Six Nations news: England and Steve Borthwick need to entertain the fans against Italy
England find themselves in a healthy position on the Six Nations table after taking two wins from their three hardest games, meaning it is time to entertain the fans against Italy on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott analyses the importance of a big win at Twickenham.
Cheltenham Festival news: Nicky Henderson backs Constitution Hill for Cheltenham glory at preview night
With the Cheltenham Festival just days away, legendary trainer Nicky Henderson is brimming with confidence about Constitution Hill’s chances of defending his Champion Hurdle crown.
Speaking at Old Gold Racing’s Cheltenham Preview Night at Clarkson’s pub, Henderson declared his superstar hurdler is “good to go” as he prepares to take on a highly competitive field.
Six Nations news: Why Marcus Smith being dropped could benefit England
Steve Borthwick named his England squad to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday and one notable omission from the starting XV was Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott analyses the decision to jettison Marcus and predicts that it may be a blessing in disguise for both player and team.
Cheltenham Festival news: Ballyadam at his best, Ginny’s Destiny and No Ordinary Joe worth a shout
Ratings experts Timeform have highlighted three handicappers that have recorded standout figures at Cheltenham’s unique course, with last year’s Coral Cup runner-up Ballyadam topping the list.
Ginny’s Destiny and No Ordinary Joe, who both also finished second at the Festival last year, are two others not to be underestimated at Prestbury Park.
Six Nations news: Fourth round preview and predictions as Ireland eye Grand Slam
After a week off, the Six Nations returns for a fourth and penultimate round this weekend, and the fate of the Championship hangs in the balance.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott previews all three games and offers his predictions.
Premier League news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Nottingham Forest host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday in a match that could have huge ramifications for Champions League qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea considers five key battles to anticipate at the City Ground and offers a score prediction.
Championship news: Portsmouth vs Leeds Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
This weekend sees struggling Portsmouth welcome league leaders Leeds United to Fratton Park for an intriguing Championship clash.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate in Sunday’s fixture and offers a score prediction.
What the 2024 NFL season reveals about betting on the 2025 season
The 2024 NFL season offered valuable insights for bettors heading into the 2025 season. Several intriguing trends emerged that can help inform your betting decisions.
Understanding how frequently favorites prevailed and shifts in traditional betting strategies can give you a competitive edge in the upcoming season.
By analyzing these trends, you can refine your approach and make more informed wagers.
F1 news: Toto Wolff’s broken promise to Lewis Hamilton on Max Verstappen
Netflix’s latest season of Drive to Survive has pulled back the curtain on a stunning revelation about Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and his dealings with Lewis Hamilton.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how this revelation could redefine the Hamilton-Mercedes fallout.
NBA news: LeBron James makes history with 50,000 career points
LeBron James has made NBA history as the first player to reach 50,000 career points.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo covers the milestone, emphasising its significance in cementing James' legendary status.
WSL news: A radical shift? The debate over relegation in the Women’s Super League
The Women’s Super League has undergone significant transformation in recent years, fueled by increased investment, media attention, and growing fan engagement.
Now, a major restructuring proposal could reshape the league’s future - one that involves scrapping relegation entirely.
But is this the right move?
Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones explores the potential impact of this controversial change.
Cheltenham Festival 2025: Four days of racing excellence, betting tips and more
Every March, the rolling hills of Gloucestershire become the epicentre of horse racing as the prestigious Cheltenham Festival takes centre stage.
Synonymous with tradition, passion, and unrelenting competition, this four-day spectacle at Cheltenham Racecourse is the crown jewel of National Hunt racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a close at the Festival, and offers up some free betting tips across the four days of thrilling horse racing.
Premier League betting tips: Bournemouth are bankrupting bettors, Man Utd and Arsenal are striker-less - What could go wrong?
The Bookie Basher thinks with blunt attacks and VAR officials with the foresight of a defrosting lasagne, this weekend could be another rollercoaster for punters.
11/4, 2/1 and 21/20 winners last weekend. Sports News Blitz readers, are you not entertained?
Horse racing news: Cheltenham Festival 1/6 to start on ‘Good-to-Soft ground’
With an increasingly dry look to weather forecasts, William Hill think it looks very likely that the Cheltenham Festival will start on “Good-to-Soft” ground next Tuesday.
Fantasy Premier League news: Gameweek 28 preview – Mo Salah to shine, striker replacements needed
With over 10 million players, the free-to-play Fantasy Premier League is by far the largest fantasy football game in the world.
If you are not already involved, we recommend signing up as soon as possible to join what is fast becoming a global movement.
As we edge closer to the next round of Premier League fixtures, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Day looks at the key decisions managers face in FPL gameweek 28.
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses collapse in home loss to Bayview Overberg
The Sports News Blitz–sponsored Greyton Roses suffered a gut-wrenching 3-2 reverse to Bayview Overberg in their HollywoodBets Regional League clash at Uitkyk on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach Trevor Kramer picks through the bones of a tough home defeat.
Newcastle United news: Now or never for Harvey Barnes after Anthony Gordon red card
With Anthony Gordon set to miss out on the Carabao Cup final after a red card in the FA Cup at the weekend, forgotten man Harvey Barnes has a perfect chance to resurrect his Newcastle career.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen analyses what Barnes can offer in Gordon’s absence.
Darts news: Premier League Darts Night 5 - Turning point in Brighton?
The strongest darting forces on the planet travel down south to Brighton for Night 5 of the Darts Premier League.
Luke Humphries has built a comfortable lead at the top, while just five points separate second and seventh place.
A nightly win for any of the chasing pack could shake up the top four, with Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, and Michael van Gerwen currently holding those spots.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannan previews Night 5, offering his predictions for what promises to be an action-packed evening.
F1 2025 preview: Biggest winners and losers from Bahrain pre-season testing
With pre-season testing wrapped up in Bahrain, the build-up to F1’s 2025 season opener in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16 is well underway.
It is always hard to get a clear picture of where all the teams are at, but 2025 has been particularly tricky after some of the curveballs the Sakhir circuit threw at us this pre-season - whether it be weird weather conditions, power outages, or a rogue bus on track.
Nevertheless, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the three days of testing in Bahrain.
British & Lions tour 2025: Dark horses and bolters
With the British & Lions tour to Australia on the horizon, there is always a lot of discussion around the main starting fifteen - who is going to lead the squad as captain and who will marshal the troops from the ten jersey.
But one aspect that doesn’t get as much attention, yet remains a recurring theme on every Lions tour, is the emergence of ‘bolters,’ writes Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett