https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-05-02T09:29:36+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-05-01T20:27:35+01:00 2026-05-01T20:27:35+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/thompson-ready-to-inspire-as-named-captain-of-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-2026-world-relays Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Thompson_ready_to_inspire_as_named_captain_of_the_Novuna_GB_NI_team_at_2026_World_Relays21.jpg" /></p><p>Lee Thompson has been named team captain for the Novuna GB &amp; NI team at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Thompson_ready_to_inspire_as_named_captain_of_the_Novuna_GB_NI_team_at_2026_World_Relays21.jpg" /></p><p>Lee Thompson has been named team captain for the Novuna GB &amp; NI team at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana.</p> 2026-05-01T20:19:43+01:00 2026-05-01T20:19:43+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/with-saudi-stopping-liv-golf-funding-%E2%80%93-whats-next Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_With_Saudi_stopping_LIV_Golf_funding__whats_next.jpg" /></p><p>Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_With_Saudi_stopping_LIV_Golf_funding__whats_next.jpg" /></p><p>Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.</p> 2026-04-28T19:50:57+01:00 2026-04-28T19:50:57+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hudson-smith-to-face-hall-in-much-anticipated-400m-matchup-in-london Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Hudson-Smith_versus_Hall.jpg" /></p><p>In their first head-to-head since the incredible 400m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Olympic silver medallist and European record holder Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) will line up against Olympic champion Quincy Hall (USA) at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Hudson-Smith_versus_Hall.jpg" /></p><p>In their first head-to-head since the incredible 400m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Olympic silver medallist and European record holder Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) will line up against Olympic champion Quincy Hall (USA) at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.</p> 2026-04-27T17:08:57+01:00 2026-04-27T17:08:57+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sanya-hosts-6th-asian-beach-games-with-focus-on-high-quality-services Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Sanya_hosts_6th_Asian_Beach_Games_with_focus_on_high-quality_services.jpeg" /></p><p>The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Sanya_hosts_6th_Asian_Beach_Games_with_focus_on_high-quality_services.jpeg" /></p><p>The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.</p> 2026-04-27T17:06:09+01:00 2026-04-27T17:06:09+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Punjab_record_T20_run-chase_sees_victory_over_Delhi.webp" /></p><p>Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Punjab_record_T20_run-chase_sees_victory_over_Delhi.webp" /></p><p>Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.</p> 2026-04-26T11:22:41+01:00 2026-04-26T11:22:41+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Kenyan_Sawe_runs_sub-two-hour_in_London_to_make_history.png" /></p><p>Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Kenyan_Sawe_runs_sub-two-hour_in_London_to_make_history.png" /></p><p>Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.</p>