Premier League betting tips: Chelsea to beat Newcastle, Bukayo Saka to score, and more Gameweek 17 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 Sunday’s big one between Aston Villa and Manchester United.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles to make it two in a row, Los Angeles Chargers to continue fine form
The Philadelphia Eagles are finally back to winning ways, with an astonishing 31-0 win over the Los Angeles Raiders as they look to rescue their season after a disastrous few weeks.
They now head to Washington, taking on the Commanders, where a win will see them clinch the NFC East division, becoming the first team to repeat as division champions for more than 20 years.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams head to Seattle as they look to protect their NFC number one seed, while the Chargers find themselves as surprising underdogs, travelling to take on the Dallas Cowboys.
Here, writing for Sports News Blitz, Travel News Blitz’s Sam Condy reveals his three favourite picks for week 16 of the NFL regular season.
IPL 2026: Which players were sold for the highest fees in the 2026 auction for cricket's biggest franchise league
The Indian Premier League is gearing up for another blockbuster season of action in 2026, and the franchise has been spending big to prepare for the league’s start in March.
So, who were the players who sold for the biggest money at this year's auction? Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould takes a look.
NFL news: Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars chase maiden Super Bowl glory
History could be made in San Francisco come February, with there a good chance that we will see a first-time Super Bowl winner.
The short-price favourites to win one of sport’s biggest prizes are the Los Angeles Rams, but of the most fancied teams – the first 10 in the betting – three have never won the Super Bowl before.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the trio of franchises eyeing up a maiden crown.
Carabao Cup analysis: Morale-boosting win for Newcastle as they book semi-final place
Newcastle United secured their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a stoppage-time winner against Fulham on Wednesday, December 17.
Lewis Miley’s 92nd-minute header would have definitely brought a sigh of relief to many in the stadium, including manager Eddie Howe, following the weekend’s defeat against Sunderland.
With the derby defeat still fresh and hanging over the club, fan confidence was low going into the cup fixture, making victory vital for Eddie Howe’s team in order to keep fans on side.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Charlotte Allsop looks back at the win.
Newcastle Utd analysis: Lewis Miley, the local hero, and Yoane Wissa offer hope, but Magpies are far from perfect
On Wednesday, December 17, Newcastle were far from perfect. Still, Lewis Miley proved to be the difference maker with a stoppage-time header that sent the Magpies into the Carabao Cup semi-final.
An improvement from the horrific defeat against Sunderland, as Newcastle are one step closer to defending their title at Wembley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the takeaways from Newcastle’s significant victory.
Wrestling news: Gunther cements himself as WWE’s top heel by ending John Cena’s career
Gunther, this past Saturday night, put down another legend as ‘The Ring General’ made John Cena give up and cemented himself as the biggest heel in wrestling.
19,232 fans inside the Capital One Arena, along with millions watching around the world, witnessed Gunther tap out the 17-time champion.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on Gunther’s biggest career win.
F1 analysis: How Ferrari fell short in the 2025 Formula 1 season
With few highs and many lows, Ferrari endured a disappointing Formula 1 season in 2025.
The team wrestled with efforts to find consistency and reliability - issues that marked the overall campaign in an underwhelming year.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man reflects on what was a long and difficult season for the Scuderia.
MMA opinion: One promotion, one story - Exploring the UFC’s narrative machine
The UFC is one of the biggest and most lucrative brands on the planet - and its press machine is well oiled thanks to the all-seeing eye of Dana White.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ollie Hughes takes a look at how the UFC controls the narrative better than any other sports league.
F1 news: Maurizio Arrivabene says ‘It’s over’ for Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was meant to represent one final, defining challenge, but his debut season provided little hope.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Arrivabene’s blunt assessment and the deeper implications it carries for Hamilton’s future in red.
NBA news: Another chapter in the LeBron James and Dillon Brooks rivalry
Whenever LeBron James and Dillon Brooks share the floor, tension follows.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down another heated encounter between the two.
How Benjamin Alexander rewrote the rules to become Jamaica’s first Olympic Alpine skier
Benjamin Alexander is an Olympic athlete and innovation speaker whose career defies traditional pathways to elite performance.
In this exclusive interview with the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency, Benjamin Alexander reflects on what it takes to pursue outlandish goals with discipline, resilience and belief.
Padel news: Hexagon Cup, 54 and International Padel Federation announce Hexagon World Series
Hexagon Cup, the team-based padel tournament established in 2024 that revolutionised the sport’s international landscape, has today announced an historic strategic alliance with 54, the global sport and entertainment agency behind the creation of LIV Golf, and the game’s global governing body, International Padel Federation (FIP).
Under this agreement, 54 will invest and partner with Hexagon Cup to expand and elevate the initial project into its next phase: a new global team circuit, officially named the Hexagon World Series.
Premier League news: Newcastle Utd’s poor form since Carabao Cup victory points to mentality issue
Triumph at Wembley feels like a lifetime ago for Newcastle United, whose poor form since that famous Carabao Cup win back in March points to a larger mentality issue.
What should have marked the start of a new era for the club has instead turned into a period of inconsistency and disappointing results.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlotte Allsop takes a look at Newcastle’s ongoing struggles.
Gaelic Football Remains One of Sport’s Last Unpolished Spectacles That Holds Uncovered Historical Roots
Watching Gaelic football for the first time in an arena is special. The pace is relentless, and you get to experience contact with such a spectacle of community.
Unlike most other sports happening in contemporary times, it has not lowered standards to try and present a cleaned-up image for viewing globally. Gaelic football does not look production-designed for television; it rather feels inherited.
In a world where sport is being increasingly shaped by brands and broadcasting times, Gaelic football is refreshingly localized.
Premier League news: Red and White delight as Sunderland defeat Newcastle in Wear-Tyne derby
The bragging rights of a first Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Newcastle in over nine years belongs to the Wearsiders, as The Black Cats outfought the Magpies to win 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.
So, now that the dust is beginning to settle, what were the key details from the 158th meeting between these bitter enemies that made all the difference?
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould takes a look.
Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028
Formula 1 has officially confirmed the return of the Portuguese Grand Prix to the calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, marking a major comeback for the sport after a six-year absence.
Premier League news: Aston Villa fight back in five-goal thriller to beat West Ham 3-2
Aston Villa produced a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 win against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, December 14, a result that keeps Unai Emery’s side firmly in the Premier League title conversation.
Villa twice found themselves behind before a late strike sealed all three points in an enthralling contest.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the key moments of the match.
Man Utd vs Bournemouth 4-4: High tempo and goals galore at Old Trafford
Bournemouth travelled to Old Trafford for an intense game against Manchester United, where both sides walked away with a point each. Read on as Sports News Blitz writer and Manchester United fan Robert Bore reflects on the Monday [December 15] night action.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Formula 1 season as Lando Norris is crowned champion
Lando Norris came out on top at the end of the 2025 Formula 1 season, winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships with McLaren to end the four-year reign of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from a campaign that saw the crowning of a new world champion.