The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:54:08 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb UK–based sports technology company appoints World Cup–winning cricketer Shane Watson as Super Coach https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk%E2%80%93based-sports-technology-company-appoints-world-cup%E2%80%93winning-cricketer-shane-watson-as-super-coach https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk%E2%80%93based-sports-technology-company-appoints-world-cup%E2%80%93winning-cricketer-shane-watson-as-super-coach

Kabuni, a UK–based sports technology company focused on cricket training and player development, have announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach.

]]> Sport Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:55:24 +0100 Home straight seats to be released as timetable unveiled for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/home-straight-seats-to-be-released-as-timetable-unveiled-for-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/home-straight-seats-to-be-released-as-timetable-unveiled-for-birmingham-2026-european-athletics-championships

Organisers of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 have confirmed that tickets will be released in the popular home straight at Alexander Stadium, as work continues to maximise every available seat for fans at the UK’s first-ever staging of the Championships.

]]> Sport Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:23:25 +0100 Kazakhstan national team qualifies for Billie Jean King Cup finals https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/kazakhstan-national-team-qualifies-for-billie-jean-king-cup-finals https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/kazakhstan-national-team-qualifies-for-billie-jean-king-cup-finals

The National Women's Tennis Team of Kazakhstan has secured its place in the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup following a 3–1 victory over Canada in the qualifying round held in Astana.

]]> Sport Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:38 +0100 Doha Wanda Diamond League meeting postponed until June https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/doha-wanda-diamond-league-meeting-postponed-until-june https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/doha-wanda-diamond-league-meeting-postponed-until-june

The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha has been rescheduled to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on June 19.

]]> Sport Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0100 Body language expert reveals major differences in Tyson Fury between fights https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/body-language-expert-reveals-major-differences-in-tyson-fury-between-fights https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/body-language-expert-reveals-major-differences-in-tyson-fury-between-fights

A body language expert has identified the biggest differences in Tyson Fury ahead of his comeback fight compared to his last three appearances in the ring.

]]> Sport Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:35:49 +0100 Should hair pulling be ruled as ‘violent conduct’? https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/doha-wanda-diamond-league-meeting-postponed-until-june https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/doha-wanda-diamond-league-meeting-postponed-until-june

Not for the first time this season a Premier League manager was left incensed by a red card for hair pulling.

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