Rounders news: Horsforth Hawks Reds soar into top spot after hard-fought win
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team soared into first place after securing a hard-fought victory over the Morley Maverick Pearls on Tuesday night.
The Hawks Reds are sponsored by Sports News Blitz, so we are following their season in a new division after they won promotion last season.
They have now played five games, winning four and losing one, so lead the way in the standings, with second-placed rivals Idle Red Kites having a game in hand.
Underdog Outright vs Favorite To Win for Gambling Strategists Chasing Value in World Cup 2026 Finals Odds
In a sample of 48 World Cup knockout matches analysed by the Pinnacle Sports Research team between 2010 and 2022, underdog outright bets returned positive expected value in 31% of cases when the implied probability was priced below 22%.
That figure matters because the World Cup 2026 Finals odds market presents exactly 2 bet types worth serious attention for value-focused gambling strategists: the underdog outright and the favorite to win.
The structural difference between them is not just price — it is the entire decision framework required before placing either wager.
Cricket news: How England’s XI could shape up for the second Test v New Zealand
Joe Root captains the England side as they take on New Zealand at The Oval on Wednesday in the second of their three-match Test series.
The starting XI was announced on Monday and includes four players who didn’t feature at Lord’s: Jofra Archer, Matt Fisher, Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox - with the latter two making their Test debuts, writes Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Hibbert.
The changes come after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were involved in an incident at a nightclub after the first victory of the English Test summer.
How Fast Can a Racing Horse Run and What Affects Its Speed?
If you’ve ever stood trackside when the gates open, you know the sound hits you before the speed does. Hooves pounding, dirt flying, and suddenly a pack of thoroughbreds explodes past like living rockets.
It always leaves people asking the same thing: how fast can a racing horse run? And maybe more importantly, what actually makes them that fast?
Rugby League analysis: Are games played abroad helping the sport to grow?
A rugby Super League fixture was played in Paris on June 6, and the competition is set to return to Las Vegas for the third time in 2027.
Wigan Warriors took on Catalan Dragons at the Stade Jean Bouin in a commemorative fixture to celebrate 30 years of the Super League.
But with the sport still struggling to grow its domestic audience, the decision to host matches in other countries may not be the way forward, writes Sports News Blitz’s Tom Down.
Tactical dominance: Dissecting the top favorites for FIFA World Cup 2026
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 is here. Discover which tactical heavyweights stand out as the definitive tournament favorites.
South Africa continues recent trend of a truly poor team kicking off the World Cup
The World Cup is officially underway, and well, where do we start with that opener?
Mexico welcomed South Africa to Mexico City in a repeat of the 2010 curtain-raiser, but this time around, there were no heroics from Bafana Bafana.
Sixteen years ago, Siphiwe Tshabalala scored one of the most iconic goals in World Cup history, but this time around, the South Africans showed very little quality of any kind.
Cricket betting tips: Best value bets for England vs New Zealand and India vs Afghanistan
England host New Zealand in the second Test of their three-match series, while India look to wrap up their ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow this week.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles for this week’s fixtures.
Royal Ascot 2026 guide: When is it, times, big races, trainers, jockeys and more
Royal Ascot is the biggest Flat race meeting in the world, attracting the best horses, runners, and of course royalty.
A huge five-day festival of racing starting on Tuesday, June 16 and ending on Saturday June 20, it crams in eight Group 1 races across the week, and there's hardly time to take a breath.
Here, Sports News Blitz has all you need to know about the famous event.
Royal Ascot 2026 news: What are the most valuable races at Ascot Racecourse this week?
Royal Ascot is one of the most prestigious Flat-racing festivals on the British horse racing calendar. Raced over five days, from Tuesday June 16 to Saturday June 20, this meeting stands out from the crowd as boasting the biggest prize purses in UK Flat racing.
The festival is broadcast worldwide in almost 200 nations and this year it has a record prize pot of £10.65 million. Indeed, several of the Group 1 races at Royal Ascot are among the richest Flat races in horse racing. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Scott Allen explores the most valuable races to look out for on your racecards.
