The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:59:27 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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.

]]> Sport Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:56:28 +0000 Youth Charter calls for sport-led youth action following African Union Summit in Addis Ababa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-charter-calls-for-sport-led-youth-action-following-african-union-summit-in-addis-ababa https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-charter-calls-for-sport-led-youth-action-following-african-union-summit-in-addis-ababa

The Youth Charter has welcomed the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, and is calling for immediate implementation mechanisms that translate Summit commitments into grassroots impact.

]]> Sport Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:50:17 +0000 Indian-owned sides 'not considering Pakistan players' for Hundred auction https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indian-owned-sides-not-considering-pakistan-players-for-hundred-auction https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indian-owned-sides-not-considering-pakistan-players-for-hundred-auction

Pakistan cricketers are not being considered by Indian-owned sides for next month's Hundred auction, sources have claimed.

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