The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:45:34 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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.

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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.

]]> Sport Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:23:13 +0000 The Novuna GB & NI team rally together in the Florida heat at the World Cross Country Championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-novuna-gb-ni-team-rally-together-in-the-florida-heat-at-the-world-cross-country-championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-novuna-gb-ni-team-rally-together-in-the-florida-heat-at-the-world-cross-country-championships

An overall ninth place for the Novuna GB & NI (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) team at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, with the Junior Men’s team securing a close 5th place in the team event.

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Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and have requested their matches be moved elsewhere, the country's cricket board has said.

]]> Sport Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:43:49 +0000 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.

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