The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:39:56 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Birmingham corporate lawyer appointed as new LTA President https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-corporate-lawyer-appointed-as-new-lta-president https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-corporate-lawyer-appointed-as-new-lta-president

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.

]]> Sport Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:22:31 +0000 Host Morocco to face fancied Senegal in AFCON final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/host-morocco-to-face-fancied-senegal-in-afcon-final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/host-morocco-to-face-fancied-senegal-in-afcon-final

Senegal is set to meet Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend.

]]> Sport Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:11:23 +0000 A Short Break, A Big Upgrade: The Power of 10 Prepares for Relaunch https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-short-break-a-big-upgrade-the-power-of-10-prepares-for-relaunch https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-short-break-a-big-upgrade-the-power-of-10-prepares-for-relaunch

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.

]]> Sport Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:04:39 +0000 The Cool Hand Cup is back as Marston’s and Luke Humphries are on the lookout for the UK’s best pub darts team 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 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

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. 

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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.

]]> Sport Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:24:05 +0000 Utilita Arena Birmingham prepares for Super League Basketball Trophy Finals https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/utilita-arena-birmingham-prepares-for-super-league-basketball-trophy-finals https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/utilita-arena-birmingham-prepares-for-super-league-basketball-trophy-finals

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.

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