What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular champion throwing kid jokily into the air (7)" mean?

The definition is "Popular champion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIB (synonym="kid jokingly") in TUNE (synonym="air") = TRIBUNE; definition: "Popular champion" The answer is TRIBUNE.

Popular champion throwing kid jokily into the air (7)

Times Cryptic #28859 | 14 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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