England women to host Iceland at Nottingham Forest in World Cup Qualifier
England’s women’s national team have confirmed Nottingham Forest’s City Ground as the venue for their first home FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying match against Iceland on Saturday, March 7.
The match kicks off at 12.30pm GMT and will be a key early test in the Lionesses’ bid to reach the next World Cup in Brazil.
MMA news: ONE Championship star Jonathan Haggerty teases MMA debut
Jonathan Haggerty is one of the best kickboxers the world has ever seen, having previously held the ONE Championship flyweight and bantamweight Muay Thai titles as well as currently holding the bantamweight kickboxing title.
But on December 31st, 2025, Jonathan Haggerty made a post to his Instagram outlining his plans for 2026, saying, “I want the other two belts in ONE Championship Muay Thai and MMA.”
Claiming that he wants to be a three-sport champion, what are his chances of making the switch? Sports News Blitz’s Cameron Cleugh explores.
2026 NBA All-Stars: Why the starters have been selected and who missed out
The NBA have announced the starters from both the Eastern and Western conferences for the 2026 All-Star game, set to take place in Los Angeles on February 15.
The five players deemed to have had the best season from each conference were selected by a split-voting system between fans (50%), players (25%), and media (25%).
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Powell takes a look at the 10 players voted as starters, plus some notable omissions.
Cricket opinion: Five players to look out for in England’s ODI series against Sri Lanka
With the 2025/26 Ashes series wrapped up, England’s attention has turned to the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the competition, the white-ball side led by Harry Brook will play three ODIs and three T20s against Sri Lanka, so which players are eyeing up a big tour?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Howson looks at five potential key performers for England against Sri Lanka.
NFL opinion: Cleveland Browns on the brink of history - The rise of Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns, one of the most storied franchises in American football, could be about to make an unprecedented move that could alter the course of NFL history - that being, appointing the league’s youngest ever coach.
The Browns is one of 10 clubs that have been in the market for a new head coach in 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey assesses the Cleveland Browns’ head coach shortlist.
Racing punter turns £40 into over £30k
One William Hill punter welcomed the weekend in with a huge horse racing win, as they landed separate winning treble and patent bets to the tune of over £30,000.
2026 Australian Open: When is it, what to expect, talking points and players to watch
With the tennis season fully underway and players already competing in their respective ATP and WTA tournaments, Melbourne Park looms around the corner as the 114th edition of the Australian Open awaits.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta dives into what to expect at the first Grand Slam event of the new season.
Australian Open news: Five memorable matches that lit up Melbourne Park
The hard courts of Melbourne Park have witnessed some memorable matches over the years, from the mastery of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to Madison Keys’ finest hour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a trip down memory lane to explore five of the best showdowns in recent Australian Open history.
Cycling news: Evenepoel, Ayuso and the transfers reshaping the UCI WorldTour peloton in 2026
The men’s Tour Down Under is about to get underway and with it comes the official start of the 2026 cycling season.
It has been a busy winter, with lots of comings and goings across the peloton – some big names have been on the move, not least the Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel.
The peloton will certainly look very different as riders return to European roads over the next few weeks, but which riders will swim and which will sink with their new teams?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Wilkinson digs into the five biggest transfers of the winter.
Premier League news: Winners and losers from Matchday 22 as Man City beaten, Arsenal frustrated
Manchester United provided a huge upset in the Manchester derby while Arsenal and Aston Villa failed to capitalise on dropped points elsewhere during an action-packed weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from Premier League Matchday 22.
Premier League news: Derby delight for Michael Carrick as Man Utd beat Man City at Old Trafford
Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday in Michael Carrick’s first game as caretaker manager.
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu did the job for the Red Devils, whose struggles for consistency this season led to Ruben Amorim’s recent sacking. City, meanwhile, find themselves seven points behind league leaders Arsenal after a damaging defeat.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the latest instalment of the Manchester derby.
