
Leeds United vs Bristol City: Five key battles and score prediction
Leeds United will officially be a Premier League club next season but their job is not quite complete in terms of securing the Championship title.
Many of the Leeds squad are itching to lift the title with full-back Jayden Bogle in particular stating “The aim at the start of the season was silverware”.
Bristol City will be looking to spoil any possible title aspirations by boosting their own play-off chances with an opportunity to seal their place on Monday, April 28.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for this Elland Road clash and offers a score prediction.

Championship betting tips: Oxford to confirm safety and Sheffield United to bounce back at Stoke
Matchday 45 of an enthralling Championship season is upon us, with the greatest league on the planet sure to provide another round of elation and despair
Leeds and Sheffield United have confirmed their promotion to the Premier League, but the play-off race and a place in next year's Championship is still massively up for grabs.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s resident Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four bets that will help you cash in on the bookies this week.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace analysis: Five conclusions from draw at the Emirates
Arsenal experienced a frustrating outcome at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, as a determined Crystal Palace secured a draw against the home team.
The Gunners went into the game full of confidence after a convincing 4-0 victory over Ipswich on Sunday.
But in a disappointing home fixture against Palace, Mikel Arteta’s side settled for a 2-2 draw.
Jakub Kiwior scored the opening goal, but Eberechi Eze levelled the score. Leandro Trossard put the Gunners ahead before half-time and in the second half, William Saliba's mistake allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta to equalise.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stephen Oladehinde outlines five key lessons drawn from the Gunners' encounter with the Eagles.

Timeform ratings reveal scale of Dan Skelton’s challenge in title battle with Willie Mullins
Timeform ratings help highlight the incredible strength in depth at Willie Mullins' disposal and just how difficult a task Dan Skelton has faced in trying to wrest the title from the champion.

NBA news: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Lakers brace for battle in Minnesota
The Los Angeles Lakers may have evened the series against the Timberwolves, but with the battleground now shifting to Minnesota, the stakes - and the noise - are only getting louder.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores how LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up to weather the storm and lead their team through one of the toughest tests.

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari challenge: Struggles, support, and speculation
Lewis Hamilton’s first season as a Ferrari driver has had its challenges, with little to look back at and smile.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the tone that has been set in the Ferrari camp following the Brit’s first five races at the Scuderia.

Star Sports partners with George Boughey as trainer expands at Newmarket base
Star Sports is the new sponsor of Classic-winning trainer George Boughey’s yard in Newmarket.

FA Cup and Premier League betting tips: Nottingham Forest and Man City at evens, Liverpool to seal the title, and Man Utd to keep being a joke
FA Cup drama, Premier League chaos, and yes - another crack from Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher, who’s out to bounce back from backing Aston Villa and bag a few winners along the way.

MMA news: ‘I’m going to get him back’ - Israel Adesanya targets rematch against Sean Strickland
MMA expert Niall Togher of Sports News Blitz brings the latest on Israel Adesanya, who has set his sights on a rematch with Sean Strickland.
After a period of reflection and setbacks, Adesanya says he’s ready to return and settle the score.

FA Cup news: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – Five key battles and score prediction
Wembley Stadium hosts the first FA Cup semi-final of the season on Saturday, with Aston Villa taking on Crystal Palace for a place in the final.
Ahead of the huge semi-final, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses five key battles that could decide the game and offers a score prediction.

FA Cup news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction
Nottingham Forest are headed to Wembley in the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, when they fell at the final hurdle in a 2-1 loss to Tottenham after extra time.
This tie won't be any easier as they need to overcome seven-time FA Cup winners and last year’s runners-up Manchester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at five key battles to anticipate in the second semi-final on Sunday.

Punchestown Festival 2025: Jumps, jockeys and a whole lot of euros – what you need to know
The Punchestown Festival 2025 is galloping our way, and it promises five days of top-class racing, big names, and probably more tweed than a countryside wedding.
This is the grand finale of the Irish National Hunt season, where Britain and Ireland lock horns (again) just weeks after the Cheltenham dust has settled.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look at the Irish spectacle…

NBA betting tips: Boston Celtics clamp down, LA Clippers crank up, LA Lakers stay scrappy
The NBA play-offs continue this week and Sports News Blitz betting guru George Dempsey has marked your card with a trio of tips spread across the next few days.
Our first stop is TD Garden in Boston for the Celtics hosting the Magic on Wednesday night, then it’s off to the Intuit Dome, where the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets meet on Thursday, before Friday night sees the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Premier League Darts news: Night 12 preview and predictions
Premier League Darts returns to England as Liverpool hosts Night 12 of the weekly darting action.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen previews Thursday night and looks ahead to the business end of the campaign.

Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Ipswich Town – Five key battles and score prediction
Newcastle United host Ipswich Town on Saturday in the Premier League with both sides desperate for points at their respective ends of the table.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles to anticipate at St James’ Park and makes a score prediction.

Leeds United secure Premier League return after thrashing Stoke
Leeds United produced a performance worthy of promotion, dismantling Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road to confirm their long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on Daniel Farke’s tactical brilliance and Joel Piroe’s four-goal masterclass, noting how Leeds’ explosive form sets a thrilling tone for next season.

2025 Saudi Arabian GP winners and losers: Oscar Piastri takes the lead, Lewis Hamilton’s woes continue, Carlos Sainz shines and more
On Sunday, April 20, F1 returned to the fastest street circuit in the sport’s history to culminate the first triple-header of 2025 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Whether it be a new championship leader, a controversial time penalty, or an early safety car, round five of one of the closest season’s yet has left fans with plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the big winners and losers to come out of another dramatic race weekend in Jeddah.

Kentucky Derby 2025: Dates, drama, dapper hats and the people to watch
It’s almost that magical time of year again, when mint juleps flow, outrageous hats defy gravity, and elite horses sprint for glory in under two minutes.
Yep, the 2025 Kentucky Derby is galloping our way, ready to kick off the greatest three-part horse party in America: the Triple Crown.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome London rivals Crystal Palace to the Emirates on Wednesday, April 23.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to replicate their last performance against the Eagles, when they ran out 5-1 winners at Selhurst Park.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.

NBA news: Physical Timberwolves brush aside star-studded Lakers in Game 1 of play-off series
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a surprising 117-95 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their NBA first-round play-off series.
Sports News Blitz writer Stephen Oladehinde reports on the fallout from Saturday’s clash.