Royal Ascot 2026: Irish horses favourites to lift Gold Cup
The centrepiece of the flat racing season is here, with Royal Ascot ready to welcome some of the world’s premier horses to Berkshire.
Starting on 16th June and offering five days of early summer racing, the meeting is one of the major landmarks of the British social calendar.
For the trainers, owners and jockeys, however, Royal Ascot offers the chance to collect some of the most prestigious trophies in British racing.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton secures maiden Ferrari win at Barcelona GP as Kimi Antonelli forced to retire
Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Ferrari win at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Sunday as Mercedes’ winning streak came to an end after Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired and George Russell finished in P2.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the key takeaways from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Manchester City's New Chapter: What to Expect in the 2026/2027 Premier League Season
How Pep Guardiola’s departure and Enzo Maresca’s arrival could reshape Manchester City in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
A look at tactics, rivals, and title chances.
The deals that set the price of football in 2026
The 2026 transfer market is moving around Liverpool’s record spending, striker fees, Premier League timing, and verified deals.
Clubs can announce deals before the window opens, but the previous cycle’s record spending still shapes the confirmed high-fee market.
Fees changed. Liverpool reset the board with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, while Hugo Ekitiké, Benjamin Šeško, Victor Osimhen, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Viktor Gyökeres sit near the top of Transfermarkt’s current fee list.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to glory (again)
“USA! USA! USA!”
The time for talking is almost over. All eyes will be on North America over the next month or so as the great and the good of the beautiful game gather for the World Cup and a tournament that will be shared between Canada, Mexico and the USA.
There aren’t many bigger punting events than the World Cup so read on for a breakdown of the best outright bets from this summer’s tournament courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Who gets the Golden Boot? And can Argentina retain their crown?
Everything is massive in America. Coffee arrives in buckets, and the supermarkets are so big you need Google Maps to navigate a path from the Meat & Fish aisle to the Frozen Foods section.
So naturally, the 2026 World Cup - which the USA is co-hosting - is the biggest ever. For the first time, 48 teams will compete over 39 days to find out who the best team in the world are.
Argentina are defending champions, but Spain are favourites with the bookies to lift the famous old trophy for the first time since 2010.
Here, for your bawdy enjoyment, is the definitive Golden Boot gambling guide courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
Cricket news: Ben Stokes under pressure - five contenders for the captain’s role
England men’s cricket captain Ben Stokes has been in the press for all the wrong reasons since Sunday night, alongside team-mate and bowler Gus Atkinson.
Following this, it remains unclear as to whether Stokes will continue as England captain.
He has been left out of the 15-man squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with former captain Joe Root set to lead the side.
Without an obvious successor, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Hibbert takes a look at five candidates to take over as England captain if Stokes’ time comes to an end.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for York, Sandown and Chester on Saturday, June 13
Royal Ascot is just around the corner and Sports News Blitz racing tipster Jeff Mexico has spent all week looking for a new frock and hat. Luckily, Farm Foods does an amazing range of clothing (it’s somewhere near the back by the spoon meats), and Jeff is now all kitted out for a busy week in Royal Berkshire.
He’s hoping to get an invite to the Royal Procession or even better be interviewed by Raceday TV about his stunning outfit – his black bin bag ensemble and potato sack fascinator will go down a storm no doubt.
WWE news: Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker’s exits open up King of the Ring tournament
Two major exits within the space of a week have left WWE’s King of the Ring tournament unpredictable, with the finals at Night of Champions on June 27 now a mystery.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu explains how WWE have thrown massive curveballs to open up proceedings.
World Cup 2026 news: Five records that could be broken at the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, the biggest festival in football, kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico this week, and one thing is sure: old records will disappear, and new ones will emerge.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, it will be one of the biggest tournaments in FIFA history.
This year's tournament structure has been revamped, with teams participating from 32 to 48, and the number of matches will automatically increase from 64 to 104.
This summer could bring the breaking of numerous records, from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup preparations to Kylian Mbappe breaking Miroslav Klose's record for goals scored.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Varun Sarwate takes a look at five records that could be broken at the FIFA World Cup 2026.