Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner take over tennis in 2025
If 2025 has shown us anything, it’s that the men’s game is firmly in the hands of the new generation. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner splitting the four Grand Slam titles between them, fans are witnessing a rivalry that feels destined to define the next decade.
For those looking to ride the excitement, the season has been the perfect backdrop for a little extra thrill, whether that’s following the matches live or exploring sites like LiveScore Bet to add even more stakes to each showdown.
Premier League betting tips: Eli Junior Kroupi to score against Liverpool, Arsenal to beat Man Utd and more Gameweek 23 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting bon vivant - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s big one between Arsenal and Manchester United.
NFL betting tips: Rams to face Patriots at Super Bowl LX as Broncos, Seahawks fall short in play-offs
In just a few days, we will have our 2026 Super Bowl contenders as only four teams remain in the play-offs.
The Seattle Seahawks host the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams following a demolition job against the San Francisco 49ers. Over in the AFC, the Denver Broncos welcome the New England Patriots.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy predicts the high-stakes match-ups and outlines his favourite betting angles.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Cheltenham and Doncaster on Saturday, January 24
After causing controversy last week by revealing he doesn’t have any sauce on his bacon sandwich, Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico has now gone and stuck his neck on the culinary block once more.
This week he was spotted tending a huge bonfire, fuelled entirely by Jaffa Cakes. “The most overrated sweet treat ever to go near a cup of tea,” he barked. And yes, he is prepared to fight you in any Lidl car park to defend this statement.
While we recover from this blasphemy, why not have a look at Jeff’s tips for the eight races ITV are serving up this Saturday afternoon – including two Grade Twos from Doncaster and three G2s from Cheltenham.
Gulfstream Park horse racing tips: Disco Time in the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 24
After scoring a healthy profit last week, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh is planning on raiding the ‘land of opportunity’.
The Pegasus World Cup headlines a great card at Gulfstream Park with seven graded races on offer, and our pundit is hoping his selections will grow wings and fly to victory.
UFC 324: Preview and suggested bets for Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett and more
Will Paddy the Baddy boost his stocks once more in his toughest fight yet? Does Sean O’Malley still have the hunger to contend for the belt? Sports News Blitz’s Finn Littlewood gives his thoughts.
The UFC makes its long-awaited 2026 debut this weekend, with some big names taking to the octagon in what promises to be an electric event in Las Vegas.
Something that no doubt fight fans have missed the most is making their picks for a UFC weekend, and here I am going to talk through a few of mine and why I believe I’ve got it spot on (I have).
Horse racing news: Pegasus World Cup preview – Will White Abarrio go back-to-back?
With the 10th running of the Pegasus World Cup taking place at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Sports News Blitz’s Kieran McHugh takes a look at the field.
The Pegasus World Cup is run over 1 1/8-mile (nine furlongs), with two turns in the race. It is the first major event of the American racing season.
The $3 million contest will see 12 horses go to post, with two in reserve for any scratches. Brad Cox–trained Disco Time is currently heading the market. Last year’s winner, White Abarrio, also takes his place in the line-up as he bids to become the first horse to win the race back-to-back.
NFL news: Only one Divisional-Round path leads to a never-before-seen Super Bowl
The NFL’s Divisional Round rarely offers genuine novelty, but this year one unlikely path could lead to a Super Bowl match-up fans have never seen before.
The potential pairings are straightforward: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks, Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos vs Seahawks, and Broncos vs Rams.
Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey previews the potential 2026 Super Bowl match-ups.
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.