Aston Villa produced a classy second-half turnaround to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road.
The victory not only earned Villa three important Premier League points, but also propelled them into the top four.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the key moments from the intense battle between the two sides.
Cricket news: Hampshire Cricket and Castore Launch Landmark Multi-Year Partnership
Hampshire Cricket has confirmed a landmark multi-year partnership with Castore, marking the start of a new era as the club teams up with one of the most exciting and innovative sportswear brands in the game.
From the 2026 season, Castore will become the club’s Official Kit Partner, supplying fully bespoke performance wear for all Hampshire teams, from the talent pathway to the first team, and a premium lifestyle collection for supporters.
Horse racing news: Buick eyes International Jockeys’ Championship glory after year of Group 1 successes
William Buick will return to Hong Kong at the end of a year of consistent top-level success as he attempts to tick off another major ambition.
It will be the fifth time Buick has participated in the showdown at Happy Valley, but it has not been an event of great fortune for him so far, with a fifth-place finish in 2020 being his best return to date, while he was sixth behind Mickael Barzalona 12 months ago.
Electromagnetic Storm map condition in Arc Raiders
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Ryan Preston, “Prestonie,” writes about Arc Raiders and the special map events.
Romantic Warrior dazzles with return success in G2 Jockey Club Cup
Romantic Warrior made a triumphant return to racing at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 November) as he sauntered to an emphatic victory in the HK$5.35 million (approx. £525,000) G2 BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (1m2f/2000m) for jockey James McDonald and trainer Danny Shum.
Horse racing tips and best bets for ITV racing at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown on November 22
Having spent an entire week trapped in his loft looking for his big coat, Jeff Mexico clambers down to ground level to impart his horse racing betting wisdom on nine cracking contests served up by Saturday’s ITV racing schedule.
The Sports News Blitz horse racing oracle casts his net over five races from Haydock, including the Grade 1 Betfair Chase, three from Ascot and the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.
It’s going to be a busy day, if the weather stops being an arse.
Arsenal vs Tottenham analysis: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the North London derby
Tottenham travel to bitter rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon for another chapter of the North London derby which rarely fails to deliver.
Spurs haven’t won at the Emirates since 2012 and will be looking to end that dreadful winning drought against a top-of-the-table Arsenal team, who are formidable at the back.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer William Thomas assesses five key battles which could prove pivotal to deciding who comes out on top.
NFL betting: Three outsiders still clinging on to faint postseason hopes
As January football approaches, the screw is beginning to tighten on the NFL's playoff picture.
With just seven games remaining, there are some surprising names currently leading their respective divisions.
The Denver Broncos' walk-off win against the heavyweight Kansas City Chiefs puts them in pole position to claim a first AFC West title in over a decade.
The New England Patriots continue rolling, with MVP frontrunner Drake Maye continuing to dazzle in helping his side cling to the summit out East.
But while these teams are thriving, several others are clinging on to their faint postseason hopes for dear life.
The bookies don't fancy their chances, but here are three teams that refuse to give up their playoff dream.
Premier League betting tips: Declan Rice to deliver; Arsenal vs Spurs should be different gravy
The Bookie Basher nailed tips at 4/1, 100/30 and 2/1 winners from five recommendations last time out - you just don’t get this type of entertainment watching Netflix.
And it’s more proof, if proof was needed, that the Bookie Basher remains the last outlaw of sports gambling.
Before we kick off another Bobby Dazzler of a preview, our maverick tipster would just look to say that he finds it bizarre that there are people who don’t have gravy on a roast freely roaming our UK streets.
Back to business - read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - the Bookie Basher – including Sunday’s north London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.
NFL betting tips: Kansas City to thrive, Minnesota Vikings prepare ready for war
It's hitting crunch time for the Kansas City Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes’ outfit is in desperate need of a home win this week.
They currently sit at 5-5 this season, and they can’t continue to drop points if they want to keep their post-season redemption hopes alive.
Elsewhere, the Minnesota Vikings are in need of a miracle against the Green Bay Packers; their season has continued to snowball out of control.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy has picked out seven of his favourite bets ahead of NFL gameweek 12.
Premier League betting: A review of pre-season tips - Liverpool, Leeds Utd and more
We’ve used the international break to take stock of the Premier League standings and assess which pre-season predictions were on the money, and which have aged like milk left out in the sun.
It turns out we may have underestimated Pep Guardiola’s ability to reinvent the wheel, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool have spent the opening third of the season slipping into punchline territory.
Sports News Blitz’s betting guru George Dempsey reviews our pre-season bets with a look at the good, the bad, and a few new suggestions for the months ahead.
Ashes analysis: Series score prediction and the main men for Australia and England
The Ashes is finally here - and we cannot wait to watch that first ball of what should be a pulsating series in the land Down Under.
All the talk is that Ben Stokes’ England have an excellent chance to win the Ashes on Australian soil - but talk is cheap, and we will know by the time we wake up on Friday morning what reality looks like.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Jameel Mulla assesses the series ahead.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc address Ferrari chairman’s criticism
Ferrari Executive Chairman John Elkann stirred debate after the Brazilian Grand Prix by publicly suggesting that the team’s drivers need to “talk less and focus on driving.”
His comments followed a difficult weekend for the Scuderia, which saw both cars retire. Charles Leclerc was involved in a first-turn incident with Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri, while Lewis Hamilton retired after sustaining damage in earlier collisions.
Elkann acknowledged the improvements made by Ferrari’s mechanics and engineers but stressed that the team still had room for growth elsewhere.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on the comments made by Hamilton and Leclerc in response.
MMA news: ‘I can’t be in that position’ - Dana White reveals why Jon Jones will not return at UFC White House card
Dana White has again poured cold water on a potential Jon Jones return at the highly anticipated UFC event at the White House, scheduled for 2026.
Jones, 38, announced his retirement from MMA back in June despite having an offer on the table to defend his UFC heavyweight title against the then-interim champion, Tom Aspinall.
Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher gives his reaction to White’s recent comments on Jones’ potential return at the UFC White House card.
NBA news: LeBron James returns for record-breaking season debut
LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first player to compete in 23 consecutive NBA seasons, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 140-126 at Crypto.com Arena.
The 40-year-old superstar, returning after missing the first 14 games due to sciatica, contributed 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes of action.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo discusses James’ Lakers return.
WWE news: Becky Lynch set the blueprint - now its time for WWE to follow it
Becky Lynch did a great job at establishing the Women's Intercontinental Championship, but with her no longer the champion, it shouldn't halt WWE's creative efforts.
On Monday night Raw at the “World's Famous Arena,” Maddison Square Garden, Maxxine Dupri won her first singles Championship by defeating Lynch.
Lynch held the Women's Intercontinental title from June 8 after beating the then-champion Lyra Valkyria at Money In The Bank, writes Sports News Blitz’s Mosaddek Abu.