£250m to be staked at Grand National festival as I Am Maximus tops betting
The year’s most popular horse race, the Grand National, is expected to attract £150m in betting turnover in the UK and Ireland this year, with official Grand National betting partner William Hill anticipating the betting industry to see around £250m staked across the three days at Aintree.
Japan GP: Red Bull’s controversial driver swap, Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, track conditions and more burning questions at Suzuka
After two long weeks, F1 is back in action at the Japanese Grand Prix to kick off the first of three triple-headers in the 2025 season.
With multiple race winners, dramatic disqualifications, and a controversial driver swap coming out of the first two rounds, the F1 circus now heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the ultimate driving test on Sunday, April 6.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles looks at five big questions that every F1 fan ought to be asking in the build-up to what many drivers regard as their favourite race on the calendar.
Grand National tips: Bookmaker thinks 2025 could be a grey day at Aintree
Data from William Hill has revealed that backing grey horses has been no way of winning money on the Grand National.
Since the turn of the millennium, 62 greys have gone to post across the 24 renewals.
But of those runners, a mere seven have placed in the first five, and there has been just one winner since 2012.
Despite this, William Hill think it could be a good year for the greys, offering just 3/1 that any of the eight greys set to run will win the 2025 Grand National.
MMA news: Conor McGregor’s potential UFC return met with ridicule
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor teased his return to the UFC during a post-fight press conference at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship last week.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on the story.
Championship news: West Brom vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction
Tony Mowbray’s West Brom welcome fellow Championship play-off chasers Sunderland to The Hawthorns for a mouth-watering showdown in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at the two managers as well as some key battles to be fought on the pitch before offering a prediction on the scoreline.
Grand National news: Gavin Sheehan’s horse Hewick has the quality, bravery and class to win
Irish jockey Gavin Sheehan, set to ride Hewick in Saturday’s Grand National, has told BetVictor that he believes the Shark Hanlon–trained 10-year-old has enough quality, bravery, and class to be competitive in the race.
The renowned jockey further explained how the Aintree event is the pinnacle for any rider.
Premier League Darts news: Night 9 preview and predictions
The second half of the Premier League Darts campaign begins in Berlin on Thursday as Luke Littler continues to lead the way after grabbing his fourth nightly win in Newcastle last week.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen previews Night 9 in the German capital and offers some predictions.
Grand National news: Course changes are bad for the race but good for Hewick, says Gavin Sheehan
Irish jockey Gavin Sheehan, set to ride Hewick in Saturday’s Grand National, has told BetVictor that he believes recent changes to the fences and field size will have a negative impact on the race but could work in favour of his mount this year.
In a wide-ranging interview, the jockey also offered his thoughts on the Canal Turn being the toughest fence on the famous course.
Man Utd news: Anthony Elanga strike sees Nottingham Forest edge out Red Devils
Manchester United were edged out 1-0 by an industrious Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground on Tuesday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reports on yet another loss for the Red Devils.
2025 NFL Draft Betting Guide for Smart Wagers
Every spring, the NFL Draft becomes more than just a talent showcase - it turns into one of the most intriguing betting opportunities of the year.
With player movement, front-office secrecy, and shifting odds, sharp bettors know how to read between the lines.
The 2025 NFL Draft looks no different. In fact, it may be one of the more unpredictable first rounds in recent memory.
That makes it the perfect environment for smart wagers - if you know where to look….
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.
Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newcastle United return to action for the first time since that historic Carabao Cup final victory two and a half weeks ago as they face Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
First-choice left-back Lewis Hall and fellow defender Sven Botman are still missing through injury, while star winger Anthony Gordon will have to watch from the sidelines again as he serves the last of his three-match suspension.
Brentford come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches and the Bees will be looking to move within three points of the European places.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the five key battles on the pitch that could be decisive of victory at St James’ Park.
Golf betting tips: Tom Kim to rediscover his form at the Valero Texas Open
There’s one week to go until The Masters tees off at Augusta National - and the Valero Texas Open will serve as the 2025 edition’s curtain-raiser.
Congrats to everyone who was on board with the Min Woo Lee pick last weekend. The Australian played some phenomenal golf, and his maiden win has proven a big success for the golf betting community.
Looking ahead to this week, the Texas Open is played at the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, which is home to some of the trickiest greens on tour.
Complex and exotic multi-tiered layouts make dropping it close to the flag a must, while tightish fairways and stretching holes will punish any drives and approach shots that swerve off course.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out four players to back ahead of this week's tournament in Texas.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea vs Tottenham - Five key battles and score prediction
Chelsea welcome London rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, in the latest meeting of this fierce rivalry.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pick up three valuable points in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham, however, who currently sit in 14th, will be playing for London bragging rights with any chance of European qualification looking very unlikely.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which could prove decisive in the match.
Iroko best-handicapped National contender in likely absence of Mr Vango
Timeform’s best-handicapped horse heading into Saturday’s Grand National is the Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero-trained Iroko with a rating of 183p, ahead of the Gavin Cromwell-trained duo, Stumptown (182) and Perceval Legallois (181).
NBA Playoffs 2025: Schedule, format, play-in, where to watch, betting odds, tips and predictions
The NBA season may feel like it’s winding down as we approach the end of the regular season in mid-April, but the fun’s just beginning as the play-in and playoff games now come into focus.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the bookies' favourites to lift the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, but there’s a lot of basketball to play between now and the NBA Finals in June.
It all begins with the NBA play-in tournament, where the number seven to 10 seeds in each conference battle it out for a spot in the playoffs.
In this article, Sports News Blitz NBA expert George Dempsey breaks down everything you need to know about the playoffs and shares his predictions.
Bookies fear Irish domination at the Grand National
Official Betting Partners of the Randox Grand National Festival, William Hill, can report that three Irish-trained runners are their worst results in this year’s Randox Grand National.
NBA news: Can Oklahoma City Thunder make it 70 wins for the season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the outstanding teams to watch in the NBA this season and are currently in first place in the Western Conference.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses the Thunder's record-breaking campaign.
FA Cup news: Aston Villa beat Preston North End to seal trip to Wembley
After comprehensively beating hosts Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday, Aston Villa will play fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the game and examines what it means for Villa going forward.
NBA betting tips: Three-point shooting to lift Indiana Pacers past Sacramento Kings
The NBA action is set to continue this week as the season draws to a close and the final play-off spots are determined.
Sports News Blitz resident basketball tipster George Dempsey is back with a pair of picks for Monday’s proceedings as the Indiana Pacers play host to the Sacramento Kings.