WSL news: England captain Leah Williamson extends her stay with Arsenal
Lionesses captain Leah Williamson has signed a new contract with Arsenal, continuing her two-decade journey with the club.
Arsenal officially confirmed that Williamson, 29, will remain with the team for the next few years.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Abbie Latymer looks back at her rise to stardom.
Remembering Alex Zanardi: F1 driver, paralympian, and an unstoppable spirit
On Friday, May 1, 2026, sport lost a great champion and a great man. Alex Zanardi, aged 59, passed away in Padua, Italy, not far from where he was born in Bologna.
His spirit lives on through his wife, Daniela, and their son, Niccolo.
The Italian was a Formula 1 driver, two-time CART (now IndyCar) champion, and Paralympic medalist in handcycling.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler reflects on his legendary career.
Soccer opinion: Leeds Utd set to secure Premier League status for next season
With Leeds United finding form on the back-end of the current Premier League season, the Whites’ U-turn from imminent relegation was not an overnight achievement, as managerial adaption and player brilliance could collectively keep Elland Road in the top flight.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was given an ultimatum in December; provide results in the coming week or the job is at risk.
Games that week included two home fixtures against giants Chelsea and Liverpool, an aesthetically unpleasant sight for Farke and fans.
F1 opinion: Ferrari’s new era, with one defining question
For nearly two decades, Ferrari’s “racing red” cars have driven towards something that once felt inescapable, writes Sports News Blitz’s Francesca O’Callaghan.
After Kimi Räikkönen delivered Ferrari their last Drivers’ crown in 2007, the narrative has been filled with near-misses and a legacy growing increasingly cumbersome with every passing season.
Even the constructors’ title, absent since 2008, feels like an antique, a time when Ferrari took centre stage, labelling themselves as the kings of motorsport.
This is a team anchored in superiority, shaped by the vision of Enzo Ferrari, and marked by triumph.
AD/Vantage Padel Team brings the Hexagon spirit to Los Angeles at a star-studded BERO Padel Classic
The Hexagon Cup champion team in 2024 and 2026 acted as cohost of the BERO Padel Classic in Los Angeles, an event that brought together padel, entertainment and international projection.
Tom Holland, Steve Aoki, Stormzy, Jay Shetty and a prominent group of celebrities were among the main attractions of the event.
AD/Vantage Padel strengthened its international profile in the United States as a two-time Hexagon Cup champion, in an event that helped boost the global visibility of padel.
What Current Stanley Cup Odds Reveal About This Year’s Top Contenders
Stanley Cup odds carry a deep story. They signal relative team strength early. They reflect how teams are performing, how they’re perceived, and how the market reacts in real time.
ATP Tour news: Jannik Sinner creates history as Masters domination continues in Madrid
Madrid stages the second of three Masters 1000 events during the ATP clay court season, held at a considerable altitude of around 2,000 feet and usually in balmy temperatures.
The so-called “big four” (Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic) exerted something of a stranglehold upon the tournament, winning it for 10 straight years in 2008-17.
In more recent times, the current dominant pair of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have claimed the title, along with Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud.
Following this year’s edition, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a look at the implications for both winner and runner-up.
2026 World Cup Betting Odds: Who Are the Favourites and How Does the Market Look?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, and with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the first time in the tournament's expanded format, the betting markets are already generating serious attention.
Whether you are a seasoned sports bettor or simply curious about how the odds reflect each nation's chances, the current pricing tells a compelling story about where the smart money is sitting - and where the value might be hiding.
Interest in World Cup betting has surged in recent months as the draw was confirmed and sportsbooks began releasing their full outright markets. This piece breaks down the current odds, analyses the leading contenders, and looks at some of the longer-priced nations that the market may be underestimating.
Top-five battle intensifies as Liverpool enter season-defining run-in
Only a year after winning a long-awaited 20th top-flight title, Liverpool are now fighting tooth and nail to avoid the ignominy of finishing outside the Premier League’s top five.
Title-winning manager Arne Slot has gone from being one of the Anfield favourites to becoming one of the most divisive figures on Merseyside in a dramatic fall from grace.
