The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:24:14 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season

Traditional promotion and relegation from the top-tier Prem will be scrapped from the start of the 2026-27 season after landmark changes to English rugby were voted through.

]]> Sport Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:34:04 +0000 Hartpury University supports ECB with national cricket ‘fan insight methodology’ pilot https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hartpury-university-supports-ecb-with-national-cricket-fan-insight-methodology-pilot https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hartpury-university-supports-ecb-with-national-cricket-fan-insight-methodology-pilot

Hartpury University is supporting the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in developing a robust, scalable methodology to help cricket clubs across England and Wales better understand the demographics of matchday fans.

]]> Sport Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:59:22 +0000 16-yr-old Nigerian, Jared Ejiasian, breaks 60m hurdles world record https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/16-yr-old-nigerian-jared-ejiasian-breaks-60m-hurdles-world-record https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/16-yr-old-nigerian-jared-ejiasian-breaks-60m-hurdles-world-record

Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles.

]]> Sport Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:47:31 +0000 Shields retains title after beating Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shields-retains-title-after-beating-crews-dezurn-at-little-caesars https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shields-retains-title-after-beating-crews-dezurn-at-little-caesars

Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

]]> Sport Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:23:12 +0000 Milan-Cortina 2026 closes in spectacular fashion in Verona https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/milan-cortina-2026-closes-in-spectacular-fashion-in-verona https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/milan-cortina-2026-closes-in-spectacular-fashion-in-verona

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.

]]> Sport Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:34:05 +0000 Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mascots-ayo-and-tina-showcase-the-olympic-spirit-in-milan https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mascots-ayo-and-tina-showcase-the-olympic-spirit-in-milan

With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan.

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