How Morecambe bounced from the brink to become the National League’s entertainers
The revival of Morecambe FC has been an incredible process to watch, as the Shrimps defy the odds to even compete at a National League level.
Under the guidance of the first Sikh manager in the English game and with a hastily assembled team following the lifting of embargos, the club are on a mission to survive the wilderness of the fifth tier and build for the future.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores the craziness of the last few months at Morecambe and how they have become a must-watch team for goal lovers.
Start-up company raises $10m to support padel growth in the US
Epic Padel is aiming to invest in the growth of the sport in the US by developing tech-enabled clubs and a range of strategic investments.
Virginia-based padel club operator and investment company, Epic Padel, recently secured an oversubscribed $10 million seed round to launch its first US clubs, including ventures across the global padel ecosystem, according to a report by Forbes.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya explores how the funding could accelerate the sport’s expansion and reshape its accessibility in the US.
Olympic British swimmer Alice Dearing just dropped the biggest lesson every business leader must hear
Alice Dearing has made waves not just in the water, but in the world of sport and business alike. As a Diversity & Inclusion Speaker, she brings authenticity and a powerful voice to conversations about equity, mindset and high performance. From Olympic swims to boardroom talks, she has become a beacon for change.
Her story is one of resilience and radical consistency: the early mornings, the disciplined habits, the perseverance through discomfort.
Whether it’s pushing through self-doubt or finding strength in struggle, she offers lessons that extend far beyond sport.
For leaders and teams, her insights translate into real tools for culture, alignment and growth.
In this exclusive interview with The High Performance Agency, Alice shares how elite athletics can inform leadership, how barriers are broken down, and why true inclusion isn’t an initiative - it’s a mindset shift.
2025 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen back in the title fight, McLaren make more mistakes, Carlos Sainz takes first Williams podium, and more
Following on from Monza, F1 returned to another high-speed circuit on the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, September 21.
A record-breaking qualifying session, a shock podium for Williams, and Max Verstappen possibly creeping back into the title fight - the weekend has given F1 fans plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP.
Premier League news: Five things we learned from Gameweek five
Gameweek five of the Premier League delivered another round of high drama, with late equalisers, tactical shifts and title contenders showing both strengths and flaws.
Arsenal snatched a stoppage-time point against Manchester City, Liverpool extended their perfect start despite lingering concerns, and Aston Villa’s lack of goals became even more apparent.
From resilience to inexperience, the weekend’s action revealed plenty about where the season might be heading and Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss it.
Premier League news: Aston Villa break scoring drought in Sunderland draw but problems persist
Aston Villa finally scored their first goal of the Premier League season at the fifth time of asking on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines why Unai Emery’s team could not get the job done against the Black Cats.
Azerbaijan GP: Lewis Hamilton says he wants to apologise to Charles Leclerc after botched Ferrari swap as struggles continue
On Sunday, September 22, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes in Baku left Lewis Hamilton apologising to Charles Leclerc after a failed position swap at the 2025 Azerbaijan GP.
Merseyside derby analysis - Five things we learned from Everton’s loss to Liverpool
A second-half strike from Idrissa Gana Gueye was not enough to cancel out Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike’s first-half goals as Everton fell to a 2-1 defeat in the 247th Merseyside Derby.
Everton suffered their second defeat of the season, with their city rivals maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea gives his five key takeaways from the match.
Premier League betting tips: Merseyside red cards, Arsenal glory, Man Utd stuck in a World War II time warp, and more
A slack 9/1 winner last week from the last outlaw of sports betting. How tasty are some of this weekend’s fixtures, by the way?
I'm off to Spain on Saturday. I always like to give a bit back, so will be teaching the locals to speak English by shouting very loudly at them.
Read on - por favor - for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including the Merseyside derby on Saturday and the small matter of Arsenal against Manchester City a day later.
Premier League power rankings: Liverpool look like champions, Sunderland to survive and more
The 2025/26 Premier League season is only four games in, but the early storylines are already writing themselves.
Liverpool look like champions, and Arsenal are their only challengers.
Sunderland could be the team to buck the trend of struggling new boys while sending Wolves back to the Championship with their tails between their legs in the process.
Plenty of twists and turns lie ahead, and it feels like we haven’t quite seen several teams’ proper form yet.
Every week here on Sports News Blitz, betting expert George Dempsey will be compiling the only table that matters - our very own Premier League power rankings.
NFL betting tips: Buffalo Bills to stomp Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears struggling with injury blows and more
I might have been too quick to jump on the J.J. McCarthy train last week.
Truth is, he looks incredibly unpolished, and was far from NFL standards as the Vikings suffered a 22-6 battering at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs have continued to struggle, losing once again against the Philadelphia Eagles, as they leave little for their Texan supporters to get excited over.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his favourite picks ahead of gameweek three in the NFL.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Manchester City betting preview and tips
Super Sunday delivers a headline clash this weekend as Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of a blockbuster.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
The Premier League returns to Old Trafford this Saturday as Chelsea make the trip north to face Manchester United in a clash between two sides still searching for consistency.
Both clubs have shown glimpses of potential, but a lack of control and cohesion continues to plague their seasons.
Sports News Blitz preview Manchester United vs Chelsea, offering betting tips and stats.
Premier League news: Liverpool vs Everton – Five key battles and score prediction
Everton travel to Anfield this weekend to face table-topping Liverpool in the latest edition of the Merseyside derby.
Ahead of the game, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea examines five key battles and offers a score prediction.
Premier League on Sky Sports: AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United betting preview and tips
AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United meet this Super Sunday in a Premier League match-up full of familiar faces and burgeoning momentum, with European adventures and league ambitions already on the line.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of an intriguing clash.
NFL Week 3 - Detroit Lions take on Baltimore Ravens in blockbuster Monday Night Football clash: How to watch, analysis and more
Week 3 of the NFL season is almost upon us, and Monday Night Football tosses up a brilliant matchup between two of the best teams in the National Football League.
The Detroit Lions (1-1) hit the road for a big-time matchup against the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) on Monday night.
Both teams will be looking to grab a statement win after losing their opening games before bouncing back to resounding victories in Week 2.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the game of the weekend.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Fulham vs Brentford betting preview and tips
Another London derby takes centre stage on Saturday as Fulham host Brentford in the 2025/26 Premier League.
Both sides have shown flashes of promise in the early stages of the season, and with local pride on the line, a lively clash under the lights at Craven Cottage is expected.
Sports News Blitz previews Fulham vs Brentford with betting tips and stats.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton targets historic milestone at Azerbaijan GP
Lewis Hamilton heads to the Azerbaijan GP with a chance to make history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo looks at Hamilton’s pursuit of making history, his search for a first Ferrari podium, and what to expect in Baku.
County Cricket vs The Hundred: Has the new format strengthened or weakened traditional county structures?
When the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched The Hundred in 2021, it promised a revolution.
Branded as a fast-paced, city-based competition with simplified rules and a family-friendly broadcast package, it was marketed as cricket’s gateway to new audiences.
Four years on, the debate over its impact on county cricket remains intense.
Has The Hundred invigorated the domestic game, or has it undermined the very county structures that built English cricket over 150 years?
The truth, as always, sits somewhere in the middle: there have been undeniable successes, but also structural costs that county cricket cannot ignore.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips analyses the positives and negatives of The Hundred on county cricket, and discusses whether they can continue to coexist.
NBA news: LeBron James eyes playing with both sons before retirement
LeBron James has already redefined longevity in the NBA, but his next ambition could make for one of the most remarkable stories in sports history.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how the LA Lakers star is working towards an unprecedented dream.