The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-02-24T20:09:25+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationShields retains title after beating Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars2026-02-23T12:23:12+00:002026-02-23T12:23:12+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shields-retains-title-after-beating-crews-dezurn-at-little-caesarsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Shields_retains_title_after_beating_Crews.jpg" /></p><p>Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Shields_retains_title_after_beating_Crews.jpg" /></p><p>Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.</p>
Milan-Cortina 2026 closes in spectacular fashion in Verona2026-02-22T22:34:05+00:002026-02-22T22:34:05+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/milan-cortina-2026-closes-in-spectacular-fashion-in-veronaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Milan-Cortina_2026_closes_in_spectacular_fashion_in_Verona.png" /></p><p>The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Milan-Cortina_2026_closes_in_spectacular_fashion_in_Verona.png" /></p><p>The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.</p>
Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan2026-02-21T19:56:28+00:002026-02-21T19:56:28+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mascots-ayo-and-tina-showcase-the-olympic-spirit-in-milanSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Mascots_Ayo_and_Tina_showcase_the_Olympic_spirit_in_Milan1.jpg" /></p><p>With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Mascots_Ayo_and_Tina_showcase_the_Olympic_spirit_in_Milan1.jpg" /></p><p>With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan.</p>
Youth Charter calls for sport-led youth action following African Union Summit in Addis Ababa2026-02-21T19:50:17+00:002026-02-21T19:50:17+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-charter-calls-for-sport-led-youth-action-following-african-union-summit-in-addis-ababaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Youth_Charter_calls_for_sport-led_youth_action_following_African_Union_Summit_in_Addis_Ababa.jpg" /></p><p>The Youth Charter has welcomed the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, and is calling for immediate implementation mechanisms that translate Summit commitments into grassroots impact.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Youth_Charter_calls_for_sport-led_youth_action_following_African_Union_Summit_in_Addis_Ababa.jpg" /></p><p>The Youth Charter has welcomed the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, and is calling for immediate implementation mechanisms that translate Summit commitments into grassroots impact.</p>
Indian-owned sides 'not considering Pakistan players' for Hundred auction2026-02-20T20:24:16+00:002026-02-20T20:24:16+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indian-owned-sides-not-considering-pakistan-players-for-hundred-auctionSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Indian-owned_sides_not_considering_Pakistan_players_for_Hundred_auction.jpg" /></p><p>Pakistan cricketers are not being considered by Indian-owned sides for next month's Hundred auction, sources have claimed.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Indian-owned_sides_not_considering_Pakistan_players_for_Hundred_auction.jpg" /></p><p>Pakistan cricketers are not being considered by Indian-owned sides for next month's Hundred auction, sources have claimed.</p>
First Novuna GB & NI athletes selected for the 2026 European Championships Marathon race2026-02-19T16:01:29+00:002026-02-19T16:01:29+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/first-novuna-gb-ni-athletes-selected-for-the-2026-european-championships-marathon-raceSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_First_Novuna_GB_NI_athletes_selected_for_the_2026_European_Championships_Marathon_race1.jpg" /></p><p>UK Athletics has confirmed the first five athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team in the marathon at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_First_Novuna_GB_NI_athletes_selected_for_the_2026_European_Championships_Marathon_race1.jpg" /></p><p>UK Athletics has confirmed the first five athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team in the marathon at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.</p>