Padel returns to its birthplace in a tournament for the Premier Padel tour
Padel is set to return to the very birthplace of the sport for the final stages of the Premier Padel tour.
All quarter-final and final matches of the tournament will be played in Acapulco, Mexico, and will be shown exclusively on Red Bull TV from November 28 to 30.
Before we get there, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire takes a look at where the tour will be headed before its inaugural return.
Romain Grosjean to drive F1 car for first time since 2020 Bahrain GP crash
For the first time since his terrifying crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, Romain Grosjean will step back into Formula 1 machinery.
The Frenchman will reunite with Haas for a Testing of Previous Car session at Italy’s Mugello circuit on Friday, September 26, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Soccer news: Are parachute payments damaging the fabric of English football?
The English Football League system is often hailed as the most competitive and unpredictable football pyramid in the world.
From the glamour of the Premier League to the gritty charm of League Two, the promise of promotion and the peril of relegation create a dynamic narrative season after season.
Yet, in recent years, one feature of this structure has come under increased scrutiny: parachute payments.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips looks at the positives and negatives of parachute payments in the English football league and looks at potential alternatives to the method.
Old Gold Racing news: Lucinda Russell: Apple Away heading to the Betfair Chase
Lucinda Russell has told Old Gold Racing that her star mare, Apple Away, is set to reappear in the Grade One Betfair Chase in November.
The Grade One winner has been a flagbearer for her many Old Gold Racing owners and will afford them another top-level runner en route to some enticing mares’ prizes this season.
Ousmane Dembélé’s inspirational Ballon d’Or journey
Monday, September 22, is a date Ousmane Dembélé will never forget.
There was a time when Dembélé’s brilliance was overshadowed by doubts - injuries, inconsistency and whispers that he might never rise to his true potential.
Now, crowned winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, he stands as proof that the brightest stars sometimes need to burn slowly before shining the brightest.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at his career so far.
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.