Norway edge Switzerland in tense Women’s Euro 2025 opener
Norway opened their Women’s Euro 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 win over hosts Switzerland, delivering an early statement of intent at a packed St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
Breaking barriers: British rower Helen Glover’s journey from Olympic gold to parenthood and back
Helen Glover is a double Olympic gold medallist, triple World Champion, and one of Britain’s most successful rowers. From PE teacher to global icon, she made history at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Helen shares her views on elite mindset, parenthood, and pushing limits at every stage of life.
Courage under pressure: Briana Scurry's story of leadership, loss & legacy as a former footballer
Briana Scurry is a trailblazer in women's football, having made history as one of the first African American professional female footballers to rise to global prominence.
A double Olympic gold medallist and World Cup winner, she's widely regarded as a pioneer among Football speakers for her inspirational leadership both on and off the pitch.
PFA Women’s Player of the Year: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd stars dominate the shortlist
The Professional Footballers’ Association has revealed the top six nominees for the 2024/25 Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award.
With the winner set to be announced on August 19 in Manchester, the field features a mix of attacking excellence, midfield mastery and goalkeeping dominance.
WNBA news: Chicago Sky star Angel Reese announces plans to trademark ‘mebounds’ moniker
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made headlines this week when she announced plans to trademark the word ‘mebounds’, a slang term coined by critics to describe the power forward rebounding her own missed shots.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
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.
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.
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.
Euro 2025 news: Lionesses return in England’s bold defence of crown in Switzerland
In the summer of 2022, a nation stood still and Wembley roared as England’s Lionesses, led by the masterful Sarina Wiegman, lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy for the first time in history.
Three years later, the echoes of that triumph reverberate as the reigning champions return – older, wiser, and with fresh fire – for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
England’s 2025 Euro squad: Can the Lionesses retain their crown?
Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad to defend England's Euro crown has been finalised. With the tournament kicking off in just under a month, it’s time to evaluate not just who’s there - but how they might perform in Switzerland.
Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdraws ahead of Euro 2025 squad selection
Millie Bright, a central figure in the Lionesses' defence, has officially withdrawn from the national team ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Coming off of a successful club campaign where she captained Chelsea to a domestic treble, the 31-year-old defender cited physical and mental exhaustion as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasising her current inability to perform at the highest level required for international competition.
England news: Football legend Fran Kirby retires from international football ahead of England’s Euros title defence
Football legend, Francesca Kirby, has closed the curtains on an illustrious international career for England.
Fran Kirby’s announcement comes not even a week after another announcement shocked the football world - Mary Earp’s own retirement from international football.
The Brighton midfielder made the shock announcement ahead of England's Euro 2025 campaign, and before Sarina Wiegman could even name her squad for the tournament - the 23 players will be revealed on Thursday, June 5.
French Open news: Coco Gauff is a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros - five years in a row
Coco Gauff is set to go up against fellow American, Madison Keys in her fifth quarterfinal in five years.
The current second seed reached her first Grand Slam singles final back in the 2022 French Open, where she lost the title to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire comments on the intriguing stories coming out of the WTA French Open.
French Open betting tips: 11/4 Elina Svitolina looks worth rowing in with to stun reigning champ
From its sun-dappled quays along the Seine to its riotous neighbourhoods, Paris has always been a city apart.
PSG are the champions of Europe for the first time but while Les Parisiens are basking in the glory of that thumping 5-0 win over Inter, things are ramping up at Roland Garros.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher shares his predictions and betting tips ahead of the action.
Major League Baseball to invest in new women’s professional softball league
Major League Baseball (MLB) has joined the women’s sports investment train by partnering with the new Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), which is set to launch on June 7.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
WNBA news: BetMGM signs first women’s sports partnership deal with the Las Vegas Aces
BetMGM has become the exclusive online casino and sportsbook partner of the Las Vegas Aces, marking the corporation’s first partnership with a women’s sports franchise.
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, along with the Las Vegas Aces made the announcement on Tuesday, with executives from both organisations gathering at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, to celebrate the milestone in women’s sports.
The partnership runs through the 2027 season, with key features including prominent signage at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and sponsorship across the Aces’ social media platforms, writes Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
WSL news: 2024/25 Women’s Super League season review
The 2024/25 Women’s Super League season concluded with Chelsea dominating more than ever before.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Claudia Jones reflects on the Blues’ impressive season and highlights the season’s top performers across the table.
England news: Mary Earps announces retirement from international football ahead of Lionesses Euros title defence
Mary Earps, the commanding presence between the posts for England, has announced her retirement from international football, just five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defence in Switzerland.
French Open news: Stars are aligning for Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka to light up Roland Garros
The French Open, quite simply one of the most iconic and visually stunning tournaments on the international sporting calendar, kicks off on Sunday and the bookies feel the men’s event is a two-horse race.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher trades football tips for tennis this fine weekend.