NBA news: Uncertain future for Jimmy Butler as Miami Heat decline contract extension
Miami Heat have sensationally decided against extending NBA star Jimmy Butler's contract, resulting in a tense stand-off between player and board.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: Pacers to even the score against Spurs, Warriors to subdue Lakers
A blockbuster weekend in the NBA continues with a host of exciting games set to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with his top betting tips ahead of the action.
NCAA to pay women’s college basketball teams from 2025
In a historic move aimed at closing the wage gap between men and women in college basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Board of Governors unanimously voted for the establishment of an equitable pay structure for women’s teams.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Unrivaled news: Groundbreaking tournament a game-changer for women’s basketball
The inaugural season of the highly anticipated and groundbreaking 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled got underway on Friday and is set to run until March 17.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NBA news: The NBA’s dominance faces a new $5 billion global challenge with an F1-inspired league
The NBA is facing a potential $5 billion global challenge from a new league that aims to reshape the world of basketball with an innovative, Formula 1-inspired model.
Backed by influential investors, the project promises a fresh take on the sport with teams rotating across major international cities.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines the challenges and potential impact of this ambitious venture on the future of professional basketball.
NBA betting tips: New York Knicks to silence Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks to expose Orlando Magic
With the halfway point of the regular NBA season fast approaching, the action is heating up as potential finalists begin to break away from the stragglers.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with another round of NBA betting tips.
NBA betting tips: Raptors and Celtics to shoot the lights out; Spurs to beat Clippers
After turning a healthy profit in 2024, our New Year’s resolution is to keep lining your pockets in 2025.
We’ve one more chance to boost your balance as the Toronto Raptors visit the Boston Celtics at 8pm on Tuesday, before hopefully ringing in the new year with the San Antonio Spurs beating the LA Clippers after midnight.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is on hand with another round of NBA betting tips.
NBA betting tips: Nuggets to stuff Suns, Mavericks to topple Timberwolves
Most people would consider swapping lives with LeBron James, but perhaps not on Christmas Day.
The show must go on this Wednesday, as the NBA’s star names spend another day on the court and away from their families.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is on hand with another round of NBA betting tips.
NBA betting tips: Oklahoma City Thunder to drown out Miami Heat
After the NBA Cup finished in midweek, attention now turns to the NBA proper, with some exciting games on offer this weekend.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is on hand with another round of NBA betting tips.
UCLA Bruins, South Carolina Gamecocks to compete in 2025 Players Era Women’s Championship
The UCLA Bruins and South Carolina Gamecocks are set to compete in the inaugural Players Era Women’s Championship in 2025 alongside the Duke Blue Devils and Texas Longhorns.
Sports New Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NBA news: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Cup
The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup on Tuesday night after a comprehensive 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas.
Sports News Blitz’s Christian Willis reports on all the action.
NBA news: Five talking points from the NBA Cup semi-finals as Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder advance
Last weekend saw Las Vegas host the much-anticipated NBA Cup semi-finals.
Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis discusses five key talking points from the action at T-Mobile Arena.
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.
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.
UCLA Bruins take first-ever top spot in USA Today women’s college basketball rankings
UCLA have secured the top ranking in the USA Today women’s college basketball coaches poll following an impressive start to the season.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: Chicago Bulls to trample Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder to strike LA Lakers
NBA action continues as the Chicago Bulls prepare to welcome the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder make the trip to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with the latest set of NBA betting tips.
UCLA Bruins defeat South Carolina Gamecocks to earn first-ever No.1 ranking
UCLA bagged a historic win against South Carolina at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday to take top spot in the Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the famous victory.
NBA betting tips: Toronto Raptors to tear apart New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets to block out Phoenix Suns
Midweek action in the NBA sees a basement battle between the Raptors and the Pelicans as well as an intriguing clash between the Suns and the Nets in Phoenix.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here to dive into a stacked Wednesday night card and see if payday cannot come early.
NBA news: Milwaukee Bucks are back, Jared McCain shines, Nikola Jokic in MVP contention
It was a memorable week in the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers finally lost a game, James Harden moved up to second in the all-time NBA three-pointer scoring list, and LaMelo Ball hit 50.
Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis shares his top five NBA stories of the week.
NBA betting tips: Kings to punish toothless Timberwolves, Pistons to rattle Raptors
The broom was out and our pockets were full after last week’s NBA column, where George Dempsey swept up with a trio of tasty winners on his Sports News Blitz debut.
Let’s see if we can make another pretty penny on Friday night…