The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-03-01T20:24:14+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationPrem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season2026-02-28T12:34:04+00:002026-02-28T12:34:04+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-seasonSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Prem_relegation_scrapped_from_2026-27_season.png" /></p><p>Traditional promotion and relegation from the top-tier Prem will be scrapped from the start of the 2026-27 season after landmark changes to English rugby were voted through.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Prem_relegation_scrapped_from_2026-27_season.png" /></p><p>Traditional promotion and relegation from the top-tier Prem will be scrapped from the start of the 2026-27 season after landmark changes to English rugby were voted through.</p>
Hartpury University supports ECB with national cricket ‘fan insight methodology’ pilot2026-02-27T19:59:22+00:002026-02-27T19:59:22+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hartpury-university-supports-ecb-with-national-cricket-fan-insight-methodology-pilotSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Hartpury_University_supports_ECB_with_national_cricket_fan_insight_methodology_pilot.jpg" /></p><p>Hartpury University is supporting the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in developing a robust, scalable methodology to help cricket clubs across England and Wales better understand the demographics of matchday fans.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Hartpury_University_supports_ECB_with_national_cricket_fan_insight_methodology_pilot.jpg" /></p><p>Hartpury University is supporting the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in developing a robust, scalable methodology to help cricket clubs across England and Wales better understand the demographics of matchday fans.</p>
16-yr-old Nigerian, Jared Ejiasian, breaks 60m hurdles world record2026-02-24T20:47:31+00:002026-02-24T20:47:31+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/16-yr-old-nigerian-jared-ejiasian-breaks-60m-hurdles-world-recordSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_16-yr-old_Nigerian_Jared_Ejiasian_breaks_60m_hurdles_world_record.jpg" /></p><p>Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_16-yr-old_Nigerian_Jared_Ejiasian_breaks_60m_hurdles_world_record.jpg" /></p><p>Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles.</p>
Shields retains title after beating Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars2026-02-23T12:23:12+00:002026-02-23T12:23:12+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shields-retains-title-after-beating-crews-dezurn-at-little-caesarsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Shields_retains_title_after_beating_Crews.jpg" /></p><p>Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Shields_retains_title_after_beating_Crews.jpg" /></p><p>Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.</p>
Milan-Cortina 2026 closes in spectacular fashion in Verona2026-02-22T22:34:05+00:002026-02-22T22:34:05+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/milan-cortina-2026-closes-in-spectacular-fashion-in-veronaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Milan-Cortina_2026_closes_in_spectacular_fashion_in_Verona.png" /></p><p>The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Milan-Cortina_2026_closes_in_spectacular_fashion_in_Verona.png" /></p><p>The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.</p>
Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan2026-02-21T19:56:28+00:002026-02-21T19:56:28+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mascots-ayo-and-tina-showcase-the-olympic-spirit-in-milanSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Mascots_Ayo_and_Tina_showcase_the_Olympic_spirit_in_Milan1.jpg" /></p><p>With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Mascots_Ayo_and_Tina_showcase_the_Olympic_spirit_in_Milan1.jpg" /></p><p>With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan.</p>