https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-06-16T13:18:11+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-06-15T21:09:14+01:00 2026-06-15T21:09:14+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/egypt-denied-first-ever-world-cup-win-as-belgium-rescued-point-in-the-u.s Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Egypt_denied_first_ever_World_Cup_win_as_Belgium_rescued_point_in_the_U.S.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their Group G opener in Seattle.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Egypt_denied_first_ever_World_Cup_win_as_Belgium_rescued_point_in_the_U.S.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their Group G opener in Seattle.</span></p> 2026-06-15T21:06:49+01:00 2026-06-15T21:06:49+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cape-verde-secures-historic-draw-with-spain-in-its-first-ever-world-cup Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Cape_Verde_secures_historic_draw_with_Spain_in_its_first_ever_World_Cup.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Tiny Cape Verde pulled off what was a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain, in Atlanta.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Cape_Verde_secures_historic_draw_with_Spain_in_its_first_ever_World_Cup.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Tiny Cape Verde pulled off what was a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain, in Atlanta.</span></p> 2026-06-15T19:05:31+01:00 2026-06-15T19:05:31+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-cup-26-already-offering-up-plenty Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Cup_26_already_offering_up_plenty121.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It's been a busy opening week of the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup, with it bringing out quite the party – on and off the pitch.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Cup_26_already_offering_up_plenty121.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It's been a busy opening week of the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup, with it bringing out quite the party – on and off the pitch.</span></p> 2026-06-13T18:17:33+01:00 2026-06-13T18:17:33+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/boxing-legend-lennox-lewis-returns-to-mexico-city-with-laureus-to-mark-a-decade-of-impact-with-traso-programme Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Boxing_legend_Lennox_Lewis_returns_to_Mexico_City_with_Laureus_to_mark_a_decade_of_impact_with_TRASO_programme.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis returned to the Transformación Social TRASO boxing gym in Mexico City yesterday, ten years since first visiting the Laureus-supported programme in what was then his first year as a Laureus World Sports Academy Member.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Boxing_legend_Lennox_Lewis_returns_to_Mexico_City_with_Laureus_to_mark_a_decade_of_impact_with_TRASO_programme.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis returned to the Transformación Social TRASO boxing gym in Mexico City yesterday, ten years since first visiting the Laureus-supported programme in what was then his first year as a Laureus World Sports Academy Member.</span></p> 2026-06-13T11:17:47+01:00 2026-06-13T11:17:47+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/usas-perfect-start-may-just-be-the-catalyst-for-world-cup-success-all-round Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_USAs_perfect_start_may_just_be_the_catalyst_for_World_Cup_success1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Following a glitzy build-up which featured a performance from Katy Perry, watched on by Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise in the stands and with thousands of fans decked out in the stars and stripes, they would have been forgiven for wilting under the pressure at a packed SoFi Stadium.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_USAs_perfect_start_may_just_be_the_catalyst_for_World_Cup_success1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Following a glitzy build-up which featured a performance from Katy Perry, watched on by Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise in the stands and with thousands of fans decked out in the stars and stripes, they would have been forgiven for wilting under the pressure at a packed SoFi Stadium.</span></p> 2026-06-12T21:54:14+01:00 2026-06-12T21:54:14+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-wales-athlete-inspires-pupils-at-trinity-fields-school Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_Wales_athlete_inspires_pupils_at_Trinity_Fields_School1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_Wales_athlete_inspires_pupils_at_Trinity_Fields_School1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.</span></p>