UFC analysis: Five things Dricus du Plessis proved in his dominant win over Kamaru Usman
Dricus du Plessis returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a unanimous decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.
The South African controlled much of the five-round contest, earning scorecards of 50-45 and 49-46 twice after producing one of the most complete performances of his career.
It was a display that drew praise even from former rival Israel Adesanya, who described it as the best he has seen from Du Plessis.
Sports News Blitz’s MMA expert Aidan Leo unpacks five major takeaways from a performance that could reshape the UFC middleweight division.
Newcastle Utd lead tributes as club legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer battle
Newcastle United have led tributes following the death of club legend Kevin Keegan, who has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.
The Magpies described Keegan as "one of the most iconic, influential and deeply-loved figures in our club's history" after the former England forward and manager's family announced he had died surrounded by his wife and daughters.
In a statement, Newcastle United said: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply-loved figures in our club's history.”
The Hundred 2026 – Men’s competition: Outright betting guide, analysis and best bets
The Hundred 2026 men’s competition gets underway on July 21, with the league entering a new era following a complete overhaul of team ownership.
Ahead of the action, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma identifies the strongest title contenders and highlights where the betting value lies.
World Cup winning captain believes Southern Brave squad built for success in The Hundred
Southern Brave captain Sophie Molineux, fresh off the back of leading Australia to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup glory, says that the Utilita Bowl-based side is ready to go for this year’s edition of The Hundred.
The annual competition kicks off this week, with Southern Brave’s Men’s and Women’s sides playing their opening fixture against Welsh Fire on Wednesday 22 July at Utilita Bowl, the home of cricket in Hampshire.
Molineux, who was recently announced at captain of Southern Brave Women, is one of the most decorated in the game, and recently led the Australian side to T20 World Cup victory, beating England in the final.
F1 news: Five key takeaways from Ferrari’s Belgian Grand Prix as optimism continues to grow
Scuderia Ferrari arrived at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix looking to build on Charles Leclerc’s win at Silverstone in the first race of a doubleheader before the summer break.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key takeaways from the Scuderia’s weekend.
Spinbet's Sportsbook: A Closer Look at One of the Rising Names in Online Sports Betting
Modern digital betting platforms merge live sports coverage with expansive casino options.
Discover how emerging operators balance entertainment and responsible play.
European Athletics introduces new guidelines to protect female athletes from sexualised TV coverage
European Athletics and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have introduced new broadcasting guidelines aimed at reducing the sexualisation of female athletes during television coverage.
The recommendations encourage broadcasters to focus on athletic performance rather than camera angles or slow-motion replays that unnecessarily draw attention to athletes' bodies.
The move comes after years of complaints from competitors who said certain broadcast images had left them feeling uncomfortable and had even led to online abuse.
Liverpool news: New beginnings, high expectations after Andoni Iraola’s first Reds press conference
Andoni Iraola has made his first press appearance in Liverpool red as the Spaniard begins a two-year contract at Anfield. Iraola spoke to the media on Monday, 13 July for the first time since being announced as Liverpool’s new head coach in late May.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Juliette White takes a look at what Iraola had to say.
Run Fast Racing is modernizing the thoroughbred ownership experience
Run Fast Racing, the celebrity-backed thoroughbred ownership group founded by entrepreneur and entertainment executive Adam Kluger alongside partners Lil Wayne, Rauw Alejandro and Lil Yachty, has launched Direct Pay.
Direct Pay is a feature designed to simplify and modernize the horse-ownership experience by allowing owners to receive cash payouts directly to their bank account when any horse in the stable wins.
Soccer news: Paolo Maldini to lead revamp of Italian national team set-up alongside Leonardo
Paolo Maldini has officially been appointed as the new technical director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and will be joined by former AC Milan team-mate Leonardo as special advisor.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Maldini’s appointment and what it means for the FIGC and national set-up moving forward.
