https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-02-20T18:18:42+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-02-19T16:01:29+00:00 2026-02-19T16:01:29+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/first-novuna-gb-ni-athletes-selected-for-the-2026-european-championships-marathon-race Super 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 &amp; 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 &amp; NI) team in the marathon at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.</p> 2026-02-19T15:58:41+00:00 2026-02-19T15:58:41+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-classroom-to-concert-sports-therapy-students-gain-real-world-experience-on-a-global-stage Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_From_Classroom_to_Concert-Sports_therapy_students_gain_real-world_experience_on_a_global_stage1.jpg" /></p><p>Sports &amp; Exercise Therapy students&nbsp;were given an unforgettable industry experience after going backstage at the Birmingham date of&nbsp;Jason Derulo’s&nbsp;<em>The Last Dance</em>&nbsp;World Tour at the&nbsp;Utilita Arena Birmingham&nbsp;at the end of January.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_From_Classroom_to_Concert-Sports_therapy_students_gain_real-world_experience_on_a_global_stage1.jpg" /></p><p>Sports &amp; Exercise Therapy students&nbsp;were given an unforgettable industry experience after going backstage at the Birmingham date of&nbsp;Jason Derulo’s&nbsp;<em>The Last Dance</em>&nbsp;World Tour at the&nbsp;Utilita Arena Birmingham&nbsp;at the end of January.</p> 2026-02-18T23:35:22+00:00 2026-02-18T23:35:22+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/red-bull-athlete-dario-costa-lands-and-takes-off-from-moving-train Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Red_Bull_athlete_Dario_Costa_lands_and_takes_off_from_moving_train1.jpg" /></p><p>On February 15, 2026, Red Bull athlete&nbsp;Dario Costa (Italy) executed a world-first dual manoeuvre in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, landing his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft on a moving cargo train travelling at 120 km/h before lifting off again in a vertical pull take-off from the same container.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Red_Bull_athlete_Dario_Costa_lands_and_takes_off_from_moving_train1.jpg" /></p><p>On February 15, 2026, Red Bull athlete&nbsp;Dario Costa (Italy) executed a world-first dual manoeuvre in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, landing his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft on a moving cargo train travelling at 120 km/h before lifting off again in a vertical pull take-off from the same container.</p> 2026-02-17T19:45:29+00:00 2026-02-17T19:45:29+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kenya-has-proven-it-can-host-the-world-affirms-rugby-africa-president-as-hsbc-svns-2-draws-over-15000-fans-in-nairobi Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Praana_Group_advances_strategic_expansion_with_Darpan_Parikh_appointment.jpg" /></p><p>Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (<a href="https://r.news.africa-wire.com/mk/cl/f/sh/7nVU1aA2ng1uQpKYM5fmQ2xUQ4T47pD/Nd3pYa7rj9mS">www.RugbyAfrique.com</a>), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, and a member of World Rugby’s Executive Board, praised Kenya for delivering a world-class HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, describing the event as a statement of Africa’s readiness to host global rugby competitions.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/BIZ_-_Praana_Group_advances_strategic_expansion_with_Darpan_Parikh_appointment.jpg" /></p><p>Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (<a href="https://r.news.africa-wire.com/mk/cl/f/sh/7nVU1aA2ng1uQpKYM5fmQ2xUQ4T47pD/Nd3pYa7rj9mS">www.RugbyAfrique.com</a>), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, and a member of World Rugby’s Executive Board, praised Kenya for delivering a world-class HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, describing the event as a statement of Africa’s readiness to host global rugby competitions.</p> 2026-02-16T22:31:45+00:00 2026-02-16T22:31:45+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ratcliffe-wating-for-fa-decision-following-immigration-comments Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>In the coming days, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to discover if the Football Association's legal team has decided the Manchester United co-owner brought the game into disrepute with his recent comments on immigration, which sparked condemnation from the government and beyond.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>In the coming days, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to discover if the Football Association's legal team has decided the Manchester United co-owner brought the game into disrepute with his recent comments on immigration, which sparked condemnation from the government and beyond.</p> 2026-02-15T19:43:29+00:00 2026-02-15T19:43:29+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lauren-price-returns-to-ystrad-mynach-ahead-of-world-title-fight Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Lauren_Price_returns_to_Ystrad_Mynach_ahead_of_world_title_fight.jpg" /></p><p>World champion boxer Lauren Price will return to Ystrad Mynach next month as she continues preparations for her upcoming world title fight.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Lauren_Price_returns_to_Ystrad_Mynach_ahead_of_world_title_fight.jpg" /></p><p>World champion boxer Lauren Price will return to Ystrad Mynach next month as she continues preparations for her upcoming world title fight.</p>