The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-03-14T16:53:00+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationBirmingham 2026 Unity Challenge routes revealed2026-03-13T10:33:51+00:002026-03-13T10:33:51+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-2026-unity-challenge-routes-revealedSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Birmingham_2026_Unity_Challenge_routes_revealed.png" /></p><p>The 5k and 1k routes for this summer’s Unity Challenge mass-participation event on the final day of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships have been revealed.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Birmingham_2026_Unity_Challenge_routes_revealed.png" /></p><p>The 5k and 1k routes for this summer’s Unity Challenge mass-participation event on the final day of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships have been revealed.</p>
Zimbabwe President welcomes Rugby Africa president to discuss country’s preparation for Rugby World Cup 20272026-03-13T10:31:20+00:002026-03-13T10:31:20+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zimbabwe-president-welcomes-rugby-africa-president-to-discuss-countrys-preparation-for-rugby-world-cup-2027Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT11_-_Zimbabwe_President_welcomes_Rugby_Africa_president_to_discuss_countrys_preparation_for_Rugby_World_Cup_2027.jpg" /></p><p>Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, met with His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, at State House to discuss the need for Rugby Africa and Zimbabwe to support the nation’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2027, one of the largest sporting events in the world.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT11_-_Zimbabwe_President_welcomes_Rugby_Africa_president_to_discuss_countrys_preparation_for_Rugby_World_Cup_2027.jpg" /></p><p>Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, met with His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, at State House to discuss the need for Rugby Africa and Zimbabwe to support the nation’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2027, one of the largest sporting events in the world.</p>
Duplantis breaks pole vault record for a further 15th time2026-03-12T21:12:27+00:002026-03-12T21:12:27+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/duplantis-breaks-pole-vault-record-for-a-further-15th-timeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Duplantis_breaks_pole_vault_record_for_a_further_15th_time.jpg" /></p><p>Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record for the 15th time with a jump of 6.31 metres.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Duplantis_breaks_pole_vault_record_for_a_further_15th_time.jpg" /></p><p>Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record for the 15th time with a jump of 6.31 metres.</p>
Kia and Surrey announce biggest partnership in domestic women’s cricket2026-03-11T20:28:21+00:002026-03-11T20:28:21+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kia-and-surrey-announce-biggest-partnership-in-domestic-womens-cricketSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Kia_and_Surrey_announce_biggest_partnership_in_domestic_womens_cricket1.jpg" /></p><p>Kia has renewed its commitment as the headline partner of the women’s team of Surrey County Cricket Club for a further three years, running until the end of 2029.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Kia_and_Surrey_announce_biggest_partnership_in_domestic_womens_cricket1.jpg" /></p><p>Kia has renewed its commitment as the headline partner of the women’s team of Surrey County Cricket Club for a further three years, running until the end of 2029.</p>
Jamaican club’s players denied entry to US for Concacaf Champions Cup match2026-03-10T21:22:06+00:002026-03-10T21:22:06+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaican-clubs-players-denied-entry-to-us-for-concacaf-champions-cup-matchSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Jamaican_clubs_players_denied_entry_to_US_for_Concacaf_Champions_Cup_match11.jpg" /></p><p>Ten players from Jamaican side Mount Pleasant have been denied a visa to enter the United States for the Concacaf Champions Cup tie against LA Galaxy.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Jamaican_clubs_players_denied_entry_to_US_for_Concacaf_Champions_Cup_match11.jpg" /></p><p>Ten players from Jamaican side Mount Pleasant have been denied a visa to enter the United States for the Concacaf Champions Cup tie against LA Galaxy.</p>
260 girls take to the pitch at Caerphilly Football Festival2026-03-09T12:47:11+00:002026-03-09T12:47:11+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/260-girls-take-to-the-pitch-at-caerphilly-football-festivalSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_2601_girls_take_to_the_pitch_at_Caerphilly_Football_Festival.jpg" /></p><p>A total of 260 girls from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a Girls’ Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, led by Sport Caerphilly.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_2601_girls_take_to_the_pitch_at_Caerphilly_Football_Festival.jpg" /></p><p>A total of 260 girls from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a Girls’ Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, led by Sport Caerphilly.</p>