https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-03-18T09:54:29+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-03-17T21:50:31+00:00 2026-03-17T21:50:31+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/appeal-sees-senegal-stripped-of-afcon-crown-as-morocco-installed-as-champions Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Appeal_sees_Senegal_stripped_of_AFCON_crown_as_Morocco_installed_as_champions.png" /></p><p>The CAF Appeal Board has overturned the result of the AFCON 2025 final, ruling that Senegal forfeited the match and awarding a 3-0 victory and the continental title to Morocco, while also revising several sanctions against players and the Moroccan federation.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Appeal_sees_Senegal_stripped_of_AFCON_crown_as_Morocco_installed_as_champions.png" /></p><p>The CAF Appeal Board has overturned the result of the AFCON 2025 final, ruling that Senegal forfeited the match and awarding a 3-0 victory and the continental title to Morocco, while also revising several sanctions against players and the Moroccan federation.</p> 2026-03-17T18:05:38+00:00 2026-03-17T18:05:38+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/la-roche-posay-joins-the-38th-america-s-cup-as-title-partner-of-the-french-challenger-team Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_La_Roche-Posay_joins_the_38th_Americas_Cup_as_Title_Partner_of_the_French_Challenger_team.jpg" /></p><p>La Roche-Posay has just announced becoming Title Partner of the French Challenger team (K-Challenge) for the 38th America's Cup, competing under "La Roche-Posay Racing Team".</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_La_Roche-Posay_joins_the_38th_Americas_Cup_as_Title_Partner_of_the_French_Challenger_team.jpg" /></p><p>La Roche-Posay has just announced becoming Title Partner of the French Challenger team (K-Challenge) for the 38th America's Cup, competing under "La Roche-Posay Racing Team".</p> 2026-03-16T20:07:26+00:00 2026-03-16T20:07:26+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/should-the-winter-paralympics-be-moved Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Should_the_Winter_Paralympics_be_moved1.jpg" /></p><p>Athletes in T-shirts, fans applying suncream - have these been the Summer or Winter Paralympics?</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Should_the_Winter_Paralympics_be_moved1.jpg" /></p><p>Athletes in T-shirts, fans applying suncream - have these been the Summer or Winter Paralympics?</p> 2026-03-15T17:49:26+00:00 2026-03-15T17:49:26+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/novuna-gb-ni-secure-double-team-gold-as-milne-and-robinson-claim-world-50k-titles Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novuna_GBNI_secure_double_team_gold_as_Milne_and_Robinson_claim_World_50k_titles.png" /></p><p>The Novuna Great Britain &amp; Northern Ireland (GB &amp; NI) squad delivered an exceptional set of performances at the IAU 50km World Championships in New Delhi, India, with Alex Milne and Naomi Robinson capturing the individual world titles and leading both the men’s and women’s teams to dominant gold medal victories.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novuna_GBNI_secure_double_team_gold_as_Milne_and_Robinson_claim_World_50k_titles.png" /></p><p>The Novuna Great Britain &amp; Northern Ireland (GB &amp; NI) squad delivered an exceptional set of performances at the IAU 50km World Championships in New Delhi, India, with Alex Milne and Naomi Robinson capturing the individual world titles and leading both the men’s and women’s teams to dominant gold medal victories.</p> 2026-03-14T21:48:09+00:00 2026-03-14T21:48:09+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/study-shows-more-indian-women-playing-cricket-now-than-in-2020 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Study_shows_more_Indian_women_playing_cricket_now_than_in_2020.png" /></p><p>One in 10 women who participated in a new study conducted across 14 Indian states say they play cricket, a significant increase on the last survey six years ago.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Study_shows_more_Indian_women_playing_cricket_now_than_in_2020.png" /></p><p>One in 10 women who participated in a new study conducted across 14 Indian states say they play cricket, a significant increase on the last survey six years ago.</p> 2026-03-14T21:44:26+00:00 2026-03-14T21:44:26+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-crowned-west-midlands-mothers-day-capital Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT-COM_-_Birmingham_crowned_West_Midlands_Mothers_Day_Capital.png" /></p><p>Mother’s Day in the UK saw the public spend approximately £1.4 Billion in 2025 on gifts and ways to celebrate the day.</p> <p>With spending projected to increase further this year, Geraldo’s of Largs have analysed Google search data to see which parts of the UK celebrate the day the most. In total, March 2025 saw 42,567,430 searches for Mother’s Day across the UK as a whole, indicating that around 60% of the UK public could take part in the day itself.</p> <p>Toni Dawson, owner of Geraldo’s shared her thoughts: “Family runs through the core of our business.</p> <p>“It’s named in honour of my father, and my mother has been here with me every step of the way as it’s grown, so we know how important days like Mother’s Day are to millions of others up and down the country.” <a href="https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.geraldos.co.uk%2F/1/0102019ce672c38e-c9325d55-bcb0-4dae-adb6-c8cdbcfe8c9e-000000/NFPIMZvomf5qPLYL_upehHPuHTs=469">Geraldo’s</a>&nbsp;broke the search numbers down to find the areas which had the highest results, comparing them to their population to generate a per capita figure.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Combined Searches</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Population</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Searches per 1,000 People</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>England</p> </td> <td> <p>37,308,440</p> </td> <td> <p>57,672,000</p> </td> <td> <p>646.91</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Scotland</p> </td> <td> <p>2,823,830</p> </td> <td> <p>5,500,000</p> </td> <td> <p>513.42</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wales</p> </td> <td> <p>1,598,730</p> </td> <td> <p>3,187,000</p> </td> <td> <p>501.64</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Northern Ireland</p> </td> <td> <p>836,430</p> </td> <td> <p>1,914,000</p> </td> <td> <p>437.01</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>England had the highest per capita result of the UK nations, with 646.91 searches per 1000 people. Northern Ireland was the only country where the results sat lower than 1 in every 2 people searching.