 
      
      Can Fabio Wardley Defy The Odds & Become World Heavyweight Champion?
Boxing is a sport that can produce remarkable stories and fairytale endings. At the moment, few boxers have a story that is as captivating as Fabio Wardley.
Not only had the Ipswich-born man not laced up a glove until he turned 20, but he is one of the few world-rated heavyweights in history to have got to the higher echelons of the professional ranks without having an amateur bout.
 
      
      Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the scene for Saturday’s early evening showdown as high-flying Spurs host London rivals Chelsea.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
 
      
      Liverpool analysis: Five reasons why the wheel has fallen off for Arne Slot’s Reds
Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on the night of Wednesday, October 29, continued their poor run of form to make it six losses out of their last seven games.
The Reds fielded an unusual starting line-up for their match against Palace, with five of their players featuring from the academy or making their senior debut.
Big players such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz were all rested from the squad.
Liverpool weren’t able to carry the momentum gained from their UEFA Champions League 5-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt into the Brentford game on Saturday, October 25, as they were comfortably beaten at the G-Tech 3-1, mounting pressure on the club’s hopes of retaining the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas explores what’s going wrong for the Reds.
 
      
      NFL betting tips: Jaxson Dart will continue to impress, Patrick Mahomes to run the show in Buffalo
The Kansas City Chiefs might be back. And it’s all thanks to one man, Patrick Mahomes has been running the Kansas offence the last few weeks, and the Mahomes show is showing signs of a postseason surge.
Elsewhere, Jaxson Dart will be looking to add his name to the scoresheet for the fourth game in a row, whilst the Vikings continue to struggle with injury woes.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out three of his favourite picks ahead of gameweek nine.
 
      
      Premier League power rankings: Wolves remain at the bottom of the table, Chelsea in an identity crisis, Liverpool fall, and more
The 2025/26 Premier League season has flipped on its head in the space of a month. Liverpool’s title challenge has gone up in smoke, and the newly-promoted clubs might survive.
Our last entry remarked that ‘Liverpool are massively overperforming their xG for, against, and expected points tally’, and so the passage of time has proved regression is real.
If further evidence was needed, then Mats Selz, the best keeper in the Premier League last year and previously Europe’s worst for preventing goals, has resorted to letting in corners.
Every week here on Sports News Blitz, betting expert George Dempsey will be compiling the only table that matters - our very own Premier League power rankings.
 
      
      Could Lewis Hamilton have his first F1 World Title taken away?
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores the claims against Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 F1 Drivers’ Championship title, and the potential impact.
 
      
      Premier League betting tips: Tottenham to beat Chelsea, Eli Kroupi to score at the Etihad, and more
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 a huge London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea.
 
      
      NBA news: New LA Lakers star emerges in the absence of LeBron James and Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers began the new season without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, leaving many fans worried about how the team would cope without its two biggest stars.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how another Lakers player has seized the moment to become the unexpected face of the Lakers’ early success.
 
      
      Giavellotto, Minnie Hauk and Cicero’s Gift among strong UK and Irish entry for Hong Kong International Races
Giavellotto, Minnie Hauk and recent British Champions Day Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner Cicero’s Gift are among a strong entry of 33 horses from Great Britian and Ireland for the 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on 14 December.
Taking on the world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, in the LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint is a tall order, but UK and Irish entries include G1 winners Khaadem, Kind Of Blue, Big Mojo, Arizona Blaze and Buccanero Fuerte, as well as She’s Quality, also entered.
 
      
      From trailblazer to mentor: Roland Butcher on changing the face of English cricket
Roland Butcher’s story is one of resilience, trailblazing achievement, and deep love for the game. A former England international and Middlesex legend, he made history as the first black player to represent his country - a moment that changed English cricket forever.
Today, as a respected cricket speaker, Roland shares the lessons learned from a lifetime in professional sport, from overcoming barriers to building winning teams and nurturing future talent.
His insights reach far beyond the boundary, resonating with leaders, athletes, and audiences alike.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Roland reflects on his journey through cricket, the importance of representation, and what it truly means to perform at the highest level.
 
