Former three-time world heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali (pictured) was reportedly hospitalized on Saturday with a “mild case” of pneumonia and is in stable condition according to USA Today. SEE ALSO: Snoop Dogg And Son Star In New Docu-Series on ESPN Ali, who has suffered from Parkinson’s for about 30 years, has reportedly grown […]

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Over the course of the last week pro athletes have taken the court and the field wearing “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts and walking out with their hands up. Their gestures are a sign of solidarity and support of all of the protests against police brutality taking place across America. On Friday, NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and […]

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Podcast: Download The Democratic-led Senate panel says the CIA tortured people. Do you have a problem with enhanced interrogation techniques? Saturday was a Nat’l Day of Resistance tied to the #BlackLivesMatter #HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe movement. Did you go out to protest?  The GOP always talks states’ rights/local control. So why did they pass a bill preventing DC from legalizing marijuana? Beverly […]

The boxing gloves that Muhammad Ali (pictured left) sported in his famed 1964 heavyweight title bout against Sonny Liston (pictured right) are going up for auction and are expected to fetch $500,000, according to ESPN. Ali, who at the time of the bout was boxing under his given name of Cassius Clay, wore the gloves […]

The storied professional boxing career of the great Muhammad Ali (pictured) began on this day in 1960. Then — under his birth-given name Cassius Clay — the Louisville, Ky., native defeated a West Virginia police chief in a six-round decision. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali Wins 1st World Heavyweight Championship On This Day In 1964 Tunney Hunsaker […]

Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Elijah Muhammad (pictured) stands as one of Black America’s most-influential and controversial figures, with Malcolm X, current NOI leader Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammad Ali among his early followers. Muhammad was born on this day 1897, and his journey from his humble beginnings in Georgia to worldwide notoriety is a riveting […]

Considered the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali (pictured left) possessed formidable ability coupled with a personality that gained him both fans and detractors. With his tall stature and unorthodox fighting style, Ali dazzled audiences and frustrated opponents with a seemingly limitless vault of skills. On this day and at the age of 22, […]

May May Ali, the daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, squelched rumors about her famous father being on his deathbed , with family members posting a picture of the Greatest in the comfort of his home watching the Super Bowl and rooting for his team, the Baltimore Ravens, reports the Courier-Journal. RELATED: Muhammad Ali On […]

The Olympic Games have long inspired emotional moments. When you think about the dedication, tireless hard work, and sacrifice that could culminate in a medal, the emotions that can surface for us all are truly heartfelt. We are reminded that behind the triumphs and heartaches lies a degree of athleticism that is unmatched and each […]

Legendary Hall of Fame boxer and beloved cultural figure Muhammad Ali (pictured second from left) has always been seen as a bold and outspoken figure ever since bursting on to the scene as a prodigious young pugilist and capturing the Olympic gold in 1960. Declaring himself a member of the Nation of Islam (NOI) in […]

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who constantly reminded the world of how “pretty” he was, is now using his good looks to promote high fashion for a Louis Vuitton ad and has brought his adorable little grandson along for the ride. SEE ALSO: Has ‘True Blood’ Lost Its Bite? Ali and his spitting-image grandchild 3-year-old Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. […]

Muhammad Ali is known for being “The Greatest” by even the most novice of boxing fans. But few understand why, exactly, he was given that coveted title. SEE ALSO: Jeremiah Hill In Trouble Over ‘Joke’ To ‘Hijack Plane, Kill Obama’ Indeed, Ali was a man whose boxing skills were unmatched. He had one of the fastest […]