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John Rooney’s photo of Cassius Clay’s victory over Sonny Liston was outstanding, but it wasn’t perfect. (John Rooney, AP File) The photo is iconic, about as perfect as a photo can be. It depicts for all of time the moment at which Muhammad Ali became an athletic legend and, by snapping it, a photographer for Sports Illustrated solidified his status as one of sports’ great photojournalists. It very nearly did not…

Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion who proclaimed himself “the Greatest”, defied the US government over the Vietnam war, and later became one of the most well-known – and loved – sportsmen in history has died. He was 74. Related: Muhammad Ali dead at 74 – live reactions to the death of a sporting icon Ali died late on Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, the family’s spokesperson Bob…

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Muhammad Ali’s death at the age of 74 on Friday night shook the sports world. Athletes from all corners of the world weighed in on the icon’s impact, talking about how Ali affected their careers and the world at large. pic.twitter.com/Jr5HcJRmeA — Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) June 4, 2016 His hometown of Louisville is honoring the champ: To honor Muhammad Ali’s life & work, flags…

Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion who proclaimed himself “The Greatest”, defied the US government over the Vietnam war, and later became one of the most well-known – and loved – sportsmen in history has died, his family spokesperson has said. He was 74. Related: Muhammad Ali dead at 74 – live reactions to the death of a sporting icon Ali was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a respiratory…

There is an evolving yet complex system in the United States when it comes to youth sports participation and who actually participates and in which sports. Studies show that children in underserved communities are less likely to participate in youth sports such as soccer. The lack of participation is mainly associated with economic barriers including money, time and access to physical resources. According to 2014 data by the UF Sport…

For an arena that will soon play host to more than 17,500 fans nightly, the new Golden 1 Center doesn’t make a huge first impression. Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive may have likened his team’s new arena to the Roman Colosseum, and it may be a much-needed cultural centerpiece for a city that desperately needs one, but the arena feels almost modest in its proportions. Except for what’s underneath. Construction…

Often, when I’m asked to give a speech on strategy at some company event or conference, I find that one of the other speakers is a former professional sports player. In that capacity, I’ve happily attended the talks – with much interest – of a famous ice-hockey and a famous table tennis player, some rowers, and a freeskier; I’ve listened to the fascinating tales of a professional BASE jumper whose…

facebook Share twitter Share The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today supported the proposal to add the package of five new sports to the programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. If approved at the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro in August, the change would be the most comprehensive evolution of the Olympic…

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Stephen Curry and LeBron James may not be able to save Under Armour and Nike from the financial air ball thrown up by one of their retail partners. Under Armour said late Tuesday that it was lowering its sales and profit outlook for the year due to the bankruptcy and liquidation of Sports Authority. ‘; for (i = $allParagraphs.length-1; i > 0; i–) { if (i > 4) { afterParagraphFour…

A man in his 40s called Graham was cycling up a mountain in Mallorca this spring when he heard a strange whirring noise. It became immediately clear what it was when another rider breezed past, apparently without much effort. She had a tiny, performance-enhancing motor hidden in the frame of her bike. “I was livid!” Graham recalls. “She might as well have been riding a moped.” Related: David Millar: Cycling…

Last summer, on a family vacation in a house with 10 very loud children, I attempted to watch a baseball game on the only available television set. It did not go well. My nieces and nephews acted like I was forcing them to watch a process hearing in the state legislature. They groaned and booed. They rolled their eyes. They dropped to the floor and pretended to sleep. Frantic to…

Frampton has relinquished his IBF super-bantamweight title Former world champion Carl Frampton and a number of other high-profile fighters have hit out at the decision to allow professionals to box at the Olympics. International boxing federations voted in the rule change just weeks before the Rio Games start on 5 August. Northern Irishman Frampton says amateur and pro boxing are “two different sports”, claiming: “It’s like a badminton player playing…

COLLEGE FOOTBALL DESTIN, Fla. — Alabama coach Nick Saban wants a college football commissioner. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference annual meetings, Saban said satellite camps are “bad for college football” and added “there needs to be somebody that looks out for what’s best for the game, not what’s best for the Big Ten or what’s best for the SEC or what’s best for Jim Harbaugh, but what’s best for the…

Last summer, on a family vacation in a house with 10 very loud children, I attempted to watch a baseball game on the only available television set. It did not go well. My nieces and nephews acted like I was forcing them to watch a process hearing in the state legislature. They groaned and booed. They rolled their eyes. They dropped to the floor and pretended to sleep. Frantic to…

Last summer, on a family vacation in a house with 10 very loud children, I attempted to watch a baseball game on the only available television set. It did not go well. My nieces and nephews acted like I was forcing them to watch a process hearing in the state legislature. They groaned and booed. They rolled their eyes. They dropped to the floor and pretended to sleep. Frantic to…

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Last summer, on a family vacation in a house with 10 very loud children, I attempted to watch a baseball game on the only available television set. It did not go well. My nieces and nephews acted like I was forcing them to watch a process hearing in the state legislature. They groaned and booed. They rolled their eyes. They dropped to the floor and pretended to sleep. Frantic to…