The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-03-21T20:45:33+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationCAF ruling affirms regulations compliance and backs stability of international competitions2026-03-20T12:34:58+00:002026-03-20T12:34:58+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caf-ruling-affirms-regulations-compliance-and-backs-stability-of-international-competitionsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_CAF_ruling_affirms_regulations_compliance_and_backs_stability_of_international_competitions.png" /></p><p>Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of international tournaments.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_CAF_ruling_affirms_regulations_compliance_and_backs_stability_of_international_competitions.png" /></p><p>Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of international tournaments.</p>
World Indoors and World Record breakers in Xiamen, Stockholm and London2026-03-20T12:31:51+00:002026-03-20T12:31:51+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-indoors-and-world-record-breakers-in-xiamen-stockholm-and-londonSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Indoors_and_world_record_breakers_in_Xiamen_Stockholm_and_London121.jpg" /></p><p>Nine reigning Wanda Diamond League champions are<a href="https://www.diamondleague.com/wdl-champions-head-to-world-indoors-in-poland/"> in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland this weekend</a>, as they continue their journey towards the beginning of the outdoor season.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Indoors_and_world_record_breakers_in_Xiamen_Stockholm_and_London121.jpg" /></p><p>Nine reigning Wanda Diamond League champions are<a href="https://www.diamondleague.com/wdl-champions-head-to-world-indoors-in-poland/"> in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland this weekend</a>, as they continue their journey towards the beginning of the outdoor season.</p>
Georgia Hunter Bell team captain for the Novuna GB & NI team at the World Indoor Championships2026-03-19T18:20:42+00:002026-03-19T18:20:42+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/georgia-hunter-bell-team-captain-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-the-world-indoor-championshipsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Georgia_Hunter_Bell_team_captain_for_the_Novuna_GBNI_team_at_the_World_Indoor_Championships.png" /></p><p>Georgia Hunter Bell will lead the 26 squad as captain for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Georgia_Hunter_Bell_team_captain_for_the_Novuna_GBNI_team_at_the_World_Indoor_Championships.png" /></p><p>Georgia Hunter Bell will lead the 26 squad as captain for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland.</p>
Wigfield and Bell mark first selections for World Road Running Championships2026-03-19T18:14:04+00:002026-03-19T18:14:04+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wigfield-and-bell-mark-first-selections-for-world-road-running-championshipsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Wigfield_and_Bell_mark_first_selections_for_World_Road_Running_Championships.jpg" /></p><p>Joe Wigfield and Alex Bell mark the first selections for the Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland team at the World Road Running Championships later in the year.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Wigfield_and_Bell_mark_first_selections_for_World_Road_Running_Championships.jpg" /></p><p>Joe Wigfield and Alex Bell mark the first selections for the Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland team at the World Road Running Championships later in the year.</p>
Basketball Africa League names Puma as League’s official outfitter ahead of 2026 season2026-03-18T12:26:00+00:002026-03-18T12:26:00+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/basketball-africa-league-names-puma-as-leagues-official-outfitter-ahead-of-2026-seasonSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Basketball_Africa_League_names_Puma_as_Leagues_official_outfitter_ahead_of_2026_season1.jpg" /></p><p>The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Puma, one of the world’s leading sports brands, have announced a multiyear collaboration that makes the sportswear the Official Outfitter of the BAL.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Basketball_Africa_League_names_Puma_as_Leagues_official_outfitter_ahead_of_2026_season1.jpg" /></p><p>The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Puma, one of the world’s leading sports brands, have announced a multiyear collaboration that makes the sportswear the Official Outfitter of the BAL.</p>
Appeal sees Senegal stripped of AFCON crown as Morocco installed as champions2026-03-17T21:50:31+00:002026-03-17T21:50:31+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/appeal-sees-senegal-stripped-of-afcon-crown-as-morocco-installed-as-championsSuper 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>