News https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sat, 02 May 2026 12:14:35 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Thompson ready to inspire as named captain of the Novuna GB & NI team at 2026 World Relays https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/thompson-ready-to-inspire-as-named-captain-of-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-2026-world-relays https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/thompson-ready-to-inspire-as-named-captain-of-the-novuna-gb-ni-team-at-2026-world-relays

Lee Thompson has been named team captain for the Novuna GB & NI team at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana.

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Sport Fri, 01 May 2026 20:27:35 +0100
With Saudi stopping LIV Golf funding – what’s next? https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/with-saudi-stopping-liv-golf-funding-%E2%80%93-whats-next https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/with-saudi-stopping-liv-golf-funding-%E2%80%93-whats-next

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

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Sport Fri, 01 May 2026 20:19:43 +0100
Hudson-Smith to face Hall in much-anticipated 400m matchup in London https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hudson-smith-to-face-hall-in-much-anticipated-400m-matchup-in-london https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hudson-smith-to-face-hall-in-much-anticipated-400m-matchup-in-london

In their first head-to-head since the incredible 400m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Olympic silver medallist and European record holder Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) will line up against Olympic champion Quincy Hall (USA) at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.

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Sport Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:57 +0100
Sanya hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with focus on high-quality services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sanya-hosts-6th-asian-beach-games-with-focus-on-high-quality-services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sanya-hosts-6th-asian-beach-games-with-focus-on-high-quality-services

The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.

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Sport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:57 +0100
Punjab record T20 run-chase sees victory over Delhi https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi

Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

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Sport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:06:09 +0100
Kenyan Sawe runs sub-two-hour in London to make history https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

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Sport Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:22:41 +0100