</p> <p>When Geraldo’s broke the numbers down further, Birmingham emerged as the West Midland’s Mother’s Day capital, with the highest number of searches per 1000 people in the region.</p> <p>Coventry and Shropshire came second and third respectively.&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Combined Searches</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Population</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Searches per 1,000 People</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Birmingham</p> </td> <td> <p>1,225,130</p> </td> <td> <p>1,154,000</p> </td> <td> <p>1,061.64</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Coventry</p> </td> <td> <p>247,560</p> </td> <td> <p>374,000</p> </td> <td> <p>661.93</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Shropshire</p> </td> <td> <p>217,850</p> </td> <td> <p>330,000</p> </td> <td> <p>660.15</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wolverhampton</p> </td> <td> <p>170,350</p> </td> <td> <p>261,000</p> </td> <td> <p>652.68</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Staffordshire</p> </td> <td> <p>572,830</p> </td> <td> <p>891,000</p> </td> <td> <p>642.91</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>“Over 60% of the population looking to celebrate Mother’s Day is a really strong indicator of the relationships we can have with parents, and that we all want to recognise that when it’s there”</p> <p>“Whether it’s flowers, chocolate, a favourite tipple or something else altogether, there are a million ways to show how much you appreciate them, but the main thing is to let them know that their care, advice, guidance and love has been important to you”</p> <p>“I know how much my mother has helped me on my journey, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her, but I also know not everyone is that lucky, so for those who might be missing their mother, or don’t have the relationship you might have hoped for the day can be difficult”</p> <p>“That’s why in those cases, it’s important to recognise the memories you have of those who aren’t with you, and celebrate them, as well as recognising the many ‘mothers’ that may have helped guide you to where you are today”</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT-COM_-_Birmingham_crowned_West_Midlands_Mothers_Day_Capital.png" /></p><p>Mother’s Day in the UK saw the public spend approximately £1.4 Billion in 2025 on gifts and ways to celebrate the day.</p> <p>With spending projected to increase further this year, Geraldo’s of Largs have analysed Google search data to see which parts of the UK celebrate the day the most. In total, March 2025 saw 42,567,430 searches for Mother’s Day across the UK as a whole, indicating that around 60% of the UK public could take part in the day itself.</p> <p>Toni Dawson, owner of Geraldo’s shared her thoughts: “Family runs through the core of our business.</p> <p>“It’s named in honour of my father, and my mother has been here with me every step of the way as it’s grown, so we know how important days like Mother’s Day are to millions of others up and down the country.” <a href="https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.geraldos.co.uk%2F/1/0102019ce672c38e-c9325d55-bcb0-4dae-adb6-c8cdbcfe8c9e-000000/NFPIMZvomf5qPLYL_upehHPuHTs=469">Geraldo’s</a>&nbsp;broke the search numbers down to find the areas which had the highest results, comparing them to their population to generate a per capita figure.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Combined Searches</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Population</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Searches per 1,000 People</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>England</p> </td> <td> <p>37,308,440</p> </td> <td> <p>57,672,000</p> </td> <td> <p>646.91</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Scotland</p> </td> <td> <p>2,823,830</p> </td> <td> <p>5,500,000</p> </td> <td> <p>513.42</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wales</p> </td> <td> <p>1,598,730</p> </td> <td> <p>3,187,000</p> </td> <td> <p>501.64</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Northern Ireland</p> </td> <td> <p>836,430</p> </td> <td> <p>1,914,000</p> </td> <td> <p>437.01</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>England had the highest per capita result of the UK nations, with 646.91 searches per 1000 people. Northern Ireland was the only country where the results sat lower than 1 in every 2 people searching.</p> <p>When Geraldo’s broke the numbers down further, Birmingham emerged as the West Midland’s Mother’s Day capital, with the highest number of searches per 1000 people in the region.</p> <p>Coventry and Shropshire came second and third respectively.&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Combined Searches</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Population</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Searches per 1,000 People</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Birmingham</p> </td> <td> <p>1,225,130</p> </td> <td> <p>1,154,000</p> </td> <td> <p>1,061.64</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Coventry</p> </td> <td> <p>247,560</p> </td> <td> <p>374,000</p> </td> <td> <p>661.93</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Shropshire</p> </td> <td> <p>217,850</p> </td> <td> <p>330,000</p> </td> <td> <p>660.15</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wolverhampton</p> </td> <td> <p>170,350</p> </td> <td> <p>261,000</p> </td> <td> <p>652.68</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Staffordshire</p> </td> <td> <p>572,830</p> </td> <td> <p>891,000</p> </td> <td> <p>642.91</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>“Over 60% of the population looking to celebrate Mother’s Day is a really strong indicator of the relationships we can have with parents, and that we all want to recognise that when it’s there”</p> <p>“Whether it’s flowers, chocolate, a favourite tipple or something else altogether, there are a million ways to show how much you appreciate them, but the main thing is to let them know that their care, advice, guidance and love has been important to you”</p> <p>“I know how much my mother has helped me on my journey, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her, but I also know not everyone is that lucky, so for those who might be missing their mother, or don’t have the relationship you might have hoped for the day can be difficult”</p> <p>“That’s why in those cases, it’s important to recognise the memories you have of those who aren’t with you, and celebrate them, as well as recognising the many ‘mothers’ that may have helped guide you to where you are today”</p>