Serie A match preview: Juventus vs Napoli
All eyes will be on the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, January 25, for the historic clash between Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus and Antonio Conte’s Napoli on Matchday 22 of the Serie A.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the fiery fixture between the Bianconeri and the Partenopei, who are likely to come out on top, alongside players to watch and betting predictions.
Meydan horse racing tips: Opera Ballo set for Jebel Hatta glory on Friday, January 23
After tipping a 33/1 each-way selection last week, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh is back for more.
Meydan duly offers up a bumper meeting on Friday, headed by the Jebel Hatta, and our pundit hopes to scale another mountain peak.
Three World Pool fixtures in three days from UAE, New Zealand and Hong Kong
World Pool will return to action with three fixtures in the space of three days on Al Maktoum Challenge Day (January 23) from the UAE and Railway Stakes Day (January 24) from New Zealand, before the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup and Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup in Hong Kong are commingled on January 25.
MMA news: Is UFC White House too big a stage for legendary but controversial Jon Jones?
Jon Jones is arguably the greatest fighter of all time and should be a no-brainer for the UFC White House card, but given his history, is Dana White willing to take the risk on MMA’s most unpredictable star?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ollie Hughes discusses the likelihood of this year’s most-hyped MMA event featuring the infamous ‘Jonny Bones’.
How Sara Cox Rewrote the Rules of Authority in Men’s Sport
Sara Cox MBE is one of the most pioneering figures in modern rugby union and a leading voice among female inspirational speakers, known for breaking barriers in a sport long dominated by men.
Over more than a decade at the elite level, Sara’s journey has taken her from grassroots rugby to the global stage, officiating at the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cups and top-tier international fixtures. Her rise was not defined by shortcuts or symbolic milestones, but by consistency, credibility and performance under pressure in environments where scrutiny is unforgiving.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Sara Cox reflects on overcoming resistance, building confidence in male-dominated environments, and why visible female representation in sport remains critical for the next generation.
Horse racing news: Romantic Warrior ready for first leg of Triple Crown clash with Voyage Bubble
Romantic Warrior worked smoothly through his final piece of serious trackwork on Tuesday morning (20 January) under the cover of darkness at Sha Tin in preparation for Sunday afternoon’s (25 January) HK$13 million (approx. £1.2m) G1 Stewards’ Cup (1 mile/1600m).
Gearing up for the Triple Crown’s first leg at Sha Tin, Romantic Warrior clocked an untested 1m 16.6s (27, 25.7, 23.9) under Hugh Bowman on the turf course alongside stablemate Romantic Thor, and it was much to the satisfaction of trainer Danny Shum.
England women to host Iceland at Nottingham Forest in World Cup Qualifier
England’s women’s national team have confirmed Nottingham Forest’s City Ground as the venue for their first home FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying match against Iceland on Saturday, March 7.
The match kicks off at 12.30pm GMT and will be a key early test in the Lionesses’ bid to reach the next World Cup in Brazil.
MMA news: ONE Championship star Jonathan Haggerty teases MMA debut
Jonathan Haggerty is one of the best kickboxers the world has ever seen, having previously held the ONE Championship flyweight and bantamweight Muay Thai titles as well as currently holding the bantamweight kickboxing title.
But on December 31st, 2025, Jonathan Haggerty made a post to his Instagram outlining his plans for 2026, saying, “I want the other two belts in ONE Championship Muay Thai and MMA.”
Claiming that he wants to be a three-sport champion, what are his chances of making the switch? Sports News Blitz’s Cameron Cleugh explores.
2026 NBA All-Stars: Why the starters have been selected and who missed out
The NBA have announced the starters from both the Eastern and Western conferences for the 2026 All-Star game, set to take place in Los Angeles on February 15.
The five players deemed to have had the best season from each conference were selected by a split-voting system between fans (50%), players (25%), and media (25%).
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Powell takes a look at the 10 players voted as starters, plus some notable omissions.
Cricket opinion: Five players to look out for in England’s ODI series against Sri Lanka
With the 2025/26 Ashes series wrapped up, England’s attention has turned to the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the competition, the white-ball side led by Harry Brook will play three ODIs and three T20s against Sri Lanka, so which players are eyeing up a big tour?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Howson looks at five potential key performers for England against Sri Lanka.
NFL opinion: Cleveland Browns on the brink of history - The rise of Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns, one of the most storied franchises in American football, could be about to make an unprecedented move that could alter the course of NFL history - that being, appointing the league’s youngest ever coach.
The Browns is one of 10 clubs that have been in the market for a new head coach in 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey assesses the Cleveland Browns’ head coach shortlist.
Racing punter turns £40 into over £30k
One William Hill punter welcomed the weekend in with a huge horse racing win, as they landed separate winning treble and patent bets to the tune of over £30,000.
2026 Australian Open: When is it, what to expect, talking points and players to watch
With the tennis season fully underway and players already competing in their respective ATP and WTA tournaments, Melbourne Park looms around the corner as the 114th edition of the Australian Open awaits.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta dives into what to expect at the first Grand Slam event of the new season.
Australian Open news: Five memorable matches that lit up Melbourne Park
The hard courts of Melbourne Park have witnessed some memorable matches over the years, from the mastery of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to Madison Keys’ finest hour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a trip down memory lane to explore five of the best showdowns in recent Australian Open history.
Cycling news: Evenepoel, Ayuso and the transfers reshaping the UCI WorldTour peloton in 2026
The men’s Tour Down Under is about to get underway and with it comes the official start of the 2026 cycling season.
It has been a busy winter, with lots of comings and goings across the peloton – some big names have been on the move, not least the Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel.
The peloton will certainly look very different as riders return to European roads over the next few weeks, but which riders will swim and which will sink with their new teams?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Wilkinson digs into the five biggest transfers of the winter.
Premier League news: Winners and losers from Matchday 22 as Man City beaten, Arsenal frustrated
Manchester United provided a huge upset in the Manchester derby while Arsenal and Aston Villa failed to capitalise on dropped points elsewhere during an action-packed weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from Premier League Matchday 22.
Premier League news: Derby delight for Michael Carrick as Man Utd beat Man City at Old Trafford
Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday in Michael Carrick’s first game as caretaker manager.
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu did the job for the Red Devils, whose struggles for consistency this season led to Ruben Amorim’s recent sacking. City, meanwhile, find themselves seven points behind league leaders Arsenal after a damaging defeat.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the latest instalment of the Manchester derby.
Premier League news: Aston Villa suffer title setback as Everton claim surprise 1-0 victory at Villa Park
Aston Villa’s hopes of tightening the Premier League title race were dealt a blow as Everton secured a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Sunday to bring the home side’s impressive winning run to an end.
In front of a passionate crowd, it was Thierno Barry who made the difference, scoring the only goal of the game in the 59th minute following a lapse in Villa’s usually resolute defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on the key moments from the game.
Horse racing news: William Hill reveal their worst Cheltenham Festival liabilities 50 days out
With 50 days to go until the Cheltenham Festival, William Hill have revealed their worst liabilities for the greatest four days in racing.
Featuring a mix of household names and returning champions, the leading bookmaker is starting to get a real sense of the horses who will make or break their Festival.
Padel news: Premium indoor club announced in Coulsdon as Pure Padel expands into London region
One of the UK’s fastest-growing padel club operators, Pure Padel, is thrilled to announce plans for a brand-new premium indoor padel club in Coulsdon, South London, located within the London Borough of Croydon.
The company has just submitted a planning application, with a decision expected in mid-February, marking Pure Padel’s first entry into the London region.