
Barbra Banda named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024
African football has once again been placed on the map following the announcement of Barbra Banda as BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya takes a look at the Zambian’s successful season and her remarkable journey to the top of the game.

Cricket news: Six talking points from the IPL auction: Pant, Bairstow and more
A whopping 574 players went under the hammer in Saudi Arabia as squads for the 2025 Indian Premier League were finalised at the Mega Auction.
In total, 12 England players were sold for a combined 70.25 crore (£6.6m) and Sports News Blitz writer Dom Harris dissects the key takeaways from the two-day event.

McLaren analysis: A look at where it went wrong for Lando Norris in 2024 F1 title fight
Max Verstappen was crowned the 2024 Formula 1 world champion in Las Vegas, ending Lando Norris’ title aspirations.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield explores the reasons why Norris came just short in his bid to win the 2024 F1 World Championship.

Autumn series 2024 analysis: England finally impress; missed squad opportunity
England's dominant 59-14 victory over Japan marked a crucial turning point in their autumn campaign, providing much-needed momentum as they close out the year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Barnaby van Hoeken analyses the key takeaways from the match, assessing whether England fully utilised their squad depth and reflecting on the effectiveness of their defensive strategies.

Ruben Amorim’s midfield dilemma: Casemiro and Eriksen expose Manchester United’s cracks
A 1-1 draw to Ipswich was Ruben Amorim’s welcome to the Premier League.
The new Manchester United manager received criticism over his choice to field certain players who negatively impacted the Red Devils’ performance on late Sunday afternoon.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines key concerns from Amorim’s highly anticipated managerial debut at Manchester United.

F1 news: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures fourth drivers’ title amid thrilling Las Vegas showdown
The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a spectacle of brilliant racing and broken records, with Max Verstappen's crucial fifth-place finish securing him a historic fourth World Championship
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through what was a historic night in the streets of Sin City.

NBA news: Milwaukee Bucks are back, Jared McCain shines, Nikola Jokic in MVP contention
It was a memorable week in the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers finally lost a game, James Harden moved up to second in the all-time NBA three-pointer scoring list, and LaMelo Ball hit 50.
Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis shares his top five NBA stories of the week.

New Zealand vs England preview: Black Caps to test England ahead of important year
England will be looking to avoid a third successive away series defeat when taking on New Zealand in the upcoming three-Test series.
Sports New Blitz writer Dom Harris takes a look at the build-up to Wednesday’s first Test in Christchurch and predicts the England XI.

Man Utd news: Red Devils draw 1-1 with Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge
Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United got off to a disappointing start as the Red Devils managed only a point against an Ipswich side yet to win in six home league games this term.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore analyses Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road and considers what it means for the new manager.

Premier League analysis: Man City vs Tottenham - five key battles and score prediction
Premier League football returns and there is a cracker to get us back up to speed on Saturday night, when defending champions Manchester City host Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at five key battles in the much-anticipated match-up - and gives a score prediction.

Autumn internationals 2024: Score predictions for England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland will be seeking some consistency when they face Australia this weekend, while Wales face more misery at the hands of South Africa.
Steve Borthwick’s England have impressed in flashes but failed to get over the finishing line in this autumn series on several occasions, and will be looking to put that right against Japan.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Barnaby van Hoeken gives his thoughts and score predictions for all three games.

Swansea City vs Leeds United: Five key battles and score prediction
The conclusion of yet another international break brings the exciting return of Championship football at the Swansea City stadium as the Swans welcome Leeds United to South Wales.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for Sunday’s fixture.