champion – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:49:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png champion – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Becoming The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Might Be Beyond My Reach Now – Anthony Joshua https://www.theinfostride.com/becoming-the-undisputed-heavyweight-champion-might-be-beyond-my-reach-now-anthony-joshua/ https://www.theinfostride.com/becoming-the-undisputed-heavyweight-champion-might-be-beyond-my-reach-now-anthony-joshua/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:49:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364309 Former boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has come out to open up on his realisation that he may not become undisputed heavyweight champion. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the feat is not in his time frame at all right now because Usyk [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/becoming-the-undisputed-heavyweight-champion-might-be-beyond-my-reach-now-anthony-joshua/feed/ 0 The Responsibilities Of Being The World Champion Are Difficult – Anthony Joshua https://www.theinfostride.com/the-responsibilities-of-being-the-world-champion-are-difficult-anthony-joshua/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-responsibilities-of-being-the-world-champion-are-difficult-anthony-joshua/#respond Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:24:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341387 Popular boxer, Anthony Joshua has come out to claim that there was a secret reason behind his shock knockout defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019. He recently revealed this during his press conference on Thursday afternoon, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the responsibilities of being world champion are difficult, and he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-responsibilities-of-being-the-world-champion-are-difficult-anthony-joshua/feed/ 0 The Fact That I Am Not A Champion Anymore Hurts – Anthony Joshua https://www.theinfostride.com/the-fact-that-i-am-not-a-champion-anymore-hurts-anthony-joshua/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-fact-that-i-am-not-a-champion-anymore-hurts-anthony-joshua/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:26:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335643 Popular boxer, Anthony Joshua has come out to say that he is still emotionally hurting following his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the fact he is no longer a champion hurts a lot, and his emotions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-fact-that-i-am-not-a-champion-anymore-hurts-anthony-joshua/feed/ 0 Asisat Oshoala Is A Champion – Ajara Nchout https://www.theinfostride.com/asisat-oshoala-is-a-champion-ajara-nchout/ Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:41:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244479 Asisat Oshoala is a shining example for African women’s players, according to Ajara Nchout, ahead of Tuesday’s Caf Awards in Egypt. The Cameroon player is in the running for the African Women’s Player of the Year award but faces real competition from Nigeria’s Oshoala and South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana. Asisat helped Nigeria to the Women’s [...]

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]]> Germany Will Now Focus On Youth – Joachim Low https://www.theinfostride.com/germany-will-now-focus-on-youth-joachim-low/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:33:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221350 Germany will give young players a chance to stake a claim after suffering relegation from the UEFA Nations League Group A, coach Joachim Low has said. Germany face Netherlands on Monday in their last Nations League group game, having already been relegated thanks to Netherlands’ win against France, and are looking to cap a terrible [...]

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]]> About 1.7 Million People Still Die Of Tuberculosis – Aisha Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/about-1-7-million-people-still-die-of-tuberculosis-aisha-buhari/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:39:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217773 Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Thursday called on the relevant stakeholders across the globe to make strategic partnership towards finding lasting solutions to the spread of Tuberculosis in Africa. The wife of the president has been appointed as the UN Special Ambassador to end TB in recognition of her selfless services to health Advocacy in Nigeria. [...]

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]]> Nzonzi Is A World Champion – Monchi https://www.theinfostride.com/nzonzi-is-a-world-champion-monchi/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:07:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213879 Roma sporting director Monchi said on Thursday that he believes midfielder Steven Nzonzi is a better player than Malcom, who spurned the club to join Barcelona last month. When asked about how the signing of the France international compares to what Roma would have had with Malcom, Monchi praised Nzonzi. “Don’t you think a world [...]

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]]> Gani Fawehinmi Was A Champion Of Democracy – Fatai Ibu-Owo https://www.theinfostride.com/gani-fawehinmi-was-a-champion-of-democracy-fatai-ibu-owo/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:24:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205364 The Lagos State chapter of the National Conscience Party (NCP) on Saturday said the contributions of the late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, to the growth of democracy is immeasurable. Mr Fatai Ibu-Owo, made the statement in Lagos at a symposium to commemorate the 80th post- humous birthday of Fawehinmi. Ibu-Owo described Fawehinmi as [...]

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]]> Buhari Is An Ethnic Champion – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-is-an-ethnic-champion-fayose/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:54:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196035 Ayodele Fayose has called President Muhammadu Buhari an ethnic champion and a religious bigot following the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar as NIA’s DG. He said “Seeing what President Buhari has turned the country to, the forefathers of Nigeria, who laid the foundation of the country on equity, justice and fairness will be lamenting wherever they [...]

