The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:50:18 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Sporting Equals Awards nominations set to open https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sporting-equals-awards-nominations-set-to-open https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sporting-equals-awards-nominations-set-to-open

The ninth edition of the awards celebrates excellence, inspires change and drives race equity across sport.

]]> Sport Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:11:40 +0000 World Athletics gives J$16m to support hurricane-affected athletes https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-athletics-gives-j$16m-to-support-hurricane-affected-athletes https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-athletics-gives-j$16m-to-support-hurricane-affected-athletes

It was recently announced that World Athletics was set to donate US$100,000 (approximately J$16 million) to the JAAA (Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association) to assist members of the track and field community affected by Hurricane Melissa.

]]> Sport Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:57:57 +0000 Millard ready to put on a show as she is named captain for the World Cross Country Championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/millard-ready-to-put-on-a-show-as-she-is-named-captain-for-the-world-cross-country-championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/millard-ready-to-put-on-a-show-as-she-is-named-captain-for-the-world-cross-country-championships

Alex Millard will lead the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, today (January 10).

]]> Sport Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:58:28 +0000 Sam Allaryce gives Liam Rosenior one piece of advice to succeed at Chelsea https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sam-allaryce-gives-liam-rosenior-one-piece-of-advice-to-succeed-at-chelsea https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sam-allaryce-gives-liam-rosenior-one-piece-of-advice-to-succeed-at-chelsea

Speaking exclusively on the Footy Accumulators No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, in partnership with BOYLE Sports, Sam Allardyce was joined by former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders, and the pair discussed Chelsea’s sacking of Enzo Maresca and the subsequent appointment of Liam Rosenior, with Allardyce supportive of the move. 

]]> Sport Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:51:24 +0000 Dubois keen on Baumgardner showdown https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dubois-keen-on-baumgardner-showdown https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dubois-keen-on-baumgardner-showdown

Caroline Dubois believes a future showdown with Alycia Baumgardner would be "the biggest fight in women's boxing."

]]> Sport Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:37:26 +0000 LPGA and TMRW Sports join forces for new women's indoor golf league https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lpga-and-tmrw-sports-join-forces-for-new-women-s-indoor-golf-league https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lpga-and-tmrw-sports-join-forces-for-new-women-s-indoor-golf-league

The LPGA and TMRW Sports have announced a women's version of the tech-infused indoor golf league that was created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

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