Rugby league betting tips: Predictions and suggested bets for Super League Round 12
Hull KR vs Wigan provides top billing this week, new league leaders St Helens travel to Castleford looking to increase the gap at the top and much more to come.
With Leeds Rhinos losing last week to Wigan Warriors and with St Helens winning at Huddersfield, the Rhinos are toppled off top spot with St Helens replacing them.
However, nothing is set in stone yet and there is still a big chunk of the season left to play.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward takes a look at upcoming fixtures, highlighting the best betting angles and offering some choice tips.
Premier League news: Five talking points ahead of the final day of the season
With the title wrapped up in Arsenal’s favour following Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, there remains plenty to sort out as the Premier League concludes on Sunday.
From European battles to relegation scraps, the final day still offers immense drama with plenty at stake, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
IPL cricket review: What has happened to the Mumbai Indians this season?
After another disappointing defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a season to forget.
They sit ninth in the table, already eliminated and out of the running for qualification this season.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews their season and analyses why the five-time champions have struggled so much this season.
European football news: Aston Villa triumph in Europa League final as English teams dominate the continent
With Unai Emery’s side making light work of Freiburg in a 3-0 win on Wednesday, May 20, Arsenal and Crystal Palace will look to follow suit with European finals of their own in the coming weeks.
Arsenal will face PSG in the Champions League final where a famous Double could be secured for Mikel Arteta and his team, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Palace have navigated their way through to the final stage of the Europa Conference League and will face top-half La Liga side, Rayo Vallecano.
Europa League news: Aston Villa end 44-year wait for European glory with dominant final victory
Aston Villa were crowned UEFA Europa League champions on Wednesday night after a commanding 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
This victory ends the club’s 44-year wait for European silverware and secures their first major trophy since 1996.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores how Unai Emery’s side have pulled off this incredible achievement.
ATP Tour news: Rome is where the heart is for Jannik Sinner as clay Masters hat-trick is completed
The third and final Masters 1000 event of the ATP clay court season takes place in Rome, and is seen as the final ‘tune-up’ for its centrepiece: the French Open grand slam event.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have dominated the tournament in recent years, winning it 16 times between them in 2005-22.
This time round, home hero Jannik Sinner was expected to claim the title and make history...and he did not disappoint!
Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a look at both Sinner’s achievement and the other salient stories from the Italian capital.
Mental strength is built by reviewing failure, says former England rugby star James Haskell
James Haskell built his career in rugby’s hardest environments. A former England flanker, British & Irish Lions tourist, Premiership champion and Six Nations Grand Slam winner, he played through the pressure, scrutiny and setbacks that define elite sport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, James Haskell discusses the behaviours that separate elite performers, why failure needs a process behind it, and how mental strength can be developed long after the final whistle.
Premier League analysis: Key takeaways for Chelsea after defeating Tottenham again
In a London derby that had huge implications at the bottom of the table, Chelsea managed to defeat Spurs 2-1 in the final game of the season at Stamford Bridge.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews the key takeaways from the match from a Chelsea perspective.
Premier League Darts night 16 preview and betting tips
Despite the play-off places already being decided, there is still one more night of league phase action before the prestigious finals night at the O2 next week.
Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Fawcett previews all of the action ahead of closing night in Sheffield.
Players who scored in both the semi-final and final of the same World Cup
Few achievements in international football are as rare as scoring in both a World Cup semi-final and the final itself. To do so requires not only individual brilliance but the consistency to deliver it across the two biggest occasions in the sport, with a country's hopes resting on every touch.
Browsing the current World Cup winner odds ahead of the 2026 tournament, it is a reminder of just how much weight is attached to performances at this level. Across the entire history of the tournament, only a handful of players have managed to score in both knockout rounds in the same year. Here are the players who achieved it.
EFL Championship news: Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after multiple breaches
Following a review by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, the EFL have announced that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to multiple rule breaches regarding observation of opposition training.
Man Utd analysis: Old Trafford celebrates 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest, but Roy Keane still had something to say
On a remarkable afternoon at Old Trafford, Roy Keane found a way to cast a shadow over one of the most joyous days of Manchester United's 2025/26 season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Soccer analysis: The key parts of Xabi Alonso’s appointment
After the disappointment of the FA Cup final defeat to Man City, there was at least something for Chelsea fans to smile about.
Less than 24 hours later, it was announced that Spaniard Xabi Alonso would be the club’s next manager.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews this appointment and looks ahead to what might be in store for Chelsea fans with Alonso at the helm.
IPL betting tips: Best bets and predictions for week nine with play-offs on the line
The IPL 2026 play-off race is heading for a blockbuster finish as we enter the final group-stage week. Only Royal Challengers Bengaluru have sealed qualification so far, with seven teams fighting for the remaining three play-off spots.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, odds values, and key angles for week nine.
Premier League news: Man Utd overcome Nottingham Forest as Bruno Fernandes equals assist record
Manchester United overcame a spirited Nottingham Forest side 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday to secure third spot on the Premier League table. Goals from Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo got the job done for Michael Carrick’s charges while Morato and Morgan Gibbs-White struck for the Tricky Trees.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the final home game of the season for the Red Devils.
Premier League news: Aston Villa thrash Liverpool at Villa Park to seal Champions League return
Aston Villa produced one of their finest performances of the season in defeating Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park to secure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
In front of a packed and electric home crowd, Unai Emery’s side delivered a ruthless second-half display that exposed Liverpool’s defensive frailties and underlined Villa’s remarkable rise under the Spanish manager. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reviews Friday’s clash.
Premier League news: Five takeaways from Newcastle Utd’s win over relegation-bound West Ham
William Osula scored twice as Newcastle United beat West Ham 3-1 at St James’ Park to leave the Hammers on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses five key takeaways from the Magpies’ final home game of the season.
Bundesliga news: Newly promoted SV Elversberg are German football’s latest fairytale story
SV Elversberg are one of the smallest professional football teams in Germany, and on the last weekend of the season, they did what many clubs dream of and reached the Bundesliga for the first time in the club’s history.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at SV Elversberg’s story and the latest addition to Germany’s top flight.
La Liga analysis: Boos, bust-ups and backlash – Real Madrid drama deepens
This season has proved a difficult period for Real Madrid and it only seems to be getting worse, with Madrid fans recently booing star player Kylian Mbappé. That comes after a training ground bust-up between two other players left the club in a crisis.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at a traumatic last few months for Madrid and considers what the future may hold.
Football news: How social media fuels reactionary fan culture within the beautiful game
Social media allows people to communicate more quickly, enabling football fans to share reactions, commentary, and controversial opinions instantaneously.
But does it have an overall positive influence on football? Here, Sports News Blitz writer Uchenna Haq explores the various effects of social media on the sport’s fandom.