Premier League news: Wolves’ relegation confirmed as eight-year stay in the Premier League comes to an end
Following West Ham’s goalless draw at Selhurst Park last night, Wolverhampton Wanderers will return to the Championship after a rollercoaster stint in the top flight, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Having won just three league matches so far, the Black Country side have endured a disastrous campaign cemented to the foot of the table for all-but one week of the season.
Relegation looked likely as early as October, by which point Wolves had already suffered defeats to all three newly-promoted sides and failed to win any of their opening 10 matches.
Rugby analysis: A look at wounded England and their 2027 Rugby World Cup chances
The dust has well and truly settled on the 2026 Guinness Six Nations - and questions are being asked about Steve Borthwick’s capabilities as England head coach.
With the 2027 Rugby World Cup looming in the distance, one must wonder why a sense of urgency still hasn’t set in.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Chloe Willis explores the fundamental issues that remain at the core of the England rugby team - and how their chances for the 2027 RWC weigh up against their performance in the 2023 RWC and the 2026 Six Nations.
NFL opinion: Five of the worst quarterback draft busts in NFL history
The NFL Draft is what all college hopefuls aim for in the hope of being one of the names called on stage and drafted by one of the 32 franchises.
However, whilst mock drafts tend to be reliable and accurate, sometimes stats can lie as players who have had exceptional college careers haven’t lived up to the hype once they reached the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at some of the most well-known quarterback draft busts in NFL history.
NHL playoff analysis: Pittsburgh Penguins struggle to fight back against the Philadelphia Flyers
As we enter game three of the first round of playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ run so far has been defined less by dominance than by self-inflicted inefficiency.
With the ‘Battle of Pennsylvania’ between the two teams growing bigger every day, and chances of crawling to the second round slipping away, Sports News Blitz’s Katie Ryan takes a look at what’s gone wrong so far.
Horse Racing news: Lucinda Russell: Apple Away en route to French Champion Hurdle
Lucinda Russell has told Old Gold Racing that their star mare, Apple Away, is set to be the leading syndicate’s first French runner in the French Champion Hurdle in May.
The Grade 1-winning mare runs in Wednesday’s Listed Fair Maid Of Perth Mares’ Chase, which she won two years ago, and Russell is planning on using the race as a stepping stone to the Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil on Saturday 16th May at Auteuil.
NFL news: Seydou Traore’s path from South London to NFL Draft reaches defining stage
Seydou Traore first discovered football whilst watching Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora’s weekly NFL show, and this week will proudly represent South London as he enters the 2025 NFL Draft as the latest face of international talent on the verge of making the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Seydou Traore’s journey to the NFL Draft.
F1 confirms 2026 rule changes ahead of Miami GP to boost safety and flat-out racing
Formula 1 has agreed a series of refinements to its 2026 regulations following early-season concerns over safety and driving quality, with changes set to be introduced from the Miami Grand Prix.
The updates come after a unanimous agreement between the FIA, Formula 1, teams and engine manufacturers, following complaints from drivers about the new hybrid power units and energy management systems.
Premier League analysis: Last-gasp drama seals classic Premier League thriller
A pulsating encounter at Villa Park delivered one of the most dramatic matches of the Premier League season.
Aston Villa edged Sunderland 4-3 thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Tammy Abraham.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the importance of Aston Villa taking all three points in their hunt for a top-five finish.
Premiership rugby review: Saracens run riot over Sale, Northampton edge victory over Exeter and Leicester Tigers dismantle Newcastle
After nearly three weeks of no Premiership action, Round 13 took place over the weekend, showcasing some high-scoring affairs.
Saracens managed to score 85 points away from home against a struggling Sale Sharks side.
Exeter hosted top of the league Northampton Saints in a closely contested match, with only seven points separating the two sides at the full-time whistle.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer James Corrigan provides a round-up of all five matches that took place over the weekend.
Liverpool analysis: Can Arne Slot find his best midfield as Champions League race intensifies?
Arne Slot has learnt plenty about his Liverpool side lately, but as the campaign enters its most decisive month, finding the ideal midfield trio is vital to ending the Premier League season strongly.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth takes a look at how the Reds’ win over Everton raised questions about who should start in midfield.
NFL news: Cincinnati Bengals sign Dexter Lawrence from New York Giants in blockbuster $28m trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has finally gotten his wish to leave the New York Giants and will play for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2026 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the trade and what it means for both teams.
IPL betting tips: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill lead the batting markets – Best bets, odds and value picks
The 2026 Indian Premier League has moved into a pivotal week five as teams begin their push to cement play-off berths.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma picks out the key betting angles, including for the blockbuster clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
F1 news: McLaren’s Pato O’Ward rejects Formula 1 dream over 2026 ‘Mario Kart’ regulations
McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward has given up on his dream of driving in Formula 1 – not due to his age or continued success in IndyCar, but purely because of F1’s new “Mario Kart” style of racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at O’Ward’s thoughts on the new regulations and why his dream no longer lies in F1.
ATP Tour news: Ben Shelton masters Munich, Arthur Fils bosses Barcelona as Madrid Open looms
The ATP Tour clay-court season continued last week with simultaneous 500-level events taking place in Munich and Barcelona ahead of the Madrid Open.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a look at the stories behind the winners, runners-up, and losing semi-finalists at both events.
Champions League news: Five key takeaways from the quarter-finals as Bayern Munich, PSG advance
The Champions League quarter-finals delivered everything, from drama and shocks to moments of pure quality. With Bayern Munich, PSG, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid progressing to the semi-finals, the last-eight stage certainly gave us plenty to talk about.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke runs through five key things we learned this week.
How NBA Game Analysis Helps Fans Make Smarter Betting Decisions
Watching basketball used to mean tracking points, rebounds, and who looked hot. Now fans read games through numbers.
They are not magic, but they sharpen the picture and make discussion more honest. Analytics now sound normal in broadcasts, from spacing to possession value. Fans absorb that language fast, read lineup and usage changes better, and make sharper predictions before tipoff.
AEW news: Darby Allin is finally the AEW World Champion, but was the timing of it right?
Wednesday Night on AEW Dynamite, Darby Allin got his moment as he finally defeated MJF and won his first AEW World Championship.
‘The Daredevil’ got his moment in front of his home city, finally cementing his status as a World Champion in All Elite Wrestling.
Here, Sports News Blitz Writer Mosaddek Abu breaks down Allin’s moment and whether the timing was right.
Blancpain GT Endurance Series winner Abbie Eaton on breaking her back and racing again
Abbie Eaton has built her name in one of the hardest environments in sport.
A championship-winning British racing driver, she became the first female winner of the Blancpain GT Endurance Series, raced in W Series, and later co-founded Rebelleo Motorsport to challenge some of the barriers that still shape entry into the sport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Abbie Eaton reflects on the setbacks that tested her, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, and why confidence, diversity and accountability matter just as much off the track as they do on it.
F1 analysis: Five things we could see for the rest of the Formula One season
The 2026 Formula One season has already delivered chaos, controversy, and huge shake-ups thanks to the new regulations.
With the Miami Grand Prix still a few weeks away, and a long calendar still ahead, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke looks at five storylines that could define the rest of the 2026 season.
Premier League betting tips: Title race twists await in City vs Arsenal, Cole Palmer’s Man Utd threat, and more Gameweek 33 betting tips
Crazy stat time. Since January 1, 2025, PSG have beaten more Premier League teams at home than Spurs have.
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 seismic title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday, April 19.