Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Press conference review and fight prediction
The long-awaited fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is finally happening after years in the making, writes Sports News Blitz’s Jonathon House.
Fans in the United Kingdom and across the world have waited years to see these two fighters face each other.
Both are considered among the best heavyweights of their generation, and this fight has the potential to be one of the biggest events in British boxing history.
The fight will take place on December 11 in Cardiff. There were rumours beforehand that it would take place in America, but despite all the speculation, it will now be held in Cardiff.
The event is being organised by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with backing from a Saudi Arabian consortium.
Nations League analysis: Five talking points ahead of England’s clash with Croatia
England will travel to Rijeka to face Croatia on Saturday for a Nations League showdown.
Both teams will be going into the game with three points each with both having won and lost a game.
The Three Lions head into Saturday's game after beating Czechia 2-0 in Prague, while Croatia suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Spain in Seville.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage looks at five talking points ahead of the game.
Indiana Racquet Sports Leader Brock Orlowski Champions Padel as the Next Chapter for Country Clubs
Brock Orlowski, Director of Racquet Sports at Fort Wayne Country Club and one of the most respected figures in American racquet sports, is putting his voice behind what he sees as the inevitable next phase for the country club sector: padel.
F1 analysis: Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Five talking points including Russell, Antonelli and Verstappen
Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia this weekend for what should be a really interesting Bahrain Grand Prix.
The race will take place at the Sepang International Circuit, which has not hosted an F1 race since 2017.
There are already quite a few things to look forward to, especially with the championship battle getting closer and the unpredictable Malaysian weather potentially playing a part.
George Russell is coming off a big win in Azerbaijan, while his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is still leading the Drivers' Championship.
Max Verstappen is also looking for his first win of the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage looks at five things to look out for this weekend.
UEFA Nations League analysis: Five talking points from Czech Republic vs England
England got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Tuesday, September 29.
After the disappointing result against Spain, this was a game where England really needed to respond and get three points.
The match was not the most exciting for long periods, but England did what they needed to do.
A red card for the Czech Republic in the first half also had a big effect on how the rest of the game played out.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage looks at five talking points from England's win.
Premier League news: Man City ‘have robbed the feelings’ from players, says Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City should have the trophies they won during the period under investigation removed from the club’s record after the Premier League’s recent financial verdict.
The former Liverpool defender said the fallout from the case currently hogging the headlines goes far beyond medals, arguing that the findings could change how Man City players remember some of the biggest achievements of their careers.
How Football Follows You Seven Days a Week
A football fan's contact with football rarely gets left at a game.
It’s a notification at 11am on Thursday, a clip of last week's game on the bus, a transfer deadline on Friday, and a points total that refreshes on Sunday night.
Smartphones ensure that football follows us seven days a week. We no longer need to wait for updates at specific times on television.
At any time we want, we can watch, analyse, and, most importantly, enjoy football.
How have West Ham, Burnley and Wolves fared since dropping into the EFL Championship?
As we’ve arrived at the first international break, three of the favourites for promotion have enjoyed vastly different beginnings to life in the Championship, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Both Wolves and West Ham have taken in stints at the top of the table, while fellow relegated side Burnley have been slumped at the foot of it.
England Women: Sarina Wiegman leaves out Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly for Greece play-off
England Women manager Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece.
However, there are two notable omissions, with Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly both missing out.
F1 news: Ferrari shut down Christian Horner noise and back Fred Vasseur
Ferrari have finally had enough of the noise surrounding Fred Vasseur, and quite frankly, it was about time.
The Scuderia have made their position crystal clear: they have “full confidence” in Vasseur and his team, and there is no reason for Ferrari to allow Christian Horner's interest in the job to derail their season.
The speculation intensified after Horner described Ferrari as “the dream” and suggested it was the only Formula 1 team he would consider joining without an ownership stake.
That was enough to send the rumour mill into overdrive, with Vasseur's position once again becoming a major talking point. But Ferrari's response should put an end to it.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for India vs West Indies and South Africa vs Australia
India look to seal the ODI series against West Indies in Guwahati, while South Africa and Australia meet in a dead rubber in Potchefstroom.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
New Podcast Emerging Launches to Pull Out the Real Lessons Behind the Racquet Sports Boom
Ben Nichols and Patricio Misitrano, two leading figures in the international racquet sports industry, are launching Emerging, a new podcast about the business behind padel, pickleball and the wider racquet sports boom. The first episode releases Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Tuesday.
NBA 2026/27 preview: Biggest trades, free-agency moves and draft picks of the off-season so far
With the NBA season starting in a few weeks, teams have been making some blockbuster free-agency moves alongside intriguing draft deals. As a result, this year’s championship looks like no other.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta breaks down all the movements ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Midnite pays out £9k to Southampton, Middlesbrough and Wolves fans thanks to ‘2UP’ initiative
Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Wolves fans have won a combined total of £9,000 thanks to Midnite’s ‘2UP’ initiative.
Midnite is the principal partner of Wolves, Middlesbrough, and Sheffield United, while being the official training-kit partner of Southampton for the 2026/27 season. The UK bookmaker’s ‘2UP’ initiative gives fans the chance to win big if those four clubs take a two-goal lead in a home league game.
Boxing: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight on Netflix - December 11 in Cardiff
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is finally happening, with the long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster officially confirmed for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The fight will be streamed live globally on Netflix, with the full undercard and further event details expected to be announced in due course.
Padel news: US Padel Report 2026 reveals fast-growing sport nearly doubled US footprint in one year
Misitrano Consulting has released The US Padel Report 2026, the second annual data-led national study mapping the growth of padel across all 50 US states.
Built on proprietary research, verified projections, scraping, and interviews with clubs and operators, the report includes detailed breakdowns of infrastructure, pricing, booking technologies, tournament structure, and state-by-state facility development.
Premier League Shirts Lose Their Betting Logos This Season
Supporters looking at the new kits this season will notice that, for the first time, no Premier League club has a gambling brand across the front of its matchday shirt.
Some of those logos have not vanished, though. They have simply moved somewhere else, and the reasons behind the move go back to a wave of gambling rules that reshaped the industry over the last two years.
Those rules came from the Gambling Commission and the government's White Paper, and they hit online casino games hardest.
Chelsea warned they cannot sustain season with Xabi Alonso's open defence
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has warned that Xabi Alonso’s side cannot sustain a full season playing the way they currently are defensively.
The Blues have looked vulnerable at the back under Alonso, with the former Real Madrid manager opting to use a back three since taking charge.
Leboeuf believes Chelsea’s defensive structure needs to change, particularly with Wesley Fofana struggling to look comfortable in the system.
Rugby: England star Henry Pollock ends contract speculation; signs extension with Northampton Saints
Henry Pollock has ended speculation over his future by signing a new multi-year contract with Northampton Saints.
The England and British & Irish Lions back-rower was due to enter the final year of his previous agreement, but will remain at Franklin’s Gardens after committing to the Premiership champions.
The new deal is reportedly worth more than £400,000 per year.
F1 news: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend schedule and race predictions
Formula 1 heads to the Baku City Circuit this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the championship battle entering the first round of a triple-header.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Juliette White provides everything you need to know ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including the weekend schedule and our predictions for the podium.