The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-01-15T11:05:44+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationHost 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>
The Cool Hand Cup is back as Marston’s and Luke Humphries are on the lookout for the UK’s best pub darts team2026-01-13T14:54:41+00:002026-01-13T14:54:41+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-cool-hand-cup-is-back-as-marstons-and-luke-humphries-are-on-the-lookout-for-the-uks-best-pub-darts-teamSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Cool_Hand_Cup_is_back_as_Marstons_and_Luke_Humphries_are_on_the_lookout_for_the_UKs_best_pub_darts_team1.jpg" /></p><p>This February, Marston’s is challenging darts teams up and down the country to step up to their local oche and see if they have what it takes to get their hands on a cool £10,000. </p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Cool_Hand_Cup_is_back_as_Marstons_and_Luke_Humphries_are_on_the_lookout_for_the_UKs_best_pub_darts_team1.jpg" /></p><p>This February, Marston’s is challenging darts teams up and down the country to step up to their local oche and see if they have what it takes to get their hands on a cool £10,000. </p>
AFCON down to final four2026-01-13T14:24:05+00:002026-01-13T14:24:05+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afcon-down-to-final-fourSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_AFCON_Down_to_Final_Four.png" /></p><p>Mohamed Salah is one step closer to realising his long-held dream of winning the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) with Egypt as the Pharaohs chase a record-extending eighth continental title in Morocco.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_AFCON_Down_to_Final_Four.png" /></p><p>Mohamed Salah is one step closer to realising his long-held dream of winning the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) with Egypt as the Pharaohs chase a record-extending eighth continental title in Morocco.</p>
Utilita Arena Birmingham prepares for Super League Basketball Trophy Finals2026-01-12T19:23:13+00:002026-01-12T19:23:13+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/utilita-arena-birmingham-prepares-for-super-league-basketball-trophy-finalsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Utilita_Arena_Birmingham_prepares_for_Super_League_Basketball_Trophy_Finals.png" /></p><p>Utilita Arena Birmingham is set to host the Super League Basketball Trophy Finals featuring an action-packed day of top-tier basketball from the elite men’s and women’s teams across the UK.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Utilita_Arena_Birmingham_prepares_for_Super_League_Basketball_Trophy_Finals.png" /></p><p>Utilita Arena Birmingham is set to host the Super League Basketball Trophy Finals featuring an action-packed day of top-tier basketball from the elite men’s and women’s teams across the UK.</p>
The Novuna GB & NI team rally together in the Florida heat at the World Cross Country Championships 2026-01-11T11:47:30+00:002026-01-11T11:47:30+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-novuna-gb-ni-team-rally-together-in-the-florida-heat-at-the-world-cross-country-championshipsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Novuna_GB_NI_team_rally_together_in_the_Florida_heat_at_the_World_Cross_Country_Championships11.jpg" /></p><p>An overall ninth place for the Novuna GB & NI (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) team at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, with the Junior Men’s team securing a close 5th place in the team event.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_The_Novuna_GB_NI_team_rally_together_in_the_Florida_heat_at_the_World_Cross_Country_Championships11.jpg" /></p><p>An overall ninth place for the Novuna GB & NI (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) team at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, with the Junior Men’s team securing a close 5th place in the team event.</p>