Chelsea take control in Warsaw: Tyrique George breaks through, Noni Madueke delivers
Chelsea have one foot in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 win away to Legia Warsaw.
The match's opening goal came from 17-year-old Tyrique George, a Cobham graduate.
Capitalising on a rebound from Reece James's powerful strike that the Legia goalkeeper failed to secure, George displayed remarkable composure to net his first senior goal for the club.
Women’s FA Cup semi-finals: Key battles to watch as Liverpool take on Chelsea, and Man City host the Manchester Derby
The international break is over, and Sports News Blitz’s Claudi Jones previews an exciting FA Cup weekend with exciting semi-final fixtures.
On Saturday, April 12, top of the Women’s Super League table, Chelsea host Liverpool at Kingsmeadow.
The following day, Manchester City host local rivals Manchester United at the Sky Blues' home ground, Joie Stadium.
All four teams will be eager to secure a place in the final and advance one step closer to claiming silverware.
Fractured focus: Charles Leclerc charts his own course as Ferrari leans into Lewis Hamilton
As Formula 1 heads to Bahrain, internal tensions rise at Ferrari with Charles Leclerc diverging from Lewis Hamilton’s path amid early-season struggles.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the situation and what it could mean for the Scuderia moving forward.
Premier League betting tips: Kevin De Bruyne to do something special and Alexander Isak to score against Man Utd - a no-brainer
Anyway, back to the bread and butter of the Premier League and while we have not had much of a title race this season, there are some tasty fixtures this weekend as the battle to finish in the Champions League places hots up.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher places his bets.
Rugby union news: Forgotten Springbok stars – Jan Serfontein
In this series, we look at those ex-Springboks who, although still active, have receded into obscurity despite their historical contributions remaining cherished memories for many fans.
First up is current Montpellier star and erstwhile Bulls centre Jan Serfontein, a former youth sensation who made his mark in the annals of World Rugby while wearing the green and gold of the Springboks during the mid-2010s.
Sports News Blitz/Film News Blitz writer and Springbok enthusiast Aidan Leo takes an in-depth look back at the career of one of South Africa’s greatest centres.
Championship news: Chaotic Yorkshire Derby win sends Leeds Utd top of the league
Anything other than a win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday would have been a catastrophic blow to Leeds United’s automatic promotion push.
However, a scrappy goal from Dan James in the second minute was enough to separate the sides and ensure the three points headed to West Yorkshire.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on a big night in the Championship for the new league leaders.
Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Champions League–chasing Newcastle United will look to continue their good form on Sunday when they take on an underperforming Manchester United side at St James’ Park.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at the key battles to anticipate on the pitch, assesses the managerial head-to-head record, and offers a score prediction.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Five key battles and score prediction
Manchester City are in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 2010, currently sitting in sixth place on the Premier League table with only seven games to go.
Ahead of the clash at the Etihad, 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 score prediction.
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.