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]]> Shehu Sani Blast Tribal Battle Between Hausas, Yorubas https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-blast-tribal-battle-between-hausas-yorubas/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 03:26:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122006 Senator Shehu Sani has condemned the violent clash which occurred between Hausa and Yoruba traders in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Sani, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, further described those behind the riot as “enemies of peace and harmonious coexistence”. The senator made the comment via [...]

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]]> Chelsea FC vs Arsenal: What To Expect After Their UEFA Champions League Performance https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-fc-vs-arsenal-what-to-expect-after-their-uefa-champions-league-performance/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:55:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99820 EPL champion, Chelsea FC will take on their north London rival, Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 19th September 2015. This match for Chelsea fans is one they would be hoping their team wins giving the need to restore their team’s pride following the defeat to Arsenal in the Community shield; Arsenal’s first win over Chelsea [...]

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]]> #Tennis > South Africa’s Kevin Anderson Upsets Murray Through to 1st Major Quarter-Final https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-south-africas-anderson-upsets-murray-through-to-1st-major-quarter-final/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:40:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-south-africas-anderson-upsets-murray-through-to-1st-major-quarter-final/ South Africa’s Kevin Anderson stunned former champion Andy Murray in an epic four set match to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open on Monday. The 15th seed hit 81 winners – 32 better than the Briton – en route to a 7-6(7-5) 6-3 6-7(2-7) 7-6(6-0) victory in four hours and 19 [...]

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]]> President Buhari Treating Nigeria Like A Conquered Territory And Acting Like A Vindictive Conqueror – Ajulo | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-treating-nigeria-like-a-conquered-territory-and-acting-like-a-vindictive-conqueror-ajulo-news/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:30:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/buhari-treating-nigeria-like-a-conquered-territory-and-acting-like-a-vindictive-conqueror-ajulo-news/ Abuja-based lawyer and founder of the Egalitarian Mission, an NGO established to champion the rights of the downtrodden, Kayode Ajulo has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of treating the nation like a conquered territory. In a chat with journalists, Saturday, Ajulo, described the fresh appointments made by President Buhari as “scary and ominous,” saying it gives [...]

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]]> Can Pedro Turn Around The Dwindling Hope Of Chelsea?| #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/can-pedro-turn-around-the-dwindling-fortune-of-champions-chelsea-sports/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:21:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/can-pedro-turn-around-the-dwindling-fortune-of-champions-chelsea-sports/ EPL champion, Chelsea pulled off the most unexpected transfer coup of this transfer window yet with the signing of Pedro from Barcelona. As fun as that transfer was for Chelsea fans, it was the most unpleasant news for Manchester United fans who were so sure Pedro will end up at Old Trafford come the end [...]

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]]> Floyd Mayweather Buys Himself New $4.8 Million Luxurious Car [PHOTOS] | #Celebrity https://www.theinfostride.com/see-photos-floyd-mayweather-buys-new-4-8-million-car-celebrity/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:21:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/see-photos-floyd-mayweather-buys-new-4-8-million-car-celebrity/ Superstar boxer and champion, Floyd Mayweather, has added another luxurious car to his long fleet of cars. This new car is so rare that there are only TWO in the entire world. The Boxing champ took to Instagram to show off the new supercar. According to him, the machine is only the second being produced and [...]

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]]> Beijing 2015: Kenya’s Olympic Champion David Rudisha Clinches 800m Gold as Team Nigeria Woes Continue | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/beijing-2015-kenyas-rudisha-clinches-800m-gold-as-team-nigeria-woes-continue-sports/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:40:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/beijing-2015-kenyas-rudisha-clinches-800m-gold-as-team-nigeria-woes-continue-sports/ Kenya’s Olympic champion David Rudisha was in absolute control on his track to winning his 2nd world title in the men’s 800m final in Beijing on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, whose first World Championships medal in the same event came four years ago in Daegu, commanded much of the race and cranked up his speed in the [...]

