All news on the topic: World champions

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson hungry in Hungary after rediscovering mojo
“I’ve done everything possible to get into this position, and everything's gone right. My goal is a medal. I think I can score what it takes to get on the rostrum”
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Amanda Serrano claims she and Jake Paul can help PFL compete for UFC's top spot
Boxing icon Serrano is one of the most accomplished women in the ring, and will return to the cage for the first time in three years while her promoter Jake Paul makes his debut
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Conor McGregor’s awkward apology to TV exec Stephen Espinoza after “weasel” jibe
During an intense build-up to his crossover fight with Floyd Mayweather in 2017 McGregor made a series of crass comments about Espinoza, with reports swirling that he was made to apologise this year
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Canelo Alvarez urges Jake Paul to "stay at his level" after latest callout
Boxing legend Alvarez has won world titles from 154lb all the way to 175lb in the ring, and has remained the end goal for YouTube star Paul's goals in the sport
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Conor McGregor gives TUF fighters $1,000 in casino chips after steak dinner
Multi-millionaire UFC legend McGregor had won a $10,000 cash prize in last week's coaches' challenge, and reinvested his winnings into his team's pockets after a plush meal
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Francis Ngannou "obsessed" with Mike Tyson after appointing legend as coach
Ngannou will be coached by heavyweight boxing legend Tyson on October 28 in Saudi Arabia when he faces world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in his boxing debut
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Sally Gunnell sends message to Keely and Co 30 years on from her world title
Track legend reveals hidden story of her 1993 world title win in Stuttgart and tells Budapest-bound Brits to win the mind game
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Alex Greenwood leads the way again with touching gesture to Colombia wonderkid
The European champions claimed a 2-1 victory over Colombia to book their place in the Women's World Cup semi-final after a tense and physical encounter
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Eidevall drops hint on Arsenal transfer target with "scouting secrets" claim
The Gunners boss was full of praise for young American defender Naomi Girma who cut herself as one of the only positives to emerge from the reigning world champions' premature World Cup exit
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Conor McGregor's next fight confirmed as Dana White shuts down new opponent talk
McGregor has been tweeting back and forth with Justin Gaethje, but promotional boss Dana White has now confirmed that his next fight will be against Michael Chandler as planned
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EA Sports release update to add hijab to history-making Moroccan star in FIFA 23
The 25-year-old wrote her name in the history books when she became the first player in history to wear a hijab at a senior-level major tournament during this summer's Women's World Cup
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McGregor tells six-year-old son Conor Jr he will become world champion
Two-weight world champion McGregor has begun to train his son in the ways of boxing at the age of six, telling fans on social media that he will win a major title
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Conor McGregor accused of lying after bold claim about Michael Chandler fight
UFC legend McGregor is due to make his return to the octagon at the end of the year against Chandler after coaching against his rival on this season of The Ultimate Fighter
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Cyclist becomes world champ after stopping for poo in stranger's house mid-race
Mathieu van der Poel won the men's road race at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, but revealed after his victory he "couldn't have carried on racing" if a Scottish couple had not let him use their bathroom
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England and Sweden lead the way with post-match gestures at Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup has served up a variety of upsets and thrills ahead of the quarter-finals, but it has also reminded the world just how thin the margins are in Australia and New Zealand
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Joshua frantically seeking Whyte replacement after rival's failed drugs test
Anthony Joshua is seeking a new opponent after Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test, forcing their August 12 rematch at the O2 Arena to be scrapped at short notice
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WWE stars' salaries including Roman Reigns, Logan Paul and Randy Orton
The salaries of WWE's elite superstars set for action at SummerSlam and currently away from the ring range from multi-million dollar contracts to deals worth hundreds of thousands
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Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz undercard, fight running order and start times
After a lengthy build-up, Paul and Diaz will finally compete at the American Airlines Center in Texas tonight as the UFC legend finally leaves the octagon for the ring
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Women's World Cup is most exciting ever - imagine if teams were properly backed
The 2023 Women's World Cup group stages has been defined by shocks and upsets to some of the biggest names in the game. It's also provided a platform for women's teams to show supporting their objectives is no longer optional.
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I quit boxing at 28 - now it's time for vulnerable Errol Spence to walk away too
Terence Crawford showed why he is perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter around today with his victory over Errol Spence, who looked undoubtedly weight-drained at 147 pounds again
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Andrew Tate released from house arrest after over six months locked up
Kickboxing world champion Tate was arrested and put behind bars in December of last year, and has since been placed under a restrictive house arrest in his plush Bucharest mansion
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Jake Paul vows to "do what Conor McGregor couldn't" and KO Nate Diaz
Paul has been angling for a fight with Conor McGregor over the last three years, and a win over the Irishman's long-time rival could end up moving him closer to that opportunity
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Conor McGregor makes feelings clear about "nonsense" Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz bout
McGregor and Diaz have each won a fight against the other, but as yet have been unable to get a trilogy together despite their best interests
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Jake Paul responds to leaked messages from coach Shane Mosley to rival
Paul has reunited with former world champion Mosley for this camp, but controversy hit their camp this week as old messages purportedly from the trainer were posted to social media
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Enzo Fernandez makes Chelsea Premier League title vow ahead of first full season
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has hailed new manager Mauricio Pochettino and claimed the Blues are targeting a Premier League title win this season