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.
Europa League news: Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest to reach first European final since 1982
Aston Villa’s remarkable European campaign reached a historic high as they powered past Nottingham Forest with a commanding 4-1 aggregate victory to book their place in the Europa League final.
For a club steeped in continental history but absent from the latter stages for decades, this run marks a powerful resurgence on the European stage. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explains why Aston Villa weren’t the team to bet against.
Women’s sport analysis: 64% of girls drop sport by 16 - Is this their choice?
Asics found that 64% of girls drop sports by the age of 16, but don’t accept that girls don’t want to play.
Sports News Blitz writer Abbie Latymer investigates whether girls have no interest in sport - or whether there are barriers stopping them from continuing.
Former Formula 1 leader reveals the leadership rule that stops teams burning out under pressure
Sebastian Sheppard is a peak performance speaker, strategic advisor and former Formula 1 engineering leader whose work sits at the sharp end of pressure, precision and people management.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Sebastian Sheppard explains how leaders can keep teams motivated when results are not coming, why discomfort is essential to development, and how executives can build cultures where people are trusted to solve problems rather than wait for instructions.
NFL Draft 2026: Seydou Traore’s Miami Dolphins signing marks milestone for league’s UK Academy
Seydou Traore’s NFL journey began in a place few Americans ever imagine their careers starting: on the muddy battlefields that are football pitches in south London, writes Sports News Blitz’s Francesca O’Callaghan.
Like most British teenagers, Traore’s first sporting aspirations revolved around football. Yet, on April 25 in Pittsburgh, that all changed as the 23-year-old Londoner became the first graduate of the NFL Academy in the UK to be selected in the NFL Draft when the Miami Dolphins chose him with the 180th overall pick.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to beat omnishambles Chelsea, Viktor Gyokeres to score, and more Gameweek 36 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the big ‘un between West Ham and Arsenal on Sunday, May 10.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Lingfield, Ascot and Haydock on Saturday, May 9
Sports News Blitz horse racing expert Jeff Mexico ate a Tesco meal deal sandwich he found on the bus this week. We would always advise against eating anything you find randomly on the bus, but Jeff was absolutely fine.
If anything, he visited the toilet fewer times than usual for the rest of the week. So, Jeff is in tip-top form for the bumper nine-race card on offer on ITV this Saturday afternoon.
Rugby league betting tips: Predictions and suggested bets for the Challenge Cup semi-finals
It’s semi-final week where league high-flyers St Helens host local rivals Wigan Warriors and Warrington take on Hull KR.
With the four best left in the competition we are in for an interesting weekend of rugby league, who will advance to the final at Wembley and who will crash out in the semi finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward takes a look at upcoming fixtures, highlighting the best betting angles and offering some choice tips.
National League news: York City vs Rochdale – Match to remember or wake-up call for modern football?
York City’s 1-1 draw with Rochdale last month was a thriller, with the Minstermen snatching away their hosts’ National League title hopes in the final moments.
While the game proved quite entertaining, it was the second time in four seasons that two teams have finished on 100+ points – and only one club can receive automatic promotion. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Uchenna Haq gives his thoughts on the current set-up.
IndyCar news: Push to Pass rules to change after Long Beach failure
On Tuesday, May 5, IndyCar released a statement that Push to Pass will be expanded to give drivers the ability to enable it at all times on road and street courses, writes Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler.
This expansion begins Saturday, May 9 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Push to Pass, a driver controlled system used for overtaking and defending, provides an extra 50 to 60 horsepower when activated.