The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:30:16 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 16,000 runners of all ages in training for AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2026 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/16000-runners-of-all-ages-in-training-for-aj-bell-great-birmingham-run-2026 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/16000-runners-of-all-ages-in-training-for-aj-bell-great-birmingham-run-2026

With just days to go, the countdown is on for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run – the Midlands’ biggest and most exciting mass-participation running event – as Birmingham prepares to welcome thousands of runners back to its streets this May.

]]> Sport Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:15 +0000 Slam dunk signing: Sport 4 Life UK nets Commonwealth hero Myles Hesson as ambassador https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/slam-dunk-signing-sport-4-life-uk-nets-commonwealth-hero-myles-hesson-as-ambassador https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/slam-dunk-signing-sport-4-life-uk-nets-commonwealth-hero-myles-hesson-as-ambassador

Sport 4 Life UK has scored a major addition to its team, announcing Birmingham-born basketball star Myles Hesson as its latest ambassador.

]]> Sport Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:30:42 +0000 Tradeify announces partnership with UFC legend Adesanya https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tradeify-announces-partnership-with-ufc-legend-adesanya https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tradeify-announces-partnership-with-ufc-legend-adesanya

Tradeify, the global trader evaluation platform, have announced a long-term partnership with UFC legend and two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who joins the brand as its new Global Brand Ambassador.

]]> Sport Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:38:08 +0000 Circuit of The Americas crowned ‘Race Promoter of the Year’ at The Race Media Awards https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/circuit-of-the-americas-crowned-race-promoter-of-the-year-at-the-race-media-awards https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/circuit-of-the-americas-crowned-race-promoter-of-the-year-at-the-race-media-awards

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has been crowned ‘Race Promoter of the Year’ at The Race Media Awards, presented at a gala ceremony in London, in the UK.

]]> Sport Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:26:12 +0000 Women's Club World Cup schedule questioned by WSL https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/women-s-club-world-cup-schedule-questioned-by-wsl https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/women-s-club-world-cup-schedule-questioned-by-wsl

The scheduling of the proposed Fifa Women's Club World Cup has been called potentially has been questioned by the English WSL (Women's Super League).

]]> Sport Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:54:52 +0000 100-day countdown begins as preparations for 6th Asian Beach Games enters final stretch https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/100-day-countdown-begins-as-preparations-for-6th-asian-beach-games-enters-final-stretch https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/100-day-countdown-begins-as-preparations-for-6th-asian-beach-games-enters-final-stretch

The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya, Hainan Province, China from April 22 to 30.

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