What Cheltenham Festival clues have been uncovered from 2026’s Dublin Racing Festival?
After a pulsating renewal of the Dublin Racing Festival, full of twists, turns and shocks, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh examines the impact the two-day event will have on the upcoming Cheltenham Festival.
When and where is Super Bowl LX taking place? Star players to watch; half-time show
The 60th edition of the Super Bowl is taking place on Sunday, February 8, bringing together the two best teams in the NFL for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
From kick-off time and venue to key players and the half-time show, Sports News Blitz writer Jake Reed provides a simple guide for anyone wanting to dip their toes into ‘The Big Game’.
Liverpool analysis: How Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are becoming Liverpool’s star men
Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth takes a look at how Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are leading the way in Liverpool’s revival hopes to finish the 2025/26 campaign strongly.
How Cryptocurrency Payments Are Changing the Way Sports Betting Markets Operate in 2026
Matchdays in 2026 move fast. Team news drops late, prices shift by the minute, and fans expect platforms to keep up. Behind the scenes, the way money moves has become a quiet but decisive factor in how sports betting markets behave.
Historic Australian Open win elevates Carlos Alcaraz into all-time great debate
Carlos Alcaraz has already put himself in the mix to be considered one of the greatest tennis players of all-time after his historic win at the Australian Open, and what comes might not amuse Novak Djokovic fans.
Horse racing news: William Hill go Non-Runner Money Back on Cheltenham Festival
William Hill have announced that they have gone Non-Runner Money Back on all 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival.
On the back of two brilliant days at the Dublin Racing Festival, the leading bookmaker have now opened up a concession which will be welcomed by punters up and down the land.
Australian Open news: Elena Rybakina reigns supreme over Aryna Sabalenka to clinch Melbourne title
World number five Elena Rybakina secured her second major title with a thrilling three-set victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta breaks down what happened at the first women’s Grand Slam showpiece of 2026.
Australian Open news: Carlos Alcaraz secures career Grand Slam with victory over Novak Djokovic
History was made as world number one Carlos Alcaraz secured his maiden Australian Open title and seventh major win in an epic battle against world number four Novak Djokovic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a deep dive into what happened in the first men’s Grand Slam final of the year.
Premier League news: Aston Villa’s title charge stumbles at Villa Park as Brentford grab narrow win
Aston Villa suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday – a result that dealt a significant blow to their title bid.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on a controversial clash.
Horse racing news: Majborough is Timeform’s highest-rated horse in training after Dublin Chase rout
Majborough produced the best performance of the jumps season so far when slamming Marine Nationale by 19 lengths in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday, earning a lofty Timeform rating of 179.
Il Etait Temps, who looked beaten when suffering a tired fall in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot last month, had previously topped the two-mile division on a rating of 172 courtesy of his emphatic victory in the Tingle Creek Chase.
Galopin des Champs, who will contest a strong Irish Gold Cup on Monday, was Timeform’s highest-rated jumps horse in training on 175 but has now been surpassed at the top of the ratings by his younger stablemate.
2026 Championship Futures: Analyzing NBA Odds for the Thunder, Celtics, and Dark Horses
Sports News Blitz takes a comprehensive audit of the January 2026 NBA futures market.
We analyze why the OKC Thunder are a "minus money" trap, expose the massive arbitrage value in the Boston Celtics, and identify the Detroit Pistons as the year's true dark horse.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Leopardstown on Sunday, February 1
Sunday, February 1 hosts the second day of the Dublin Racing Festival.
After jetting around the globe, Sports News Blitz’s Kieran McHugh landed in Ireland.
And our pundit is keen to unearth some clues for the Cheltenham Festival.
Australian Open news: Men’s Grand Slam final preview - Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
All eyes will be on Melbourne Park, as the Rod Laver Arena hosts an infamous rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the men’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Australian Open news: Grand Slam finals preview - Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina go head-to-head
The spotlight will be on Rod Laver Arena, as the top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina battle it out in the final of the Australian Open, to see who will come out as victor in Melbourne.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the women’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Sandown, Musselbrough and Leopardstown on Saturday, January 31
Sometimes we struggle to keep up with the personal life of Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico. This week he carried out an ‘important scientific experiment’ during Storm Chandra, which hit the UK this week.
Standing naked behind the Betfred in St Austell, he wanted to see if a 75 mph wind would move his genitals independently. Without going into too much detail, he concluded the experiment a success and was promptly arrested for indecent exposure.
While you have that unpleasant image in your mind, why not take a gander at Jeff’s 11 tips for ITV’s big weekend of equine action at Sandown, Musselburgh and day one of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.
Tyson Fury’s comeback: Can Fury become a three-time heavyweight world champion?
On January 28, it was announced that Tyson Fury would return to the ring against Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.
Makhmudov has a record of 23 fights, 21 wins, 19 by knockout, and two losses. His last outing was against Doncaster heavyweight Dave Allen, where he won by unanimous decision.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Jonathon House examines whether Fury still has what it takes to reclaim world championship glory.
NBA news: LeBron James brought to tears in possible final Cleveland appearance
LeBron James returned to Cleveland on Wednesday, January 28, knowing the moment carried extra weight.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on an emotional night in Cleveland that may have marked LeBron James’ final appearance in the city where his NBA journey began.
From Leicester’s miracle to modern reality: What’s changed in the Premier League since 2016
10 years ago, the Premier League looked completely different. The 2015/16 season produced one of football's most shocking title wins, with Leicester City defying 5000/1 odds to lift the trophy - a moment that still influences how fans, analysts and Premier League betting markets view what's possible.
That campaign rewrote the rules about power, spending and possibility in English football. But a decade later, the landscape's shifted again – some clubs have risen, others have fallen away, and the league's transformed almost entirely.
Premier League betting tips: Erling Haaland to score, West Ham to beat Chelsea, and more Gameweek 24 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from Matchweek 24’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s big one between Tottenham and Manchester City.
Premier League 2025/26: Can Arsenal finally win it?
Could it be the third Premier League season as runner-up for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal? Or does the team have enough power to lift the trophy this time?