
Man City vs Man Utd analysis: Five key battles to watch
The highly anticipated first Manchester derby of the season kicks off this Sunday afternoon.
Ruben Amorim and Pep Guardiola’s side each have a lot to prove in a match that may define their seasons.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down five key battles to watch in this high-stakes clash at the Etihad.

NBA betting tips: Sacramento Kings to ground New Orleans Pelicans in Louisiana
When it comes to betting on the NBA, good picks are like buses in that you wait ages for the right one and then multiple come along at once but, oh boy, are they worth the wait.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with the latest round of NBA betting tips.

American tennis star Coco Gauff named the highest-paid female athlete for 2024
Tennis player Coco Gauff has topped the list of highest-earning female athletes for a second year running after raking in $30.4 million in prize money and endorsements during 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details.

NFL betting tips: San Francisco 49ers to tame Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings to feast on Chicago Bears
NFL gameweek 14 was an exciting affair, with the Minnesota Vikings looking phenomenal against the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs scraping yet another win, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sports New Blitz’s resident NFL tipster Sam Condy has once again picked out the top Sky Bet picks ahead of this weekend’s action.

Premier League betting tips: Man Utd to topple Man City; Tottenham set for score draw
The Bookie Basher is going to channel The Grinch and take his Christmas tree down if Manchester United don’t add to Manchester City’s misery this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s top-flight tipster reckons Ruben Amorim is going to get the better of poor old Pep Guardiola, who is missing Rodri more than the desert misses the rain.
Enough of the fluff, let’s get stuck into the tips…

MMA betting tips: Joaquin Buckley to KO Colby Covington and end 2024 with a bang
The UFC is set to cap off a memorable 2024 with a fight night event in Tampa headlined by welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington.
After initially entering the UFC as a middleweight, despite being just 5ft 10ins, Buckley quickly became a fan favourite due to his style, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.

MMA news: Ilia Topuria announces move to lightweight division in 2025
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria took the sport by storm in 2024 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski to win the title before defending it against Max Holloway.
These two victories over two of the top three featherweights of all time have catapulted Ilia Topuria into the fighter of the year conversations - and the upper echelons of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, and deservedly so, says Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark named TIME’s Athlete of the Year for 2024
Time Magazine has revealed that Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Athlete of the Year.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.

England vs New Zealand second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
England wrapped up a series win over New Zealand after a massively dominant display from Ben Stokes’ men.
Harry Brook and Joe Root shone with centuries, while Gus Atkinson claimed a remarkable hat-trick.
Here, Sports News Blitz's James Melloy delves into five key takeaways from the second Test.

Ruben Amorim's rotation gamble: Building Manchester United’s future amid early struggles
Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United has been marred by two losses and one draw among two wins.
With Amorim’s last loss prior to managing the Premier League club came in October, expectations were high.
Critics have raised their voices, particularly over Amorim’s ever-changing lineups.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks into the effect Amorim’s player choices have had on Manchester United.

Lewis Hamilton's emotional farewell: Reflecting on a legendary era with Mercedes
Last weekend, Lewis Hamilton drove his 246th and final race as a Mercedes driver at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Formula 1 legend has been a part of the Mercedes family since his McLaren days as a youth, and with his move to Ferrari in 2025, this year marks the end of an iconic partnership.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on Hamilton’s final - and emotional - race as a Mercedes driver.

Australia vs India second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
Australia wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket over India in Adelaide - and here Sports News Blitz’s James Melloy analyses the second Test match and what we can draw from it.