Muhammad Ali passed away at age 74. His life and his legacy left an unforgettable imprint on sports, society and culture.
William Nack: 'The Greatest,' in and out of the ring
The truest of American originals, bigger than Babe Ruth, bigger than Joe Louis, Ali was the most singular performer on any sporting stage in modern history. Read more
Ali's life in pictures
Take a look back with photos of Ali's amazing career See more
What made Ali "The Greatest"
No one embodied the traits of a big personality and a great athlete like Muhammad Ali. The three-time world champion boxer, born with the name Cassius Clay, transcended his sport and revolutionized the way athletes promote themselves. See more
30 for 30's on Muhammad Ali
Ali: The Mission: Ali: The Mission delves into perhaps one of the most important, but least known, feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. Watch
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Teddy Atlas: Ali's greatest hits
I was asked to put together a list of the five greatest fights fought by a man who called himself "The Greatest," Muhammad Ali. Obviously a very subjective matter, my first problem was deciding on five. I instead chose six. Read more
Atlas: Muhammad Ali's endless light
I was 14 when I placed a bet on Muhammad Ali to beat Joe Frazier in their first fight. To me there was something magical about Ali, like the first time I heard Ray Charles sing "America The Beautiful" or Louie Armstrong blow the trumpet, a feeling like they could influence the cosmos, make anything right when they performed. Read more
Ali's 10 best quotes
Muhammad Ali was as skilled with words as much as he was skilled in the ring. In memory of the man who not only was the greatest but made sure to tell you he was, we rank his greatest quips. See more
Ali's role in boxing, society and beyond
The influence of Muhammad Ali -- who wasn't merely supremely talented, but also captivating and fun -- stretched far beyond the ring. Read more
The importance of Muhammad Ali
Outside the ring, Ali's persona was being sculpted in ways that were even more important. Read more
Ali's polarizing stance on Vietnam
Nine words. That was all it took to launch Muhammad Ali along a path for which, over time, he would be both revered and resented in equal measure, and for which he ultimately would be identified almost as much as his achievements in the ring. Read more
Era instrumental in building Ali's legend
Given his personality and talents, Ali surely would have succeeded in any era. However, a long list of highly respected foils such as Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and George Foreman allowed him the opportunity to prove how great he truly was. Read more
Muhammad Ali - The unparalleled showman
Muhammad Ali wasn't just the greatest boxer of all time, he was a legendary showman. John Schulian explores the legend of Ali through his incredible public persona. Read more
How would Ali have fared versus other heavy greats?
Muhammad Ali might have been the greatest heavyweight of them all, but that doesn't necessarily mean he would have beaten every other heavyweight champion. Read more
Wright Thompson: Muhammad Ali fought 50 men. Only one disappeared.
What had happened to Jim Robinson, who'd fought Muhammad Ali in Miami Beach on Feb. 7, 1961? Read more
How my dad and I learned to love Muhammad Ali
Tommy Tomlinson recalls how his love of the underdog, his respect for greatness, and his relationship with his father all revolved around the great Muhammad Ali. Read more
As Ali has evolved, so have Louisvillians with him
In Muhammad Ali's hometown, the stories start when he was just Cassius -- a high-spirited, loquacious teenager from the poor streets of Louisville's West End, who dared to dream of things so much more grand than his reality would seem to permit. Read more
Legend of Ali's Irish escapades
Die-hard Muhammad Ali fans might not remember his July 19, 1972, bout against Al "Blue" Lewis, but the Irish sure do. Read more