2025 Japan GP talking points: Max Verstappen’s masterclass, McLaren’s missed opportunity, and is Suzuka the new Monaco?
F1 kicked off its first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, April 6, held at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.
While not a lot of wheel-to-wheel action was on display during the Grand Prix itself, a vintage qualifying lap, questionable strategy calls, and impressive performances from F1’s young guns have all ensured there is still plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Premier League Darts news: Night 10 preview and predictions
The Premier League returns to the UK with Manchester hosting Night 10 of premier League Darts action.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen dives into the key matchups and storylines from a night that could shake up the standings.
The Masters 2025 betting tips: Sepp Straka stands out as dark horse for Augusta glory
The Masters is back. All eyes converge on Augusta this Thursday, as 95 of the world's top golfers step onto its hallowed fairways, all vying to lay claim to one of the most sought-after prizes in sports: The Green Jacket.
Five unwanted records in Premier League history: Derby, Sunderland, Sheff Utd and more
Monday night saw Leicester City break an unwanted record, becoming the first team in English football history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring in the league.
You have to go all the way back to December 8, 2024, to find the last time the King Power Stadium celebrated a Leicester goal.
To put into perspective how long it has been since the Foxes have scored a goal at home in the Premier League, Gary O’Neil was still in charge of Wolves and Russell Martin was the head coach at Southampton.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson looks back at some of the other unwanted records in Premier League history.
MMA news: ‘I don’t see where he can beat me’ Paddy Pimblett talks UFC 314 fight against Michael Chandler
Sports News Blitz MMA expert Niall Togher breaks down Paddy Pimblett’s bold claims ahead of the toughest test of his UFC career.
With a co-main event slot coming up, Pimblett looks to shake off the "prospect" label and cement himself as a top-tier lightweight by taking out former title challenger Michael Chandler.
Champions League analysis: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome Champions League holders Real Madrid to Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can get off to a good start before their away tie at the Bernabeu next week.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Two punters pull off Grand National betting masterclass
Official Betting Partner of the Randox Grand National Festival, William Hill, are reeling after two shrewd punters won big thanks to Saturday’s main event.
NFL news: 2025 mock draft – Patriots land Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty heads to New York
The NFL draft is far more than just an annual player selection process – it’s a landscape-altering event that shapes the futures of teams and the careers of young athletes.
Sports News Blitz writer Nnaemeka Obinna previews the upcoming draft and offers a mock account of how it might go down.
Premier League news: Aston Villa continue Champions League quest with win over Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa stifled a comeback to defeat high-flying Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Villa Park and continue their quest for Champions League football next season.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines what Saturday’s result means in the context of achieving a top-four spot.
Man Utd news: Manchester rivals play out goalless draw in snoozefest derby
Manchester United and Manchester City could only manage a goalless draw on Sunday as the Manchester derby turned out to be a snoozefest.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews a dull affair at Old Trafford.
Championship news: Leeds Utd drop to third after dismal draw at Luton Town
After dropping yet more points in the Championship, this time away to Luton Town, Leeds United have fallen out of the automatic promotion places for the first time since December.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reviews the latest disastrous performance from Daniel Farke’s men.
Man City news: Midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne to leave Etihad this summer
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he is bringing the curtain down on his trophy-laden spell at the Etihad Stadium this summer.
With his current contract set to expire at the end of season, De Bruyne has decided to confirm his upcoming departure on social media, saying: “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the last chapter. Let’s enjoy these last moments together.”
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look back at the Belgian’s time in Manchester.
MMA news: Lerone Murphy to overcome Josh Emmett and stay unbeaten at UFC Vegas 105
After Fight Night events in the UK and Mexico, UFC action returns to Las Vegas with a clash between two top-10 featherweights as undefeated Brit Lerone Murphy (15-0-1) takes on renowned power puncher Josh Emmett (19-4).
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher previews the bout and offers a prediction.
Championship news: Luton Town vs Leeds Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday lunchtime sees a crunch fixture in the Championship as Luton Town host Leeds United in a match-up that could have big repercussions at both ends of the table.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate at Kenilworth Road and offers a score prediction.
WrestleMania 41: Las Vegas lights up for WWE’s biggest event
For the first time in over three decades, WrestleMania is returning to Las Vegas, with WWE’s flagship event set to take place at Allegiant Stadium on April 19 and 20, 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a closer look at the much-anticipated event.
Liverpool news: Reds edge closer to title with Merseyside derby win despite PGMOL controversy
Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night to edge one step closer to the Premier League title.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess offers his thoughts on the close encounter.
NBA playoffs: Everything you need to know - Western Conference edition
With six games to go for most teams in the Western Conference, the race for the final NBA playoff and play-in spots have really heated up.
The Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies all have 44 wins up to this point, and with the last two guaranteed playoff places available, there is a lot left to play for.
With the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth seeds to be made up by those four teams, the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns are left to fight for the remaining two places in the play-in.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses each team’s recent form and offers a prediction of who will make it.
Championship betting tips: Bristol City to continue play-off charge, Derby to edge closer to safety
Matchday 40 of the Championship season is upon us, and the stakes have never been higher.
From potential play-off deciding matches to a wide-open relegation battle still commencing, this weekend has it all.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four tips which will help you cash in on the bookies this weekend.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton stands firm in Ferrari faith as team moves past disqualification drama
After a week’s break following round 2 in Shanghai, Formula 1 is back with its first triple header of the season.
First stop: Japan. Despite China’s setbacks, Lewis Hamilton remains steadfast in his belief in the team’s potential.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo takes a look at Ferrari’s mindset as they head to Suzuka.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City revival: Can he guide them back to the Premier League?
Frank Lampard's managerial journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
After a challenging interim spell at Chelsea, where he faced significant squad issues and a lack of motivation among players, Lampard took the reins at Coventry City in November 2024.