Which team is going to win the English Premier League 2025/26? And who will be relegated?
The 2025/26 English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15 when defending champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for an 8pm (UK time) kick-off.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Simon J Wilkes takes a look at who bookmakers SkyBet have priced up for title glory and relegation in the forthcoming season.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is point spread betting?
Point spread betting is a form of sports betting where a sportsbook handicaps the favoured team by assigning it a point spread, which they must win by to ‘cover’ the spread.
Here, Sports News Blitz gives a handy rundown of the popular and potentially lucrative strategy.
Farewell to a legend: Son Heung-min confirms Tottenham exit as club finalises LAFC transfer
Son Heung-min has officially announced he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, bringing to a close an emotional 10-year run that saw him develop from promising signing to club captain and European winner.
Speaking at a press conference in Seoul before Spurs’ friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 3, the 33-year-old described the decision as the most difficult of his career.
F1 news: Ferrari’s Hungary misery as Charles Leclerc fumes and Lewis Hamilton says he’s “glad it’s over”
Charles Leclerc started the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole and ended it sounding absolutely dejected.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: A glossary for betting terms and phrases
We love sports news and betting tips here at Sports News Blitz, and our sister site Travel News Blitz provides guides on the best sports bars and casinos on the planet.
Our content team provides free betting tips for soccer, the NFL, NBA, golf, tennis and more.
But not everyone knows all the betting terminology, especially around US sports markets, so here is a glossary that covers common terms and phrases used in sports betting and gambling.
Sport for Dummies: Guide to Test cricket – Part 1: the sport’s oldest, slowest and most elegant format
Football is a 90-minute game. Basketball wraps up in 48. Rugby takes about 80. But have you ever heard of a sport that can last five whole days – and still end in a draw?
Sounds absurd, right? Welcome to the wonderful, bewildering world of Test cricket – the sport’s oldest, slowest, and most elegant format.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi explains the genius behind Test cricket.
Sport for Dummies: Guide to Test cricket – Part 2: fielding positions, umpires, unusual rules and more
So you made it through part one? Bravo. You now know why Test cricket is a game of the mind as much as the body – a five-day war of attrition wrapped in leather, willow, and white.
But we’re not done yet. The real beauty of Test cricket lies in the layers we’re yet to uncover: quirky fielding positions, the umpires, unusual rules, and some enigmatic traditions.
Let’s dive into what makes this format so brilliant and yet surreal, courtesy of Sports News Blitz cricket writer Ishita Trivedi.
Padel news: From one couple’s pastime to global sensation – A look at the history and future of padel
What started out as a couple’s pastime activity in the luxurious Las Brisas suburb of Acapulco, Mexico, has become a global sensation with over 30 million players worldwide.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire digs into the exciting world of padel.
Padel explainer: How to play the sport and rules of the court
What happens when you combine a green neon ball, a racket and an enclosed court with metal mesh walls? You get the fastest growing sport on the planet - padel.
Viewed as the more accessible cousin to tennis, padel has soared in popularity in recent years.
In the UK alone, LTA Padel reported that over 400,000 adults and juniors played the sport at least once last year.
But for all the other millions who haven’t caught on to the trend, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire goes through all the rules you need to know…
Leagues Cup betting tips: Suggested bets for Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, Club America and more
Leagues Cup action continues this weekend as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feature again in an exciting match-up with Liga MX side Club Necaxa.
That’s right, it’s another full round of fixtures involving all 36 teams in a battle to prove… absolutely nothing, writes Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey.
Golf betting tips: Wyndham Championship – Matt Fitzpatrick eyes FedEx Cup spot, Tom Kim on the up
The PGA Tour reaches its final regular-season event this week as action shifts to the Wyndham Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of the curtain closer.
Leagues Cup outright preview: Tournament winner and suggested bets
As Alexi Lalas would say: Good morning, sunshine. What are we shouting about today? Lionel Messi's stock among fans plummeted when he missed the All-Star game recently, perhaps.
Football's greatest decided against going from the circus of the Club World Cup to participating in carnival games at the All-Star event.
Now, from one fixture pile-up disguised as progress to another, the Leagues Cup is back to give us 36 more reasons to question the state of North American football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s betting writer George Dempsey dives into some outright predictions for the tournament.
F1 news: George Russell questions Mercedes’ direction ahead of Hungarian GP
Since winning the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has failed to finish within the top four in the last three races.
Mercedes had started the season off decently, and Russell’s win in Montreal - paired with Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first and only Formula 1 podium - suggested the Silver Arrows were on the rise.
But despite that boost and a steady stream of upgrades, the team appears to have lost momentum, reports Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell.
Tennis betting tips: Can 12/1 Daniil Medvedev atone for Washington woes by lighting up Toronto?
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is hoping for a profitable return to form in Toronto.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the National Bank Open from SNB’s inimitable punting maverick.
Horse racing news: ‘A loss to Irish racing’ – Sir AP McCoy on closure of Thurles Racecourse
Sir AP McCoy has told William Hill that Thurles Racecourse will always hold a special place for him after it was announced this morning that the Irish track is closing.
The 20-time Champion Jockey won his first-ever race at the Tipperary course all the way back in 1992, when Legal Steps scored for Jim Bolger, and the William Hill ambassador has expressed his sadness that the venue will shut its doors with immediate effect.
Horse racing news: Aussie sprinter Asfoora 4lb clear of King George rivals in Timeform ratings
There is no standout sprinter in Britain and Ireland at present and the Australian-trained Asfoora sets the standard in this year’s renewal of the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Indeed, her Timeform weight-adjusted rating of 133 is at least 4lb clear of her rivals, and she was only beaten a short head by Big Evs in this race 12 months ago.
How elite athletes stay sharp: Performance coach Bradley Scanes on the psychology of success
Bradley Scanes is one of the most sought-after performance coaches and motorsports speakers, best known for his work supporting elite athletes across Formula 1, Olympic sport, and professional boxing.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, he opens up about the science behind elite performance, the lessons professionals can learn from motorsport, and how mental toughness is built, not born.
Lewis Hamilton braces for ‘tears’ during F1 break after intense first stint at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton hasn't had a single podium with Ferrari yet - and he's openly said this season's been a proper battle.
Now, with the F1 summer break looming, he expects a few emotional moments along the way.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shuts down rumours over Mercedes move
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull for 2026, dismissing rumours that he will be leaving the Austrian outfit for Mercedes.
LeBron James and Maverick Carter plot Global Basketball League to challenge the NBA
What began as a seemingly casual photo on a yacht off the coast of France has now taken centre stage in one of the most ambitious ventures in basketball history, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.