https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-01-15T01:07:47+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-01-13T14:54:41+00:00 2026-01-13T14:54:41+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-cool-hand-cup-is-back-as-marstons-and-luke-humphries-are-on-the-lookout-for-the-uks-best-pub-darts-team Super 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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p> 2026-01-13T14:24:05+00:00 2026-01-13T14:24:05+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/afcon-down-to-final-four Super 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> 2026-01-12T19:23:13+00:00 2026-01-12T19:23:13+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/utilita-arena-birmingham-prepares-for-super-league-basketball-trophy-finals Super 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> 2026-01-11T11:47:30+00:00 2026-01-11T11:47:30+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-novuna-gb-ni-team-rally-together-in-the-florida-heat-at-the-world-cross-country-championships Super 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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> 2026-01-11T11:43:49+00:00 2026-01-11T11:43:49+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bangladesh-not-travelling-to-india-for-t20-world-cup Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Bangladesh_not_travelling_to_India_for_T20_World_Cup1.jpg" /></p><p>Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and have requested their matches be moved elsewhere, the country's cricket board has said.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Bangladesh_not_travelling_to_India_for_T20_World_Cup1.jpg" /></p><p>Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and have requested their matches be moved elsewhere, the country's cricket board has said.</p> 2026-01-10T12:11:40+00:00 2026-01-10T12:11:40+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sporting-equals-awards-nominations-set-to-open Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Sporting_Equals_large.jpg" /></p><p>The ninth edition of the awards celebrates excellence, inspires change and drives race equity across sport.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Sporting_Equals_large.jpg" /></p><p>The ninth edition of the awards celebrates excellence, inspires change and drives race equity across sport.</p>