Roy Hodgson leads tributes to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former England manager Roy Hodgson says Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has died at the age of 76 following a long illness, had the ‘golden touch when it came to man management’.
Raheem Sterling news: Three contenders for Chelsea outcast’s signature
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has not had the best run since joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023 - and has been frozen out of the club’s first-team plans by new manager Enzo Maresca.
Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea takes a look at some possible contenders for Sterling’s signature...
Premier League analysis: Five key battles in Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash
After both clubs opened their season with a win last time out, Aston Villa and Arsenal will be looking to make it two from two this weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey focuses on five important battles to look forward to in the Saturday game at Villa Park (5.30pm kick-off).
Betting tips: Saka and Salah in the goals; Leeds, Brighton and Newcastle to win
The Bookie Basher is back and has cast his eye over Leeds United’s trip to Hillsborough, Man Utd’s battle with Brighton and Liverpool’s Anfield clash with Brentford among other games.
This week, he’s predicting good news for beleaguered Leeds fans, fancies the Seagulls to pose problems for Erik ten Hag and is also tipping Mo Salah to fill his boots against the Bees.
Premier League Team of the Week: Salah, Maguire, Kovacic and Pope shine
The opening weekend of the 2024/2025 Premier League season delivered exhilarating performances, with key players making their mark.
Dive into Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo's selection of 11 top performers...
Leeds United analysis: New signings essential after stuttering start to season
Sports News Blitz’s Johnny Jones takes a look over Leeds United’s stuttering start to the 2024/25 season, which has followed the summer sales of some star players.
Harry Eustace talks up ‘in-form’ Docklands’ chances of York success
Sports News Blitz doesn’t go too big on their coverage of horse racing - but the York Ebor Festival is a flagship event on the UK racing calendar - and odds of 33/1 for a Docklands win sound enticing for a horse in ‘great form’.
‘Noisy’ Raheem Sterling let his Chelsea team-mates down, says Micah Richards
Raheem Sterling has been roundly criticised after spitting his dummy out following his omission from Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.
Premier League analysis: Five key battles in Chelsea vs Manchester City showdown
The pick of the opening round of 2024/25 Premier League action sees Chelsea welcome four-time defending champions Manchester City to west London on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey takes a look at five key battles to anticipate in the Super Sunday showdown at Stamford Bridge.
Sponsorship news: Sports News Blitz gets behind Greyton Roses FC
Sports News Blitz are delighted to announce a partnership with South African football team Greyton Roses FC.
The club, managed by Trevor Kramer, are a community football club based in the heart of Greyton - and they kick off their new season with a Nedbank Cup game in two weeks’ time...