Golf news: Controversial LIV Golf comes to an end after five years
After five years in operation, LIV Golf has announced that it will draw to a close.
This comes due to a lack of financial and player support.
This was confirmed on Thursday at a bankruptcy hearing, which took place in New Jersey.
At the hearing, LIV attorney Matthew Williams stated that “we believe the wind-down path is the best path”.
LIV Golf hoped to revamp as LIV 2.0 for the 2027 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy goes through what led to the end of LIV Golf, and what this now means.
Padel news: UK’s first National Amateur Padel Championship to culminate on PadelXpo’s 2,000-seat show court
A new nationwide competition is aiming to engage more than 25,000 players, with regional champions battling for four national titles at PadelXpo, NEC Birmingham, on 5-6 June 2027.
The UK National Amateur Padel Championship (UKNAPC) will launch in January 2027, offering players of all abilities the opportunity to progress from their local clubs through regional qualifiers to the national finals at the NEC Birmingham.
The finals will take place on PadelXpo’s 2,000-seat show court, giving amateur players the chance to compete for a national title in front of a live audience.
Boxing news: Deontay Wilder confirmed to face Jai Opetaia on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been confirmed to face WBA (regular) and The Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff.
The bout will serve as the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, writes Sports News Blitz’s boxing expert Jonathon House.
ZAMST named official bracing partner of M3 Padel Academy
ZAMST, the sports braces brand developed by Japanese orthopaedic company Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., has been named Official Bracing Partner of M3 Padel Academy, one of the world’s leading padel training academies.
Premier League betting tips: Alexander Isak to score, Mohammed Kudus on the books, and more Matchweek 10 predictions
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa on Sunday, October 8.
NFL Week 9 predictions: Bengals and Falcons meet in Madrid; Jaguars to ravage Ravens
We’ve made it to the halfway point of the season. The league is really taking shape now as contenders separate themselves from the pack.
There’s still plenty to play for, though, with every team mathematically alive.
The Baltimore Ravens will have to hope third-stringer Joe Fagnano can work miracles against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to pick up their fourth win in Madrid against the Cincinnati Bengals. In a very open NFC South, every win counts.
The Green Bay Packers will face the New England Patriots as two 5-3 teams look to pull ahead of other wild card teams.
And on Monday night, the league’s best offense and defense clash with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Minnesota Vikings.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Josiah Burdsall makes his predictions for four big games this week.
How to Keep Your Streaming Subscriptions and Sports Apps Organized and Secure
Picture a whole weekend of games, and your main streaming service has logged you out.
Another app is nagging for a new password, a third quietly bumped up its price, and then an email lands saying your last payment didn't go through.
And suddenly following your teams feels less like fun and more like paperwork.
If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not the only one.
Brazilian Grand Prix preview: Mercedes looking to finish the job at Interlagos
Formula 1 heads to Brazil this weekend (November 6-8) for one of the most exciting races on the calendar, as the famous Interlagos circuit prepares to host the Brazilian Grand Prix.
With the 2026 season reaching its final stages, there is still plenty to fight for, despite the Drivers' Championship already being decided.
The weekend promises plenty of entertainment, with the Constructors' Championship potentially being settled, drivers battling for second place and the unpredictable Brazilian weather adding another element of uncertainty.
As always, Interlagos has the potential to deliver a race full of drama, writes Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage.
Golf betting tips: Four players to watch out for at Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship
The 2026 DP World Tour Play-Offs get underway on November 5, kicking off with the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.
It is the penultimate event on the DP World Tour calendar, with Englishman Aaron Rai looking to defend his crown.
The 21st edition of the tournament returns to Yas Links, the home of the Abu Dhabi Championship since 2022.
Yas Links serves as the first-ever links-style course in the United Arab Emirates.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf writer Jay Kennedy goes through his four players to watch out for this week.
Horse racing: Benvenuto Cellini headlines UK, Ireland entries for 2026 Hong Kong International Races
Benvenuto Cellini, Almaqam, and Giavellotto are among the high-class UK and Irish entries for the 2026 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on 13 December.
In total, the ‘Turf World Championships’ has received a world-class list of entries, comprising 142 horses and 36 individual Group 1 winners.
Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen wins fifth Mexico race as Kimi Antonelli clinches the World Championship title
Sports News Blitz writer Leia Cornall gives a lap-by-lap breakdown of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen takes victory at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Meanwhile, Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes Formula 1 history by securing his first World Championship title.
Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion team makes track debut at FIA F3 Testing - Who are the drivers?
