NBA news: Tyrese Haliburton’s status casts long shadow over Indiana Pacers’ Game 6 hopes
The Indiana Pacers find themselves on the brink, facing elimination in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with their star guard’s status still uncertain.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down Tyrese Haliburton’s injury concerns, Myles Turner’s rising influence, and the Pacers’ all-or-nothing mentality as they fight to keep their historic run alive.
McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?
McLaren have been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 374 points so far.
With 2025 being Lando Norris’ sixth season with the team, he is under pressure to continue to perform, especially considering the challenge his team-mate has presented.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman discusses his season so far and what we are to expect later on.
Rugby union news: Erasmus trims Springbok squad ahead of Barbarians clash
On Sunday, June 15, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus trimmed his squad from 55 to 45 players ahead of the start of the Boks’ international season.
With plenty of injury replacements and some surprise omissions, much has been debated about the make-up of the Boks ahead of their first game against the Barbarians.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents an overview of the new-look Springbok squad and the reaction coming out of the camp.
Tottenham news: Thomas Frank is in - Will Levy finally back his manager?
Tottenham Hotspur’s new boss Thomas Frank struck an optimistic chord for Spurs fans in his first interview.
However, his words felt like the beginning of a cautionary tale Spurs fans know all too well.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo weighs in on whether Frank’s arrival means owner Daniel Levy’s backing.
F1 news: Sergio Perez speaks on Franco Colapinto at FIFA Club World Cup game
While soaking up the electric atmosphere of the Club World Cup’s group stage across U.S. venues, seatless F1 veteran Sergio “Checo” Perez hasn’t forgotten the grid.
Perez was spotted at the Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal game, where he spoke on Alpine’s Franco Colapinto.
Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses are helping fund family travel for Euro 2025
As England gear up to defend their European crown in Switzerland, key members of the squad have revealed they’re dipping into their own pockets to ensure loved ones can be part of the journey.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2025, midfielder Georgia Stanway opened up about the financial strain of supporting friends and family during what’s expected to be one of the most expensive tournaments yet - and how the Lionesses are stepping in to ease the pressure.
Premier League news: 2025/26 season – Man Utd v Arsenal and the biggest clashes of Matchday 1
The 2025/26 season of the English Premier League is set to kick off in mid-August, promising yet another enthralling campaign of world-class football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at the three biggest games of matchday 1 and offers a full rundown of fixtures.
Golf betting tips: Travelers Championship – Matt Fitzpatrick overlooked, Viktor Hovland a shoo-in
The PGA Tour heads to Connecticut this week as a stacked field prepares to tackle the Travelers Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of the action at TPC River Highlands.
Horse racing news: Field of Gold handed 132p Timeform rating after Royal Ascot demolition job
John and Thady Gosden’s grey, Field of Gold, has been given a Timeform rating of 132p following his superb display in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
As the highest-rated miler since Baaeed, Field of Gold has firmly established himself in the elite category and will be one of the favourites at a much-anticipated Sussex Stakes.
Emma Hayes backs England’s ‘great potential’ ahead of Euro 2025
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has tipped England as one of the top contenders for Euro 2025, calling the Lionesses a team with “great potential” despite recent turbulence.
Alessia Russo responds to online abuse ahead of Euro 2025
Alessia Russo has hit back at rising levels of online abuse targeting her and her England team-mates in the build-up to Euro 2025.
2025 Canadian GP talking points: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash, George Russell delivers Mercedes’ first win of the season, Kimi Antonelli makes history, and more
After a dramatic European triple-header, F1 returned on Sunday, June 15 for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
With the McLaren drivers finally clashing, Mercedes’ remarkable recovery from a poor European season, and all sorts of strategies up and down the grid, the race gave F1 fans plenty to discuss once again.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: Rogue Legend over a stone clear at the top of Windsor Castle ratings
Rogue Legend is 15 lb clear at the head of Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings for the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Women’s Euro 2025: Seven players to watch at the tournament
As Switzerland prepares to host UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 from July 2 to July 27, the tournament’s true protagonists aren’t simply nations on paper - they are the individual artists whose playing styles promise fresh chapters in the unfolding drama.
From steadfast defenders to midfield tacticians and electric forwards, each brings a woven narrative of club form, international pedigree, and personal momentum.
Their names alone hint at the stories waiting to unfold across every whistle, every charged sprint, every defining touch.
Club World Cup news: Chelsea breeze through LAFC despite sparse crowd
In a performance balancing promise and pragmatism, Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opening Group D match at the Club World Cup on Monday, June 16, in Atlanta.
Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez marked the difference, however, only about 22,000 fans showed up at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which holds over 71,000.
Tennis news: How the sport is growing in popularity, from club memberships to local parks
Tennis is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented worldwide growth, driven in large part by the greater availability of facilities, an increase in relatability for its newest stars thanks to social media, and a welcome change in culture.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire describes her own journey to appreciating tennis and takes a look at some of the ways in which the sport is evolving.
Ferrari’s nail-biting double: Le Mans hat-trick glory vs F1 Canadian GP chaos
Ferrari's past 72 hours have been a tale of two worlds: absolutely brilliant at Le Mans and quietly troubled in Montreal.
Between 14-15 June, Ferrari's AF Corse-prepared 499P stormed to a third consecutive overall victory at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Yet, on June 15, at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the Scuderia's single-seater squad underwhelmed in the race. Two extremes in one dramatic weekend.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Hubert Hurkacz: Grass court betting tips ahead of Queen’s and Halle
Long, sunny days, flowers in bloom, ice cream vans making fortunes and 500-level grasscourt events. What’s not to like?
The ATP action moves to the hallowed turf of Queen's Club this week, with one of the most iconic events on the ATP calendar, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with some betting tips.
British & Irish Lions news: Player watch – Premiership, United Rugby Championship semi-finals
With three of four semi-finals across the English Premiership and United Rugby Championship involving constituent nations of the British & Irish Lions, several members of Andy Farrell’s squad for the upcoming tour to Australia had a welcome run-out in pressure matches.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett reviews the weekend’s action and considers which Lions players put their hands up to start against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies side.
Cricket betting tips: England vs India – Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah to dominate 2025 Test series
England and India are set to begin a new chapter in their historic rivalry this summer when the two face off in a much-anticipated five-match Test series.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the betting odds and offers some expert tips ahead of the thrilling match-up.