The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:18:44 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb USA’s perfect start may just be the catalyst for World Cup success all round https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/usas-perfect-start-may-just-be-the-catalyst-for-world-cup-success-all-round https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/usas-perfect-start-may-just-be-the-catalyst-for-world-cup-success-all-round

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.

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Sport Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:17:47 +0100
Team Wales athlete inspires pupils at Trinity Fields School https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-wales-athlete-inspires-pupils-at-trinity-fields-school https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-wales-athlete-inspires-pupils-at-trinity-fields-school

Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.

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Sport Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:54:14 +0100
England win T20 World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/england-win-t20-world-cup-opener-after-wyatt-hodge-ton https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/england-win-t20-world-cup-opener-after-wyatt-hodge-ton

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lit up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with a sensational 105 not out as England began with a statement victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.

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Sport Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:51:06 +0100
Canada grabs late equaliser in second 2026 World Cup opener https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/canada-grabs-late-equaliser-in-second-2026-world-cup-opener https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/canada-grabs-late-equaliser-in-second-2026-world-cup-opener

Canada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the co-hosts as they began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.

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Sport Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:44:30 +0100
Former NHL player Václav Varaďa set to run his first half marathon in Olomouc https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-nhl-player-vaclav-vara%C4%8Fa-set-to-run-his-first-half-marathon-in-olomouc https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-nhl-player-vaclav-vara%C4%8Fa-set-to-run-his-first-half-marathon-in-olomouc

Two-time ice hockey world champion, former NHL player and current hockey coach Václav Varaďa will join 8,000 other runners tomorrow (Saturday, June 13), at the Mattoni Running Festival.

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Sport Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0100
Co-host Mexico finish on top in three red cards World Cup opener https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/co-host-mexico-finish-on-top-in-three-red-cards-world-cup-opener https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/co-host-mexico-finish-on-top-in-three-red-cards-world-cup-opener

Three players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

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Sport Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:26 +0100