IPL betting tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28 to kick off the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
RCB, eyeing back-to-back titles, head into the tournament as one of the frontrunners in the outright winner market.
However, this shouldn’t be a comfortable opener for them against a power-packed Sunrisers Hyderabad, and offers potential early value for bettors.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews the opening fixture of the tournament and offers his best betting tips.
IPL 2026 preview: Team-by-team analysis, winner odds and predictions
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns on March 28, 2026.
In the lead-up to the IPL 2026, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma previews all 10 teams with a look at how the season could unfold.
The guide also looks at tournament winner odds, along with key stats and facts from previous IPL editions.
Meydan horse racing tips for Saturday, March 28 – Triple Crown glory for Forever Young?
After posting a double-figure profit from his selections last week, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh turns his attention to Dubai.
Meydan plays host to the Dubai World Cup carnival, with nine races on the card, and our resident racing fanatic is very much looking forward to getting his teeth into it.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Doncaster and Kempton on Saturday, March 28
Sports News Blitz’s racing tipster Jeff Mexico is finally back from Cheltenham… Ladies College where he has been teaching sixth-form girls geography for the last month. How Jeff managed to swing that gig is beyond us as he can’t tell the difference between a glacial system and an oxbow lake.
Let’s bring him back down to earth with a bump by waving in the traditional start of the Flat season at Doncaster, with five contests on offer from ITV, as well as three on the all-weather at Kempton.
Cricket news: Five English players to watch at IPL 2026 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend title
With the IPL kicking off this Saturday, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan looks at five English players who will be looking to make their mark on the competition.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kick off the world’s premium franchise tournament on March 28. And 12 English players, ranging from first-team essentials to bench-warmers, will aim to enhance their reputation on the white-ball circuit.
Cricket opinion: Top five uncapped Indians to watch out for in the 2026 IPL
With the 2026 IPL on the horizon, a lot of the focus will be on the many uncapped Indian players who garnered a lot of attention in the IPL auction.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal previews the top five uncapped Indians to watch out for in this IPL.
Premier League news: Five ways the international break could help Leeds Utd avoid relegation
While the latest round of international fixtures undoubtedly halts the momentum of some in the Premier League, those clubs stuck in a rough patch are sure to embrace the short interval in their campaigns.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks towards the bottom of the table, taking a deep dive into Leeds United’s current struggles on the pitch and how a break may do them more good than bad.
Wrestling news: Will Ospreay or Darby Allin – Who should challenge MJF at AEW’s All In London?
Will Ospreay and Darby Allin have emerged as the two strongest contenders for the AEW World Championship, but which star will secure a spot at All In London? With 156 days to go, the question of who should face MJF at Wembley Stadium remains – assuming the latter retains his title against Kenny Omega at AEW’s upcoming PPV, Dynasty, on April 12th.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at two superstars and gives his thoughts on who should be the number one contender in August.
Teams to look out for in the upcoming 2025/26 NBA playoffs
With teams already clinching their playoff berths for the postseason, there have been surprise packages that could contend for the 2026 NBA Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta finds out who might be genuine challengers to take home the glory in the 2025/26 NBA Playoffs.
Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Reds shirt
On Tuesday, March 24, Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah announced that he will be leaving the Anfield giants in the summer, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping takes a look at Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Liverpool shirt.
National Padel League’s USA National Team League Announces Return for 2026 Season Following Breakout 2025 Campaign
Following a record-breaking 2025 season that solidified its position as the premier amateur padel team competition in the U.S., the National Padel League (NPL) today announced the launch of its 2026 USA National Team League season. Building on a year of unprecedented growth, the 2026 circuit will introduce a dual-season format (Spring and Fall), expanded women’s categories and a continued nationwide expansion across six major U.S. regions.
Horse racing news: Constitution Hill rating remains unchanged despite ‘highly striking’ performance
Constitution Hill’s rating remains unchanged after his latest success on the Flat at Kempton, beating a more promising rival than he had at Southwell again with ease.
Given it was a steadily-run race, the form can’t be rated too highly, so Nicky Henderson’s star remains on a Timeform rating of 106P. The Timeform large ‘P’ indicates Constitution Hill’s potential for significant improvement after only two starts on the Flat.
Championship predictions: Coventry champions; Middlesbrough to win play-off final
Coventry City currently sit pretty at the top of the Championship with a nine-point gap over Middlesbrough in second place.
The Midlands side are favourites to go up, with their consistency playing a key part in the division this year.
Sport News Blitz’s Elliot Ward has more on the Championship promotion race.
Second Anglo American Padel Cup Confirmed for South Florida in February 2027
The Anglo American Padel Cup is pleased to announce the venue and dates for its second edition, following the competition’s exhilarating London debut in October 2025, which saw Team USA secure a hard fought victory that came down to the last two matches on court.
F1 introduce qualifying change for Japanese GP to address energy concerns
Formula 1 has moved quickly to address growing concerns over its new 2026 regulations, introducing a late change to qualifying rules ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka running from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29.
F1 news: Ferrari fight back while Mercedes play politics
Formula 1 in 2026 is shaping up to be a battle not just on the track but in the boardroom, and Ferrari are proving they know how to play both arenas with integrity, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
MMA opinion: Why Arman Tsarukyan isn’t fighting for a belt
In any other era, Arman Tsarukyan’s dominance over the lightweight division would be inevitable. But his antics outside the cage have cost him dearly, and his future remains uncertain.
Sports News Blitz writer Ollie Hughes discusses the uncertain future of one of the lightweight division’s most talented fighters.
Bringing a complete style that incorporates short throws, well-timed takedowns, and strong striking fundamentals, combined with sheer athleticism, Arman Tsarukyan is a problem for anyone at 155lb.
And yet, as the lightweight title picture continues to shift around him, he remains just outside it. Not quite ignored, but never fully embraced by the UFC marketing machine.
Padel news: ‘The Olympics needs padel more than padel needs the Olympics’, says Gail Emms
Padel’s rapid rise in the UK is being driven by participation, visibility, and social appeal, with leading figures from sport and industry highlighting both the scale of its growth and the work still required to support its long-term prospects. That was the takeaway from the debut Padel 22 Media Sessions event in London.
Amidst growing discussion surrounding padel’s Olympic prospects for Brisbane 2032, it was former world badminton champion and Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms MBE who delivered one of the standout lines of the day, offering a measured take on the sport’s Olympic ambitions.
Horse racing news: Six-time winner Bill Turner to be honoured with Brocklesby Stakes
Six-time Brocklesby Stakes–winning trainer Bill Turner, who died tragically at the age of 78 following an incident at his Somerset stables last year, will have his name added to this year’s running of the prestigious two-year-old contest at Doncaster.
In memory of Turner, William Hill and Doncaster Racecourse have agreed to rename the race the William Hill Bill Turner Brocklesby Stakes, which will take place on Saturday 28th March.
The last five winners of the Grand National
The Grand National has an extraordinary ability to generate stories that transcend sport. Whether it is an amateur jockey fulfilling a lifelong dream, a female rider making history, or a 50/1 outsider defying every expectation, Aintree has a way of producing moments that linger.
If you are looking for Grand National betting inspiration ahead of the next renewal, studying recent winners is always a sensible starting point. Here is a look back at the five horses who have claimed jump racing's greatest prize since 2021.