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Tribute to the Greatest: January 17, 1942 to June 3, 2016

The boxing icon who inspired many champions, in sports and life, Muhammad Ali is widely regarded as one of the most significant and renowned sports figures of the 20th century.

Football legend Maradona mourns "second father" Castro

For football great Diego Maradona, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was more than a friend and fellow Latin American legend, he was "a second father."

Cricket: Courtney Walsh becomes Bangladesh bowling coach

One of the most iconic fast bowlers to come out of the Caribbean, West Indies legend Courtney Walsh officially becomes the specialist bowling coach of Bangladesh national cricket team.

Mascherano: Messi staying in Argentina retirement would be 'a sin'

Javier Mascherano says it would have been a sin had Lionel Messi stayed in international retirement and not played for Argentina.

Hanif Mohammad and some old-time jolly in Dhaka

Bangladesh's veteran sports journalist and coach remember the unparalleled joy of watching the original 'Little Master' Hanif Mohammad bat.

Cricket great Hanif Mohammad fights for life at Karachi hospital

The original Little Master and Pakistan cricket legend Hanif Mohammad is fighting for his life after he faced respiratory complications during his ongoing treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi.

Govt to bear expenses of Hanif Mohammad’s treatment: PM

The federal government will come to the aid of former Pakistan cricketing legend Hanif Mohammad who is currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment in an intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a private hospital in Karachi.

Michael Jordan speaks against both police killings, targeting of police

Basketball legend Michael Jordan speaks out on police violence and announces two $1 million grants, to civil rights group NAACP's Legal Defense Fund and to a group that works on improving police relations with communities.

Brazil's Olympic woes stem from my absence: Pele

Brazil's failure to claim an Olympic soccer gold medal, the one major tournament they have never won, is all because Pele never played in the competition, the soccer great jokes on Thursday.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

'Like punching a mountain', Indian boxer recalls Ali bouts

Former Indian amateur boxer Haroon Khan bubbles with excitement and bravado as he recalls his two bouts with his hero, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three decades ago.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

How Ali's 'Thrilla' left its mark on Manila

A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the "Thrilla in Manila", but Muhammad Ali's most brutal fight made its biggest impression on the minds of those who witnessed it and still speak of it with awe.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Ali's funeral open to all

The world is invited to the funeral of Muhammad Ali in his hometown on Friday where the boxing legend's life will be celebrated with a public funeral procession and memorial service.

June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016

Hero, legend... villain? Ali's ugly feud with Frazier

A beloved icon. A fighter who transcended his sport. A symbol of heroism, courage and defiance. Muhammad Ali was all of these things and more to countless millions of admirers around the world during his remarkable life and times.

June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016

TIMELINE

Timeline of boxing legend Mohammad Ali who passed away at the age of 74 fighting a respiratory illness.

June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali in hospital

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Legendary Indian dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai dies

Legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai has died at the age of 97 in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

How much would Diego Maradona be worth in 2015?

Maradona would cost €40m at today's prices, having scored 119 times, won the Primera Division top scorer awards on three occasions and lifted the Youth World Cup in 1979.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

David Beckham: Sir Alex Ferguson to manage former England captain

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Carlos Santana, Pitbull in pro-immigrant song

Latin music stars including Carlos Santana and Pitbull on Monday launched a music video in celebration of immigrants.