Greyton Roses take positives from opening-day defeat to All Stars at the Graveyard
To survive last season in the South African fourth tier was no mean feat for the Greyton Roses.
Heading into the new season, expectations are to improve on last term's finish, alongside continued growth of the club, explained manager Trevor Kramer.
"It's no question that this season will be more competitive if you look at the teams in the league,” he told Sports News Blitz.
Autumn Internationals 2024: England vs New Zealand recap & head-to-head battles
With rugby league heading into hibernation for the winter, it's time we switch focus to union, with the yearly Autumn Internationals just around the corner.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at the opening game of the 2024 series - the mouthwatering prospect of England v New Zealand.
Man Utd analysis: No case for the defence in poor performance v Porto
Manchester United fans are having a torrid time watching their team under Erik ten Hag - and there was more misery on Thursday night.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the carnage and gives his take.
Everton vs Newcastle United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The pick of the action this weekend sees a fascinating clash at Goodison Park as Everton face Newcastle United in a key match at both ends of the table.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea analyses five key battles and gives a score prediction.
Sunderland vs Leeds United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Stadium of Light hosts one of the marquee Championship fixtures of the season as leaders Sunderland host Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for the Friday clash.
Free betting tips: Goodbye ‘The Greek’, Sunderland v Leeds, Liverpool, lampposts
The Bookie Basher is back but feeling in somewhat pensive mood this week
There’s a massive game in the Championship, then we get straight into Premier League shizzle, looking at the games involving Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and misfiring Manchester United.
But first, we have some business to attend to…
NFL Betting Tips: Kansas City to stay unbeaten, Falcons in for a low-scoring affair
This week Sky Sports NFL will be showing three games through the weekend and once again the Sky Bet Markets have been scoured, finding some of the top picks ahead of gameweek five.
Premier League Team of the Week: McNeil, Palmer and Van de Ven shine bright
Mads Hermansen’s heroics, Micky van de Ven’s electrifying display, Dwight McNeil’s game-changing performance, and Cole Palmer’s record-setting outing headline this week’s Premier League standout performances.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the top performers in this week’s Premier League Team of the Week...
Autumn internationals 2024 (Nov 2-30): Fixtures, venues and kick-off times
November is nearly upon us, which means it’s Autumn Internationals time, when South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina do battle with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Here is the full fixture list for the 2024 Autumn Internationals (UK & Ireland times), with a tasty clash between heavyweights England and New Zealand kicking off proceedings...
Man Utd analysis: Enough is enough…it’s time for Erik ten Hag to go
Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager is hanging by a thread after a torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore, who has followed United through the good, bad and ugly years, gives his thoughts on the performance…
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The pick of the action this weekend sees Manchester United hosting Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial match for both of their top-four aspirations.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey considers five key battles to anticipate in the crunch clash at Old Trafford.
Leeds United vs Coventry City analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday brings a tasty affair in the Championship with the last two play-off final losers facing one another in a mid-afternoon clash at Elland Road.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers the five key battles for the 3pm kick-off at Elland Road.
Premier League analysis: Five things we have learned from the first five games
The 2024/25 Premier League campaign is in full swing now as every team has played five games so far this season.
As we look ahead to Gameweek Six, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea discusses what we have learned from the first five Gameweeks.
F1 news: Three of the best race victories from departing driver Daniel Ricciardo
It was announced on Thursday that the eight-time grand prix winner, Daniel Ricciardo, would be leaving Visa Cash App RB immediately before the next race in Austin, Texas.
With the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend probably being his last race ever in F1, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Harry Whitfield reviews the top three wins of his fantastic career.
Leeds United news: Three contenders vying to fill the void left by Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Summerville tore Championship defences apart last season - then broke Leeds United fans’ hearts in the summer, leaving Elland Road for West Ham United.
The club brought in Largie Ramazani and held onto Wilfried Gnonto - but can they both replicate the goal contributions Summerville provided, or will it be someone else?
Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield evaluates each of their chances this season.