Premier League news: Aston Villa suffer title setback as Everton claim surprise 1-0 victory at Villa Park
Aston Villa’s hopes of tightening the Premier League title race were dealt a blow as Everton secured a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Sunday to bring the home side’s impressive winning run to an end.
In front of a passionate crowd, it was Thierno Barry who made the difference, scoring the only goal of the game in the 59th minute following a lapse in Villa’s usually resolute defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on the key moments from the game.
Horse racing news: William Hill reveal their worst Cheltenham Festival liabilities 50 days out
With 50 days to go until the Cheltenham Festival, William Hill have revealed their worst liabilities for the greatest four days in racing.
Featuring a mix of household names and returning champions, the leading bookmaker is starting to get a real sense of the horses who will make or break their Festival.
Padel news: Premium indoor club announced in Coulsdon as Pure Padel expands into London region
One of the UK’s fastest-growing padel club operators, Pure Padel, is thrilled to announce plans for a brand-new premium indoor padel club in Coulsdon, South London, located within the London Borough of Croydon.
The company has just submitted a planning application, with a decision expected in mid-February, marking Pure Padel’s first entry into the London region.
Horse racing news: Dylan Browne McMonagle lands first Hong Kong winner with Flow Water Flow
Dylan Browne McMonagle slotted his first winner in Hong Kong when he piloted John Size–trained Flow Water Flow to victory in the Class 4 Triathlon Handicap (1 mile/1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday 18 January.
The 22-year-old Irishman struck on what was only his 24th ride in Hong Kong, finishing strongly to get the better of the James Orman–ridden The Golden Knight by a short-head at the line.
Who could be in England’s starting XI for the 2026 World Cup?
With the opening game of the World Cup under five months away, debate around England’s starting XI is already heating up.
Thomas Tuchel will definitely be looking to find his best combination, but with standout performers across the Premier League and Europe, picking an XI may be his toughest challenge yet.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Charlotte Allsop predicts who Tuchel could field in the 2026 World Cup.
Which 10 horses could steal the show at Leopardstown’s Dublin Racing Festival?
At the end of January, National Hunt fanatics will descend on Leopardstown Racecourse, for the Dublin Racing Festival.
One of the highlights of the National Hunt calendar, the DRF always attracts some of the best horses, trainers and jockeys in the business.
The Dublin Racing Festival is held annually at Leopardstown, with the showpiece races namely the Irish Gold Cup and the Irish Champion Hurdle.
Sports News Blitz’s racing expert, Kieran McHugh, has picked out 10 horses which he believes you should be keeping an eye on before the Leopardstown extravaganza begins on January 31.
Premier League betting tips: Antoine Semenyo to impress in Man City Premier League debut, Anthony Gordon to score or assist, and more Gameweek 22 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting bon vivant - The Bookie Basher - including a big clash on Saturday between Manchester United and Manchester City.
NFL betting tips: Josh Allen to carve out a win in Denver, Houston Texans and New England Patriots prepare for battle
Only eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, a number set to be halved as the divisional round kicks off on Saturday, January 17.
The Denver Broncos kick off the action, hosting the Buffalo Bills, while the Los Angeles Rams travel to Chicago, closing off a weekend of gridiron action against the Bears on Sunday evening.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down each match-up this week, revealing his favourite picks as the Super Bowl LX edges ever closer.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Ascot and Haydock on Saturday, January 17
We thought it would be best to let you know that Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico is one of those strange people who has no sauce on his bacon sandwiches. No red, brown, yellow, white or black (Worcestershire sauce, if you were unaware). Just bacon and bread. What a crazy world we live in.
Hopefully, this doesn’t put you off wanting to find out Jeff’s tips for this weekend’s action from the seven races ITV are showing at Ascot and Haydock.
The telly schedule includes the juicy Grade 1 Clarence House Chase from the Berkshire track as well as the Grade 2 Warfield Mares’ Hurdle, while up in the North West there’s a Grade 2 and 3.