Championship recall: A look into Sunderland’s previous playoff finals
Sunderland take on Sheffield United on Saturday at Wembley Stadium to fight for promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland were relegated back in 2017 following years of mismanagement, now the Mackems are just 90 minutes away from a return to the promised land.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at how the Black Cats have fared in their previous playoff finals.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Five key battles and score prediction
FA Cup finalists and the 2023/24 Premier League winners Manchester City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad on Tuesday night for their final home game of the 24/25 season.
With Champions League places very much up for grabs, Pep Guardiola’s charges will be licking their wounds in the aftermath of their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth and head coach Andoni Iraola will be looking to secure a top 10 Premier League finish.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Tuesday night’s game alongside his score prediction.
Five takeaways from the final Bundesliga matchday
There’s nothing quite like the final matchday of the Bundesliga.
Nine games, all at once, and everything can change in a matter of minutes. This year was no exception.
There were still European spots up for grabs, and one team hoping to escape the relegation play-offs.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at the key decisions from the final day in the Bundesliga.
Punter’s prophetic 12-month bet lands them £22k
One William Hill punter landed a spectacular £22,000-winning 10-fold wager, which extended over nearly 12 months and included bets on horse racing, darts and football, after Arsenal secured a top four finish in the Premier League at the weekend.
Golf news: A look at Scottie Scheffler’s major victories after PGA Championship glory
World number one Scottie Scheffler managed to pick up his third major title and 15th PGA tour win at Quail Hollow this weekend, finishing with a five-shot victory.
The dominant American held off players such as Bryson Dechambeau, who finished joint second, and Jon Rahm who dropped five shots in the final three holes.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at Scheffler’s latest Major victory at the Hollow - then analyses his other two Major wins.
Man Utd news: ‘They’re not really good at anything’ – Roy Keane savages poor Red Devils
Manchester United lost 1-0 at Chelsea on Friday to continue what has been a torrid season, leading former captain Roy Keane to declare that “they’re not really good at anything”.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey reports on the fallout from the loss at Stamford Bridge.
FA Cup news: Oliver Glasner hails ‘special’ Crystal Palace title win over Manchester City
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has hailed the Eagles’ historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on Saturday as a “special win”.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey rounds up some of the best quotes from a famous triumph.
Ultimate Frisbee news: Bella Wirszyla driven by ambition to be the best
Sports News Blitz have decided to track the career of Ultimate Frisbee player Bella Wirszyla, who has followed in her dad Chris’ footsteps in developing a love for the sport.
Dr. Chris Wirszyla, who has played Ultimate since 1984, introduced the sport to us in his explainer guide.
And now Chris is writing for Sports News Blitz, outlining Bella’s own journey and career.
Here, he tells the story of how Bella fell in love with Ultimate Frisbee at an early age.
Premier League news: Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome red-hot Newcastle United to the Emirates this week for a key Premier League clash in the ongoing race for Champions League qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five key battles which could prove important in Sunday’s game and offers a score prediction.
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.