MMA betting tips: Joaquin Buckley to KO Colby Covington and end 2024 with a bang
The UFC is set to cap off a memorable 2024 with a fight night event in Tampa headlined by welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington.
After initially entering the UFC as a middleweight, despite being just 5ft 10ins, Buckley quickly became a fan favourite due to his style, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.
MMA news: Ilia Topuria announces move to lightweight division in 2025
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria took the sport by storm in 2024 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski to win the title before defending it against Max Holloway.
These two victories over two of the top three featherweights of all time have catapulted Ilia Topuria into the fighter of the year conversations - and the upper echelons of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, and deservedly so, says Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark named TIME’s Athlete of the Year for 2024
Time Magazine has revealed that Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Athlete of the Year.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
England vs New Zealand second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
England wrapped up a series win over New Zealand after a massively dominant display from Ben Stokes’ men.
Harry Brook and Joe Root shone with centuries, while Gus Atkinson claimed a remarkable hat-trick.
Here, Sports News Blitz's James Melloy delves into five key takeaways from the second Test.
Ruben Amorim's rotation gamble: Building Manchester United’s future amid early struggles
Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United has been marred by two losses and one draw among two wins.
With Amorim’s last loss prior to managing the Premier League club came in October, expectations were high.
Critics have raised their voices, particularly over Amorim’s ever-changing lineups.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks into the effect Amorim’s player choices have had on Manchester United.
Lewis Hamilton's emotional farewell: Reflecting on a legendary era with Mercedes
Last weekend, Lewis Hamilton drove his 246th and final race as a Mercedes driver at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Formula 1 legend has been a part of the Mercedes family since his McLaren days as a youth, and with his move to Ferrari in 2025, this year marks the end of an iconic partnership.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on Hamilton’s final - and emotional - race as a Mercedes driver.
Australia vs India second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
Australia wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket over India in Adelaide - and here Sports News Blitz’s James Melloy analyses the second Test match and what we can draw from it.
Big Bash League: Three England players to keep an eye on Down Under
The Australian Big Bash League signals the start of a hectic schedule of franchise cricket, with the SA20 and ILT20 also getting underway early next year.
As such, it can be difficult for cricket fans to keep on top of who will be playing where on the franchise circuit merry-go-round, with many English players spending a busy winter globetrotting around the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris takes a closer look at three England players who will be looking to make a big impression this winter.
Man Utd analysis: Ruben Amorim faces ‘massive’ task to revitalise Red Devils
Manchester United suffered back-to-back defeats under Ruben Amorim after Nottingham Forest pocketed all three points under Saturday night lights at Old Trafford.
Sports News Blitz writer and Man Utd fan Robert Bore is not a huge fan of the constant selection changes under the new Portuguese boss.
And he feels the problems at the club remain massive ahead of the hectic festive fortnight…
Everton vs Liverpool analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
This Saturday marks the 245th Merseyside derby as Everton host Liverpool in the last-ever edition of the famous rivalry at Goodison Park.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea outlines five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
New Zealand v England 2nd Test analysis: Harry Brook ton puts England in charge
Harry Brook continued his phenomenal run of form overseas with a stunning century as England recovered from a shaky start to take control on day one of the second Test in Wellington.
Brook (123) put on 174 for the fifth-wicket alongside Ollie Pope (66) as England raced to a respectable 280 all out in bowler-friendly conditions, though no other batter passed 18.
England’s seam quartet then all struck in the final session as the hosts closed on 86-5, still trailing by 194 runs on another enthralling day of Test cricket between these two sides, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.
Leeds United vs Derby County analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Elland Road is all set for a hard-fought affair this weekend as Leeds United host struggling Derby County in a must-win clash for both sides.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles in the early kick-off on Saturday and offers a score prediction.
Premier League betting tips: Everton vs Liverpool dominates derby weekend
The Bookie Basher is full of festive cheer ahead of this weekend’s feast of Premier League action which includes derbies on Meryseyside and in that there London town.
Arne Slot saw his Liverpool side’s relentless march clear at the top of the table halted by a goal-laden draw with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United - and next up is a battle with arch rivals Everton, who stuck four goals past Wolves in midweek.
Manchester United will be looking to get back on track at Old Trafford, while in the capital we have lashings of London rivalry for Sports News Blitz’s top tipster to get stuck into…
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s emotional farewell to Mercedes - an historic chapter closes
Lewis Hamilton is set to race in his 246th and final race as a Mercedes driver at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on Hamilton’s final chapter with Mercedes and the exciting new journey that awaits him with Ferrari.
UFC 310 betting tips: Alexandre Pantoja to retain the title, Shavkat Rakhmonov to finish Ian Machado Garry
UFC 310 promises exciting matchups, with Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Kai Asakura, Shavkat Rakhmonov facing Ian Machado Garry and Ciryl Gane rematching Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight showdown.
Sports News Blitz MMA writer Niall Togher offers expert betting picks and fight previews for these three exciting matchups.
NBA news: ‘We're all embarrassed’ - LA Lakers hit rock bottom in Miami blowout
The Los Angeles Lakers' struggles reached a new low on Wednesday night as they suffered a humiliating 134-93 defeat to the Miami Heat.
For LeBron James, the game marked a return to his old stomping grounds in Miami, where he won two championships during his tenure with the Heat.
However, the homecoming was anything but celebratory for James, as his team endured one of their most lopsided losses in recent memory, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
MMA news: Ian Machado Garry blasts ‘absolute coward’ Colby Covington
After stepping in to replace the injured Belal Muhammad at UFC 310, Ian Machado Garry has been extremely critical of former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington.
Rumours of a potential bout between Garry and Covington began to circulate earlier in the year for UFC 303 after a back-and-forth on social media, but the match-up never materialised.
This led to Machado Garry fighting Michael ‘Venom’ Page instead at UFC 303, where he won a decision, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher…
Darts analysis: The transformation of the sport over the last decade
The sport of darts has seen a dramatic shift in popularity over the last decade, and this is down to a number of things.
Sports News Blitz’s Joe Grainger looks at the rise in popularity of the greatest ‘pub sport’ on the planet…
Manchester United vs Arsenal analysis: More capital punishment for Red Devils
Arsenal capitalised on Premier League leaders Liverpool’s draw at Newcastle by seeing off Manchester United in the capital on Wednesday night.
The defeat halted the momentum United had been building under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore analyses the match - and where it went wrong for the Red Devils…
FIFA announces Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis as new chief football officer
In a move aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the organisation, FIFA has appointed Jill Ellis to the new role of chief football officer.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the breaking news.