Arsenal vs Tottenham analysis: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the North London derby
Tottenham travel to bitter rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon for another chapter of the North London derby which rarely fails to deliver.
Spurs haven’t won at the Emirates since 2012 and will be looking to end that dreadful winning drought against a top-of-the-table Arsenal team, who are formidable at the back.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer William Thomas assesses five key battles which could prove pivotal to deciding who comes out on top.
NFL betting: Three outsiders still clinging on to faint postseason hopes
As January football approaches, the screw is beginning to tighten on the NFL's playoff picture.
With just seven games remaining, there are some surprising names currently leading their respective divisions.
The Denver Broncos' walk-off win against the heavyweight Kansas City Chiefs puts them in pole position to claim a first AFC West title in over a decade.
The New England Patriots continue rolling, with MVP frontrunner Drake Maye continuing to dazzle in helping his side cling to the summit out East.
But while these teams are thriving, several others are clinging on to their faint postseason hopes for dear life.
The bookies don't fancy their chances, but here are three teams that refuse to give up their playoff dream.
Premier League betting tips: Declan Rice to deliver; Arsenal vs Spurs should be different gravy
The Bookie Basher nailed tips at 4/1, 100/30 and 2/1 winners from five recommendations last time out - you just don’t get this type of entertainment watching Netflix.
And it’s more proof, if proof was needed, that the Bookie Basher remains the last outlaw of sports gambling.
Before we kick off another Bobby Dazzler of a preview, our maverick tipster would just look to say that he finds it bizarre that there are people who don’t have gravy on a roast freely roaming our UK streets.
Back to business - 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 north London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.
NFL betting tips: Kansas City to thrive, Minnesota Vikings prepare ready for war
It's hitting crunch time for the Kansas City Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes’ outfit is in desperate need of a home win this week.
They currently sit at 5-5 this season, and they can’t continue to drop points if they want to keep their post-season redemption hopes alive.
Elsewhere, the Minnesota Vikings are in need of a miracle against the Green Bay Packers; their season has continued to snowball out of control.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy has picked out seven of his favourite bets ahead of NFL gameweek 12.
Premier League betting: A review of pre-season tips - Liverpool, Leeds Utd and more
We’ve used the international break to take stock of the Premier League standings and assess which pre-season predictions were on the money, and which have aged like milk left out in the sun.
It turns out we may have underestimated Pep Guardiola’s ability to reinvent the wheel, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool have spent the opening third of the season slipping into punchline territory.
Sports News Blitz’s betting guru George Dempsey reviews our pre-season bets with a look at the good, the bad, and a few new suggestions for the months ahead.
Ashes analysis: Series score prediction and the main men for Australia and England
The Ashes is finally here - and we cannot wait to watch that first ball of what should be a pulsating series in the land Down Under.
All the talk is that Ben Stokes’ England have an excellent chance to win the Ashes on Australian soil - but talk is cheap, and we will know by the time we wake up on Friday morning what reality looks like.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Jameel Mulla assesses the series ahead.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc address Ferrari chairman’s criticism
Ferrari Executive Chairman John Elkann stirred debate after the Brazilian Grand Prix by publicly suggesting that the team’s drivers need to “talk less and focus on driving.”
His comments followed a difficult weekend for the Scuderia, which saw both cars retire. Charles Leclerc was involved in a first-turn incident with Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri, while Lewis Hamilton retired after sustaining damage in earlier collisions.
Elkann acknowledged the improvements made by Ferrari’s mechanics and engineers but stressed that the team still had room for growth elsewhere.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on the comments made by Hamilton and Leclerc in response.
MMA news: ‘I can’t be in that position’ - Dana White reveals why Jon Jones will not return at UFC White House card
Dana White has again poured cold water on a potential Jon Jones return at the highly anticipated UFC event at the White House, scheduled for 2026.
Jones, 38, announced his retirement from MMA back in June despite having an offer on the table to defend his UFC heavyweight title against the then-interim champion, Tom Aspinall.
Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher gives his reaction to White’s recent comments on Jones’ potential return at the UFC White House card.
NBA news: LeBron James returns for record-breaking season debut
LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first player to compete in 23 consecutive NBA seasons, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 140-126 at Crypto.com Arena.
The 40-year-old superstar, returning after missing the first 14 games due to sciatica, contributed 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes of action.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo discusses James’ Lakers return.
WWE news: Becky Lynch set the blueprint - now its time for WWE to follow it
Becky Lynch did a great job at establishing the Women's Intercontinental Championship, but with her no longer the champion, it shouldn't halt WWE's creative efforts.
