The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-01-20T13:42:05+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationA spectacular end to Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia2026-01-19T21:06:30+00:002026-01-19T21:06:30+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-spectacular-end-to-dakar-rally-saudi-arabiaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_A_spectacular_end_to_Dakar_Rally_Saudi_Arabia1.jpeg" /></p><p>The 2026 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia concluded with one of the most dramatic finishes in the event’s long history, as just two seconds separated first from second place in the bike category, after nearly 8,000km of competition across Saudi Arabia’s challenging landscape.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_A_spectacular_end_to_Dakar_Rally_Saudi_Arabia1.jpeg" /></p><p>The 2026 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia concluded with one of the most dramatic finishes in the event’s long history, as just two seconds separated first from second place in the bike category, after nearly 8,000km of competition across Saudi Arabia’s challenging landscape.</p>
New report reveals how AfCON 2025 is becoming a global sports and commercial powerhouse2026-01-19T20:57:52+00:002026-01-19T20:57:52+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-report-reveals-how-afcon-2025-is-becoming-a-global-sports-and-commercial-powerhouseSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_New_report_reveals_how_AfCON_2025_is_becoming_a_global_sports_and_commercial_powerhouse1.jpg" /></p><p>Africa Sports Unified (ASU), a boutique strategic consultancy and intelligence platform focused on the Pan-African sports economy, have announces the release of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Overview Report.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_New_report_reveals_how_AfCON_2025_is_becoming_a_global_sports_and_commercial_powerhouse1.jpg" /></p><p>Africa Sports Unified (ASU), a boutique strategic consultancy and intelligence platform focused on the Pan-African sports economy, have announces the release of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Overview Report.</p>
Novuna UK Athletics Championships return to Birmingham2026-01-18T20:34:42+00:002026-01-18T20:34:42+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/novuna-uk-athletics-championships-return-to-birminghamSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novuna_UK_Athletics_Championships_return_to_Birmingham11.jpg" /></p><p>UK Athletics has confirmed that the Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships will return to Birmingham in 2026, with the nation’s best athletes set to compete at the Alexander Stadium on 20–21 June.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novuna_UK_Athletics_Championships_return_to_Birmingham11.jpg" /></p><p>UK Athletics has confirmed that the Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships will return to Birmingham in 2026, with the nation’s best athletes set to compete at the Alexander Stadium on 20–21 June.</p>
Senegal beat Morocco in chaotoic AfCON final2026-01-18T20:30:11+00:002026-01-18T20:30:11+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-report-reveals-how-afcon-2025-is-becoming-a-global-sports-and-commercial-powerhouseSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_beat_Morocco_in_chaotoic_AfCON_final.png" /></p><p>Senegal beat host, Morocco, in Rabat, to win a chaotic AfCON (Africa Cup of Nations) for a second time – but only after a final that was overshadowed when the eventual winning players temporarily refused to play when the hosts were awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty when the match goalless.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_beat_Morocco_in_chaotoic_AfCON_final.png" /></p><p>Senegal beat host, Morocco, in Rabat, to win a chaotic AfCON (Africa Cup of Nations) for a second time – but only after a final that was overshadowed when the eventual winning players temporarily refused to play when the hosts were awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty when the match goalless.</p>
Bangladesh 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>