The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:45:37 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb CAF ruling affirms regulations compliance and backs stability of international competitions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caf-ruling-affirms-regulations-compliance-and-backs-stability-of-international-competitions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caf-ruling-affirms-regulations-compliance-and-backs-stability-of-international-competitions

Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of international tournaments.

]]> Sport Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:34:58 +0000 World Indoors and World Record breakers in Xiamen, Stockholm and London https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-indoors-and-world-record-breakers-in-xiamen-stockholm-and-london https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-indoors-and-world-record-breakers-in-xiamen-stockholm-and-london

Nine reigning Wanda Diamond League champions are in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland this weekend, as they continue their journey towards the beginning of the outdoor season.

]]> Sport Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:31:51 +0000 Georgia Hunter Bell team captain for the Novuna GB & NI team at the World Indoor Championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/georgia-hunter-bell-team-captain-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-the-world-indoor-championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/georgia-hunter-bell-team-captain-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-the-world-indoor-championships

Georgia Hunter Bell will lead the 26 squad as captain for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland.

]]> Sport Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:20:42 +0000 Wigfield and Bell mark first selections for World Road Running Championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wigfield-and-bell-mark-first-selections-for-world-road-running-championships https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wigfield-and-bell-mark-first-selections-for-world-road-running-championships

Joe Wigfield and Alex Bell mark the first selections for the Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland team at the World Road Running Championships later in the year.

]]> Sport Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:14:04 +0000 Basketball Africa League names Puma as League’s official outfitter ahead of 2026 season https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/basketball-africa-league-names-puma-as-leagues-official-outfitter-ahead-of-2026-season https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/basketball-africa-league-names-puma-as-leagues-official-outfitter-ahead-of-2026-season

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Puma, one of the world’s leading sports brands, have announced a multiyear collaboration that makes the sportswear the Official Outfitter of the BAL.

]]> Sport Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0000 Appeal sees Senegal stripped of AFCON crown as Morocco installed as champions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/appeal-sees-senegal-stripped-of-afcon-crown-as-morocco-installed-as-champions https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/appeal-sees-senegal-stripped-of-afcon-crown-as-morocco-installed-as-champions

The CAF Appeal Board has overturned the result of the AFCON 2025 final, ruling that Senegal forfeited the match and awarding a 3-0 victory and the continental title to Morocco, while also revising several sanctions against players and the Moroccan federation.

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