Padel news: 2025 Premier Padel tour to conclude with action-packed Barcelona Finals
All roads lead to Barcelona for the final showdown of the 2025 Premier Padel tour, with the world’s best players facing off for the title between December 11 and 14.
Inside the iconic Palau Sant Jordi, the top eight men’s and women’s pairs from the tour will come together to see who takes the number one spot.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire takes you through what to expect.
A Look at Responsible Betting and Its Role in the UK Sports Scene
Betting and sports have always gone hand in hand in the UK. Whether it’s a Saturday football match or a flutter on the horses at Cheltenham, placing a wager has long been part of the sporting tradition.
Over the years, this connection has only deepened, and with the rise of smartphones and online platforms, betting is now more accessible than ever. But that ease of access also brings new challenges, making responsible betting more important than it’s ever been.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what responsible betting really means, the tools designed to support it, and how all of this ties into the bigger picture of the UK sports scene.
How Emily Campbell became a trailblazer for women in strength sports
In this exclusive interview with Champions Olympic Speakers Agency, Emily reflects on the moments that shaped her career, the challenges she has overcome and the lessons she hopes to pass on to aspiring athletes.
Newcastle star hails Toon youngster as superb talent with amazing future
Former Newcastle United player Lee Clark has heaped praise on Toon teenager Lewis Miley for his recent performances in a black and white shirt.
Miley has struggled for first-team football this season, but has impressed over recent weeks after coming back into Eddie Howe’s side for games against Everton and Spurs.
Clark knows what it’s like to work his way up through the ranks and break into the first team at St James’ Park, making his debut in the early 90s before being an integral part of Kevin Keegan’s “Entertainers” side that won admirers up and down the country for their style of play.
Premier League analysis: Five talking points from Wolves vs Man Utd
Winless Wolves were defeated 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday, December 8.
Starman Bruno Fernandes picked up two goals and an assist, while Bryan Mbeumo ended his recent goalscoring drought.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Tom Gardiner looks at five talking points from the game.
Gaming opinion: ‘This War of Mine’ - Survival and morality
Few games explore the human cost of survival as powerfully as This War of Mine.
This War of Mine stands out as a slow, thoughtful and emotionally heavy take on what it means to endure war.
Sports News Blitz writer Ryan Preston “Prestonie” highlights the atmospheric storytelling of This War of Mine.
Gaming opinion: Surviving the apocalypse in ‘Project Zomboid’
Sports News Blitz writer Ryan Preston “Prestonie” discusses surviving the apocalypse with friends.
Wolves vs Man Utd 1-4: Ruben Amorim’s men survive the calamity button at Wolves
Read on as Sports News Blitz Manchester United resident Robert Bore revels over an expected win over bottom-of-the-table Wolves.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris secures world title
Lando Norris finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri did all they could to deny him by finishing first and second, respectively.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from the final race of the season.
Lando Norris crowned F1 world champion at Abu Dhabi finale despite Max Verstappen win
On Sunday, December 7, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris made history.
By finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship - a title he clinched by a bare two-point margin.
Ryan Moore takes place among world’s elite for LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley
The LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley without Ryan Moore is almost unthinkable, and on Wednesday night (10 December), the 42-year-old will join 11 of the world’s elite riders for the 19th time in 20 years.
That couldn’t have been taken for granted when the line-up was first announced a month ago, as Moore continued his recovery from a stress fracture of the femur, which was first revealed at the end of August.
But the four-time recipient of the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey award made his return to race riding when landing a double at Lingfield a week out from the LONGINES IJC, and was in relaxed mood at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning (9 December) after riding a barrier trial for longtime ally John Size.
Harry Eustace carries high hopes for Docklands in LONGINES Hong Kong Mile
There will be another Eustace among the names for Sha Tin’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on Sunday (14 December) once again with David's brother Harry hoping for a more prominent showing from his stable star Docklands.
The elder sibling of one of Hong Kong's brightest training talents has had a fine year himself, with Docklands becoming his first top-level winner in the G1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.
Now a very experienced five-year-old, he bids to improve upon last year's 12th-placed finish when tackling the HK$36 million (approx. £3.5m) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile.
Wrestling news: John Cena’s final opponent confirmed as Gunther wins Last Time Is Now Tournament
John Cena’s final-ever opponent has been confirmed, with the 17-time World Champion set to face former Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champion, ‘The Ring General’ Gunther.
Gunther earned the right to be the final adversary of Cena’s legendary career by winning the Last Time Is Now Tournament.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at the highly anticipated matchup.
Padel news: Three reasons why padel is the perfect sport for busy adults looking to decompress
Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world and the best way to catch up with friends, get in your recommended exercise, and de-stress from the mundane routine of life.
After all, many of us have a schedule that requires you to squint in order to try and find some freedom – to the point where making time for things feels like a second job.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explains why padel is the perfect pastime for busy adults.
Horse racing news: Joseph O’Brien seeks success with Al Riffa in LONGINES Hong Kong Vase
Joseph O’Brien regards his HK$26 million (approx. £2.5m) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (1m4f/2400m) contender Al Riffa as the horse who can help further his ambition to become a regular face at the major race meetings around the world in the coming years.
Al Riffa, a strapping five-year-old by Wootton Bassett, has already given a glimpse of that potential with a second to Godolphin’s globetrotter Rebel’s Romance at Royal Ascot in June and a much-debated seventh to Half Yours in the 2025 G1 Melbourne Cup.
MMA news: Alex Pereira reveals two fights at heavyweight he wants in 2026
After reclaiming his light-heavyweight title in the rematch against Magomed Ankalaev back in October, Alex Pereira has his sights set on a historic move to heavyweight in 2026.
Pereira, 38, has already left an unforgettable imprint on the sport of MMA since his UFC debut back in 2021.
The hard-hitting Brazilian has held titles at both middleweight and twice at light-heavyweight despite having just 12 fights in the UFC, with seven of those wins coming against either former champions or fighters who would go on to hold UFC gold.
However, after effectively clearing out the light-heavyweight division, Pereira has his sights on two fights in particular that would tempt him to move up to heavyweight, reports Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.
Premier League betting tips: Leeds to put up a fight against Liverpool, Matheus Cunha to score and more Gameweek 15 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Wolves vs Man United preview, predictions and betting tips
Man United travel to Molineux to face a Wolves side desperate for a first league win of the season.
The hosts are still searching for their breakthrough, while the visitors will be looking to maintain their upward form under Ruben Amorim.
Sports News Blitz previews Wolves vs Man United with stats, betting info and predictions.
NFL betting tips: The Eagles to hit a roadblock in Los Angeles; Chicago Bears to come in clutch
It’s hitting crunch time now, with just a few games to go until the postseason, and the league is going to heat up.
Last year's Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, have their NFC East top spot hanging in the balance - a win against the Chargers this week could prove decisive in guaranteeing their postseason place.
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy went two for three last week and will be hoping for a similar level of consistency as he reveals his three picks for gameweek 14.
Soccer analysis: Erling Haaland hits 100: The race to catch Alan Shearer
Erling Haaland stole the headlines after Manchester City saw off Fulham in a frantic fixture on Tuesday, December 2.
The Norwegian forward notched his 100th Premier League goal, reaching the milestone quicker than anyone before him.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Tom Gardiner lauds Haaland’s sensational milestone.