Horse racing news: Epsom Derby – World Pool turnover up year-on-year to £5.1m
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Horse racing news: Epsom Derby – World Pool turnover up year-on-year to £5.1m

Saturday’s Derby at Epsom resulted in turnover on World Pool bet types of HK$54,403,320 (approx. £5.1m), up on 2024’s figure of HK$51,760,276 (approx. £4.9m).

Won by the Aidan O’Brien–trained Lambourn, who returned at 10.35 for World Pool customers, the 18-runner Classic showed up positively with international punters.

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NBA news: Indiana’s bench ignites Game 3 win - Pacers ahead in NBA Finals

NBA news: Indiana’s bench ignites Game 3 win - Pacers ahead in NBA Finals

The 2025 NBA Finals have turned into a battle of the benches, where in Game 3, Indiana’s second unit delivered a knockout blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Via a relentless showing from the reserves, the Pacers defended their home floor and claimed a 116-107 victory over OKC, clinching a 2-1 series lead.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo brings his analysis along with him to break down the events of Game 3.

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F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more
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F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more

The Canadian Grand Prix starts this weekend and tensions are high. 

With Max Verstappen winning the race for the last three years, will the streak continue or will someone else take the trophy?

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman shares her predictions on who will be on the podium and who will be able to snatch up some points this weekend.

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The former F1 drivers competing at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans

The former F1 drivers competing at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans

Formula 1 and F1 Academy are headed to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, but that’s not where all the action will be.

The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans will also take place this weekend, from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15.

In this article, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell, takes us through the 19 familiar faces from F1 who will be competing at this year’s Le Mans.

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Golf betting tips: US Open – Bryson DeChambeau to challenge Scottie Scheffler at Oakmont

Golf betting tips: US Open – Bryson DeChambeau to challenge Scottie Scheffler at Oakmont

Golf's toughest test is back as the PGA Tour heads to the incredibly punishing Oakmont Country Club for the 2025 US Open.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of a merciless week of major golf.

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Soccer news: England manager Thomas Tuchel claims 'huge' advantage for two Premier League clubs

Soccer news: England manager Thomas Tuchel claims 'huge' advantage for two Premier League clubs

The Club World Cup is set to take effect on Saturday, June 14, with England boss Thomas Tuchel chiming in on the impact the tournament may have on next season’s Premier League title challenge.

With both of the top two Premier League teams this season, Liverpool and Arsenal, not featuring in the tournament this year - Tuchel claims it gives them a “huge” edge over challengers Manchester City and Chelsea in the upcoming title race.

Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo weighs in on the England manager’s comments.

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Royal Ascot 2025 news: A celebration of heritage, horsepower and high stakes
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Royal Ascot 2025 news: A celebration of heritage, horsepower and high stakes

In the realm of British sport, few spectacles capture tradition, elegance and sporting excellence quite like Royal Ascot. 

From Tuesday, June 17 to Saturday, June 21, the world’s finest flat racing will once again grace the hallowed turf of Ascot Racecourse for the 2025 renewal of this prestigious meeting.

More than a sporting event, Royal Ascot is a cornerstone of the British social and cultural calendar - and it is one Sports News Blitz will be watching (and betting on) with glee. 

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Club World Cup news: Complete fixture list including teams, venues and kick-off times
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Club World Cup news: Complete fixture list including teams, venues and kick-off times

A selection of football’s most iconic teams and players will gather this summer to battle for the honour of being crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions.

The tournament is being staged in the United States across a sprawling network of cities and will run from June 14 to July 13.

Here, Sports News Blitz breaks down when all the games are taking place and where.

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Royal Ascot 2025 news: William Hill’s biggest liabilities revealed ahead of horse racing extravaganza

Royal Ascot 2025 news: William Hill’s biggest liabilities revealed ahead of horse racing extravaganza

Just under a week out from Royal Ascot, William Hill have revealed which of next week’s runners stand to be the biggest losers in their markets for the Royal Meeting.

The five-day extravaganza from the Berkshire track is one of the marquee events in the betting calendar, and the leading bookmaker can reveal that Karl Burke’s speedy juvenile Zelaina, who looks set to line up in the Queen Mary, tops their list of the worst liabilities.

