Railway Stakes news: True Love moves to top of two-year-old filly ratings
True Love (110p) has jumped to the top of Timeform’s two-year-old filly ratings after her impressive victory in Railway Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
Her Timeform rating has improved 8 lb to 110p, which puts her just 1 lb behind Timeform’s top-rated two-year-old Gstaad (111p) and on the same rating as Charles Darwin, both of whom are also trained by Aidan O’Brien.
Forged through adversity: Paralympic rower Gregg Stevenson’s lessons in mental fitness and growth
Gregg Stevenson is more than a former Commando and elite rower - he’s one of the UK’s most compelling mental health speakers, inspiring audiences with his story of resilience, reinvention and purpose.
After a life-changing injury led to a medical discharge from the military, Gregg rebuilt his identity through sport, ultimately representing Team GB in Paralympic rowing.
In this exclusive interview with The Motivational Speakers Agency, Gregg shares how the values learned in elite military and sporting environments can help individuals and organisations strengthen mental wellbeing, unlock performance, and rediscover purpose through adversity.
British & Irish Lions news: Andy Farrell’s side clinches first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane
After four long years following a COVID-19-impacted British and Irish Lions tour, saw empty crowds and eerily quiet stadiums in South Africa, the return of top-level Lions Test matches was witnessed on Saturday, July 19.
After plenty of discourse surrounding selection, tactics and game plan, the Lions came out firing in the opening 40 minutes, going in at the half 17-5 up.
Perhaps the second half saw Farrell’s side take their foot off the gas, allowing Australia back into the game, providing the opportunity for a fragmented Wallabies side to bounce back this weekend in Melbourne.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett discusses.
Boxing news: Oleksandr Usyk floats past Daniel Dubois, cements legend status
Oleksandr Usyk cemented his name in boxing’s history books with his undisputed win over Daniel Dubious on Saturday, July 19.
The Ukrainian showed that there are levels to this game, with a mesmerising performance that, at times, felt cruel to Dubois.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s boxing writer Sam Condy analyses the undisputed heavyweight championship fight.
Tennis betting tips: Get with 7/1 Daniil Medvedev to get back to winning ways in Washington
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is not happy with Andrey Rublev.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from Washington, Kitzbuhel & Umag from SNB’s inimitable punting maverick.
Soccer news: Manchester United vs Leeds pre-season friendly reaction
Manchester United and Leeds played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 19.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on United’s first pre-season outing ahead of the new campaign.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.
Sport for Dummies: Guide to Test cricket – the sport’s oldest, slowest and most elegant format
Football is a 90-minute game. Basketball wraps up in 48. Rugby takes about 80. But have you ever heard of a sport that can last five whole days – and still end in a draw?
Sounds absurd, right? Welcome to the wonderful, bewildering world of Test cricket – the sport’s oldest, slowest, and most elegant format.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi explains the genius behind Test cricket.
British & Irish Lions news: 2025 tour of Australia – Test series preview, betting odds and predictions
The highly anticipated start of the British & Irish Lions vs Australia Test series kicks off on Saturday, July 19.
But what are the intriguing talking points and potential match-winning moments, and who are the players that you should look out for over the course of the series?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the Test series Down Under, provides the series odds, and offers his predictions.
Horse racing news: Hong Kong 2024/25 racing turnover up 3% year-on-year to HK$138.85 billion
Total racing wagering turnover for the 2024/25 Hong Kong season was HK$138.85 billion (approx. £13.2b), representing a 3.0% increase on the 2023/24 season and an encouraging return to growth after the 4.5% decline last season.
Racing fans enjoyed 88 race meetings over the course of the 2024/25 Hong Kong racing season, including seven summer series fixtures, comprising 847 Hong Kong races and 393 overseas simulcast races.
England edge Sweden on penalties: Hannah Hampton's heroics, Lucy Bronze’s late show, and Sarina Wiegman’s gamble send Lionesses to Euro 2025 semi-finals
A game that had everything - tension, tactical errors, penalty drama, and just enough individual brilliance to cover over some real cracks - saw England scrape past Sweden to book a place in the 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals.
A 2-2 draw after extra time was followed by a chaotic 3-2 win on penalties. Sarina Wiegman’s side somehow survived.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor, Nicole Powell, takes us through five major talking points from the Lionesses' dramatic win.
Why LeBron James’ final chapter looks set to be written in LA
Despite a swirl of rumours this offseason, LeBron James appears set to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers through the 2025/26 NBA season.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores the factors behind James’ decision to stay, the long-term outlook in LA, and what it all means for the twilight of his legendary career.
Lewis Hamilton eyes 2026 Ferrari overhaul: ‘I want my DNA in the car’
After a rocky start with Ferrari in 2025, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is already shaping the team’s future challenger, aiming to tailor it to his unique driving style.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on Hamilton’s determination to leave a lasting legacy at Maranello as he looks beyond 2025.
Golf betting tips: Open Championship – Jon Rahm eyes career grand slam, Cameron Young brings form
The Open Championship returns to Ireland this week as Rory McIlroy will be hoping to snatch his second major of the year, this time on home soil.
But here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy names four picks with better odds ahead of The Open’s trip to Northern Ireland.
Baroness Sue Campbell on how elite sport can shape and inspire a new era of business leadership
Baroness Sue Campbell is one of the UK’s most respected inspirational and leadership speakers, known for her remarkable career shaping the future of British sport.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Sue shares powerful insights on building winning teams, supporting the next generation of leaders, and what business can learn from high-performance sport.
Eniola Aluko: From WSL glory with Chelsea to powerful advocate for change
As one of the UK’s most celebrated football speakers, Eniola Aluko has broken barriers both on and off the pitch.
A former England international with over 100 caps and club success at Chelsea and Juventus, she is known for her powerful presence in top-flight football and her vocal advocacy for equality in sport.
England news: Lionesses prepare for quarter-final test against Sweden at 2025 Women’s Euro
After surviving the ‘Group of Death’ and scoring ten goals in their final two group games, England now face one of their toughest challenges yet - a quarter-final clash with in-form Sweden on the night of Thursday, July 17.
British & Irish Lions news: Lions deliver professional performance against star-studded AU-NZ Invitational side
Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions squad topped off their warm-up section of the tour with possibly their best performance to date.
Beating a team filled with New Zealand and Australian stars, Farrell’s side scored 48 unanswered points.
So, was this the best performance of the tour thus far, with the Test series just around the corner?
And which players gave Farrell and his fellow coaches a few last-minute selection headaches?
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett weighs in on these questions ahead of the Test series against the Wallabies.
‘We showed how good we are’: Chelsea bask in global glory after Club World Cup triumph
Chelsea didn’t just win the Club World Cup - they owned it. A commanding 3-0 victory over PSG in the final capped off a flawless campaign that has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe.
In this article, Chelsea fanatic and Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reacts to the Blues' sensational triumph.
The life of Diogo Jota: Father, husband, Liverpool legend, and so much more
The news of Diogo Jota’s tragic death rocked the football world.
A Premier League champion and two-time Nations League winner, football has truly lost a great talent, but he was more than that.
He was a father, a loving husband and a son. Here, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire dives into the life of Diogo Jota.