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Nobody will beat Hamilton, says Formula 1 boss
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec. 15 (ANI): Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who lost the world number one crown to former teammate Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi, will win his fourth Formula 1 World Championship next season, regardless of who his tea
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'WBO is my title and I'll be protecting it with pride': Vij
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.15 (ANI): Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh is optimistic about his first defence of WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against former World Champion Francis Cheka, saying it his title and he is ready to protect it with pride at the Thyagaraj Stadium here i
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Murray brothers named ITF World Champions for 2016
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec.14 (ANI): World number one Andy Murray capped off his stellar season by being named ITF World Champion for 2016, with brother Jamie winning the doubles award along with partner Bruno Soares.
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`Sad, not stunned` by Rosberg's surprise retirement: Hamilton
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec.3 (ANI): Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has insisted he is sad, but not surprised by newly-crowned world champion and his team-mate Nico Rosberg's sudden announcement to retire from Formula One.
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`Sprint King` Bolt scoops record sixth IAAF Athlete of Year award
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Monaco [France], Dec. 3 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who is set to retire after the World Championships in London next year, has been named the IAAF Male World Athlete of the Year, thereby lifting the coveted prize for a record sixth time.
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Rosberg announces shocking retirement, after maiden F1 world title
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 2 (ANI): Barely a week after winning the 2016 Formula One World Championship, Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg on Friday announced that he has retired from the sport with immediate effect.
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Vijender Singh eyes knockout win in maiden title defence against Francis C
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 2 (ANI):Indian bowing sensation Vijender Singh has said that he will be eyeing a knockout win when he takes on former world champion Francis Cheka to defend his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight championship title at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex on December 17.
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Francis Cheka training hard before WBO title bout against Vijender Singh
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.30 (ANI): Former world champion Francis Cheka is stepping up his training ahead of the big title defence bout against Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh at the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Championship on December 17.
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Usain Bolt admits to have lost love for running before Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 29 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who is 'relaxed' as he prepares to retire after the 2017 world championships in London, has admitted that he struggled to motivate himself to train before the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Hamilton likely to face disciplinary action for defying team orders at Abu
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 28 (ANI): Mercedes are considering taking disciplinary action against three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton after he deliberately backed team-mate Nico Rosberg to try and keep hold of his Formula One world championship at Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, confirmed Tot
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Newly-crowned F1 champ Rosberg admits Abu Dhabi GP `not enjoyable`
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [U.K], Nov.28 (ANI):Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has revealed that he did not enjoy the race that brought him his maiden Formula One World Championship title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
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Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton edges past Rosberg in opening practice
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Nov.25 (ANI):Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton fended off his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to emerge as the fastest driver in the opening practice session for this weekend's final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
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