With the conclusion of the FIA Formula 3 post-season tests in both Jerez and Barcelona over the past two weeks, Lando Norris’s LN4 Fusion team has proven to have the pace to be a top runner in the upcoming 2027 season.
LN4 Fusion have recently announced they have been accepted into entry for FIA Formula 2 in the 2027 season, alongside their already established entry into the FRECA Championship and both Italian and German Formula 4.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Leia Cornall takes a closer look at the three drivers who will represent LN4 Fusion in their debut F3 season.
Premier League analysis: Five things Arsenal’s historic Anfield win revealed - Declan Rice brilliance, a defence built to last and more
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield was more than another three points for Mikel Arteta’s side - it ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League win at the ground and strengthened their position at the top of the table.
Coming just days after a humiliating League Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town, Arsenal needed a response.
They delivered one against a Liverpool side capable of troubling almost any defence, although the afternoon was not without controversy.
From Declan Rice’s outstanding performance to the questions surrounding Liverpool’s attack, Sports News Blitz writer Almonzer Hussain looks at five things the game revealed.
Cricket betting tips: Best bets for New Zealand vs India and Bangladesh vs West Indies
New Zealand and India begin their ODI series in Auckland with the hosts looking to bounce back after losing the recent T20 series, while Bangladesh face West Indies in the second Test in Sylhet hoping to level the series.
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.
Five Factors That Can Move NFL Over/Under Lines During the Week
NFL game totals rarely exist in a vacuum. The opening totals posted ahead of kickoff reflect an understanding of the current variables.
However, those variables can change as game time nears.
As new information reaches the betting public, opinions are fine-tuned and expectations of what might happen on game day may change.
Variables including weather forecasts and injuries to key players play their part in keeping the totals moving.
Lines don’t always move, but when they do, there are usually five factors influencing that movement.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea dagger leaves Michael Carrick on the brink at Man Utd
Michael Carrick is a dead man walking after 10-man Manchester United fell to a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Red Devils boss has now overseen a winless run of nine games in all competitions - their longest run without a victory since 1984.
Rumours circulated all week around his future as Man Utd manager, with former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe believed to be the United hierarchy’s number one choice.
But like Gloria Gaynor, he survived for Saturday’s early kick-off, with Bruno Fernandes brought back in from the cold after making up with Carrick.
Chelsea moved up to fourth place after the win, earned courtesy of goals from England duo Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, while Man Utd are 17th and staring relegation in the face.
Poor old Robert Bore has been there and back while supporting Man Utd for over four decades - and here, Sports News Blitz’s resident Man Utd fan looks at the latest shambolic display.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham to win on blockbuster weekend
17/5, 13/5 and 6/4 winners last week. C'est magnifique - Hooky Street.
What a carry on at Old Trafford currently eh? Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have evidently met face-to-face to clear the air this week.
They’ve settled their differences over a handshake, a pint of Theakston Old Peculier, a bag of pork scratchings apiece and a mutual agreement to just blame VAR for everything going forward.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher – including Sunday’s seismic clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
NFL Week 8 predictions: Patrick Mahomes to rebound against the Broncos, Caleb Williams to struggle against Seattle’s ‘dark side’ defense
By the time Sunday rolls around, we will have officially reached November!
The NFL regular season is rapidly nearing its halfway point, and if the playoffs started today, seven out of eight NFC and AFC North teams would be in.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Josiah Burdsall makes his predictions for four big games this week.
Premier League: Arsenal’s attacking questions face dangerous test v Liverpool at Anfield
Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday looking to respond to one of the most embarrassing results of Mikel Arteta’s tenure - but their Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town has raised questions that go beyond a single disappointing evening.
The Premier League champions were knocked out by League Two opposition on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, writes Sports News Blitz’s Almonzer Hussain.
Sunday’s meeting with Liverpool presents another significant test, particularly for an Arsenal attack that has struggled to match the consistency of the players behind it.
Horse racing: Breeders’ Cup betting preview - tips for Friday and Saturday races
The Breeders’ Cup is upon us, and while the world's best horses descend on Keeneland in search of racing immortality, Sports News Blitz is heading into the weekend with one thing on its mind - finding winners!
We've got sprinting sensations, European raiders, American dirt specialists and a couple of favourites we'd rather take on than back.
There's even a 25/1 outsider who could give the big guns something to think about.
So, get the bets on, keep the drinks chilled and let's see if we can make this Breeders' Cup weekend one to remember for all the right reasons!