The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-01-18T23:57:44+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationBangladesh on T20 league boycott2026-01-16T23:36:38+00:002026-01-16T23:36:38+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bangladesh-on-t20-league-boycottSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Bangladesh_on_T20_league_boycott.png" /></p><p>Bangladesh's cricketers have begun a boycott of all forms of cricket in response to comments made by a national cricket board director, which have led to his removal.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Bangladesh_on_T20_league_boycott.png" /></p><p>Bangladesh's cricketers have begun a boycott of all forms of cricket in response to comments made by a national cricket board director, which have led to his removal.</p>
NBA Africa and Senyorita to launch NBA’s first university basketball tournament on the continent and largest Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA tournament ever in Egypt2026-01-16T23:33:01+00:002026-01-16T23:33:01+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nba-africa-and-senyorita-to-launch-nbas-first-university-basketball-tournament-on-the-continent-and-largest-jr.-nba/jr.-wnba-tournament-ever-in-egyptSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_NBA_Africa_and_Senyorita_to_launch_NBAs_first_university_basketball_tournament_on_the_continent_and_largest_Jr._NBA-Jr._WNBA_tournament_ever_in_Egypt111.jpg" /></p><p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Senyorita For Food Industries, a leading manufacturer of snack foods in Egypt, through its chip brand Lion, announced a collaboration to launch the NBA’s first university basketball tournament on the continent and the largest Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA tournament ever in Egypt.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_NBA_Africa_and_Senyorita_to_launch_NBAs_first_university_basketball_tournament_on_the_continent_and_largest_Jr._NBA-Jr._WNBA_tournament_ever_in_Egypt111.jpg" /></p><p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Senyorita For Food Industries, a leading manufacturer of snack foods in Egypt, through its chip brand Lion, announced a collaboration to launch the NBA’s first university basketball tournament on the continent and the largest Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA tournament ever in Egypt.</p>
Intrigue awaits Senegal and Morocco in compelling AfCON 2026 finale2026-01-16T09:47:13+00:002026-01-16T09:47:13+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bangladesh-on-t20-league-boycottSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Intrigue_awaits_Morocco_and_Senegal_in_compelling_AfCON_2026_finale.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team?id=654">Senegal</a> face Morocco in the final of the 2026 <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/league/_/name/CAF.NATIONS">Africa Cup of Nations</a> in Rabat tomorrow, as both teams look to win their second AfCON titles.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Intrigue_awaits_Morocco_and_Senegal_in_compelling_AfCON_2026_finale.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team?id=654">Senegal</a> face Morocco in the final of the 2026 <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/league/_/name/CAF.NATIONS">Africa Cup of Nations</a> in Rabat tomorrow, as both teams look to win their second AfCON titles.</p>
Birmingham corporate lawyer appointed as new LTA President2026-01-15T09:22:31+00:002026-01-15T09:22:31+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-corporate-lawyer-appointed-as-new-lta-presidentSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Birmingham_corporate_lawyer_appointed_as_new_LTA_President.jpg" /></p><p>The LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) has announced the appointment of Roy Colabawalla as its new President, making him the youngest President in the organisation’s history and the first to be appointed from the Warwickshire region.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Birmingham_corporate_lawyer_appointed_as_new_LTA_President.jpg" /></p><p>The LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) has announced the appointment of Roy Colabawalla as its new President, making him the youngest President in the organisation’s history and the first to be appointed from the Warwickshire region.</p>
Host Morocco to face fancied Senegal in AFCON final2026-01-14T11:11:23+00:002026-01-14T11:11:23+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/host-morocco-to-face-fancied-senegal-in-afcon-finalSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Host_Morocco_to_face_much-fancied_Senegal_in_Afcon_final.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/senegal">Senegal</a> is set to meet <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/morocco">Morocco</a> in the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/africa-cup-of-nations">Africa Cup of Nations</a> final this weekend.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Host_Morocco_to_face_much-fancied_Senegal_in_Afcon_final.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/senegal">Senegal</a> is set to meet <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/morocco">Morocco</a> in the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/africa-cup-of-nations">Africa Cup of Nations</a> final this weekend.</p>
A Short Break, A Big Upgrade: The Power of 10 Prepares for Relaunch2026-01-14T11:04:39+00:002026-01-14T11:04:39+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-short-break-a-big-upgrade-the-power-of-10-prepares-for-relaunchSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_A_Short_Break_A_Big_Upgrade-_The_Power_of_10_Prepares_for_Relaunch.png" /></p><p>The ‘Power of 10’, the UK’s most popular athletics rankings and results website, is taking a break for a couple of weeks, and will be temporarily offline as it completes its transition to a brand-new digital platform.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_A_Short_Break_A_Big_Upgrade-_The_Power_of_10_Prepares_for_Relaunch.png" /></p><p>The ‘Power of 10’, the UK’s most popular athletics rankings and results website, is taking a break for a couple of weeks, and will be temporarily offline as it completes its transition to a brand-new digital platform.</p>