Pride of Arras emerges as leading Derby contender after Dante Stakes triumph
Pride Of Arras’s victory in the Dante Stakes on Thursday has been rated by Timeform as the pick of the performances in the middle-distance classic trials this spring and places him behind only 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court on ratings for the Derby.
FA Cup final recall: Crystal Palace and Man City’s results in previous Wembley finals
Crystal Palace and Manchester City will lock horns at Wembley on May 17 to battle for the honour of lifting the 2025 FA Cup trophy.
We have mapped out both Palace and Man City’s road to the final following their semi-final wins over Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively.
And now Sports News Blitz Academy writer Max Snigorski takes a look at the two rivals’ record in previous finals they have contested.
Which teams could be promoted to the Bundesliga?
The race for promotion to the Bundesliga is tighter than ever.
Heading into the final matchday, five teams still have a theoretical chance of going up. Only Hamburger SV are already guaranteed promotion.
One direct promotion spot remains, along with a potential route via the promotion play-off against the 16th-placed Bundesliga side.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the five contenders and what could lie ahead on a thrilling final day.
Golf news: Luke Donald back with a bang at Quail Hollow - Five times the former world number one shone on the big stage
After a great opening round of golf in the PGA Championships, Luke Donald will be hoping to reignite a fire seen from the Englishman in the past.
The former world number one will be looking to find his form once more in the hunt for a victory in the major this weekend at the Hollow.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five magic moments in Donald’s career that will be long remembered into the future.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris and McLaren’s biggest title threats
McLaren appear to be fierce contenders for the Constructors’ Championship this season, currently leading Mercedes and Red Bull Racing in the standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman looks at the British racing team’s chances of taking home the title come December.
Premier League news: Chelsea vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Champions League–chasing Chelsea welcome struggling Manchester United to Stamford Bridge this week for a crunch Premier League clash.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Friday night’s game and offers a score prediction.
F1 news: Five things Red Bull Racing have learned so far this season
The first six races of the Formula 1 season are done and dusted, and the overall picture with regard to the Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships is starting to take shape.
In a somewhat surprising twist, Red Bull Racing – the team that has by all accounts dominated the sport recently – is having a tough time this year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at five aspects of the Austrian team’s struggles so far.
Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Who fares best in the play-offs?
Following two very different Championship play-off semi-final ties, with one ultra-competitive and the other a landslide, Sheffield United and Sunderland will duke it out for a place in the Premier League next season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the last three play-off campaigns for both finalists and predicts who will seal their place amongst the elite.
NBA news: Five key talking points ahead of Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks game six
It has been another whirlwind week in the NBA play-offs and no series has epitomised that more than the showdown between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
Sports News Blitz writer Ethan Pitts looks at five key talking points from game five ahead of Friday’s clash at Madison Square Garden.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton faces the heat as Ferrari return home to Imola under pressure
As Formula 1 returns to Europe with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, all eyes are on Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
What was meant to be a triumphant homecoming for both has turned into a critical pressure point, with performance woes, technical doubts, and mounting expectations clouding the Scuderia’s campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo provides a breakdown of where things stand and what’s at stake for Hamilton and Ferrari at Imola.
NBA news: Boston Celtics force decisive Game 6 against the New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics overcome injury woes to triumph over the New York Knicks to stay alive in the playoffs.
Despite missing star power forward Jayson Tatum due to a torn Achilles, the Celtics refused to bow out, delivering a dominant 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second-round series at TD Garden.
This victory cut the Knicks’ series lead to 3-2, setting up a crucial Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
MMA news: UFC President Dana White offers major updates ahead of UFC 317 and UFC 319
UFC President Dana White has dropped some mammoth news pertaining to upcoming bouts that will no doubt change the complexion of 2025.
News ranging from stars Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, to the shake-ups in the middleweight division relating to champ Dricus Du Plessis, leaving us with plenty of scintillating fight news to discuss.
Sports News Blitz writer Aidan Leo walks you through all the recent fight revelations dropped by president Dana White.
NBA Playoff betting tips: Desperate Denver Nuggets can force Game 7 against youthful Oklahoma City Thunder
With their backs to the wall, the Denver Nuggets return to Ball Arena on Thursday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, needing a win to extend their season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the series 3-2, riding the confidence of two straight clutch wins, including a fourth-quarter comeback in Game 5 that left Denver reeling.
Now the question is, can the 2023 NBA Champions regroup and force a Game 7 back in OKC? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
Premier League news: Five players Newcastle United should sign if they achieve Champions League football
In the lead up to the conclusion of the Premier League season, many teams are still pushing for a top five finish to secure Champions League qualification.
For Newcastle United, a 2-0 victory over Chelsea and a key upcoming game at Arsenal will be the deciding game in the Magpies’ quest for Champions League football.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five potential signings that Newcastle could make to compete in the Champions League next season.
Premier League Darts news: Night 15 preview and analysis
This week sees the second-to-last night of the Premier League Darts regular season take place in Aberdeen, with the fourth and final play-off spot still up for grabs.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher previews Thursday’s match-ups and offers some analysis.
Premier League news: How a second-place finish would benefit ambitious Newcastle Utd
Ahead of a potential Champions League qualification–deciding clash with Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will be aware of the financial rewards of moving up to second place with a victory in London.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry looks at the benefits of finishing as high as possible in the Premier League and the role of Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR).
German football news: Five Bundesliga players that stood out this season
The Bundesliga has once again seen some impressive performances this season and a few surprises along the way.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher highlights five players who have made an impact in the current season.
Cricket news: “King Kohli” steps away from Test cricket and relinquishes his throne
After an incredibly successful 14-year Test career, legend Virat Kohli delivered heartbreak to India fans by officially announcing his immediate retirement from the red-ball format.
Following this massive news, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at how this retirement could affect Indian cricket with the five-match Test series against England coming up soon.
Emilia-Romagna GP preview: Alpine in chaos, Franco Colapinto returns, Lewis Hamilton’s Italian debut for Ferrari, and more
F1 is back in Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, May 18, to kickstart the second triple-header of the 2025 season.
With major leadership and driver changes at Alpine, upgrade packages up and down the grid, and Lewis Hamilton’s first race for Ferrari in Italy, the upcoming race weekend at Imola is too important to miss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the key things to keep an eye on at the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Premier League and FA Cup final betting tips: Nottingham Forest’s woes to continue against West Ham, Eberechi Eze to score, and more
Seven clubs are still battling gamely to finish inside the Premier League’s top five and thus guarantee UEFA Champions League football next season.
Newcastle were the big winners last weekend after beating Chelsea, who incurred an expensive loss and now face Manchester United at home before a potentially decisive visit to Nottingham Forest, also chasing a Champions League place, on the final day of the season.
The Toon travel to Arsenal for another huge game on Sunday while there is also the small matter of the FA Cup final, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher has got all the best betting angles covered so chew on that you Goblins.