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# Champ

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2022
Katie O’Brien secures Para gold at World Rowing Championships
O’Brien secured Ireland’s first medal in the Czech Republic.
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Sep 23rd 2022, 2:11 PM
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Boxing legend Roberto Duran leaves hospital after Covid-19 scare
The 69-year-old thanked doctors and nurses who “day after day give the best of themselves, regardless of the risk they take.”
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Jul 3rd 2020, 8:05 AM
Champ storms to stunning last-gasp RSA success at Cheltenham for Geraghty and JP
An incredible finish to the RSA Chase today.
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Mar 11th 2020, 2:56 PM
Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy
Barry Geraghty and the 4/9 favourite came crashing down at the second last.
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Jan 1st 2020, 4:36 PM
Spain's record goal-scorer David Villa announces retirement
The 37-year-old will hang up his boots next month.
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Nov 13th 2019, 8:40 AM
Andrade lifts UFC gold after controversial slam finish against 'Thug Rose'
The Brazilian celebrated her win in front of a home crowd at UFC 237.
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May 12th 2019, 12:20 PM
AP McCoy's Cheltenham tips: Gold Cup could be the best in years
Former Champion Jockey backs Champ, Sir Erec and Tiger Roll for success
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Mar 12th 2019, 7:30 AM
McCoy: 'There’s days where I’d give anything to go back and ride at Cheltenham'
AP McCoy on the magic of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Mar 9th 2019, 9:07 AM
Paulo Dybala hat-trick sees Ronaldo-less Juventus ease past Young Boys
The Italian side’s winning streak continues.
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Oct 2nd 2018, 8:22 PM
'I wasn’t intentionally being mean, I just figured that’s how you gotta do it' - George Foreman recalls when he was king
We spoke to the former heavyweight champion about life inside and outside the ring.
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Apr 6th 2018, 7:15 AM
Ryan Burnett has WBA world title defence confirmed for Joshua-Parker bill in Cardiff
Burnett has vacated the IBF variant and will defend only the belt he earned in Belfast last October.
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Feb 12th 2018, 2:56 PM
Paddy Barnes earns stunning first career stoppage in savage scrap to win WBO Intercontinental title
This was impressive.
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Nov 18th 2017, 10:20 PM
Rose thrives on Johnson's collapse to win in Shanghai, disappointing finish for Dunne
Justin Rose overcame an eight-shot deficit to lift the title as Dustin Johnson let it slip through his fingers.
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Oct 29th 2017, 10:53 AM
'It wasn’t a 10 out of 10, but I’m here with a belt and a victory - that’s what matters'
Donegal’s Jason Quigley won his first pro title last night.
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Mar 24th 2017, 1:00 PM
Donegal's Jason Quigley overcomes early injury to win first pro title
El Animal had to work hard, but overcame Glen Tapia to take a unanimous decision and the NABF title in California last night.
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Mar 24th 2017, 7:47 AM
Muhammad Ali: From the segregated south to world stardom
The world will bid farewell to The Greatest today.
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Jun 10th 2016, 6:07 AM
Curry set to be named NBA MVP for second year running
The Warriors point guard will be crowned MVP, according to reports.
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May 9th 2016, 5:27 PM
Michael Phelps reveals the scariest part of his dominance at the Olympics
The American athlete could become the oldest swimmer to ever win a gold medal at this summer’s Olympics.
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Jan 14th 2016, 5:15 PM
'It was a dream of mine to kick a right-footed conversion': Dan Carter has done it all now
The world’s record points scorer topped off his Test haul with his weak foot.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 9:26 AM
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin by a nose in thrilling World Championship 100m final
Wow.
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Aug 23rd 2015, 2:35 PM
How Ronda Rousey became 2015's most dominant athlete
She’s good you know.
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May 9th 2015, 8:30 PM
Christina McMahon is Ireland's newest world boxing champion
The Monaghan native won in Zambia earlier.
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May 2nd 2015, 11:37 PM
16 reasons why Andy Lee is a champ in every sense
Ahead of his fight tonight, we outline the reasons the Limerick native deserves respect.
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Apr 11th 2015, 9:30 AM
Tomorrow's Andy Lee front page on the Limerick Leader is an absolute gem
That music shop really lucked out on their advertising place, eh?
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Dec 14th 2014, 8:36 PM
Andy Lee wins WBO middleweight world title
The Irish fighter stopped his opponent Matt Korobov
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Dec 14th 2014, 8:26 AM
Glory for Katie - the pics from South Korea as Taylor is crowned world champion
Taylor defeated Yana Allekseevna of Azerbaijan.
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Nov 24th 2014, 7:59 AM
Katie Taylor opens defence of World title with convincing win in South Korea
The Bray woman overpowered and outclassed Valerian Spicer in Jeju.
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Nov 18th 2014, 4:00 PM
Apparently Champ is Ireland's most popular drunk food
Nothing like a bowl of spuds to end a night out.
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Jul 5th 2014, 9:15 AM
There’s a mentality that Irish people can’t win unless they cheat, it’s all wrong – Heffernan
The world champion is paving the way for the next generation, but pleads that more support be put in place for elite and developing athletes.
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May 17th 2014, 8:29 AM
'You could live like a celebrity if you wanted': Rob Heffernan is chasing that winning feeling again
After putting on more weight than he’d have liked last year, the 50km World Champion is feeling lean and hungry again.
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May 13th 2014, 7:15 AM
Chances are you're not cool enough to open a bottle of champagne like this
Beaten by a man in a bow tie.
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May 8th 2014, 3:48 PM
Mark Selby wins the 2014 World Snooker Championship
It’s a first World Title for Selby.
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May 5th 2014, 10:17 PM
Check out the posters for Anchorman 2!
Powerful stuff.
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Nov 4th 2013, 5:59 PM
Euro star Frampton was 'the one that got away,' says Walsh
European super-bantamweight champion Carl Frampton has the talent to go all the way to the top, says Billy Walsh.
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Feb 16th 2013, 9:00 AM
Bernard Dunne joins Dublin's backroom team
The former boxing champion will work under Jim Gavin as the side’s new performance and lifestyle coach.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 12:11 PM
Marquez settles old score with Pacquiao in Vegas
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Patrick Hyland was beaten by Dominican Javier Fortuna in the preliminary bouts.
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Dec 9th 2012, 10:24 AM
VIDEO: Safety first: Pepe Reina runs through in-flight safety routine
The Liverpool star and his team-mates were celebrating Spain’s third major trophy win in a row.
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Jul 2nd 2012, 1:17 PM
Videos: “I’m so mean I make medicine sick”: Muhammed Ali’s best interviews
Watch: The former world champ turns 70 today – and here’s a selection of some of his best-known quotes.
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Jan 17th 2012, 10:31 AM
In pictures: 70-year-old Muhammad Ali’s life in the ring
He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. Today he celebrates a milestone birthday, so here’s the champ’s life, in pictures.
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Jan 17th 2012, 9:06 AM
Muhammad Ali cheered at 70th birthday bash
Boxing world paid tribute to ‘The Greatest’ at party to mark his birthday tomorrow.
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Jan 16th 2012, 12:17 PM
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