
Carabao Cup news: Grimsby Town vs Man Utd and the magic of the cup – Why giant-killings matter
Aside from the individual leagues that make up the English football pyramid, all teams enter cup competitions each year where there are opportunities to play absolutely any other team in said pyramid, with clubs from the top-flight usually winning with ease, but occasionally someone might just be caught off-guard in what is termed a ‘giant-killing’.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner explains how this results in some of the best scenes you can experience in England’s favourite game.

Oscar Piastri claims Dutch GP with dominant drive as Lando Norris retires
Oscar Piastri took a dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix after delivering the most complete performance of his Formula 1 career.
The McLaren driver started from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap on his way to victory, becoming the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen in 1998 to record a Grand Slam.
It was also a historic moment for Australia, with Piastri the first from his country to achieve the feat since Jack Brabham more than half a century ago.

Opinion: What on earth is happening with Scottish football?
European qualifiers have now concluded, and we now know the opponents each outfit will face in all three European competitions.
We have incredible stories with the likes of Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar reaching the UEFA Conference League group stage alongside Pafos and Kairat Almaty reaching the Champions League.
Yet, we have seen some disappointing exits from the qualifiers and in particular, Scottish football has seen a potential five European teams drop to only three, with no representative in the Champions League.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores what is going wrong in Scottish football and how the Scottish coefficient rank is now in jeopardy following underperformances.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup: Where is it, when is it, and how does it work?
The 2025 Ryder Cup is just under a month away, and the top players are now gearing up to fight for their continent in golf's most entertaining tournament.
When Keegan Bradley’s USA takes on Luke Donald’s Europe next month, each team will be made up of 12 players - six automatic qualifiers and six wild card picks.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down everything you need to know about the 2025 tournament.

Premier League betting tips: Joao Pedro to continue his form, Erling Haaland to impress, Newcastle to win, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League’s TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including Arsenal’s huge trip to Liverpool.

Timeform questions decision to deny A Dream To Share a handicap mark
Ratings experts Timeform have questioned the decision not to give A Dream To Share an official handicap mark.
The well-fancied second favourite for the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket on October 11, has been deemed ineligible to run in the race by the British Horseracing Authority because he does not have an official handicap rating.

NBA news: Charles Barkley predicts LeBron James will step aside as Luka Doncic leads LA Lakers
LeBron James may still be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but change is in the air as Luka Doncic begins to take centre stage.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Charles Barkley’s prediction that James will eventually step aside to let Doncic lead the franchise into its next era.

Padel news: Man United looks to build new padel courts - Can the sport overthrow tennis as the king of racket sports?
Padel’s growth does not seem to be slowing down - and it is starting to seep into the game of football.
As part of a £50million facelift of Carrington Training Centre, Manchester United are aiming to build new padel courts on the site.
Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire assesses the news surrounding padel’s integration with football.

Cadillac’s 2026 signing Sergio Perez predicts Lewis Hamilton will rebound in F1
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari has been one of the most difficult campaigns of his career, marked by a lack of podiums.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how Sergio Perez believes the Brit can rebound, particularly as the sport prepares for a major regulatory shift in 2026.

Man Utd analysis: Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils hit a new low with Carabao cup exit to Grimsby Town
Manchester United hit a new low on Wednesday night, losing to League Two Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup.
Man Utd fan and Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore is on his holibobs at the moment - but couldn’t resist giving his thoughts on yet another disastrous result for Ruben Amorim.

Strategy, pressure and presentation: Bernadette Collins reflects on her ground-breaking F1 journey
Bernadette Collins is a Northern Irish mechanical engineer and celebrated Formula One strategist whose remarkable journey has taken her from dismantling farmyard machinery in County Fermanagh to commanding the race strategy at Aston Martin F1.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Bernie explores the parallels between high-performance sport and leadership, revealing how preparation, analysis, and composure under pressure can elevate teams and individuals.

Premier League news: Six things we learnt in matchweek two as Liverpool grab late win at Newcastle
Following Liverpool’s late win at Newcastle United on Monday night, the second round of Premier League games has drawn to a close and it’s safe to say that fans got a little bit of everything and more.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at six key takeaways from the action.

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas set for F1 return with Cadillac in 2026
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as the driver line-up for Cadillac’s debut season.

Punter’s big win returns extra £7k thanks to BOG
A William Hill racing punter landed a big bet to start the bank holiday weekend, when their 5p Goliath returned close to £12k, over half of which was thanks to Best Odds Guaranteed.

World Pool expands 2025 fixtures with new race days in UK, Australia and Brazil
World Pool has confirmed fixtures for the remainder of 2025, with the globally commingled pools set to be in operation on new race days from Australia and the UK in the final quarter of the year.

Rugby Championship news: Game management key as Handre Pollard carries Springboks to much-needed win
After a 38-22 defeat to the Wallabies at Ellis Park in round one of the Rugby Championship, the Springboks bounced back to claim a 30-22 win at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Fly-half Handre Pollard was the key catalyst in the Boks’ return to winning ways, cementing his status as Rassie Erasmus’s first-choice pivot.
His kicking game, control, and game management, along with his consistent ability to bring calmness to the backline, were vital to the Boks’ round two success, earning him the Man of the Match award.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo assesses the reaction to the round two encounter.

2025/26 NFL outright betting preview: Who will win the Super Bowl?
The NFL circus is almost back in town, and this mug is ready to buy a ticket.
Sports News Blitz is back with its betting predictions for the 2025 NFL season, thanks to betting writer George Dempsey.

Premier League news: Three reasons why Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have started the season so poorly
Aston Villa lost 1-0 at Brentford on Saturday to continue what has been a poor start to the Premier League campaign for Unai Emery’s side.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reveals the reasons behind the Villans’ terrible form.

Cromwell targets Czechia run for Stumptown, eyes John Durkan for Inothewayurthinkin
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has revealed that Stumptown is set to head to Czechia in October to run in the Velká Pardubická.

Dutch GP rules force Sauber’s name change over gambling sponsorship
Sauber’s Formula 1 team, officially known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will compete under a different name at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.