NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – Schedule, key battles & suggested bets
The NBA Finals are here, and we’re getting a fresh champion – after powering through opposite ends of the play-off bracket, it’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the schedule, takes a look at five key battles, and offers up some tasty bets.
NBA news: All-Star Game gets global makeover with USA vs. World 2026 format
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has unveiled a bold new direction for the All-Star Game going forward.
In a sweeping change aimed at reigniting excitement around the NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the 2026 edition will adopt a ‘Team USA vs. Team World’ format.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo discusses the fresh and vibrant outlook for the NBA going forward.
Epsom Derby news: Ryan Moore opts for lowest rated of Oaks trio
Thursday 5th June 2025 - Timeform ratings show that Ryan Moore has plumped for potential rather than form in the book in Friday's Betfred Oaks at Epsom.
Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdraws ahead of Euro 2025 squad selection
Millie Bright, a central figure in the Lionesses' defence, has officially withdrawn from the national team ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Coming off of a successful club campaign where she captained Chelsea to a domestic treble, the 31-year-old defender cited physical and mental exhaustion as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasising her current inability to perform at the highest level required for international competition.
2025 Club World Cup news: Meet the African representatives
Four African club sides will take the field in the US as competitors in the Club World Cup with plenty of belief for causing an upset or two.
All sides from the continent will pocket a minimum of $9.55 million in prize money with extra on offer dependent on performance on the pitch.
Four separate nations are represented from CAF and all will be vying for a strong performance to boost the profile of African club football to a global scale.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley introduces the four competing sides and analyses the possible wild card results they could accomplish.
Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.
Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.
Golf betting tips: Canadian Open – Justin Rose resurgence on the cards in Toronto
One of the most storied tournaments in golf debuts a new course this week as the RBC Canadian Open heads to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy looks at four jacks-of-all-trades who have every chance of performing well in Toronto.
Club World Cup news: Meet the Oceania and Asian representatives
Following the conclusion of the European domestic football season, attention shifts to the newly revamped FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at those clubs hailing from Oceania (OFC) and Asia (AFC) and analyses their chances.
England news: Football legend Fran Kirby retires from international football ahead of England’s Euros title defence
Football legend, Francesca Kirby, has closed the curtains on an illustrious international career for England.
Fran Kirby’s announcement comes not even a week after another announcement shocked the football world - Mary Earp’s own retirement from international football.
The Brighton midfielder made the shock announcement ahead of England's Euro 2025 campaign, and before Sarina Wiegman could even name her squad for the tournament - the 23 players will be revealed on Thursday, June 5.
2025 Spanish GP talking points: McLaren and Oscar Piastri dominant, Lewis Hamilton’s worst race yet, ‘Mad Max’ Verstappen suffers huge title blow, and more
For the last time on Sunday, June 1, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the Spanish Grand Prix to round off the second triple-header of the 2025 F1 season.
And with new technical directives, surprise points-scorers, and a season-defining incident between Max Verstappen and George Russell, yet another chaotic race has left F1 fans with so much to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles analyses five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.
French Open news: Coco Gauff is a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros - five years in a row
Coco Gauff is set to go up against fellow American, Madison Keys in her fifth quarterfinal in five years.
The current second seed reached her first Grand Slam singles final back in the 2022 French Open, where she lost the title to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire comments on the intriguing stories coming out of the WTA French Open.
British & Irish Lions news: 2025 Australia tour - Analysis and warm-up games preview
With the beginning of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia just over two weeks away, all the hype is building around the challenging Test matches against Joe Schmidt’s charges.
But who else will Andy Farrell’s men go up against in the lead up to the three premier matches against the Wallabies?
Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Jacob Garrett elaborates on the tour further.
French Open betting tips: 11/4 Elina Svitolina looks worth rowing in with to stun reigning champ
From its sun-dappled quays along the Seine to its riotous neighbourhoods, Paris has always been a city apart.
PSG are the champions of Europe for the first time but while Les Parisiens are basking in the glory of that thumping 5-0 win over Inter, things are ramping up at Roland Garros.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher shares his predictions and betting tips ahead of the action.
Almaqam and Estrange emerge as serious Group 1 players in open middle-distance division
Recent winners Almaqam and Estrange are both credible contenders for Group 1 honours in a wide-open middle-distance division, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.
NBA news: Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton clinch Finals berth with victory over New York Knicks
In a thrilling Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers secured a decisive 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines how the Pacers were the better team over the series and looks ahead to the Finals.
Man Utd news: Red Devils complete signing of maverick forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves
Manchester United have completed the £62.5 million signing of maverick forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at Cunha’s career so far and considers his place in Ruben Amorim’s system.
Horse racing news: Haydock punter turns £12 into over £23,000
William Hill have been hit by a stunning weekend four-fold as a racing punter walked away with a cool £23,715.15 from a £6 each-way four-fold on Saturday’s action from Haydock, with over £7,000 of those winnings coming from William Hill’s Best Odds Guaranteed concession.
Chaos in Catalunya: Max Verstappen's meltdown sparks outrage at Spanish GP
In a race that started with quiet and ended in chaos, Max Verstappen's antics at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix have once again thrust him into the spotlight - not for his driving prowess, but for behaviour that many in the paddock are calling reckless and unsportsmanlike.
Paris, perfected: PSG’s historic night of glory in Munich
In a night that will be etched in the annals of football history, Paris Saint-Germain PSG delivered a masterclass at Munich's Allianz Arena, securing their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
This triumph not only marked a historic milestone for the club but also showcased the emergence of a new era under the astute leadership of Luis Enrique.
Belmont Stakes 2025: Everything you need to know about the famous US race
Grab your fancy hats and prep your mintless drinks – the Belmont Stakes is back, galloping into Saratoga Springs for another year of high-stakes horse drama, thundering hooves, and surprisingly complex cocktails.
Here, Sports News Blitz provides you with a cheat sheet for America’s final Triple Crown race of the season – no binoculars required.