French Open news: Stars are aligning for Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka to light up Roland Garros
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French Open news: Stars are aligning for Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka to light up Roland Garros

The French Open, quite simply one of the most iconic and visually stunning tournaments on the international sporting calendar, kicks off on Sunday and the bookies feel the men’s event is a two-horse race.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher trades football tips for tennis this fine weekend.

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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season
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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season

There is still a lot to play for on the final day of the Premier League season, with Champions League qualification yet to be finalised and other European places up in the air too.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five key games which are set to define the 38th gameweek and offers some predictions.

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NBA news: What is next for the Boston Celtics? Five key talking points about Boston’s impending summer

NBA news: What is next for the Boston Celtics? Five key talking points about Boston’s impending summer

After a disastrous loss to the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics have now been knocked out of the NBA Postseason in the second round of the Eastern Conference. 

The loss is still very fresh on the minds of Boston Celtics supporters.

However, it is hard to argue that this summer is vital in deciding what route the 2024 Champions go down - especially after the incomprehensible injury to Jayson Tatum. 

Sports News Blitz writer Ethan Pitts looks at five key talking points ahead of a massive summer of rebuild for the Boston Celtics.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton eyes Monaco breakthrough as Ferrari pin hopes on new strategy shift

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton eyes Monaco breakthrough as Ferrari pin hopes on new strategy shift

F1’s second stop in the second triple-header of the season is the Monaco Grand Prix.

All eyes are on Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton specifically as they look to overcome recent struggles, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports.

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NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned MVP after historic season

NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned MVP after historic season

Canadian guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, makes history with his first MVP award, cementing his status as the league’s elite.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on his spectacular season.

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Europa League news: What Tottenham’s title win means for Ange Postecoglou

Europa League news: What Tottenham’s title win means for Ange Postecoglou

In a Europa League final that promised huge ramifications for both Tottenham and Manchester United, it was the north London side that managed to get the job done as they picked up their first major trophy in 17 years.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry takes a look at how Tottenham took home the title and considers Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club.

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Premier League betting tips: Sunderland fancied, Eze to rattle Reds, more Man Utd misery

Premier League betting tips: Sunderland fancied, Eze to rattle Reds, more Man Utd misery

While issues at the top and bottom of the Premier League have been resolved for a while, Champions League spots are still very much up for grabs as we head into a fascinating final round of matches on Sunday.

Three from Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will join Liverpool and Manchester City in the CL promised land next season.

On Saturday’s it’s all up for grabs in the so-called 'richest game in football' as Sheffield United and Sunderland do battle at Wembley in the Championship playoff final.

As usual, Sports News Blitz tipster the Bookie Basher has got all the best betting angles covered for the weekend.

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Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction

Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction

Saturday sees the culmination of the Championship season as Sheffield United and Sunderland meet at Wembley to battle it out for a place in the Premier League.

Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry considers five key battles to anticipate in what is commonly regarded as the sport’s most lucrative match.

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Tennis news: Jasmine Paolini’s Italian Open win improves French Open hopes

Tennis news: Jasmine Paolini’s Italian Open win improves French Open hopes

Jasmine Paolini became the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American star Coco Gauff - with the victory improving her position for the French Open.

Paolini secured her win at the Foro Italico in Rome, cheered on by Italian president Sergio Mattarella as she defeated Gauff 6-4, 6-2, writes Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.

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Europa League news: ‘I always win things in my second year’ – Ange Postecoglou

Europa League news: ‘I always win things in my second year’ – Ange Postecoglou

In the late hours of May 21, under the bright lights of Bilbao’s Estadio de San Mamés, Tottenham Hotspur finally tasted long-awaited silverware that for 17 years has evaded the club and its fans.

Contrastingly, Manchester United’s season sank to new depths in what was already their worst season of the Premier League era.

Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo shares his insights on the Europa League final and the resulting managerial quotes and reaction.

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Europa League news: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United - Live Europa League Final reaction
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Europa League news: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United - Live Europa League Final reaction

On the evening of May 21, Tottenham Hotspur dramatically clinched Europa League glory to the dismay and despair of Ruben Amorim and Manchester United.

Both teams were set for torrid season reflections regardless, but it’s Spurs that walk off into the sunset with some credence in an otherwise disastrous season.

Vicariously through Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire, relive all the fluctuating emotions on the night as a die-hard Red Devils fan in reverse chronological order.

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British & Irish Lions news: A forward pack of players not selected by Andy Farrell for Australia tour

British & Irish Lions news: A forward pack of players not selected by Andy Farrell for Australia tour

Andy Farrell has chosen his squad for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, giving 38 players what will no doubt be one of the best experiences of their careers.

However, the cut-throat nature of professional sport has also left a number of top-class players devastated that their name was not called out during the live event on May 8.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett picks eight players who will feel hard done by not to be sitting on the plane Down Under.

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Cricket news: England vs Zimbabwe - Preview of the one-off Test match

Cricket news: England vs Zimbabwe - Preview of the one-off Test match

England will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match on Thursday at Trent Bridge, in preparation for the host’s five-match Test series later on in the summer against India.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal gives us a preview of this one-off Test for the Three Lions, looking at certain key players who may stand out in this match.

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Golf betting tips: Daniel Berger to challenge Scottie Scheffler at Charles Schwab Challenge

Golf betting tips: Daniel Berger to challenge Scottie Scheffler at Charles Schwab Challenge

The PGA Tour heads to Fort Worth, Texas, this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge at the esteemed Colonial Country Club.

Here, Sports News Blitz golf betting tipster Sam Condy breaks down four of the top picks ahead of the action.

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Europa League Final: Tottenham vs Manchester United - Five key battles and score prediction

Europa League Final: Tottenham vs Manchester United - Five key battles and score prediction

Wednesday night brings forth the conclusion of the 2024/25 Europa League when Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United clash in a season-salvaging final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.

The triumphant on the prestigious evening will earn a place in the Champions League for the 2025/26 season.

Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry shines a spotlight on the showpiece final.

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Female athletes absent from 2025 Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes list

Female athletes absent from 2025 Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes list

Forbes recently revealed their list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes for 2025 and, despite a great year for women’s sports globally, no female athletes made the cut.

Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.

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Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats

Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats

Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024/25 season.

He’s still got one game left away at Fulham, but Tuesday night was his final appearance at the Etihad and he was given an emotional send-off.

He’s arguably one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen.

Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the numbers behind the Belgian's extraordinary time in Manchester.

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Bundesliga news: A look back at Harry Kane's two seasons with Bayern Munich
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Bundesliga news: A look back at Harry Kane's two seasons with Bayern Munich

It has been two years since England striker Harry Kane arrived at Bayern Munich, and the former Tottenham marksman has done nothing but deliver for the German giants since.

Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks back on the Englishman’s time in Munich so far and the incredible stats he’s put up along the way.

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