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.
Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks
The Premier League rolls on, and after a midweek dose of chaos (with Chelsea vs Spurs still to come Thursday night), it’s time to see where the value lies this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with more tips - because let’s face it, we could all use a win.
£250m to be staked at Grand National festival as I Am Maximus tops betting
The year’s most popular horse race, the Grand National, is expected to attract £150m in betting turnover in the UK and Ireland this year, with official Grand National betting partner William Hill anticipating the betting industry to see around £250m staked across the three days at Aintree.
Japan GP: Red Bull’s controversial driver swap, Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, track conditions and more burning questions at Suzuka
After two long weeks, F1 is back in action at the Japanese Grand Prix to kick off the first of three triple-headers in the 2025 season.
With multiple race winners, dramatic disqualifications, and a controversial driver swap coming out of the first two rounds, the F1 circus now heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the ultimate driving test on Sunday, April 6.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles looks at five big questions that every F1 fan ought to be asking in the build-up to what many drivers regard as their favourite race on the calendar.
Grand National tips: Bookmaker thinks 2025 could be a grey day at Aintree
Data from William Hill has revealed that backing grey horses has been no way of winning money on the Grand National.
Since the turn of the millennium, 62 greys have gone to post across the 24 renewals.
But of those runners, a mere seven have placed in the first five, and there has been just one winner since 2012.
Despite this, William Hill think it could be a good year for the greys, offering just 3/1 that any of the eight greys set to run will win the 2025 Grand National.
MMA news: Conor McGregor’s potential UFC return met with ridicule
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor teased his return to the UFC during a post-fight press conference at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship last week.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on the story.
Championship news: West Brom vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction
Tony Mowbray’s West Brom welcome fellow Championship play-off chasers Sunderland to The Hawthorns for a mouth-watering showdown in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at the two managers as well as some key battles to be fought on the pitch before offering a prediction on the scoreline.
Grand National news: Gavin Sheehan’s horse Hewick has the quality, bravery and class to win
Irish jockey Gavin Sheehan, set to ride Hewick in Saturday’s Grand National, has told BetVictor that he believes the Shark Hanlon–trained 10-year-old has enough quality, bravery, and class to be competitive in the race.
The renowned jockey further explained how the Aintree event is the pinnacle for any rider.
Premier League Darts news: Night 9 preview and predictions
The second half of the Premier League Darts campaign begins in Berlin on Thursday as Luke Littler continues to lead the way after grabbing his fourth nightly win in Newcastle last week.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen previews Night 9 in the German capital and offers some predictions.
Grand National news: Course changes are bad for the race but good for Hewick, says Gavin Sheehan
Irish jockey Gavin Sheehan, set to ride Hewick in Saturday’s Grand National, has told BetVictor that he believes recent changes to the fences and field size will have a negative impact on the race but could work in favour of his mount this year.
In a wide-ranging interview, the jockey also offered his thoughts on the Canal Turn being the toughest fence on the famous course.
Man Utd news: Anthony Elanga strike sees Nottingham Forest edge out Red Devils
Manchester United were edged out 1-0 by an industrious Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground on Tuesday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reports on yet another loss for the Red Devils.
2025 NFL Draft Betting Guide for Smart Wagers
Every spring, the NFL Draft becomes more than just a talent showcase - it turns into one of the most intriguing betting opportunities of the year.
With player movement, front-office secrecy, and shifting odds, sharp bettors know how to read between the lines.
The 2025 NFL Draft looks no different. In fact, it may be one of the more unpredictable first rounds in recent memory.
That makes it the perfect environment for smart wagers - if you know where to look….