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USA

Ali - the boxing world pays tribute

Friends, former foes and managers unite in respect for the sporting legend and civil rights activist.

05/06/2016

USA

Tributes pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Tributes from around the world have continued to pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, following his death at the age of 74.

05/06/2016

USA

'Rest in peace, champ': the world remembers Muhammad Ali

The world is mourning boxing great Muhammad Ali.

04/06/2016

France

Garbiñe Muguruza beats Serena Williams to win the French Open

Garbiñe Muguruza claimed her first grand slam title with a convincing win over Serena Williams at the French Open in Paris.

04/06/2016

Sport

Errigo outclasses her rivals to win Shanghai Grand Prix title

The Italian Arianna Errigo had a golden day at the office when she won the Shanghai International Fencing Federation Grand Prix against the American Lee…

04/06/2016

USA

Muhammad Ali - In his own words

From fights to civil rights - the three-times world heavyweight champion kept his audience entertained with his patter: fighting talk, rhyme and witticisms.

04/06/2016

No Comment

Muhammad Ali, a star is gone

In Hollywood, Muhammad Ali’s star has attracted many people since the announcement of his death.

04/06/2016

World News

The Greatest - the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali

So much more than simply the best boxer the world has ever seen

04/06/2016

USA

Muhammad Ali - "an outrageous humanitarian"

"I want to be remembered as a man who never sold out his people," the boxing legend is quoted as saying.

04/06/2016

USA

Death of "The Greatest" - Muhammad Ali passes at the age of 74

*The Greatest" - the former world heavyweight boxing champion died in hospital in Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.

04/06/2016

USA

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali taken to hospital

Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is in hospital for a respiratory problem.

02/06/2016

Sport

French Open: Top seeds Williams and Djokovic progress to semis

Top seeds Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic both advanced to the semi-finals of the French Open.

02/06/2016

France

Euro2016: officials vow to beef up security for fans

02/06/2016

Sport

Germany midfielder Gundogan joins Manchester City

Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has joined Manchester City following five years at Borussia Dortmund.

02/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016 hosts France set up camp in Austria

France coach Didier Deschamps and his Euro 2016 hopefuls arrived at their pre-tournament training base in Austria this week.

01/06/2016

Sport

Fonseca presented as new Shakhtar Donetsk coach

Ukrainian topflight club Shakhtar Donetsk presented their new manager to the media on Wednesday.

01/06/2016

Sport

Shark attack survivor Hamilton secures career-best third place in Fiji Women's Pro

Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack 13 years ago has finished a career-best third place in the World Surf League’s Fiji Women’s Pro this…

31/05/2016

Sport

Germany, Spain and England name final 23-man squads for Euro 2016

Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has been left out of the Germany team for this summer’s European Championship in France.

31/05/2016

Sport

World Judo Masters 2016: final day of action dishes up thrilling fight-fest

If respect, effort, talent and discipline are the pillars of the sport, the third and final day of the World Judo Masters in Mexico will be remembered for years to…

30/05/2016

Mexico

Mexican footballer Alan Pulido 'very well' after kidnap ordeal ends

Mexican international footballer Alan Pulido has been freed following his abduction in the country at the weekend.

30/05/2016