Premier League analysis: Five talking points from Man Utd v Leeds Utd
Leeds United pulled off a huge 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, April 13, delivering a performance full of energy, discipline, and clinical finishing.
In a game packed with drama, controversy, and intensity, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke picks out five key talking points from a memorable clash between the fierce rivals.
Rugby union news: Challenge Cup quarter-finals produce thrilling games
Four excellent matches took place in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup this past weekend.
With every game providing plenty of tries and entertainment as the teams looked to progress to the semi-final stage, writes Sports News Blitz’s James Corrigan.
NFL news: San Francisco 49ers willing to make Trent Williams one of the NFL’s highest-paid left tackles
Trent Williams was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 as a suitable replacement for 49ers legend Joe Staley, and in his five years in Santa Clara has become a solid part of the furniture, becoming one of the team's most vocal and influential players in the dressing room.
Ahead of the 2026 season, the 49ers are willing to make Williams the seventh-highest-paid left tackle in the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and San Francisco 49er fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the potential deal to secure Trent Williams along with one of the most lucrative deals for a left tackle.
Serie A news: Fractured relationship between Claudio Lotito and Lazio causes fans to reach breaking point
Claudio Lotito has become enemy number one for Lazio supporters, with protests led by the club's ultras urging him to sell the club, in the latest and most divisive row between Lazio ownership and its fanbase.
This frustration has built over the sale of some of the club’s key players and their subsequent drop-off in the league, which sees them well outside the European places.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a look at Claudio Lotito’s fractured relationship with Lazio supporters.
Johnny Herbert: Max Verstappen to McLaren ‘makes sense’ as Red Bull face losing their biggest asset
Three-time Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert believes Red Bull are heading towards a difficult period, warning that the potential loss of Max Verstappen could leave the team in a “real predicament.”
Leeds Utd punish sloppy Man Utd as Michael Carrick’s men fall short at Old Trafford
Manchester United returned to Premier League action with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford after a sluggish and error-strewn display.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Manchester United resident Robert Bore reflects on a chaotic night that exposed familiar flaws.
Premier League analysis: Aston Villa held by resilient Nottingham Forest in 1-1 draw
Aston Villa were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, a result that carried significant implications at both ends of the Premier League table.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the implications for both teams after the draw.
Rugby union news: High-scoring action in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Four excellent games of rugby took place over the weekend in the Champions Cup, with each team showcasing their world-class talent.
With this year’s tournament more competitive than ever, every side was aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals, writes Sports News Blitz’s James Corrigan.
Serie A news: Como’s rise from Serie D to the brink of European football under Cesc Fabregas
Como 1907’s rise to prominence in Serie A has been one of football’s greatest stories, with the current season really showcasing how powerful they have become.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Como’s journey from Serie D to being a force to be reckoned with in Serie A as they push for European football.
IPL betting tips: Virat Kohli in focus, plus best odds and value picks for key matches
There is plenty to look forward to as the 2026 Indian Premier League moves into a crucial week four.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma picks out the best betting angles and value plays from the top upcoming clashes.
F1 news: Gianpiero Lambiase’s Red Bull departure and what it means for Max Verstappen’s future
Max Verstappen’s longtime race engineer, Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase, has announced he will leave Red Bull for McLaren. The move adds to a long list of key exits from the Milton Keynes team over the last two years.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and F1 fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Lambiase’s time with Red Bull and what his departure could mean for Verstappen’s future.
ATP Tour news: Jannik Sinner downs Carlos Alcaraz to claim maiden Monte-Carlo Masters title
The ATP Tour clay-court season amounts to 10 frenzied weeks and takes in three Masters 1000 competitions, of which Monte-Carlo hosts the first, with a slower version of clay than subsequent events held in Madrid and Rome.
Monte-Carlo used to be dominated by Rafael Nadal, but with the Mallorcan now out of the equation, the tournament’s last seven editions have yielded five different champions. Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a look at the key stories from this year’s event.
Horse racing news: Aintree winner I Am Maximus posts best Grand National rating in Timeform history
I Am Maximus created equine history in winning the 2026 Grand National, becoming just the ninth horse to win the race more than once.
In the process, he was also the first since the legendary Red Rum in 1977 to both regain his crown and shoulder top weight to victory.
The Uncanny Valley of Live Dealer Studios: Real Humans in Fake Environments
Live casino dealers are real, but everything around them is a set. Explore the uncanny valley of live dealer studios and why the illusion works anyway.
FA Cup title or Premier League survival? What would Leeds Utd fans prefer?
Daniel Farke’s Leeds made history on Easter Sunday as they reached the FA Cup semi-final for the first time in 39 years after a thriller at the London Stadium.
Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Fawcett weighs up the pros and cons of staying in the league and winning the world’s oldest domestic cup competition.
Liverpool news: Andy Robertson’s five most memorable moments in a Reds shirt
In a heartfelt announcement, Robertson confirmed he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Speaking to fans, he expressed deep gratitude for the club, team-mates, and supporters who shaped his journey.
His departure marks the end of an era, with the Scot set to move on in the summer transfer window, closing a chapter filled with silverware and unforgettable moments.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping takes a look at Robertson’s five most memorable moments in a Liverpool shirt.
Boxing analysis: Everything you need to know ahead of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
After being supposedly “retired,” Tyson Fury returns to the ring on Saturday, April 11, to face off against Arslanbek Makhmudov in a 12-round heavyweight bout.
This is the first time Fury has stepped into the ring in over a year, so it could shape up to be quite the match.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matthew Morgan highlights everything you need to know before the fight.
Why former Williams Racing deputy team principal Claire Williams believes culture decides performance
Claire Williams built her reputation in one of the toughest arenas in world sport, rising through Williams Racing from press officer to deputy team principal before later founding Claire Williams Consulting.
Recognised with an OBE for services to Formula 1, she brings first-hand insight into leadership, pressure, performance and the realities of steering an iconic team through change.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Claire Williams reflects on leadership, culture, resilience and what sustained success really demands when the margins for error are almost non-existent.
Premier League betting tips: Man City to beat Chelsea, Sunderland to topple Tottenham
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 cracker between Chelsea and Manchester City on Sunday, April 12.
ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Aintree on Saturday, April 11
Day three of the 2026 Grand National Festival arrives on Saturday, and Sports News Blitz’s horse racing pundit Kieran McHugh is eyeing the big race – the Grand National.
ITV are showing five races from Aintree Racecourse, starting at 13:20 and culminating at 16:00 with the Grand National, and our resident reporter is hoping to continue his good form.