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Muhammad Ali: In the ring, on screens big and small

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 3:51pm
Never saw Muhammad Ali duke it out in the ring?

Bill Clinton to give eulogy at service for Muhammad Ali

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 1:34pm
Former President Bill Clinton will be among those eulogizing late boxing legend Muhammad Ali Friday at a service in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

Djokovic completes grand slam collection

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 11:34am
The first man since 1969 to win four straight grand slams. The eighth man to complete the career grand slam. The first man to claim the first two majors in a calendar year since 1992. Novak Djokovic made plenty of history Sunday when he beat Andy Murr...

Local boxers honor Muhammad Ali

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 10:54am
Only a day after Muhammad Ali’s death, a rare boxing event took place in Milwaukee, where local boxers remembered the legend popularly known as “The Greatest.”

Notebook: Cavs plan faster against Warriors

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:08am
Coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers wants LeBron James and the offense to pick up the pace and play at a faster tempo in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night against the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

Sharks win in OT, trim deficit to 2-1

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:54am
Joonas Donskoi's turnaround shot at 12 minutes, 18 seconds of overtime gave the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Brewers come from behind to beat Phillies

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:40pm
Domingo Santana and Scooter Gennett provided timely hits and the bullpen did the rest for the Milwaukee Brewers.      Santana hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, Jonathan Villar went deep for the third straight game and the Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Saturday.

Muhammad Ali: Inside his final hours

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:57pm
Muhammad Ali, the iconic three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who died Friday, had recently shunned the public spotlight he once seemed to revere.

Muhammad Ali: A brand known around the world

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 5:12pm
When he agreed to fight boxer Larry Holmes in 1980, Muhammad Ali was guaranteed a purse worth $8 million. Last year, Manny Pacquiao made 20 times that amount -- $160 million -- for losing to Floyd Mayweather.

Muhammad Ali to be memorialized Friday in Louisville

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 4:28pm
Muhammad Ali, known as "The Louisville Lip" as he began his ascension to boxing greatness, will be celebrated in his Kentucky hometown with ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, a family spokesman said. A public memorial is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m....

The political fights of Muhammad Ali

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 3:24pm
Muhammad Ali may have first made his mark on the world as a boxer, but he'll also be remembered for his outspoken political positions.

Epsom Derby 2016: Harzand wins UK's richest race

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 1:06pm
Outsider Harzand won the 2016 Epsom Derby Saturday, holding off a spirited late push from favorite U.S. Army Ranger to claim the $1.1 million prize.

Muguruza upsets Williams at French Open

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:55am
A Spaniard was crowned champion at the French Open -- but it wasn't Rafael Nadal. Garbine Muguruza upset Serena Williams 7-5 6-4 on Saturday to win the first grand slam of her career, while also depriving the American of tying Steffi Graf's Open Era ...

Politicians react to passing of Muhammad Ali

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 9:51am
Muhammad Ali's death has the world remembering "The Greatest" not only for his athleticism in the ring but for his cultural impact and outspokenness on political issues, including civil rights and the Vietnam War. Ali, 74, died Friday after a lengthy ...

Ali: Legend and 'The Greatest' to fans

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 9:36am
His hands and his mouth were furiously fast. His skill as a boxer made him "The Greatest" in his mind and in the minds of many others.

Remembering the 'Thrilla in Manila'

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:43am
The Ali Mall still stands on a corner in Quezon City, Metro Manila, 40 years after it opened next door to the Araneta Coliseum.

'Sting like a bee': Best quotes from Ali

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 7:36am
Muhammad Ali was quick with his fists but he also knew the power of words to unsettle his rivals.

#Greatest: How the world mourns Muhammad Ali

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 6:45am
From global leaders and pop stars to top athletes, the world paused to remember boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who dazzled with his lightning-fast jabs, his equally quick wit and unwavering principles.

FIFA says Blatter regime awarded $80M

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 5:22am
FIFA is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after its own lawyers revealed that former president Sepp Blatter and two of his colleagues awarded themselves pay raises and bonuses totaling $80 million over their final five years in office.

Congolese athletes fight to Olympic refugee team

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 3:44am
When Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika requested asylum in Brazil three years ago, their prospects seemed bleak: they were homeless, starving and completely broke.

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