The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-03-21T20:45:33+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation CAF ruling affirms regulations compliance and backs stability of international competitions 2026-03-20T12:34:58+00:00 2026-03-20T12:34:58+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caf-ruling-affirms-regulations-compliance-and-backs-stability-of-international-competitions Super 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 London 2026-03-20T12:31:51+00:00 2026-03-20T12:31:51+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-indoors-and-world-record-breakers-in-xiamen-stockholm-and-london Super 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 Championships 2026-03-19T18:20:42+00:00 2026-03-19T18:20:42+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/georgia-hunter-bell-team-captain-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-the-world-indoor-championships Super 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&nbsp;squad&nbsp;as&nbsp;captain&nbsp;for&nbsp;the Novuna&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Britain&nbsp;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&nbsp;squad&nbsp;as&nbsp;captain&nbsp;for&nbsp;the Novuna&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Britain&nbsp;and Northern Ireland team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland.</p> Wigfield and Bell mark first selections for World Road Running Championships 2026-03-19T18:14:04+00:00 2026-03-19T18:14:04+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wigfield-and-bell-mark-first-selections-for-world-road-running-championships Super 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 season 2026-03-18T12:26:00+00:00 2026-03-18T12:26:00+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/basketball-africa-league-names-puma-as-leagues-official-outfitter-ahead-of-2026-season Super 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 champions 2026-03-17T21:50:31+00:00 2026-03-17T21:50:31+00:00 https://www.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>