Oscar Piastri says Lando Norris’ title win won’t change McLaren dynamics - ‘He’s not become Superman’
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has made it clear that the relationship with his team-mate Lando Norris will stay the same, despite Norris winning the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.
Piastri insists that Norris hasn’t suddenly become unbeatable or “Superman” after securing the sport’s biggest prize.
F1 news: Stefano Domenicali backs Fred Vasseur as Ferrari eye comeback in 2026
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has publicly backed Fred Vasseur as the right man to lead Scuderia Ferrari’s bid to return to the top of the sport next season.
Domenicali, speaking about Ferrari’s plans for 2026, stressed his confidence in Vasseur’s leadership and the team’s ability to improve after a challenging 2025 campaign.
Ferrari endured a difficult 2025 season, finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship - their lowest position in years - and managing only a handful of podiums.
Premier League betting tips: Leeds Utd to beat Man Utd; Cherki to run rings around Chelsea
Now then, now then. 16/5 and 13/5 winners last weekend. I am not one to brag as you know but I have worked it out and I now have enough money in the bank not to have to work for the rest of 2025.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting bon vivant - The Bookie Basher – including a big clash between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road.
Man Utd analysis: Fans draw little comfort from home point vs rockbottom Wolves
Manchester United ended 2025 with a whimper, struggling to beat a Wolves side who have banked three points from 19 Premier League games so far this season.
Joshua Zirkzee's opener on 27 minutes was cancelled out by Ladislav Krejci’s 45th-minute equaliser - and Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim angered fans and pundits by reverting to a back three in a poor performance against the league’s rockbottom team.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s beleaguered Man Utd fan Robert Bore picks through the debris of the frustrating draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
Man City closing in on Antoine Semenyo transfer as January window nears
Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth as the January transfer window approaches.
Horse racing news: Constitution Hill 3/1 to win on the Flat in 2026
Constitution Hill can be backed at 3/1 with William Hill to make a successful switch to the Flat in 2026, having fallen on his last three starts over hurdles.
The former Champion Hurdle winner is 3/1 to win a Group or Graded race on the level at any point in the new year.
The leading bookmaker’s popular ‘Horses To Remain Unbeaten’ market is back as well, with Hong Kong’s star sprinter Ka Ying Rising heading the betting at 2/1.
From Local Pubs to Global Arenas: The Most Unforgettable Comeback Stories
Darts have seen a serious transformation in recent years. It used to be a simple pub game that eventually turned into a professional kind of sport.
Darts were even banned at a certain point in its history. But proper regulations helped establish darts as a subject for local and international competitions. Millions of fans showed huge interest in darts betting due to the growing competitive schedule.
The game is quite unpredictable, which makes predictions more exciting. Over the years, darts have seen many comeback stories. Let’s mention some of them here.
SA20 news: Full list of fixtures, dates and times for 2026 edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league
The SA20 returns this December, bringing South Africa’s premier T20 league back for a fourth season of high-stakes, high-energy cricket.
Here, Sports News Blitz offers a full breakdown of the upcoming tournament’s fixtures, dates, and times.
Padel news: Agustin Tapia, Arturo Coello, Delfina Brea Senesi and Gemma Triay Pons top FIP rankings
After a year of shifting partnerships, thrilling finales, and never-ending entertainment, the 2025 padel season has officially come to a close.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire takes a look at how the International Padel Federation world rankings played out.
Dembélé, PSG, Bonmatí and Yamal score big wins at the 16th BEYOND Developments GLOBE SOCCER Awards
Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were the major winners at the 16th BEYOND Developments GLOBE SOCCER Awards held on Sunday evening in Dubai.
During a glittering ceremony at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal hotel, Paris Saint-Germain forward Dembélé was crowned Best Men’s Player for the first time and FC Barcelona midfielder Bonmatí made history by being named Best Women’s Player for a third consecutive year.
