The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-01-17T09:11:10+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationIntrigue 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>
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>