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]]> #Sport: Two out of two for Froome ahead of Contador https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-two-out-of-two-for-froome-ahead-of-contador/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:19:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47310 Britain's defending champion Chris Froome of Team Sky made it two wins in two days when he won Monday's second stage of the Criterium du Dauphine ahead of Spanish arch-rival Alberto Contador. After victory in Sunday's opening time-trial stage, Froome…

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]]> Wimbledon champion Andy Murray appoints Mauresmo as new coach https://www.theinfostride.com/wimbledon-champion-andy-murray-appoints-mauresmo-as-new-coach/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 13:51:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47174 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray sprang a surprise as he appointed Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo as his new coach on Sunday. Murray's management team announced in a statement that Mauresmo will initially work with the Scot for his grass-court campaign,…

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]]> I’m in charge says Team Sky chief David Brailsford as Tour row heats up https://www.theinfostride.com/im-in-charge-says-team-sky-chief-david-brailsford-as-tour-row-heats-up/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 13:51:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47171 Team Sky chief David Brailsford on Sunday insisted he has yet to decide on his Tour de France squad despite claims from former champion Bradley Wiggins that he will not be selected. Wiggins won the Tour in 2012 but doesn't expect to ride alongside team…

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]]> #Athletic: Kenya’s Rudisha, Kemboi get Commonwealth Games wildcards https://www.theinfostride.com/athletic-kenyas-rudisha-kemboi-get-commonwealth-games-wildcards/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:35:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47119 World 800m record holder David Rudisha and two-time Olympic 3000m steeplechase champion Ezekiel Kemboi were notable inclusions in the Kenyan national team named on Saturday for next month's Commonwealth Games. The selectors decided to give both athletes…

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]]> #Basketball: James, Durant, Noah, Paul, Harden on All-NBA Team https://www.theinfostride.com/basketball-james-durant-noah-paul-harden-on-all-nba-team/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:49:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46596 NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and Miami Heat superstar LeBron James, seeking his third league title, led the 2013-2014 All-NBA First Team announced Wednesday by the league. The honor squads, chosen by a North American media panel, saw NBA Most Valuable…

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]]> #FrenchOpen: Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal beats Ferrer and darkness to make semi-finals https://www.theinfostride.com/frenchopen-eight-time-champion-rafael-nadal-beats-ferrer-and-darkness-to-make-semi-finals/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:47:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46593 Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal defeated compatriot David Ferrer as well as the Paris gloom to reach his ninth French Open semi-final on Wednesday. The world number one recovered from dropping his first set of the tournament to record a 4-6, 6-4, 6…

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]]> #FrenchOpen: Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal sets up Ferrer clash, Murray to meet Monfils https://www.theinfostride.com/frenchopen-eight-time-champion-rafael-nadal-sets-up-ferrer-clash-murray-to-meet-monfils/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:01:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46152 Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal stormed into a French Open quarter-final showdown against compatriot David Ferrer on Monday while Andy Murray set-up a clash with childhood friend Gael Monfils, France's last man standing. With rock star Prince in the…

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]]> #Olympic: Amos wins, Rudisha seventh at Prefontaine https://www.theinfostride.com/olympic-amos-wins-rudisha-seventh-at-prefontaine/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 05:51:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45864 London Olympic runner-up Nijel Amos of Botswana won the 800 meters Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic in a 2014 world-best time while long-injured reigning Olympic champion David Rudisha finished seventh. The Diamond League showdown at the University…

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]]> #Tennis: Serena, Venus crash as Townsend strikes future blow https://www.theinfostride.com/tennis-serena-venus-crash-as-townsend-strikes-future-blow/ Wed, 28 May 2014 18:43:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45267 Defending champion and world number one Serena Williams was knocked out of the French Open by Spain's Garbine Muguruza on Wednesday as the American star stumbled to her second worst Grand Slam defeat. The top seed lost 6-2, 6-2 in the second round to…

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]]> Reigning champion Toulon retains European Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/reigning-champion-toulon-retains-european-cup/ Sun, 25 May 2014 09:39:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44711 Jonny Wilkinson's final match in Britain ended in joy for the England great as reigning champions Toulon beat Saracens 23-6 in the European Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Toulon captain Wilkinson kicked 13 points in a match where…

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]]> Wimbledon champion Andy Murray close to hiring new coach https://www.theinfostride.com/wimbledon-champion-andy-murray-close-to-hiring-new-coach/ Fri, 23 May 2014 17:50:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44511 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray on Friday revealed he is close to appointing a new coach after identifying the person he wants to succeed Ivan Lendl. Murray began his coaching search last month after the announcement that the Scottish star's successful…

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]]> England rugby team gets Mike Brown boost https://www.theinfostride.com/england-rugby-team-gets-mike-brown-boost/ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:23:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44194 England received some good news ahead of their troubled tour of New Zealand when full-back Mike Brown declared himself fit for the first Test against the world champion All Blacks on June 7. With fly-half George Ford set to miss the tour because of…

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]]> China’s Lin Dan cruises to Thomas and Uber Cups’ quarter-finals https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-lin-dan-cruises-to-thomas-and-uber-cups-quarter-finals/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:45:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43761 China kept world champion Lin Dan on the sidelines as they cruised into the quarter-finals of the men's Thomas Cup in New Delhi on Monday, soon after the women had made the grade in the Uber Cup. The Chinese men, aiming for a record sixth successive…

