https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-06-15T16:25:05+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-06-13T18:17:33+01:00 2026-06-13T18:17:33+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/boxing-legend-lennox-lewis-returns-to-mexico-city-with-laureus-to-mark-a-decade-of-impact-with-traso-programme Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Boxing_legend_Lennox_Lewis_returns_to_Mexico_City_with_Laureus_to_mark_a_decade_of_impact_with_TRASO_programme.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis returned to the Transformación Social TRASO boxing gym in Mexico City yesterday, ten years since first visiting the Laureus-supported programme in what was then his first year as a Laureus World Sports Academy Member.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Boxing_legend_Lennox_Lewis_returns_to_Mexico_City_with_Laureus_to_mark_a_decade_of_impact_with_TRASO_programme.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis returned to the Transformación Social TRASO boxing gym in Mexico City yesterday, ten years since first visiting the Laureus-supported programme in what was then his first year as a Laureus World Sports Academy Member.</span></p> 2026-06-13T11:17:47+01:00 2026-06-13T11:17:47+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/usas-perfect-start-may-just-be-the-catalyst-for-world-cup-success-all-round Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_USAs_perfect_start_may_just_be_the_catalyst_for_World_Cup_success1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_USAs_perfect_start_may_just_be_the_catalyst_for_World_Cup_success1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p> 2026-06-12T21:54:14+01:00 2026-06-12T21:54:14+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-wales-athlete-inspires-pupils-at-trinity-fields-school Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_Wales_athlete_inspires_pupils_at_Trinity_Fields_School1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Team_Wales_athlete_inspires_pupils_at_Trinity_Fields_School1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.</span></p> 2026-06-12T21:51:06+01:00 2026-06-12T21:51:06+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/england-win-t20-world-cup-opener-after-wyatt-hodge-ton Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_England_win_T20_World_Cup_opener_after_Wyatt21.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_England_win_T20_World_Cup_opener_after_Wyatt21.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p> 2026-06-12T21:44:30+01:00 2026-06-12T21:44:30+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/canada-grabs-late-equaliser-in-second-2026-world-cup-opener Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Canada_grab_late_equaliser_in_second_2026_World_Cup_opener.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Canada_grab_late_equaliser_in_second_2026_World_Cup_opener.png" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p> 2026-06-11T23:10:00+01:00 2026-06-11T23:10:00+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-nhl-player-vaclav-vara%C4%8Fa-set-to-run-his-first-half-marathon-in-olomouc Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_NHL_player_Václav_Varaďa_set_to_run_his_first_half_marathon_in_Olomouc1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_NHL_player_Václav_Varaďa_set_to_run_his_first_half_marathon_in_Olomouc1.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p>