The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:31:21 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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.

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

]]> Sport Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:24:32 +0100 Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce joins Laureus movement as latest Ambassador https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaican-sprinter-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-joins-laureus-movement-as-latest-ambassador https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaican-sprinter-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-joins-laureus-movement-as-latest-ambassador

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the greatest athletes of all time and the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, was today announced as the latest global superstar to join the Laureus movement as an Ambassador.

]]> Sport Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:46:05 +0100 Teenager superstar Suryavanshi hits sensational 15-ball fifty in IPL https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/teenager-superstar-suryavanshi-hits-sensational-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/teenager-superstar-suryavanshi-hits-sensational-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his sensational run in the Indian Premier League with a 15-ball fifty against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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