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]]> World champion Mao Asada to sit out figure skating competitions next year: report https://www.theinfostride.com/world-champion-mao-asada-to-sit-out-figure-skating-competitions-next-year-report/ Mon, 19 May 2014 07:51:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43559 Japanese figure skating world champion Mao Asada will sit out competitive figure skating next season but will take part in potentially lucrative commercial ice shows in the coming months, a report said Monday. Asada won her third women's world figure…

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]]> Double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah to run in Commonwealth Games https://www.theinfostride.com/double-olympic-and-world-champion-mo-farah-to-run-in-commonwealth-games/ Mon, 12 May 2014 18:36:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42169 Double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah announced Monday he would compete at this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. "Hi guys! I will be running in the Commonwealth Games this year..!! See you in Glasgow..!! Shabba....!!" Farah told his Twitter…

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]]> Former Olympic 100-metres champion Justin Gatlin prepared to battle Gay after comeback https://www.theinfostride.com/former-olympic-100-metres-champion-justin-gatlin-prepared-to-battle-gay-after-comeback/ Sat, 10 May 2014 11:06:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41657 Former Olympic 100-metres champion Justin Gatlin on Saturday said he would give Tyson Gay a run for his money when the fellow US sprinter re-enters competition after a one-year doping ban. Last week Gay, the triple 2007 world champion, said he would…

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]]> Defeats create doubts for worried World number one Rafael Nadal https://www.theinfostride.com/defeats-create-doubts-for-worried-world-number-one-rafael-nadal/ Sun, 04 May 2014 18:02:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40382 World number one Rafael Nadal admitted shock defeats to David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro in recent weeks have shaken his confidence as he looks to defend his Madrid Masters title this week. The 13-time Grand Slam champion has appeared almost unbeatable…

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]]> Tour de France champion Chris Froome wins final stage to retain Romandie title https://www.theinfostride.com/tour-de-france-champion-chris-froome-wins-final-stage-to-retain-romandie-title/ Sun, 04 May 2014 14:56:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40325 Tour de France champion Chris Froome retained his Tour of Romandie title by winning Sunday's final stage time-trial. Froome began the 18.5km individual time-trial around Neuchatel just one second behind yellow jersey wearer Simon Spilak but the Team…

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]]> Four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova cruises, Kvitova battles through in Madrid https://www.theinfostride.com/four-time-grand-slam-champion-maria-sharapova-cruises-kvitova-battles-through-in-madrid/ Sun, 04 May 2014 14:50:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40310 Four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova made light work of the Czech Republic's Klara Koukalova to ease into the second round of the Madrid Open 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday. Sharapova claimed her first title of the year in Stuttgart two weeks ago and continued…

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]]> British star Amir Khan defeats Luis Collazo in welterweight bout [BOXING] https://www.theinfostride.com/british-star-amir-khan-defeats-luis-collazo-in-welterweight-bout-boxing/ Sun, 04 May 2014 06:12:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40288 British star Amir Khan won a unanimous decision over former champion Luis Collazo in his first fight after moving up to the welterweight division. The 27-year-old Khan, who was fighting for the first time after a 12-month layoff, knocked Collazo down…

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]]> World number one Rafael Nadal out to dispel doubts in Madrid [TENNIS] https://www.theinfostride.com/world-number-one-rafael-nadal-out-to-dispel-doubts-in-madrid-tennis/ Sun, 04 May 2014 06:11:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40285 World number one Rafael Nadal heads into the Madrid Masters in the unusual position of searching for his first title on the European clay this season. The 13-time Grand Slam champion has dominated on the surface throughout his career, including an incredible…

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]]> Marc Marquez braced for Yamaha Spanish surge [GRAND PRIX] https://www.theinfostride.com/marc-marquez-braced-for-yamaha-spanish-surge-grand-prix/ Sun, 04 May 2014 06:06:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40281 Marc Marquez eyes a fourth win in four races this season in Spain on Sunday but faces a Yamaha challenge from Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo who have eight elite class MotoGP wins between them at Jerez. World champion Marquez, lining up for his 100th…

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]]> Reigning world champion Marc Marquez storms to Spanish GP pole in record time https://www.theinfostride.com/reigning-world-champion-marc-marquez-storms-to-spanish-gp-pole-in-record-time/ Sat, 03 May 2014 15:21:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40110 Reigning world champion Marc Marquez continued his MotoGP domination on Saturday at Jerez to secure his fourth straight pole in track record time for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. The Spaniard's time of 1min 38.120sec broke compatriot Jorge Lorenzo's…

