The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-03-27T09:03:56+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation Senegal set to parade Afcon trophy despite stripped title 2026-03-26T21:00:23+00:00 2026-03-26T21:00:23+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/senegal-set-to-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-stripped-title Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_set_to_parade_Afcon_trophy_despite_stripped_title.png" /></p><p>Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris tomorrow, with the head of the country's Football Federation vowing a "crusade" against the decision to strip the team of the title.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_set_to_parade_Afcon_trophy_despite_stripped_title.png" /></p><p>Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris tomorrow, with the head of the country's Football Federation vowing a "crusade" against the decision to strip the team of the title.</p> World Champion Josh Kerr to run Emsley Carr Mile in London 2026-03-25T20:08:19+00:00 2026-03-25T20:08:19+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-champion-josh-kerr-to-run-emsley-carr-mile-in-london Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_World_Champion_Josh_Kerr_to_run_Emsley_Carr_Mile_in_London11.jpg" /></p><p>British mile record holder and newly crowned world indoor 3000m champion Josh Kerr will compete in the historic Emsley Carr Mile - a prestigious, annual invitational&nbsp;event held in the UK - at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_World_Champion_Josh_Kerr_to_run_Emsley_Carr_Mile_in_London11.jpg" /></p><p>British mile record holder and newly crowned world indoor 3000m champion Josh Kerr will compete in the historic Emsley Carr Mile - a prestigious, annual invitational&nbsp;event held in the UK - at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.</p> Cameron Corbishley selected for 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships 2026-03-24T18:36:22+00:00 2026-03-24T18:36:22+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cameron-corbishley-selected-for-2026-world-athletics-race-walking-team-championships Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Cameron_Corbishley_selected_for_2026_World_Athletics_Race_Walking_Team_Championships1.jpg" /></p><p>Cameron Corbishley will represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil on the 12 April 2026.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Cameron_Corbishley_selected_for_2026_World_Athletics_Race_Walking_Team_Championships1.jpg" /></p><p>Cameron Corbishley will represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil on the 12 April 2026.</p> Easter fun starts with activities across Caerphilly 2026-03-23T23:52:41+00:00 2026-03-23T23:52:41+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/easter-fun-starts-with-activities-across-caerphilly Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Easter_fun_starts_with_activities_across_Caerphilly1.jpg" /></p><p>A wide range of activities will be taking place across Caerphilly County Borough this Easter, giving children and families plenty of opportunities to stay active, have fun and try something new over the school holidays.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Easter_fun_starts_with_activities_across_Caerphilly1.jpg" /></p><p>A wide range of activities will be taking place across Caerphilly County Borough this Easter, giving children and families plenty of opportunities to stay active, have fun and try something new over the school holidays.</p> Hartpury University and College hosts national Women in Sport event at Parliament to accelerate investment and equity 2026-03-22T22:14:41+00:00 2026-03-22T22:14:41+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hartpury-university-and-college-hosts-national-women-in-sport-event-at-parliament-to-accelerate-investment-and-equity Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Hartpury_University_and_College_hosts_national_Women_in_Sport_event_at_Parliament_to_accelerate_investment_and_equity.jpg" /></p><p>Hartpury University and Hartpury College convened senior leaders from across sport, politics and the private sector in Westminster this week to explore how funding, philanthropy and policy can accelerate investment and equity for women’s sport.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Hartpury_University_and_College_hosts_national_Women_in_Sport_event_at_Parliament_to_accelerate_investment_and_equity.jpg" /></p><p>Hartpury University and Hartpury College convened senior leaders from across sport, politics and the private sector in Westminster this week to explore how funding, philanthropy and policy can accelerate investment and equity for women’s sport.</p> Team GB strike triple-gold glory on final day in World Indoor Track and Field Championships 2026-03-22T22:12:03+00:00 2026-03-22T22:12:03+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-gb-strike-triple-gold-glory-on-final-day-in-world-indoor-track-and-field-championships Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_GB_strike_triple-gold_glory_on_final_day_in_World_Indoor_Track_and_Field_Championships.webp" /></p><p>Great Britain won three golds in 28 minutes to finish with four medals - their best haul at a World Athletics Indoor Championships - in Torun, Poland.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_GB_strike_triple-gold_glory_on_final_day_in_World_Indoor_Track_and_Field_Championships.webp" /></p><p>Great Britain won three golds in 28 minutes to finish with four medals - their best haul at a World Athletics Indoor Championships - in Torun, Poland.</p>