      
      Arsenal’s Premier League dominance: Why Mikel Arteta’s frighteningly effective side will be hard to stop
Arsenal’s rise to the summit of English football has been gradual, deliberate, and frighteningly effective.
Now, after years of near misses and rebuilding under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have finally developed into a team capable of dominating every facet of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores what makes Arsenal the favourites for the title this season.
 
      
      Inside the mind: Deconstructing the cult of the manager - The four myths of ‘Zombie Leadership’
In the second article of Sports News Blitz’s new series, ‘Inside the Mind,’ Ted Purcell tells all on why sacking the manager rarely solves a club’s problem.
 
      
      EFL recap: Plenty from League Two, managerial changes in League One, the Championship’s Sheffield Wednesday special, and more from the midweek action
Another late one this week as there were a few games set to be played on Monday and Tuesday this week, but nevertheless, no shortage of entertainment.
It was a week of cup games where Wycombe took Fulham to penalties and Grimsby Town were shrugged off by Brentford.
Read on for Sports News Blitz’s weekly EFL recap, written by Charlie Gardner, to find out what happened in the leagues.
 
      
      Horse racing news: Botti freshening up Giavellotto for Hong Kong in new World Pool video series
In a new video series released by World Pool, ‘Giavellotto: The Hong Kong Vase Hero’, trainer Marco Botti, jockey Oisin Murphy, and head lad Andrew Morris discuss Giavellotto’s famous LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (G1) victory, what makes him different, his run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, and how all roads now lead back to Sha Tin in December.
 
      
      Heineken become the global drinks partner for Premier Padel from 2026
The rise of professional padel has been unmatched. In 2023, professional padel was worth €2 billion, and that number is estimated to rise by the end of 2025.
The sport’s top players are becoming icons in their own right, and major brands are noticing.
The Spanish padel equipment NOX received a recent €1.9 million investment from Oaskley Capital.
Millions are being poured into the fastest growing sport, and Heineken is the latest to toss their hat into the glassed ring.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire explores the deal.
 
      
      Mexico City GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, Haas’ Ollie Bearman battles the best for shock finish, Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy, and more
To the sound of the Mariachi, F1 made its way to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, October 26.
A championship-defining drive from Lando Norris, controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and a career-best finish for rookie Ollie Bearman - it was a weekend with no shortage of highlights.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the Mexican GP.
 
      
      Autumn Nations Series 2025: Full schedule confirmed for blockbuster November Tests
Rugby fans can look forward to a thrilling dose of international action next month, with the 2025 Autumn Nations Series set to deliver a series of heavyweight clashes across the Northern Hemisphere’s host nations from November 1-29.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France will all host a string of world rugby’s biggest names as the sport’s traditional November internationals return for another enthralling edition.
Here, Sports News Blitz previews the drama and offers a full breakdown of matches, including dates, kick-off times, and venues.
 
      
      When is the 2025 Breeders’ Cup? How to watch and the key trainers and jockeys to follow
Racing’s finest from across the globe — including major names from Britain, Ireland, France and Japan, will compete across 14 Championship races at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup, with more than $30 million (£25 million) in prize money on offer.
As another flat season draws to a close, Sports News Blitz looks at everything UK and international fans need to know about this year’s Breeders’ Cup meeting at Del Mar Racecourse, California.
 
      
      Champions League 2025/26: Outright Betting & Matchday 4 Preview
The opening phase of the 2025/26 Champions League reaches the halfway stage during the first week in November.
Matchday 4 features some eye-catching fixtures, many of which will have a significant bearing on the race to progress to the last-16 of the competition.
Read on as we look at the latest betting for the Champions League, before previewing what promises to be a thrilling fourth round of matches.
 
      
      F1 news: Mexican GP winners and losers as Lando Norris overtakes Oscar Piastri in championship race
Lando Norris won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday to move one point ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers from Mexico City as the fight for the championship gets ever closer.
