NFL 2026: September fixtures and start times as Los Angeles Rams tipped for Super Bowl LXI glory
The NFL is back – and bookmakers are backing the Los Angeles Rams to go all the way and win Super Bowl LXI.
And from the Super Bowl LX rematch in Seattle to the first NFL regular-season game in Australia and a blockbuster Baltimore Ravens–Dallas Cowboys clash in Rio de Janeiro, September promises a fast start to the 2026 campaign.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs Pakistan and Afghanistan vs India
England face Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston this week, while Afghanistan take on India in the first of a three-match T20I series.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
EFL: Asmir Begovic backs lowly Leicester City to ‘find their rhythm’ in League One
Asmir Begovic has backed his former club Leicester City to compete for League One promotion this season despite a miserable start to the new campaign.
The Foxes suffered back-to-back relegations and there doesn't appear light at the end of the tunnel as they languish 18th in League One with just five points from their opening five matches.
Russell Martin has come under immense scrutiny following their torrid start to the season, and many are calling for his head and doubting his credentials already so early on.
F1 news: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli admits that historic Italian GP victory at Monza ‘feels like a dream’
Kimi Antonelli made F1 history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian driver to win their home grand prix since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Antonelli’s victory at Monza and his comments after an astonishing race.
Premier League news: Everton boss David Moyes backs Toffees squad after dramatic Man Utd draw
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that he must find a way to make his small squad work after a poor summer transfer window.
The Toffees twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, with Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles cancelling out strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.
Premier League analysis: Man Utd draw no comfort from point gained on Merseyside
After three Premier League games of the 2026/27 campaign, Manchester United are 11th in the table - won one, drawn one, lost one.
It’s not the start Michael Carrick would have been hoping for - and he’s not alone, Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd expert Robert Bore is tearing his hair out (well, he would if he had any).
Here is his take on Sunday’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Everton on Merseyside.
Scottish Premiership news: Celtic edge St Mirren in Paisley to maintain perfect domestic record
Defending champions Celtic edged St Mirren 2-1 in Paisley on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season.
Nikolas Agrafiotis had opened the scoring for the hosts from the penalty spot after Liam Scales was penalised for handball, but Scales headed in Mika Baur’s corner before Camilo Durán set up Yang Hyun-jun to complete the comeback.
Everton news: Fan group The 1878s releases statement criticising Toffees’ disastrous transfer window
Everton fan group The 1878s has released a statement strongly criticising the Premier League side’s disappointing summer transfer dealings.
Despite manager David Moyes insisting on the need for additions to his squad, the Everton hierarchy sanctioned more departures than arrivals – leaving the Toffees with one recognised striker in Thierno Barry.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal vs Chelsea early title decider, Hull City to pick up another win and more Gameweek 3 predictions
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the seismic clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, September 6.
Celtic news: Martin O’Neill announces 25-man Europa League squad, including seven summer recruits
Celtic have named their 25-man squad for the Europa League league phase, with seven summer recruits included in Martin O’Neill’s selection.
The Hoops’ European campaign gets underway at home to Hungarian outfit Ferencváros on Thursday 17 September, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
EFL weekly round-up: Louie Barry setback, Will Lankshear on fire, free agents available
Hello and welcome to our weekly round-up of the news in the English Football League, along with a few talking points as well.
In this week’s edition, we will be looking at which free agents could improve clubs now that the transfer window has closed, writes Sports News Blitz’s Rob Beezley.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen
The Caribbean Premier League continues this week with two key fixtures as St Kitts & Nevis Patriots take on Saint Lucia Kings before Guyana Amazon Warriors face Jamaica Kingsmen.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays and key betting angles ahead of this week’s CPL action.
Everton news: Folarin Balogun sensationally axes £40m deal to leave Toffees short on striker options
Everton find themselves in a difficult position after missing out on Monaco striker Folarin Balogun at the end of a chaotic summer transfer deadline day.
Thierno Barry is now David Moyes’ only recognised striker, although Jack Grealish and Ainsley Maitland-Niles were at least brought in to bolster the midfield.
Celtic news: Colby Donovan issues Aberdeen warning as Hoops set sights on Europa League
Colby Donovan is determined to help Celtic maintain their perfect domestic record when Aberdeen visit Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.
And despite the club’s recent Champions League exit at the hands of LASK, the right-back is also looking forward to a Europa League campaign.
Premier League analysis: Positive signs for Aston Villa despite narrow Arsenal defeat
Aston Villa may have suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat, but there were plenty of encouraging signs to take from their 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Villa Park.
Bukayo Saka’s 59th-minute goal was enough to separate the two sides, with Arsenal leaving the West Midlands with all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce shows how the result does not tell the full story of a much-improved Villa performance.
Six Things to Check Before Betting NFL Player Props This Season
NFL player props can look straightforward, but the numbers behind them rarely exist in isolation.
A player's recent production only tells part of the story when roles, opponents and conditions can change significantly from one week to another.
Looking beneath the box score provides a clearer picture of how that production developed and whether similar opportunities could appear again.
From snap counts and targets to injuries and game conditions, several checks can provide useful context before kickoff arrives.
Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39
Argentina icon Lionel Messi has called time on his international career, announcing his retirement at the age of 39.
The Inter Miami star confirmed the news via an emotional Instagram message on Monday, August 31.
NFL news: Aaron Donald rejoins Los Angeles Rams in shock comeback ahead of 2026/27 season
Aaron Donald, arguably one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history, has decided, after just over two years of retirement and spending time with family, to make a comeback and rejoin the Los Angeles Rams.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi looks at Donald’s shock return ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Premier League: Bruno Fernandes hat-trick lights up Old Trafford as Man Utd thrash Ipswich Town
Manchester United thrashed Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday to get their Premier League campaign up and running.
The result gives Michael Carrick’s Red Devils a timely boost after their opening-weekend defeat, but it’s back to the drawing board for promoted Ipswich. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews a rainy clash in Manchester.
ATP Tour news: Toby Samuel spearheads British qualifying success as US Open gets underway
On the ATP Tour, the US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year and takes place in New York over the next fortnight. A total of 128 players battled it out in qualifying at Flushing Meadows – with this year’s proceedings including nine Brits.
While there was much to be disappointed with, the results of British players were at times impressive. Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at their fortunes.