Back-to-back victories over Fulham and Everton eased the pressure on the Dutch tactician, moving the Reds five points clear of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion.
F1 news: Kimi Antonelli sets new Formula One record after Miami Grand Prix win
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 3.264 seconds clear of Lando Norris, while Norris’ McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri secured the final podium position.
The Italian, who started from pole, recorded his third win of the season.
His only non-win this year came in the season opener in Australia, where he finished second behind his team-mate George Russell.
Sunday’s pole position was also his third of the campaign, writes Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler.
F1 vs NFL: Two sports, one question over women’s place at the top
For years, girls were pushed away from muddy pitches and roaring engines, guided instead toward something “more appropriate”, writes Sports News Blitz’s Francesca O’Callaghan.
Fast forward to 2026, is that written narrative beginning to smudge, like ink on a page, or are we pretending that the sporting world is changing without reality fully catching up to it?
Take Formula 1 and the NFL.
Man Utd analysis: Should Michael Carrick be named permanent manager for the 2026/27 season?
Following Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in a thrilling encounter on Sunday, the case for Michael Carrick to take on the role permanently at Old Trafford continues to strengthen, with the club now closing in on a Champions League place.
After being appointed interim manager on January 13, Carrick has taken the Premier League by storm, writes Sports News Blitz’s Uchenna Haq.
Tennis news: Emma Raducanu ready to return after tournament absences
British number one Emma Raducanu has pulled out of three tournaments this year to focus on her health - but now says she feels ‘much better’.
Tennis superstar Raducanu is set to play in this week’s Italian Open after previously pulling out of events in Miami, Linz and Madrid as a result of post-viral symptoms.
This news has been received with excitement by British tennis fans, writes Sports News Blitz’s Abbie Latymer.
IPL betting tips: Best bets, odds and value plays as playoff race intensifies
IPL 2026 is nearing the business-end phase. Every game now directly impacts the playoff race.
Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, odds value, and key angles from Week Seven of the Indian Premier League.
F1 news: Miami GP takeaways - Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead, Red Bull improves with upgrades, Ferrari’s forgettable race, and more
It’s three in a row for Kimi Antonelli as he takes the chequered flag in Miami, surviving the threat from McLaren's improved pace.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the takeaways from an eventful Miami Grand Prix.
Premier League betting tips: Casemiro to score against Liverpool, Aston Villa to beat Tottenham and more Gameweek 35 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the rip-snorter between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday, May 3.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Newmarket, Goodwood and Thirsk on Saturday, May 2
Every year, at the start of May, Sports News Blitz tipster Jeff Mexico breaks into his mother’s house and steals a pair of her shoes.
He then wears them for a few days before chucking them in the sea, as he doesn’t feel there’s enough plastic in the ocean.
His mother still hasn’t realised she is missing all these shoes, granted she has been dead since 2009.
Anyway to the horses.
Rugby league betting tips: Predictions and suggested bets for Super League Round 10
Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity are top of the billing this week as they fight it out at the top of the league, with St Helens hosting York Knights, and much more.
With Wakefield losing to St Helens and Wigan losing to Warrington, this shows the quality at the top of the league with Rhinos leading the way. A gap is starting to form.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward takes a look at upcoming fixtures, highlighting the best betting angles and offering some choice tips.
WSL news: Relegation battle heats up as new format takes shape
For much of the Women’s Super League season, attention has been on the title race and the fight at the bottom.
But the final weekend now carries extra importance because of major changes to the league structure.
With the league’s expansion and a revised promotion-relegation system coming into effect, this season has become a transitional one that is reshaping the future of the WSL.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Liberty Nicholson-Hulse takes a closer look at how the new format is shaping the final weekend drama across both the WSL and WSL 2.
Kentucky Derby Odds Breakdown: Leading Horses to Watch on Race Day
Churchill Downs feels different this time of year. The noise builds slowly, then all at once. Twenty horses, one mile and a quarter, charging beneath the twin spires together, and a few minutes that tend to linger far longer than expected.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby arrives with a full field and a familiar mix of certainty and doubt.
Renegade leads the board, though that rarely tells the whole story. Beneath the surface, subtle shifts and late whispers hint at contenders gaining ground at the right moment.