Premier League news: Six things we learnt in matchweek two as Liverpool grab late win at Newcastle
Following Liverpool’s late win at Newcastle United on Monday night, the second round of Premier League games has drawn to a close and it’s safe to say that fans got a little bit of everything and more.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at six key takeaways from the action.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas set for F1 return with Cadillac in 2026
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as the driver line-up for Cadillac’s debut season.
Punter’s big win returns extra £7k thanks to BOG
A William Hill racing punter landed a big bet to start the bank holiday weekend, when their 5p Goliath returned close to £12k, over half of which was thanks to Best Odds Guaranteed.
World Pool expands 2025 fixtures with new race days in UK, Australia and Brazil
World Pool has confirmed fixtures for the remainder of 2025, with the globally commingled pools set to be in operation on new race days from Australia and the UK in the final quarter of the year.
Rugby Championship news: Game management key as Handre Pollard carries Springboks to much-needed win
After a 38-22 defeat to the Wallabies at Ellis Park in round one of the Rugby Championship, the Springboks bounced back to claim a 30-22 win at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Fly-half Handre Pollard was the key catalyst in the Boks’ return to winning ways, cementing his status as Rassie Erasmus’s first-choice pivot.
His kicking game, control, and game management, along with his consistent ability to bring calmness to the backline, were vital to the Boks’ round two success, earning him the Man of the Match award.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo assesses the reaction to the round two encounter.
Premier League news: Three reasons why Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have started the season so poorly
Aston Villa lost 1-0 at Brentford on Saturday to continue what has been a poor start to the Premier League campaign for Unai Emery’s side.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reveals the reasons behind the Villans’ terrible form.
Cromwell targets Czechia run for Stumptown, eyes John Durkan for Inothewayurthinkin
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has revealed that Stumptown is set to head to Czechia in October to run in the Velká Pardubická.
Dutch GP rules force Sauber’s name change over gambling sponsorship
Sauber’s Formula 1 team, officially known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will compete under a different name at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.
Estevao steps up in Chelsea’s dominating 5-1 win over West Ham
Chelsea produced a dominant display at the London Stadium on Friday night, beating West Ham 5-1 to give them their first win of the Premier League season.
The evening began with a setback for the visitors when Cole Palmer pulled out during the warm-up, but his replacement, 18-year-old Estevao Willian, stepped up in style.
Rounders news: Aireborough Belters lose unbeaten record in Pugh Cup thriller
The Pugh Cup rounders team pulled off a staggering victory over the unbeaten Aireborough Belters at Yeadon Cricket Club on Friday night, winning 22.5 to 18.
With a pint in one hand and a rounders bat in the other, Pugh Cup captain Chris Wiley lost the toss with Belters skipper ‘Chezza’, who sent the lively lads into bat.
A shaky start soon gave way to some big hitting, and the Pugh Cup team posted a first-innings score of 10 from their 30 balls, cheered on by a raucous crowd made up of rounders players from the Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks and Wharfedale Wildcats….
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea and Man Utd to win, Tijjani Reijnders to impress again, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher.
Golf betting tips: Tommy Fleetwood edging closer to maiden PGA win, Scottie Scheffler hard to ignore
The PGA Tour season is officially drawing to a close, with 30 of the tour's best all vying to lay claim to the TOUR Championship.
Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler will be a hard man to beat, but he is certainly not the only name in contention for the title this week.
Hosted at East Lake Golf Club, the Championship event will favour accuracy over distance, with tree-lined fairways ready to punish any wayward drives.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s golf betting writer Sam Condy points to his four favourite picks ahead of the PGA Tour curtain closer.
Premier League fixtures: Full list of top-flight games, dates and times for August 2025
The 2025/26 Premier League season is fast approaching, with top-flight teams getting some serious transfer deals done and the official Fantasy game open for business.
We will be covering Liverpool’s defence of their crown with in-depth analysis and selected previews of the big games, as well as providing weekly betting tips from the Bookie Basher.
And Sports News Blitz are partnering up with the team at EPL Bets for the new campaign to provide betting previews and tips for every game on the calendar.
Talking of calendars, we know they can change - but here’s the full list of fixtures to whet the appetite for the return of the best league on the planet next month.
Rallies, risks, rewards: The heart of tennis explained, from 12th-century origin to modern Grand Slams
The graceful leaps across the court, the soft deception of a drop shot, the sudden burst of power in a forehand – tennis is beautiful to watch, but the scoring system is likely to leave one baffled.
If you’ve found yourself puzzled by the game, don’t worry – you’re not alone, and Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi is here to explain.
Chelsea confirm Lauren James injury after Euro 2025 final
Chelsea have confirmed that Lauren James will spend time on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury while with England at Euro 2025.
LeBron James faces uncertain future as Lakers shift toward Luka Doncic
LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season with more questions than answers about his future in Los Angeles.
As the Lakers pivot toward Luka Doncic, the four-time champion faces the unfamiliar prospect of no longer being the franchise’s centrepiece.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines the shifting landscape and what it means for LeBron’s next chapter.
Weight allowance gives juveniles a generous edge in the Nunthorpe, say Timeform
A two-year-old has not won the Nunthorpe since Kingsgate Native scored in 2007 but juveniles are far from at a disadvantage, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.
Two-year-old colts and geldings receive 22 lb from three-year-olds and 24 lb from four-year-olds and up to account for their lack of physical maturity. However, Timeform believes this weight-for-age allowance is too generous and that a concession of 16 lb would be fairer.
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton ‘stupidly’ misjudged challenge
After a difficult start to life in Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has been openly self-critical, prompting Fred Vasseur to step in with a public defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Brit’s struggles and the Ferrari boss’s candid admission.
Padel news: Padel vs tennis - similarities and differences
Padel is constantly compared to tennis, considering both sports use a racket and have similar-looking courts.
The comparison is understandable, but that is where the similarities end.
How the sports are played and tournaments are organised creates a clear distinction between the two.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire discusses how two of the most popular racket sports differ from one another.
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya makes a racket about padel after completing 2025 Formula 2 season
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya recently completed 10 rounds of his 2025 Formula 2 season and has earned a well-deserved break, during which his passion for padel has come to light.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya explains more…