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Thousands Gather To Celebrate The Life Of 'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali

8:42am June 11, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

World leaders, longtime friends, and admirers came to celebrate Muhammad Ali's life Friday in his hometown of Louisville, KY. It was an event that the icon himself approved plans for.

The Week In Sports

8:42am June 11, 2016

The Golden State Warriors took game 4 of the NBA finals Friday night, going up 3-1 in the series over the Cleveland Cavaliers. NPR's Tom Goldman joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about he game, and the Stanley Cup finals.

Author Karen Grigsby Bates with the late Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali Kissed Me Once

6:00am June 11, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

It wasn't what you think, but it was certainly a story. I was lucky enough to meet him a few times over several decades, but the first time was the most memorable.

Mourners Gather In Louisville, Ky., For Muhammad Ali Funeral Service

9:53pm June 10, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

The life of boxer Muhammad Ali was celebrated Friday by boxers, religious figures, journalists and former President Bill Clinton at a memorial service in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.

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Bent: Bolivian Curls A Free Kick For An Amazing Score In Copa America Game

9:17pm June 10, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Just three minutes after entering the game, Jhasmani Campos arced a free kick over the wall and into the net, setting off cheers in Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

The Life Of Muhammad Ali, In His Own Words

7:10pm June 10, 2016

NPR looks back at the life of Muhammad Ali, through his own words.

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Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay drop the ceremonial pucks before Game 1 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Gordie Howe, Legend Known As 'Mr. Hockey,' Dies At 88

7:10pm June 10, 2016

by Quinn Klinefelter

Howe led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup championships in the 1950s and was named MVP six times.

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A woman places flower petals along the entrance to Cave Hill Cemetery for the funeral procession.

Muhammad Ali Memorial Service: Louisville Buries A Beloved Son

6:46pm June 10, 2016

by Bill Chappell

A hometown hero is being laid to rest in Louisville, Ky., Friday, as Muhammad Ali, the boxer and humanitarian, is being buried. Fans from far and wide have come to the city to pay their respects.

Henok launches off a homemade quarterpipe ramp at a parking lot.

How Do You Say 'Gnarly' In Amharic? Ethiopia Gets Its First Skate Park

6:30pm June 10, 2016

by Gregory Warner

The country hopes to cash in on the sport's global popularity. And the kids love doing flips and handstands.

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Remembering Muhammad Ali Through His Poem, 'I Am The Greatest'

4:36pm June 10, 2016

As thousands of people mourn Muhammad Ali at his funeral in Louisville, Ky., NPR remembers his 1963 poem, "I Am The Greatest."