The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-06-13T05:00:51+01:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationFormer NHL player Václav Varaďa set to run his first half marathon in Olomouc2026-06-11T23:10:00+01:002026-06-11T23:10:00+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-nhl-player-vaclav-vara%C4%8Fa-set-to-run-his-first-half-marathon-in-olomoucSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_NHL_player_Václav_Varaďa_set_to_run_his_first_half_marathon_in_Olomouc1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Two-time ice hockey world champion, former NHL player and current hockey coach Václav Varaďa will join 8,000 other runners tomorrow (Saturday, June 13), at the Mattoni Running Festival.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_NHL_player_Václav_Varaďa_set_to_run_his_first_half_marathon_in_Olomouc1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Two-time ice hockey world champion, former NHL player and current hockey coach Václav Varaďa will join 8,000 other runners tomorrow (Saturday, June 13), at the Mattoni Running Festival.</span></p>
Co-host Mexico finish on top in three red cards World Cup opener2026-06-11T23:03:26+01:002026-06-11T23:03:26+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/co-host-mexico-finish-on-top-in-three-red-cards-world-cup-openerSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Co-host_Mexico_finish_on_top_in_three_red_cards_World_Cup_opener_-_Copy.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Three players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Co-host_Mexico_finish_on_top_in_three_red_cards_World_Cup_opener_-_Copy.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Three players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.</span></p>
City care leavers impress at national football tournament2026-06-10T19:45:17+01:002026-06-10T19:45:17+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/city-care-leavers-impress-at-national-football-tournamentSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_City_care_leavers_impress_at_national_football_tournament1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Care leavers from Wolverhampton proudly represented the city at the Pro Alliance National Championship Cup recently.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_City_care_leavers_impress_at_national_football_tournament1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Care leavers from Wolverhampton proudly represented the city at the Pro Alliance National Championship Cup recently.</span></p>
Marcel Hug and Sophie Hahn lead global para-athlete line up for Novuna London Athletics Meet2026-06-10T19:39:09+01:002026-06-10T19:39:09+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/marcel-hug-and-sophie-hahn-lead-global-para-athlete-line-up-for-novuna-london-athletics-meetSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Marcel_Hug_and_Sophie_Hahn_lead_global_para-athlete_line_up_for_Novuna_London_Athletics_Meet.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The Novuna London Athletics Meet will feature top international and home-grown para-athletics talent as part of a thrilling day of action at the London Stadium on July 18.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Marcel_Hug_and_Sophie_Hahn_lead_global_para-athlete_line_up_for_Novuna_London_Athletics_Meet.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The Novuna London Athletics Meet will feature top international and home-grown para-athletics talent as part of a thrilling day of action at the London Stadium on July 18.</span></p>
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, sport has got to be the winner!2026-06-10T19:34:55+01:002026-06-10T19:34:55+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-the-fifa-world-cup-kicks-off-sport-has-got-to-be-the-winnerSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_As_the_FIFA_World_Cup_kicks_off_sport_has_got_to_be_the_winner.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Mexico face South Africa as the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, with 80,000 fans expected to pack the Azteca stadium, in Mexico City.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_As_the_FIFA_World_Cup_kicks_off_sport_has_got_to_be_the_winner.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Mexico face South Africa as the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, with 80,000 fans expected to pack the Azteca stadium, in Mexico City.</span></p>
Karsten Warholm signs as Zeekr Europe ambassador, five years on from world record and brand launch2026-06-09T16:48:27+01:002026-06-09T16:48:27+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/karsten-warholm-signs-as-zeekr-europe-ambassador-five-years-on-from-world-record-and-brand-launchSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Karsten_Warholm_signs_as_Zeekr_Europe_ambassador1.jpeg" /></p><p>Five years ago, two stories began to take shape on the world stage.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Karsten_Warholm_signs_as_Zeekr_Europe_ambassador1.jpeg" /></p><p>Five years ago, two stories began to take shape on the world stage.</p>