https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-04-23T13:31:12+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-04-22T17:51:48+01:00 2026-04-22T17:51:48+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/george-whitehead-from-hillside-wins-45th-mcevoy-trophy-in-solihull Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_George_Whitehead_from_Hillside_wins_45th_McEvoy_Trophy_in_Solihull1.jpg" /></p><p>16-year-old&nbsp;George Whitehead from Hillside has won the 45th Peter McEvoy trophy at Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_George_Whitehead_from_Hillside_wins_45th_McEvoy_Trophy_in_Solihull1.jpg" /></p><p>16-year-old&nbsp;George Whitehead from Hillside has won the 45th Peter McEvoy trophy at Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull.</p> 2026-04-22T17:47:20+01:00 2026-04-22T17:47:20+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sporting-legends-visit-sport-for-good-project-ahead-of-laureus-world-sports-awards Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Figo-x-Cafu.jpg" /></p><p>Real Madrid legend Luis Figo and Cafu, Brazil’s former World Cup winning captain led a team of Laureus superstars back in the sporting arena today – joining in with the young people of the Fútbol Más project in Madrid – one of six programmes nominated for the Laureus Sport for Good Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Figo-x-Cafu.jpg" /></p><p>Real Madrid legend Luis Figo and Cafu, Brazil’s former World Cup winning captain led a team of Laureus superstars back in the sporting arena today – joining in with the young people of the Fútbol Más project in Madrid – one of six programmes nominated for the Laureus Sport for Good Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards.</p> 2026-04-21T09:00:25+01:00 2026-04-21T09:00:25+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/scientists-say-redesigning-ball-could-reduce-heading-impact Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Scientists_say_redesigning_ball_could_reduce_heading_impact.png" /></p><p>Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after research discovered it caused a pressure wave energy transfer to the brain "comparable to those documented in some military gunshots and blasts".</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Scientists_say_redesigning_ball_could_reduce_heading_impact.png" /></p><p>Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after research discovered it caused a pressure wave energy transfer to the brain "comparable to those documented in some military gunshots and blasts".</p> 2026-04-20T11:28:11+01:00 2026-04-20T11:28:11+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/novak-djokovic-and-eileen-gu-to-co-hosts-2026-laureus-world-sports-awards Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novak_Djokovic_and_Eileen_Gu_to_co-hosts_2026_Laureus_World_Sports_Awards.webp" /></p><p>Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu, two of the most influential athletes of their generation, will co-host this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards in a historical first for the greatest show in sports.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Novak_Djokovic_and_Eileen_Gu_to_co-hosts_2026_Laureus_World_Sports_Awards.webp" /></p><p>Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu, two of the most influential athletes of their generation, will co-host this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards in a historical first for the greatest show in sports.</p> 2026-04-18T12:55:24+01:00 2026-04-18T12:55:24+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk%E2%80%93based-sports-technology-company-appoints-world-cup%E2%80%93winning-cricketer-shane-watson-as-super-coach Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_UKbased_sports_technology_company_appoints_World_Cupwinning_cricketer_Shane_Watson_as_Super_Coach1.jpg" /></p><p>Kabuni, a UK–based sports technology company focused on cricket training and player development, have announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_UKbased_sports_technology_company_appoints_World_Cupwinning_cricketer_Shane_Watson_as_Super_Coach1.jpg" /></p><p>Kabuni, a UK–based sports technology company focused on cricket training and player development, have announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach.</p> 2026-04-17T10:23:25+01:00 2026-04-17T10:23:25+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/home-straight-seats-to-be-released-as-timetable-unveiled-for-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Home_straight_seats_to_be_released_as_timetable_unveiled_for_Birmingham_2026_European_Athletics_Championships12.jpg" /></p><p>Organisers of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 have confirmed that tickets will be released in the popular home straight at Alexander Stadium, as work continues to maximise every available seat for fans at the UK’s first-ever staging of the Championships.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Home_straight_seats_to_be_released_as_timetable_unveiled_for_Birmingham_2026_European_Athletics_Championships12.jpg" /></p><p>Organisers of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 have confirmed that tickets will be released in the popular home straight at Alexander Stadium, as work continues to maximise every available seat for fans at the UK’s first-ever staging of the Championships.</p>