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]]> Ronnie O’Sullivan cruises into world final https://www.theinfostride.com/ronnie-osullivan-cruises-into-world-final/ Fri, 02 May 2014 22:46:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40014 Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan eased into this year's World Championship final with a 17-7 win over Barry Hawkins on Friday. Such was the scale of victory achieved by O'Sullivan, aiming for a third successive world title and sixth in all, he gave…

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]]> Thousands mark death of Brazilian champion Ayrton Senna at Imola circuit https://www.theinfostride.com/thousands-mark-death-of-brazilian-champion-ayrton-senna-at-imola-circuit/ Thu, 01 May 2014 14:17:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39644 Thousands of Formula One fans gathered for a commemoration on Thursday at the Imola circuit -- 20 years to the day after Brazilian champion Ayrton Senna was killed here in the sport's darkest day. Dozens of enthusiasts drove their own cars around the…

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]]> Undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s Olympic hopes in doubt https://www.theinfostride.com/undisputed-world-heavyweight-champion-wladimir-klitschkos-olympic-hopes-in-doubt/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:26:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38971 Ukraine's undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko's hopes of competing in the 2016 Olympics have been dealt a blow after he failed to get permission to take part in his country's qualifying competition. The executive board of the Ukrainian…

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]]> World champion Marc Marquez makes it three out of three in Argentina https://www.theinfostride.com/world-champion-marc-marquez-makes-it-three-out-of-three-in-argentina/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:20:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38750 World champion Marc Marquez clinched his third win in three races this season with victory in the Argentina MotoGP on Sunday. The 21-year-old Spaniard also became the first rider in 43 years to win the the first three rounds from pole position. His…

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]]> ‘Australia’s Rocky’ Leapai out to shock Wladimir Klitschko https://www.theinfostride.com/australias-rocky-leapai-out-to-shock-wladimir-klitschko/ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 07:51:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38482 Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has dubbed Alex Leapai "Australia's Rocky" ahead of Saturday's world title bout when the challenger tries to complete his rags to riches tale. Leapai sat behind bars in the high-security wing of a north Brisbane…

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]]> Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan eyes end of the worlds https://www.theinfostride.com/reigning-champion-ronnie-osullivan-eyes-end-of-the-worlds/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:24:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38407 Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will have to come from behind if he is to remain in this year's World Championship after going down 9-7 to Joe Perry on Friday. The all-English match resumes Saturday, with O'Sullivan needing to win six frames in…

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]]> Dubuisson-inspired Levy leads Volvo China Open https://www.theinfostride.com/dubuisson-inspired-levy-leads-volvo-china-open/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:54:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38223 France's unheralded Alexander Levy fired an incredible 10-under-par 62 at the Volvo China Open Friday, but teen whizz Guan Tianlang missed the cut and PGA champion Jason Dufner only scraped through. Levy's flawless round, which included eight birdies…

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]]> Stanislas Wawrinka beats Federer for Monte Carlo title https://www.theinfostride.com/stanislas-wawrinka-beats-federer-for-monte-carlo-title/ Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:08:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37192 Stanislas Wawrinka defeated Swiss compatriot Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters as the Australian Open champion laid down a marker as a French Open dangerman. It was just Wawrinka's second win over his close friend…

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]]> Bernard Hopkins becomes oldest to unify world titles https://www.theinfostride.com/bernard-hopkins-becomes-oldest-to-unify-world-titles/ Sun, 20 Apr 2014 06:42:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37089 Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history at age 49, became the eldest fighter to unify world titles Saturday when he defeated Beibut Shumenov in a light-heavyweight showdown. Two judges gave ageless wonder Hopkins a split-decision…

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]]> Bernard Hopkins putting Father Time on the ropes at 49 https://www.theinfostride.com/bernard-hopkins-putting-father-time-on-the-ropes-at-49/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:59:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36765 Bernard Hopkins, boxing's oldest world champion at age 49, isn't getting knocked out by Father Time just yet. Instead, he's going the distance to give old age a tremendous fight. Hopkins, the International Boxing Federation light-heavyweight champion…

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]]> Crufts-winning chihuahua stolen in northern England https://www.theinfostride.com/crufts-winning-chihuahua-stolen-in-northern-england/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 15:12:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35187 Police were searching Saturday for thieves who broke into a house in northern England and stole five chihuahuas, including the "best puppy in breed" champion at this year's Crufts competition. Valenchino Chihuahua Xena was snatched along with four other…

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