Ali, Foreman both paid a price in Zaire

Four decades after their famous fight, roles are reversed

What they said

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - his hands can't hit what his eyes can't see."

We'll never see the likes of another 'Rumble'

The 'Rumble In The Jungle' marked the watershed moment that transformed the prophet - Muhammad Ali - into the GOAT: Greatest Of All Time.

The day the fuse was lit

On Feb 26, 1964, the day after wresting the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in Miami, Cassius Clay announced he was a member of the Nation of Islam. Two weeks later he adopted the name Muhammad Ali ('Praiseworthy One') given to him by Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad.

F1 teams crashing out of sport

Marussia and Caterham "may not be the last" Formula One teams to go bust given the incredibly high cost of Grand Prix racing, the former head of world motor sport's governing body believes.

Tackling goalmouth grapplers

Referees need to clamp down on serial holders and grapplers who are getting away with "cheating", according to former Premier League official Graham Poll.

Daddy Djokovic seeks parenting advice

Novak Djokovic might be asking Roger Federer for one or two tips in the coming weeks about how to combine parenthood with playing on the ATP Tour.

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James set to command Cavs

LeBron's return makes Cleveland an instant contender

Canadians top growing list of internationals

The number of international players in the National Basketball Association has increased 10 percent from one year ago, the league said on Monday.

After 17 NBA seasons, Billups has no regrets about retiring

These days, Mr Big Shot has become Mr Soccer Dad.