ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket on Saturday, August 8
There was finally a bit of wet weather about this week, proving that Sports News Blitz racing tipster Jeff Mexico’s naked high street rain dances are finally working.
It started in May, and Jeff has gradually removed his clothing with every little jig.
This week he reached his undergarments, a red one-piece union suit with a drop seat, beloved by 19th century gold prospectors.
After a rather clumsy version of the running man at the Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple, his arse popped out of the drop seat, the heavens opened and rain finally fell.
2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Best title race and relegation bets ahead of the new season
The 2026/27 Premier League season is now just a few weeks away, and the excitement is tangible.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League outright markets - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
The Hundred 2026 – Men’s competition betting tips: Best bets and value picks for week three
The race for the knockout stages is beginning to take shape in The Hundred 2026 men’s competition. At the start of week three, Welsh Fire take on a resurgent Southern Brave before Sunrisers Leeds host London Spirit at Headingley on Tuesday.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key angles.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Newmarket, Goodwood and Thirsk on Saturday, August 1
It’s the final day of the Goodwood Festival and Sports News Blitz’s racing expert Jeff Mexico has completed his gallon-a-day Pimms challenge and is ready to vomit up some more cracking tips.
ITV have five races from the West Sussex course, including the feature cavalry charge that’s the Stewards’ Cup. They’ve also snuck in the Summer Handicap from Goodwood and Summer Cup from Thirsk, so the northerners don’t miss out.
The Hundred 2026 – Men’s competition betting tips: Best bets and value picks for week two
The Hundred 2026 men’s competition heads into week two with plenty to look forward to, starting with Southern Brave’s Monday clash against MI London. Sunrisers Leeds then meet Manchester Super Giants at Headingley on Tuesday.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays and key angles.
The Hundred 2026 – Men’s competition: Outright betting guide, analysis and best bets
The Hundred 2026 men’s competition gets underway on July 21, with the league entering a new era following a complete overhaul of team ownership.
Ahead of the action, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma identifies the strongest title contenders and highlights where the betting value lies.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Spain to win World Cup final, Mbappe to score first vs England
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the World Cup final and the third-place playoff nobody wanted to see - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s heartbroken punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Newbury, Market Rasen and Ripon on Saturday, July 18
Sports News Blitz racing tipster Jeff Mexico has graciously stepped aside to let Andy Burnham become the next Prime Minister. However, he is still planning on standing at the Clacton by-election in August if he can scoop up enough winnings from the next few weeks of his ITV betting tips.
His quest begins at Newbury, Market Rasen, and Ripon this Saturday afternoon.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Preview, predictions and more ahead of the semi-finals
Following the action-packed quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, the FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up has been set in stone, with four footballing giants one victory away from the final.
From tactical masterclasses to individual brilliance, the semi-finals promise two of the biggest contests of the tournament, writes Sports News Blitz’s Juliette White.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs India ODI and Major League Cricket
England and India switch gears from T20 cricket to the 50-over format as the first ODI gets underway at Edgbaston on Tuesday, while Major League Cricket reaches its playoff stage with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma picks out the best bets, player markets and value angles.
World Cup 2026 quarter-finals betting tips: Jude Bellingham to shine for England again and more
After conquering Mexico’s Azteca fortress, all eyes are now on Miami and England’s quarter-final date with Norway.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the quarter-finals - including the big one on Saturday, July 11 - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate, The Bookie Basher.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs India T20I and Major League Cricket
England and India continue their high-octane T20I series at Trent Bridge, while Major League Cricket serves up a blockbuster clash between MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns this week.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays and key betting angles.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: England to march past Mexico, Gordon to provide tonic; USA to beat Belgium
“Now look some of you lads on fifty grand a week. These fellas, they get a pocket full of pesetas and a funny hat.”
This remains one of my favourite cinematic lines, uttered by the inimitable Mike Bassett: England Manager as he laid into the Three Lions during a crunch clash with Mexico.
It’s England vs Mexico for real in the wee small hours of Monday morning, in a fascinating clash that reeks of drama.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the last 16 of World Cup 2026 – including the big one at the Azteca – courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Sandown and Newmarket on Saturday, July 4
Sports News Blitz’s racing tipster Jeff Mexico has turned down his invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘royal wedding’ to focus on this Saturday’s racing.
Four races from Sandown, including the Coral Eclipse, and three from Newmarket are on offer on ITV this weekend, which is much more fun than watching two pretend they like each other.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs India T20Is and Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals
A blockbuster week of T20 cricket features the start of the England vs India series and the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles for this week’s fixtures.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs New Zealand and Ireland vs India
England and New Zealand meet in a series-deciding third Test at Trent Bridge, while India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland in Belfast.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles for this week’s fixtures.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: England vs Ghana prediction as Scotland face crucial Brazil showdown
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing and we have seen some terrific football so far as well as several mad results. Over £13 million was matched on Spain on the Betfair Exchange last week, who somehow couldn’t find a way past tournament debutants Cape Verde.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this week’s group games – including England’s second Group L match against Ghana – courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate, The Bookie Basher.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 betting tips: Australia face strong challenge from England and India
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway on June 12 in England.
The tournament expands from 10 to 12 teams for this edition.
Ahead of the competition, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma identifies the leading contenders and explores where the betting value may lie.
Royal Ascot ITV horse racing tips and best bets on Saturday, June 20
As is the current fashion, Sports News Blitz tipster Jeff Mexico has taken to his kitchen to write out his racing tips on a chalk board. He has also donned a blonde wig, sparkling top, some high-waisted trousers, and put on a grating London accent to complete the look.
Jeff is convinced this new approach will help him trawl the final day of Royal Ascot for some big winners. Failing that, he has also got his eye on managing the USA women’s national team.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Harry Kane to score first; Morocco to sink Scotland
Now then now then. What a time to be alive.
The World Cup is up and running and it’s hard to explain the joys of watching Haiti vs Scotland in your pants at 2am to non-football fans.
Also, someone in the pub the other day asked me to name three Qatar players? “Not a problem,” I replied. “Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Noel Gallagher.”
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this week’s World Cup 2026 group games – including England’s opener against Croatia on Wednesday night - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate, The Bookie Basher.