Women are driving a new era of sports growth as female viewership numbers continue to increase
The number of women watching sport is growing – and the statistics are there to back it up. From the ashes of Heated Rivalry and Formula 1: Drive to Survive rise female sport fans, who are loyal and ready for sporting fun.
They not only aid consumer statistics and records, but also expand the realms of diversity, virality, and financial stability. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Katie Butler unpacks the growth of female viewership within sport.
NBA news: Has Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played his last game in the NBA?
The Oklahoma City Thunder knocked out the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025/26 NBA play-offs on Monday night as the reigning champions swept LeBron James and company 4-0 in the Western Conference semi-finals.
James’ season is now at an end, and with a lot of uncertainty over the forward’s options for next year, basketball fans will be hoping that this isn’t an undignified end for the GOAT. So, what are his options? Sports News Blitz’s Finn Littlewood gives his thoughts.
Naomi Riches: From ‘blind girl’ at school to rookie rowing world champion
Naomi Riches did not set out to become a Paralympic champion. At school, she was known as “the blind girl,” sat at the front of the class with large-print worksheets, and often made to feel different before anyone saw what she could actually do.
Rowing changed that.
Within four months of joining the Great Britain adaptive rowing set-up, Naomi was sent to her first World Championships and came back with gold.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Naomi discusses how rowing changed her relationship with her disability, why missing out on selection in 2010 became one of the biggest lessons of her career, and what her record-breaking Thames row taught her about control, trust and resilience.
Chelsea manager search: Leading managers to take over the job next season
Ever since the departure of Liam Rosenior, the big question for Chelsea has been simple: “Who will be taking the job for next season?”
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at the leading candidates for the Chelsea managerial position at the moment.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for York and Yarmouth on Wednesday, May 13
Day one of the Dante Festival gets underway at York Racecourse on Wednesday and Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Kieran McHugh returns to cast his eye over proceedings.
ITV are showing five races from York and one from Yarmouth, leaving our resident racing reporter with lots of action to uncover.
Soccer analysis: Is the cost of watching the beautiful game becoming too expensive for fans?
The cost of watching football, whether in the stadium or at home, is becoming too expensive. Is it affordable for the average UK resident?
Sports News Blitz’s Uchenna Haq shares his thoughts…
FIFA World Cup 2026 explained: Format, host cities and key dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest football tournament in history, featuring more teams, matches, and three host nations for the first time ever, writes Sports News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill.
The 23rd edition of the tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19 - jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Horse racing news: Gaelic Warrior named Horse of the Year in Timeform’s Jumps Awards
Gaelic Warrior has been named both Timeform’s Horse of the Year and Top Chaser following a sensational campaign in 2025/26, headlined by dominant victories in both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Punchestown Gold Cup.
Willie Mullins’ star performer achieved a Timeform rating of 180 for his 26-length rout of Fact To File in the Punchestown Gold Cup, cementing his position at the top of the chasing division and putting him just 1lb short of the peak rating of two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin des Champs.
Gaelic Warrior proved himself equally effective around Cheltenham, producing one of the most commanding victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup seen in recent years.
The District Padel & Pickleball Club Celebrates Grand Opening in Toronto, Signaling a New Chapter in Racquet Sports and Social Culture
Toronto’s fast-evolving sports and social landscape is entering a new phase with The District Padel & Pickleball Club, a 55,000-square-foot flagship facility located just minutes from downtown Toronto.
Following an initial opening and community preview on March 28, the club will officially celebrate its Grand Opening on May 15, marking its full arrival as a premium, design-forward destination for racquet sports and social connection.
As interest in racquet sports accelerates globally, recent data from Playtomic’s Global Padel Report shows that a new padel club is opening every 2.5 hours worldwide.
WWE news: Five takeaways from Backlash 2026 as John Cena announces new tournament in Tampa
WWE Backlash 2026 kicked off the post-WrestleMania season this past weekend, and the Tampa event wasn’t short of headlines thanks to a stacked card. All five matches were strong and John Cena even stopped by to announce a new tournament.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu outlines five key takeaways from the latest edition of Backlash.
IndyCar news: Christian Lundgaard secures first Arrow McLaren victory at Sonsio Grand Prix
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Christian Lundgaard crossed the finish line first to win the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
The Danish driver joined Arrow McLaren in 2025, stepping into the seat previously occupied by Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indy 500 winner.
Premier League news: Five takeaways from Newcastle Utd’s draw with Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest secured Premier League survival on Sunday thanks to Elliot Anderson’s late leveller in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. The Magpies, meanwhile, were left to rue yet another missed opportunity in their quest for European football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu examines five key takeaways from a season-defining clash for both sides.
Padel news: VanEck becomes exclusive ETF partner of the Anglo American Padel Cup
VanEck has announced that it will be the exclusive ETF partner of the Anglo American Padel Cup, set to take place in South Florida in February 2027.
The partnership demonstrates the growing global importance of the sport of padel, which has a vibrant community of an estimated 35 million players worldwide, and the significance of the Anglo American Padel Cup, a unique competition bringing together the best padel players from two nations with a historic sporting rivalry.
Serie A news: Giovanni Stroppa, the mastermind behind Venezia’s return to the Italian top flight
Giovanni Stroppa has guided Venezia back to Serie A at the first time of asking after sealing the Serie B title on the final day of the season at a packed Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Stroppa’s impact in Venice.
IPL betting tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the way – Best bets and predictions for week eight
IPL 2026 is now entering its decisive phase, where every result could impact the play-off equation.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, odds values, and key angles for week eight.
The 10 Most Breathtaking Sports Venues in the World
Sport can create unforgettable moments, and the venues that host these events play a major role in shaping the atmosphere. Some grounds are celebrated for their architecture, others for their setting, and many for the history that has unfolded on their turf or track.
Around the world, stadiums and arenas have become destinations in their own right because they offer an experience that goes far beyond the event itself. The following venues are among the most breathtaking for their design and connection to sporting heritage.
From Boston to Berlin: A guide to the Abbott World Marathon Majors and what sets them apart
Running has taken off in the past few years, and marathons are more popular than ever.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Abbie Latymer takes a look at the big seven races.
Football analysis: Is specialisation in football refereeing a good idea?
With increasing demands and a trend among modern sports for referees to be specialised in certain areas of their role, the question of whether football should follow those steps is becoming more prevalent.
But is such a change feasible, says Sports Blitz Writer Uchenna Haq.
The record-breaking rise of San Jose Sharks and Team Canada’s Macklin Celebrini
The San Jose Sharks carry the slogan “The Future is Teal” in everything they do in the NHL. Macklin Celebrini lives it.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Katie Butler takes a closer look at Macklin Celebrini’s record-heavy 2025/26 season.
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.