F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Formula 1 season as Lando Norris is crowned champion
Lando Norris came out on top at the end of the 2025 Formula 1 season, winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships with McLaren to end the four-year reign of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from a campaign that saw the crowning of a new world champion.
India’s Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada – What to Expect
The 87th National Badminton Championship is about to start soon. This year, Vijayawada is going to host the big event.
India’s Senior National Badminton Championship will last seven days, and it will include some amazing players. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu revealed the official poster for the championship not too long ago.
People who like to engage in badminton betting will have lots of fun with this event, and they may even win some money with the right predictions. Gamblers can expect some exciting things during the tournament.
Chelsea women bounce back with convincing 3-0 win over Brighton
Chelsea Women ended their final Women’s Super League (WSL) match of 2025 in strong fashion by defeating Brighton and Hove Albion 3-0 at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday, December 14.
The Blues returned to winning ways after their first league defeat in 34 games last week, a loss to Everton that ended their remarkable unbeaten run.
Pep Guardiola gives Phil Foden reality check as Man City celebrate Premier League milestone
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sent a clear message to midfielder Phil Foden, praising his influence this season but urging him to refine parts of his game.
His words came after City celebrated a historic Premier League attacking record following their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Cycling news: Ineos Grenadiers eye successful 2026 after high-profile transfers, contract extensions
As Ineos Grenadiers continue to prepare for the new season, some big announcements are leaving British cycling fans optimistic for a successful 2026.
After a strong 2025 in which the Grenadiers took 28 victories, the British team remains in the hunt for that elusive Grand Tour win they’ve been missing since Egan Bernal won the Giro d’Italia in 2021.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Wilkinson evaluates the Grenadiers’ chances of success in the upcoming season.
Darts news: The five biggest shocks in PDC World Championship history
The World Championships are now underway under the bright light of the Alexander Palace, and through the years, it has brought many upsets and shocks with highly-ranked players falling victim to the magic of the World Championships.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas looks at the five biggest shocks in World Championship history.
Hong Kong heroes Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising and Voyage Bubble star at Sha Tin
Hong Kong’s big three, Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising and Voyage Bubble turned on the style at the Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on Sunday, all successfully defending their Group 1 crowns from 12 months ago.
Andre Fabre claims a record-breaking fourth win in the LONGINES Hong Kong Vase with Sosie
In the week he celebrated his 80th birthday, Andre Fabre became the first trainer to win the HK$26 million (approx. £2.5m) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (1m4f/2400m) four times, as Sosie surged to success under a cool and confident Maxime Guyon.
Premier League betting tips: Wolves to suffer at the hands of Arsenal, Igor Thiago to score, and more Gameweek 16 betting tips
What a weekend that was! The title race was blown wide open by Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time winner for Aston Villa against Arsenal, Mo Salah went rogue with his post-match ‘bus throwing’ comments after Liverpool’s breathless 3-3 draw with Leeds, and no arrests were made during or after my work Christmas party.
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 big one between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia to go from bad to worse, Los Angeles Chargers will continue playoff push
Betting against Philadelphia is starting to become a sure thing, and I am all in on profiting on the Birds’ car crash of a season.
We went two for three yet again last week, and here's hoping the hot streak can continue as the NFL continues to heat up.
This week, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy takes another look at Philly, heads to San Fran and reveals why he is backing the Chargers to trump the Chiefs for a second time this season.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Cheltenham and Doncaster on Saturday, December 13
It’s a busy time of year for Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico. He regularly breaks into people’s houses and steals exactly the right amount of Quality Street that will create a blazing family argument.
But he’s taking a day off this weekend and casting his net over five big races from Cheltenham, including the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, plus three from Doncaster, where it's Christmas Jumper Raceday … if that’s your type of thing.
Darts news: Five players who could dethrone Luke Littler to win the 2026 PDC World Darts Championships
Everybody has fallen short when facing Luke Littler in a major tournament in 2025. Can anyone stop the Nuke, or is he going to go back-to-back to win his second World Championship of his career?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas looks at five players who could dethrone Luke Littler to win the 2026 World Championships.
Premier League news: Mohamed Salah vs Arne Slot – Do Liverpool need both to succeed?
It was a must-win midweek game for Arne Slot and Liverpool in the Champions League against Inter Milan as they continue to navigate an ongoing disagreement with Mohamed Salah.
The Reds now look ahead to their clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, which is likely to see Salah remain out of the first-team picture. But do Slot and Salah need to come together or should Liverpool move on from the Egyptian?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on growing tensions between player and club.
NFL news: Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and the teams currently leading the NFL Draft order
The number one pick in the NFL Draft is awarded to the worst team from the previous season, and the race to the bottom currently has eight sides in contention.
Obviously, no team intends to lose, but some manage themselves and their rosters in ways that make it hard for them to win.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the franchises that are trending towards the basement spot.
WWE news: John Cena needs to headline Saturday Night’s Main Event
Conflicting reports on social media have WWE fans questioning whether John Cena will main event Saturday Night’s Main Event for his last match.
The current rumour is that Cena would open the show rather than headline, and the ramifications could be costly.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses why this decision could backfire.
Alejandro Grimaldo denies Newcastle a win against Bayer Leverkusen
Despite a valiant comeback from Newcastle United, Alejandro Grimaldo's 88th-minute equaliser denied Newcastle the chance of re-entering the top eight in the Champions League.
Alejandro Grimaldo’s 88th-minute equaliser earned Bayer Leverkusen a point and denied Newcastle United a second away win in the Champions League.
The Magpies showed worrying problems ahead of an incoming fixture run that starts with the Tyne-Wear Derby.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on a disappointing result for Eddie Howe.
Champions League analysis: Five key talking points from Real Madrid vs Man City
In just their second ever victory at the Bernabeu, Manchester City were worthy winners against a largely lacklustre Real Madrid side.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Gardiner gives his thoughts on the game.
F1 news: What’s next for Lewis Hamilton after a difficult first season at Ferrari?
Lewis Hamilton’s first year in red was supposed to be the beginning of his long-awaited resurgence, but it instead became one of the toughest campaigns of his career.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down where the seven-time champion goes from here after a season defined by disappointment, doubt, and determination.
Horse racing news: Joseph O’Brien upbeat about chances of Al Riffa and Galen in Hong Kong
Joseph O’Brien has never been a man to duck an international challenge as he prepares to take on three-time champion Romantic Warrior in the HK$40 million (approx. £3.8m) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (1m2f/2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday 14 December.
With two Melbourne Cups and a Breeders’ Cup success already unlocked during a training career which only began in 2016, O’Brien pitches the unheralded Galen into white-hot competition.
Horse racing news: Hong Kong International Races – Al Riffa tops Timeform ratings in G1 Hong Kong Vase
With the Hong Kong International Races 2025 this Sunday, Timeform can reveal the four horses who top the ratings for each of the four Group 1 races.
The Hong Kong Cup should be the highlight on the card, being the most valuable of the races, and it may well see history made with Romantic Warrior bidding to become the first four-time winner at the fixture.