On Monday night Raw at the “World's Famous Arena,” Maddison Square Garden, Maxxine Dupri won her first singles Championship by defeating Lynch.
Lynch held the Women's Intercontinental title from June 8 after beating the then-champion Lyra Valkyria at Money In The Bank, writes Sports News Blitz’s Mosaddek Abu.
Golf news: Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable year in numbers
Scottie Scheffler may have missed the start of the season with a bizarre off-course injury, puncturing his hand while cooking Christmas dinner.
But since returning to action, the World No.1 has delivered one of the most dominant stretches in recent golfing memory.
With two major titles, four wins in total, and not a single cut missed, Scheffler has been the benchmark in 2025 - combining relentless consistency with big-stage brilliance.
Premier League news: Reflecting on Sunderland's unbeaten run vs London sides this season
Ahead of Sunderland’s visit to Craven Cottage on Saturday, November 22, Sports News Blitz writer Ellie McDevitt takes a look at the Black Cats’ impressive run of form against London sides that have helped them to 11 out of a possible 15 points.
F1 news: What are Ferrari’s chances of getting a podium in the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Ferrari will be hoping to score at least a podium at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, as they look to gain ground in the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan reviews the Italian team's previous podiums in Las Vegas and assesses the likelihood of a repeat in 2025.
F1 analysis: From Mercedes to Red Bull - the ease of modern record-breaking
Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved his personal best result in Brazil with a P2 that ended with a gleaming silver trophy and a pleased champagne celebration.
This achievement added 18 points to Antonelli’s standing, giving him a grand total of 122 - and there remains another three more races left to go until the season comes to an end.
The impressive amount of points has been the topic of much attention and praise, with Antonelli surpassing Lewis Hamilton’s long-standing record of 109 points scored in his rookie year.
Consequently, this has also led to much conversation and comparison between the two drivers as Antonelli filled the seat in Mercedes-AMG Petronas that had previously been Hamilton’s for 12 years.
However, this evaluation by Sports News Blitz writer Ellie Man is not as straightforward as the raw numbers suggest.
Scotland analysis: Wonder goals end 27 years of glorious failure as Scots secure World Cup qualification
A 98th-minute halfway line effort from Kenny McLean sealed Scotland's World Cup dream, marking the end of a jittery Tuesday night fixture against Denmark in Glasgow.
For a moment, Scotland fell silent, as Steven Thompson's words rang through every TV screen in the country: “He’s done him… HE’S DONE HIM!”
You couldn’t write it.
It put an end to 90 minutes of nerves and frustration. A final scoreline read 4-2 as Scotland now find themselves preparing to head into unknown territory - World Cup football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down all the key moments from Tuesday night's soap opera of a football match at Hampden Park.
Boxing opinion: Fighting Jake Paul won’t ruin Anthony Joshua’s legacy
On Monday, Matchroom and MVP promotions announced that Anthony Joshua will be stepping back into the ring, confirming the rumours that it will be against Jake Paul.
On Friday, December 19, Netflix will broadcast the high-profile event. They also streamed the Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez undisputed title fight back in September.
The news of the fight has caused plenty of uproar, particularly surrounding Joshua, but taking on Paul will not tarnish his legacy, says Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu.
Darts news: Five things we learned from the Grand Slam as Luke Littler retains the Eric Bristow Trophy
The Grand Slam of Darts concluded on Sunday, November 16, after a week of darting drama.
Predictably, Luke Littler continued his dominance of professional darts, winning the Grand Slam for the second year in a row.
But what did we learn from the week of darts in Wolverhampton? Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould gives his thoughts.
Gavin Cromwell: I suspect Mark Walsh will ride Fact To File over Inothewayurthinkin in John Durkan
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has revealed that he expects Mark Walsh to ride Fact To File in the John Durkan, instead of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles soar; Kansas City Chiefs dynasty crumbling
Sports News Blitz have added Graeme Bailey to their NFL writing roster.
Here, he looks at the runners in contention for Super Bowl glory and the odds available for consideration.
MMA news: Ex-UFC champ Michael Bisping reveals one positive Jack Della Maddalena can take from loss to Islam Makhachev
Jack Della Maddalena’s brief reign as welterweight champion came to an end at UFC 322 after he was handily beaten by Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev successfully captured a title in another weight class after vacating his lightweight strap earlier this year to further cement himself as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
Despite the Australian having limited success during the contest, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping reveals the one positive Della Maddalena can take away from his performance this past weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher reacts to Bisping’s comments on Della Maddalena’s potential return to form after his UFC 322 loss.