Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan
Following a 4-1 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have ended their pre-season on a high, as the 2025/26 Premier League season looms.
With a summer packed with Club World Cup football, Chelsea have played only two friendlies to prepare for the campaign ahead.
Horse racing news: £2 bet lands punter over £16k
One William Hill racing punter landed a stunning touch on Thursday’s racing, when their £1 each-way accumulator returned £16,245.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is proposition (props) betting?
Proposition betting, often referred to as props betting, involves wagering on specific events or outcomes within a game or sporting event that may not directly affect the final result.
Here, Sports News Blitz looks at some common examples of proposition wagers.
Padel news: Inside the racket sport’s dizzying takeover of Britain, from urban centres to rural farms
From celebrity endorsements to new centres being announced weekly, padel is no longer the shy cousin of tennis but rather a genuine contender for the throne of racket sports.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire reports on the sport’s continued expansion.
Cricket news: When empires faced off at Lord’s – A look back at the first-ever England vs India Test
As the dust settles on another thrilling and hard-fought England vs India Test series, it’s impossible not to be swept up in the drama and history of an age-old rivalry.
Yet, long before packed stadiums, broadcast empires, and social media debates, a quieter and humbler beginning unfolded under the brooding skies of London in the summer of 1932, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ishita Trivedi.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is totals (over/under) betting?
Totals betting, also known as over/under betting, is a type of sports wagering where you bet on the total combined score of both teams in a game, rather than on the outcome of the game itself.
Here, Sports News Blitz explains one of the simpler betting methods out there.
Horse racing news: True Love holds edge over Gstaad ahead of Phoenix Stakes, says Timeform
A mouthwatering clash between Timeform’s top two-year-old colt, Gstaad, and top two-year-old filly, True Love, is in prospect this Saturday at The Curragh in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes.
And with Ryan Moore making the decision to ride the former, the Coventry winner currently heads the betting, but True Love (122p) continues to rate slightly ahead of Gstaad (120p) on Timeform’s weight-adjusted ratings.
Premier Padel establishes two committees to strengthen governance and global expansion
Premier Padel, the official global professional padel tour, announced on Wednesday the establishment of two new advisory and consultative committees for the men’s and women’s tours.
The move is set to platform the voice of stakeholders, enhance governance, strengthen collaboration, and progress the next phase of global growth in the sport, reports Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
GB and Ireland favourites for 2025 Shergar Cup at Ascot
Great Britain and Ireland, captained by Hollie Doyle, are 11/10 favourites with William Hill to win Saturday’s Shergar Cup at Ascot for the first time since 2022.
NBA news: How LeBron James continues to inspire in his 23rd season
Even after 22 seasons at the highest level of basketball, LeBron James remains one of the most admired and respected figures in the NBA.
As he enters his 23rd season, the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to defy the physical and mental limits that typically define the careers of professional athletes.
For younger players like Tyrese Maxey, working out alongside James is more than just training - it is a front-row seat to greatness.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert Noah Ngcobo reflects on the impact the basketball veteran has had on the game, and young players like Maxey.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles continue
Lewis Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari has fallen far short of expectations. 14 races in, he has yet to step onto the podium.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s words and struggles as F1 heads into its summer break.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is teaser betting?
Teaser betting is a form of sports wagering that allows bettors to adjust the point spread or totals line in their favor for reduced odds.
It's similar to parlay betting, but instead of combining multiple individual bets into one wager, teaser bets involve adjusting the point spread or totals line by a predetermined number of points in exchange for lower odds.
Here, Sports News Blitz analyses the functionality of teaser betting.
Rugby Championship 2025 news: What is the Rugby Championship? Who plays in it and when will it take place?
In the aftermath of the Lions’ successful tour of the Land Down Under, rugby fans worldwide will now set their eyes on the next major tournament: The Rugby Championship.
The Rugby Championship takes centre stage next weekend when it starts on Saturday, August 16.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a look at everything you need to know regarding the 2025 Rugby Championship.
Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS move after emotional Tottenham farewell
Son Heung-min, Tottenham’s heart and soul for the past decade, has officially departed - stepping off North London’s stage and into the Southern California sun with a blockbuster move to LAFC.
Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: How to bet on live betting
Live betting, also known as in-play betting, allows you to place bets on a sporting event while it is in progress.
It adds an extra layer of excitement to sports betting, as odds and betting options can change rapidly based on the unfolding events of the game.
Here, Sports News Blitz looks at the best approach to live betting.
What actually happens during the F1 summer break?
As the 2025 Formula 1 season pauses for its annual summer break, casual fans might imagine drivers scattered across Europe sipping cocktails on yachts while their teams lounge poolside, engines tucked away and forgotten.
And while the Instagram content might support that theory, the reality is a little more structured and a lot more important than just a few weeks of downtime.
So, what exactly is the F1 summer break, and why does it matter?
Cincinnati Masters betting tips: Get on 9/4 Carlos Alcaraz to be the last man standing in Cincinnati
The expanded 12-day ATP Cincinnati Masters 1000 series tournament kicks off on Thursday, and it’s easy to see why the bookies want to keep Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz onside.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher pays homage to the Sincaraz era and delivers his outright picks for the Cincinnati Masters.
Premier League outright betting preview 2025/26: Liverpool favourites to edge Arsenal, Man City
Welcome to Sports News Blitz’s Premier League outright betting preview for 2025/26, where, for once, Man City are not the betting favourites.
In this guide, George Dempsey will break down the latest outright odds, flag the best value, and share our betting tips for the season ahead.
Premier League news: Who will be the first EPL manager to leave his post in the 2025/26 season?
The 2025/26 Premier League season hasn’t even begun and already the ‘next manager to leave his post’ market is open for business.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jeff Mexico takes a look at the runners and riders for the upcoming campaign.
Golf betting tips: St. Jude Championship – Xander Schauffele confident as Tommy Fleetwood lurks
The PGA Tour regular season is now over and all eyes turn to Memphis this week for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of the FedEx Cup opener in Tennessee.