Padel news: Six reasons why getting into padel should be on your 2026 New Year’s resolutions
Another year is almost over and if you still haven’t tried padel, then you must have been living under a rock.
And if for some inexplicable reason padel has yet to make it onto your New Year’s resolutions, here is Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire with six reasons to get into padel in 2026.
Premier League news: Ollie Watkins leads Aston Villa to comeback win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Aston Villa produced a memorable comeback at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, overturning a first-half deficit to beat Chelsea 2-1.
It was a dramatic Premier League clash featuring a match-winning double from substitute Ollie Watkins.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explains Unai Emery’s tactical genius to help secure Villa’s 11th win in all competitions.
Premier League news: Patrick Dorgu volley edges Man Utd past Newcastle in Boxing Day clash
Manchester United edged Newcastle United 1-0 in their recent Premier League clash, with Patrick Dorgu scoring a spectacular first-half volley to secure the three points.
United, missing several key players, defended resolutely in the second half as Newcastle dominated possession and created more chances but couldn’t find a way through. The win lifted the Red Devils into sixth place, while Newcastle’s struggles in front of goal and poor away form continued.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the Boxing Day showdown at Old Trafford.
Ferrari news: Lewis Hamilton brings Christmas spirit to Maranello
Lewis Hamilton may have ended 2025 drained and frustrated, but the seven-time world champion found a different kind of victory as the year closed - one rooted in gratitude, connection, and Christmas cheer at Maranello.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how Hamilton’s unexpected festive gesture brought warmth back into the heart of Ferrari after a difficult debut season in red.
LeBron James, Christmas day, and the weight of an NBA tradition
Christmas Day basketball has become one of the most recognisable dates on the NBA calendar, and once again, LeBron James found himself at the centre of it.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how the 40-year-old superstar continues to carry the expectations of a holiday built around the league’s biggest names.
F1 2026 car launches: When will teams present their 2026 challengers?
The 2025 Formula 1 season saw Lando Norris crowned world champion for the first time in his career, but the focus is already shifting to 2026 as teams begin confirming the launch dates for their new cars.
Premier League betting tips: Mason Mount with an assist against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Man City to draw, and more from Gameweek 18 betting tips
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 big weekend game between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
NFL betting tips: Detroit Lions to live another day as Kansas City Chiefs roll over, Miami Dolphins win
It’s Christmas week in the NFL and fans of the Detroit Lions will be hoping they are on the nice list as they continue to fight for a postseason spot with just two weeks of NFL action remaining.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs must be desperate to put this season behind them – their injury-stricken outfit heads to Minnesota to take on an equally dreadful Vikings side on Boxing Day – and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to the Miami Dolphins as they look to rescue a season which has quickly spun out of control.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy outlines his three favourite picks ahead of a festive week 17.
ITV Boxing Day horse racing tips and best bets for Kempton, Ascot and Wetherby on Friday, December 26
Boxing Day has always been the traditional day for a full programme of football action, so typically the Premier League has stuck two fingers up at that tradition and scheduled just one match, which means many will turn their attention to one of the biggest days in the National Hunt calendar instead.
Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico has been camped outside Kempton Park since last Tuesday, dressed in his usual festive gear – a pair of camouflage shorts, a boob tube and some winklepickers. He likes to emit ‘stay well clear of me’ vibes.
On top of four races from Kempton, three of those Grade 1s, he has also picked selections from the G1 at Aintree and the G3 at Wetherby. Good luck.
Five teams clinched playoff spots after Week 16 games, concluding December 22
The NFL regular season is reaching its fever pitch, and Week 16 proved to be a decisive turning point for several franchises.
As the dust settles on a weekend of high drama, the playoff picture has gained significant clarity. Five teams have officially stamped their tickets to the postseason, bringing relief to their fanbases and clarity to bettors in states with legal sports betting who are tracking the shifting odds.
The Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots are the first wave of teams to secure their spots. For some, the weekend was about clinching division crowns. For others, it was about survival.