The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:54:42 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Who next for Joshua, now? https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/who-next-for-joshua-now https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/who-next-for-joshua-now

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight, but the two-time heavyweight champion displayed why he remains one of the sport’s elite punchers.

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Sport Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:19:33 +0000
Novuna GB & NI team announced for 2026 World Cross Country Championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/novuna-gb-ni-team-announced-for-2026-world-cross-country-championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/novuna-gb-ni-team-announced-for-2026-world-cross-country-championships

A team of 20 athletes has been selected for the Novuna GB & NI (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) team for the World Cross Country in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th of January.

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Sport Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:47:32 +0000
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/anthony-joshua-vs-jake-paul https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/anthony-joshua-vs-jake-paul

When Anthony Joshua made his professional debut against Emmanuel Leo in 2013, fresh from Olympic gold in London, the boxing world treated it like the start of a coronation.

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Sport Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:39:01 +0000
NBA family and global basketball community to engage hundreds of millions of youngsters and fans in celebration of World Basketball Day https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nba-family-and-global-basketball-community-to-engage-hundreds-of-millions-of-youngsters-and-fans-in-celebration-of-world-basketball-day https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nba-family-and-global-basketball-community-to-engage-hundreds-of-millions-of-youngsters-and-fans-in-celebration-of-world-basketball-day

The NBA family and the global basketball community, including the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), USA Basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), will celebrate the third annual ‘World Basketball Day’ on Sunday, Dec. 21 by engaging hundreds of millions of youth and fans in the U.S. and around the world through clinics, social media campaigns, in-arena activities and more. 

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Sport Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:47:54 +0000
Rory roars to double S.P.O.T. success as Southport tragedy is remembered https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/rory-roars-to-double-s.p.o.t.-success-as-southport-tragedy-is-remembered https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/rory-roars-to-double-s.p.o.t.-success-as-southport-tragedy-is-remembered

Ryder Cup-winner, Rory McIlroy is this year’s ‘S.P.O.T.Y.’ (BBC Sports Personality of the Year), with him achieving golfing immortality in April by completing the career Grand Slam with his first Masters title at Augusta National, in the US.

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Sport Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:44:16 +0000
PSG beat Flamengo in penalty shout-out to win in Intercontinental Cup final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/psg-beat-flamengo-in-penalty-shout-out-to-win-in-intercontinental-cup-final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/psg-beat-flamengo-in-penalty-shout-out-to-win-in-intercontinental-cup-final

Paris St-Germain beat Brazilian side Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup final and secure a sixth trophy of the year, with Matvey Safonov saving four spot-kicks in the shootout.

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Sport Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:21:20 +0000