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Jan Brueghel tops rankings after Coronation Cup triumph
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Jan Brueghel tops rankings after Coronation Cup triumph

Jan Brueghel's much-improved performance in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on Friday has propelled him to the top of Timeform's pecking order in Europe.

That gritty half-length defeat of Calandagan earned Jan Brueghel a Timeform rating of 128 (from 119p) which marks him out as the joint-highest-rated horse in Europe along with last season's King George winner Goliath, who didn't need to be at his best to win a Group 3 at Longchamp on Sunday.

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2025 Canadian GP preview: Max Verstappen’s penalty worries, Lance Stroll’s injury battle, Mercedes look to recover and more burning questions
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2025 Canadian GP preview: Max Verstappen’s penalty worries, Lance Stroll’s injury battle, Mercedes look to recover and more burning questions

Following a well-earned rest off the back of a chaotic European triple-header, F1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15. 

With all eyes on Max Verstappen, a race against time for Lance Stroll, and Mercedes hoping to bounce back from a torrid European leg, there is a lot to look out for at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions In the build-up to the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. 

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Club World Cup news: Meet the European representatives
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Club World Cup news: Meet the European representatives

Saturday, June 14 marks the start of the Club World Cup, and after covering the five other confederations, we now turn our attention to the final stop - Europe.

UEFA has 12 teams competing in the competition and while many of the participants are self explanatory, there are a number of teams that have benefitted from the limitation of two teams per country.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley introduces our lesser known European contingent (and debutants) participating and explores which teams could spoil the party of the top Champions League-winning teams.

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Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus charges into the 2025 Test season with bold 54-man squad

Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus charges into the 2025 Test season with bold 54-man squad

On Thursday, June 5, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus named his first official Test squad consisting of 54 players for the season-opening clashes against the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia.

The squad blends explosiveness and versatility with a make-up that balances youth and experience.

What this means for the 2025 Test season - Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo discusses.

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Club World Cup news: A celebration of global champions with legacy on the line
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Club World Cup news: A celebration of global champions with legacy on the line

In the summer of 2025, the United States will become the epicentre of world football as it plays host to a seismic shift in the global game – the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.

Here, Sports News Blitz takes a closer look at the upcoming tournament and what it means for football.

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NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2

NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a commanding performance in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even up the series at 1-1.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on all the drama from an action-packed second clash.

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Live Betting on the PGA Tour: How to Spot Value Mid-Round in 2025 Tournaments

Live Betting on the PGA Tour: How to Spot Value Mid-Round in 2025 Tournaments

Golf betting has evolved far beyond picking a tournament winner before the first tee.

In 2025, live betting is playing a bigger role than ever. Bettors now have access to updated markets on a hole-by-hole basis, creating real-time opportunities to act on momentum shifts and player performance.

With the PGA Tour offering nonstop action each week, understanding how to spot value mid-round is becoming a must for golf bettors looking to stay ahead.

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League One news: Optimism at Reading FC as Rob Couhig buys out unpopular Dai Yongge
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League One news: Optimism at Reading FC as Rob Couhig buys out unpopular Dai Yongge

For several years now, being a fan of Berkshire-based Reading Football Club has been an arduous ordeal as a 150-year-old institution, once the symbol of responsible football governance, was driven to the brink of extinction by owner Dai Yongge.

Now, with Rob Couhig’s takeover officially completed, Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz writer David Bason surveys the scene at the Madejski Stadium and counts himself bloody delighted to be a Reading fan once again.

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Grass-court season begins with value in Ugo Humbert and Ben Shelton after Roland Garros epic
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Grass-court season begins with value in Ugo Humbert and Ben Shelton after Roland Garros epic

After witnessing arguably the greatest-ever Grand Slam final on Sunday, June 8, there is a slightly more sedate pace to the ATP Tour this week as the action moves to the grass courts with a couple of ATP 250 events. 

The Libema Open, on the outskirts of the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, is always a decent watch.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be resting and refuelling after their titanic battle that lasted for five hours and 29 minutes at Roland Garros, but there are still some big names in action in Europe this week.

In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher breaks down the key contenders and value picks at both the Libema Open and the Boss Open as the grass-court season gets underway.

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