The Impact of User Experience on Preferences of Online Casino Games
The digital gambling industry has seen many changes, making user experience central to it. Gamblers expect much more than just easy access and convenience.
Everything that players click or scroll impacts their perception. In case one wishes to learn the factors behind player loyalty, it would be useful to start learning about UX design.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Spain to win World Cup final, Mbappe to score first vs England
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the World Cup final and the third-place playoff nobody wanted to see - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s heartbroken punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Newbury, Market Rasen and Ripon on Saturday, July 18
Sports News Blitz racing tipster Jeff Mexico has graciously stepped aside to let Andy Burnham become the next Prime Minister. However, he is still planning on standing at the Clacton by-election in August if he can scoop up enough winnings from the next few weeks of his ITV betting tips.
His quest begins at Newbury, Market Rasen, and Ripon this Saturday afternoon.
UFC Oklahoma analysis: Kamaru Usman vs Dricus Du Plessis predictions and preview
UFC Oklahoma will be headlined by former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on July 18 at the Paycom Center.
Usman is coming off a huge win against surging welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley, while Du Plessis arrives off a loss to Khamzat Chimaev, which cost him the middleweight strap.
‘DDP’ is currently the number-two-ranked contender, with number-one-ranked Chimaev recently losing his title to Sean Strickland.
The Chechen most likely needs to win another fight before earning a second shot at middleweight gold.
Sports News Blitz’s MMA writer Luke Mullaney previews the notable Du Plessis vs Usman clash, as well as the implications the fight will have on the middleweight division.
Slow starts at the World Cup: Are they a real concern?
Spain arrived at the 2026 World Cup as one of the favourites, so a goalless draw with debutants Cape Verde in their opening game came as a surprise.
It was a result that set off alarm bells, but Spain have now reached the World Cup final for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2010.
A slow start can quickly change how a team is viewed, but history suggests an early stumble is not always the warning sign it appears to be.
Rounders news: Eldwick overpowered by red-hot Horsforth Hawks Reds
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team secured a statement win against one of the toughest sides in the league on Wednesday evening.
While England were toiling against Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates, the Hawks Reds put on a performance full of power, skill and tactical nous, beating Eldwick All Rounders 22–9.
England player ratings as Argentina end World Cup dream with semi-final comeback
England's World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end as Argentina came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory in the semi-finals.
Thomas Tuchel's side looked on course for the final after leading until the closing minutes of normal time, but the holders produced a late turnaround to book their place in another World Cup final.
England impressed for long spells, pressing aggressively and limiting Argentina's attacking threat before the momentum swung in Argentina's favour late in the game.
The 2026 Open: Faldo dismisses DeChambeau’s chances of Royal Birkdale glory
Big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau feels he has a ‘chance’ of lifting the Claret Jug at the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale - but Sir Nick Faldo does not feel he has the right strategy to win.
American DeChambeau is best known for his power and distance off the tee - but links golf demands accuracy and touch over striving to find the fairways.
Bookmakers rate the 32-year-old as a 66/1 chance for glory on Sunday, and he is in confident mood, telling Live At The Range in the build-up: "This is a tough golf course; I like it.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Preview, predictions and more ahead of the semi-finals
Following the action-packed quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, the FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up has been set in stone, with four footballing giants one victory away from the final.
From tactical masterclasses to individual brilliance, the semi-finals promise two of the biggest contests of the tournament, writes Sports News Blitz’s Juliette White.
Football Games To Play Before The World Cup Is Out
With the World Cup only coming around once every four years, it’s a period in time to savour. Once the group games are over, the wait between fixtures in the knockout stages can feel painfully long. Thankfully, there’s a raft of ways to keep that football buzz going, with one of them being to play some football-themed games.
Video games remain the obvious go-to, but plenty of football fans are also exploring football-themed casino games to fill the gaps between matches. With many football and World Cup-themed titles out there, it won’t take long for a player to settle on their favourite online slots game to play throughout the tournament.