NBA news: Analysis of the Eastern Conference play-off race
With most teams having just 10 games left in the NBA regular season, the race for the play-offs is heating up considerably.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the Eastern Conference play-off race and predicts which sides will qualify.
Championship news: Leeds Utd vs Swansea City – Five key battles and score prediction
Following the conclusion of the final international break of the Championship season, we find ourselves jumping right back into the thick of the action.
Table-topping Leeds United are looking to regain their previous blistering form following a period of poor results, while Swansea City will want to put as much distance as possible between themselves and the dangers of the relegation battle.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate at Elland Road and offers a score prediction.
Championship betting tips: Leeds to bounce back, Blackburn’s struggles to continue
It feels like a lifetime has passed since we had Championship football on our screens, but that wait is finally over as the dreaded international break recedes into memory.
We have well and truly entered clutch time in the league season and focus now shifts to who will rise to the occasion and who will falter at the final hurdle.
Ahead of the weekend’s action, Sports News Blitz Championship tipster Ethan Pitts has selected four tips to help you cash in with the bookies.
Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification sparks FIA rule change debate and raises Ferrari concerns
Just as things were starting to look up for Lewis Hamilton following his surprise Sprint win at the Chinese Grand Prix, a double disqualification for he and his team-mate quickly followed after the main Grand Prix.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into the aftermath of the disqualifications, examining the FIA’s controversial technical regulations, Ferrari’s internal challenges, and what this means for Hamilton’s ongoing season.
NBA news: LeBron James' buzzer-beater lifts LA Lakers over Indiana Pacers
LeBron James continues to make waves in the basketball world, with his latest triumph coming against the Indiana Pacers.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the action after James delivered an iconic moment on Wednesday, March 27.
Five-time Olympic medallist Gabby Thomas announces engagement to long-term partner Spencer McManes
Five-time Olympic medallist Gabby Thomas has some exciting personal news to share - and it’s not about her latest gold medal.
F1 news: Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing have announced the promotion of Yuki Tsunoda to their senior Formula 1 team, replacing Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate starting from the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.
FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up
The scars of Cheltenham have just about healed, and after 12/5, 18/5 and 4/1 winners last time out - which included Newcastle to stun Liverpool and win the Carabao Cup – we are f***ing back and ready to wage war on the Camel Coats again this weekend as the FA Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.
Before we kick on, though, what was that international break about? Jordan Henderson being in the England squad over Morgan Gibbs-White in 2025 is criminal.
Tuchel has been at the Bitburger Pils again, hasn’t he?
Right then, here’s your weekly fix of the Bookie Basher’s Sports News Blitz betting tips.
MMA news: ‘I just knew I was going to break him!’ Sean Brady recaps his dominant win over Leon Edwards
Sean Brady has shaken up the welterweight division with his victory over Leon Edwards at UFC London.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down the dominant performance that has put Brady on the fast track to UFC stardom.
Rugby union news: Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus launches podcast
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has released a new podcast, Rassie+, on the Smash Sports YouTube channel and excitement is building over the rugby insights and general sporting prowess that will be on offer.
Sports News Blitz and Film News Blitz writer – not to mention stalwart Springboks supporter – Aidan Leo analyses the purpose of the new podcast and what it means for the South African national side this season and beyond.
FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction
Championship outfit Preston North End host Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, with a trip to famous Wembley in the offing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles across the pitch that could prove decisive at Deepdale Stadium.
Premier League Darts news: Night 8 preview and predictions
Premier League Darts heads to Newcastle this week for its eighth nightly installment, where home hero Chris Dobey will look to take advantage of a supportive crowd.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen previews Night 8 on Tyneside and offers some predictions for the evening.
England news: What Thomas Tuchel’s first two games have told us about the squad
The first international break of the Thomas Tuchel reign has been a successful one for England, beating Albania and Latvia to begin their World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Despite still being in the early stages of the Tuchel era, there are plenty of talking points about the squad selection going forward, with some players exceeding expectations.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has identified five of the key areas of discussion following the German’s first two games in charge of the Three Lions.
F1 News: Biggest winners and losers from F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
With three disqualifications, strategy gambles, and rumours already starting to swirl in the driver market, it was another dramatic weekend of F1 as China hosted the first Sprint weekend of the season.
Following the slippery season-opener at a rainy Albert Park in Melbourne, all eyes were on how the likes of Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and Liam Lawson would bounce back from difficult starts to the 2025 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23.
Rugby union news: Premiership weekend review, British & Irish Lions watch
The English Premiership returned this week after a hiatus for the Six Nations.
Storming back with the ‘Derby Weekend’, the competition returned with an absolute bang.
From high-scoring contests to demolitions of local rivals, this weekend had it all.
With British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell constantly watching over the action for which players may put their hand up, there are several talking points from this weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Jacob Garrett breaks it down game by game.
Golf betting tips: Aldrich Potgieter’s colossal drives give him an advantage in Texas
The PGA Tour heads to Texas this week as the players gear up for the Texas Children's Houston Open.
Played at the Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course, long hitters and elite putters are heavily favoured this week.
Generous fairways mean driving length is preferred over accuracy, while historically, golfers hot with the flat stick have also placed well.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down four of the best picks ahead of the Houston Open.
FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Bournemouth welcome Manchester City to the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, March 30 (4.30pm kick-off).
The Cherries will be looking to progress to the club’s first-ever FA Cup semi-final, while Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to salvage what has been a disappointing season by reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Why you should bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Playoffs
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down why the Oklahoma City Thunder are worth a wager this season.
With rising confidence, OKC is primed to make a serious run for the NBA Championship.
F1 news: McLaren star Oscar Piastri makes up for Melbourne misery, Haas impress and more
The 2025 Formula One season is already heating up, and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has made an early statement by clinching his third F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
McLaren now leads both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, signalling that they may be serious contenders this season.
With plenty of predictions swirling before the season kicked off, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a closer look at five teams and how they fared at the Chinese Grand Prix.