Super Bowl LXI contenders: Who is likely to be on top according to recent odds
The Super Bowl has always been viewed as the most influential societal and economic sporting event in America, with an average of 125 million viewers each year.
The Seattle Seahawks were presumed not to be victorious in Super Bowl LX. Not really.
Even as the season progressed, Mike Macdonald's defence tightened its grip on the league with 14 regular-season wins, finishing with a +191 point differential. There lingered a perception that Seattle were merely on a winning streak rather than the inevitable champion.
And yet, by the end, their 28-13 victory over the New England Patriots felt almost rational.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Francesca O’Callaghan dives into why the Seattle Seahawks may be entering a new era of dominance - and which franchises are best positioned to knock them off their throne for Super Bowl LXI.
NFL analysis: Best backup-to-starter quarterbacks in NFL history as Kirk Cousins heads to Las Vegas
Kirk Cousins arrived in Atlanta almost two years ago to the day as a $180 million quarterback, undisputed starter, and the new franchise cornerstone.
Then, the Falcons front office shockingly ripped up the script, drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall barely a fortnight later and nuking the franchise's relationship with Cousins almost instantly.
NFL news: Blockbuster contracts shake up free agency in 2026
As salary cap figures begin to climb, money has been flying around the NFL so far, since the free agency window opened.
Since the opening week of free agency teams have reportedly spent a record $5.83billion on player contracts, $2.59billion being guaranteed.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi reports on some of the latest blockbuster contracts that are shaking up the 2026 free agency landscape.
NFL news: Dre Greenlaw’s dream return to the San Francisco 49ers
After a year with the Denver Broncos, star linebacker Dre Greenlaw has returned to Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers.
Whilst in his time in Denver didn’t live up to the expectation, Greenlaw made his name with the 49ers, and will be a key figure if they are to improve on last year's playoff disappointment.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and 49ers fan Luca Salmasi reports on the latest arrival to the San Francisco franchise.
NFL analysis: Sam Darnold - From draft bust to Super Bowl-winning quarterback
Once labelled a draft bust, Sam Darnold sealed his NFL redemption by leading the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory.
Sports News Blitz writer Freddie Thomas-Neher looks further into Darnold’s shock career shift.