MUHAMMAD ALI

Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist.

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 for his activism efforts.

Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight has sold at auction for $6.18 million.

Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight has sold at auction for $6.18 million.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s conservative majority has ruled that a transgender woman cannot change her name because she is on the state’s sex offender registry and the law does not allow people on the registry to change their names.

This week’s new entertainment releases include two lost albums from rock superstars Neil Young and Elton John, more than two dozen contestants of reality shows like “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother” facing off in the contest “The Challenge: USA,” and Netflix’s “The Sea Beast” brings a “Moby Dick”-like tale down to kid size.

A split-draw in the first fight and then a majority decision in favor of Canelo Álvarez in the second duel.

Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presley’s likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels.

Politicians, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the late U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch at a memorial service in Salt Lake City.

Celebrity photographer Ron Galella has died at age 91.

Louisville's mayoral race is taking place in a city roiled by racial tension, a spike in gun violence and deep misgivings many harbor about the Louisville police department.

Katie Taylor used to pretend she was a boy so she could box.

Two of the NBA’s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says that an alleged leader of a Sudanese militia known as “devils on horseback” took a “strange glee” in his ruthless reputation during the Darfur conflict.

Minn. Attorney General Keith Ellison will likely share his personal perspective on the significance of Derek Chauvin’s 22.5 year prison sentence – one of the largest terms ever issued to a former police officer for the unlawful use of deadly force in the murder of George Floyd.

Beloved Texas-based jeweler Kendra Scott is releasing exclusive rodeo-themed jewelry at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will receive the President’s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this weekend.

John Vinocur, a much-respected foreign correspondent for The New York Times and The Associated Press and later executive editor and columnist at the International Herald Tribune in Paris, has died.

Northeast residents were urged to stay off the roads with temperatures beginning to drop Friday evening as a major winter storm turned already slippery roads and sidewalks into ice-covered hazards.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has died.

Muhammad Ali’s grandson followed him into boxing.

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

A man who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case has died.

They are two prominent historians with very different views of the past — and the present.

Shakur Stevenson stepped up in weight class and jabbed his way to a second world title, beating Jamel Herring by technical knockout in the 10th round of their junior lightweight championship bout.

Some 26 drawings, sketches and paintings by the legendary boxer went under the hammer in New York.

The works reflect what the champ was thinking, not only about boxing — but also about religion, war and social justice.

On Thursday's show: The latest volley in the ongoing battle between state and local officials over mask mandates, how Houston shaped the legacy of Muhammad Ali, and a bird expert answers your questions.

The number of movies, documentaries and other entertainment vehicles made about Muhammad Ali would make it seem that there’s not much left to offer.

One of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist's most famous images is of a figure falling from the World Trade Center's Twin Towers during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. He says that viewers identify with it because they think, "That could be me."

Mohammed Saeed al-Hakim, one of Iraq’s most senior and influential Muslim Shiite clerics, has died, members of his family said.

President Joe Biden has withdrawn the last of the U.S. troops from Afghanistan, ending a senseless, 20-year war that should […] The post ‘White man’s war, Black man’s fight’: Black soldiers paid heavy price in Afghanistan appeared first on TheGrio.

Bob Arum promoted Muhammad Ali's heavyweight title bout against George Chuvalo in 1966. Now, more than 50 years later, he's promoting the premiere fight of Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh.

The Nippon Budokan simply feels like a special place, even to those who don’t understand the astounding amount of sports and music history that has occurred under its elegant roof.

The 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased Japan’s resiliency and reemergence.

Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Gwen Berry are among the more than 150 educators, activists and athletes who signed a letter Thursday urging the IOC not to punish participants who demonstrate at the Tokyo Games.

China, it’s once again your turn to see if you can outdo other host countries in terms of the most memorable cauldron lighting at the opening ceremony of an Olympics.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice.

Officials say separate bombs have hit two minivans in a mostly Shiite neighborhood in the Afghan capital, killing at least seven people and wounding six others.

Fifty-four years ago this week, the offensive lineman joined Jim Brown, Bill Russell, and Muhammad Ali at the historic Cleveland Summit.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better.

Canelo Alvarez added another title belt in the super middleweight division, handing Billy Joe Saunders his first loss when the English boxer didn’t come out for the ninth round.

Lloyd Price, a New Orleans mainstay and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has died.

Afghan authorities say a bomb exploded near a girls’ school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, many of them young pupils between 11 and 15 years old.

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” won best feature at the 36th Independent Spirit Awards in a ceremony that turned the annual beach soiree into a virtual, largely pre-taped event, and, possibly, an Oscar preview.

Vartan Gregorian, the noted scholar and philanthropic leader who led the Carnegie Corporation of New York since 1997, has died.

Sportswriter Dave Kindred reflects on 300+ interviews with Muhammad Ali Dave Kindred on seeing Muhammad Ali in “soft moments,” and getting in bed with the boxer.

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. “I got chills,” Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources — and cash — into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. died Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021, after battling prostate and other cancers. A lovable heavyweight with a drinking problem, Spinks beat Ali by decision in a 15-round fight in 1978 to win the title. It wasn’t that Ali wasn’t at his best, but Leon shocked everybody with how good Leon was.”Suddenly, Spinks was the heavyweight champion of the world at the age of 25. After discovering boxing both brothers became top amateurs, culminating in the 1976 Olympics where Leon won the light heavyweight gold and Michael won the middleweight gold. After moving to Las Vegas, Spinks was married to Brenda Glur Spinks in 2011.

FILE - Ken Burns, director of the PBS documentary series "Country Music," takes part in a panel discussion during the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on July 29, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, to the Television Critics Association in a virtual Q&A, PBS chief executive Paula Kerger rejected a filmmakers claim that public TVs long relationship with Burns has come at the expense of diversity. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – The chief executive of PBS rejected a filmmaker’s argument that public TV's 40-year relationship with documentarian Ken Burns has come at the expense of diversity. “We create lots of opportunities for many filmmakers,” Kerger said. "The stuff that’s coming up is incredibly diverse in every sense of the meaning of that word,” Burns said.

This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Boseman was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for his performance in the film. Boseman was also nominated in the supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the SPike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES – With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations Tuesday, while “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” could make its presence felt at next month’s ceremony. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” came away with nine nominations.

The film was nominated for seven Independent Film Spirit Awards including one for best feature. The 36th annual Spirit Awards, like most awards shows during the pandemic, are adjusting to the difficult circumstances. Eliza Hittman's “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” a Pennsylvania's teen's odyssey in getting an abortion, racked up nominations for best feature film, best director and best female lead for Sidney Flanigan. Chloe Zhoe's “Nomadland,” starring Frances McDormand, scored five nods, including best feature, best director and best female lead for McDormand. None of the nominees for best feature film were directed by a white male.

(AP Photo, File)SAO PAULO – Brazilian soccer great Pelé turns 80 on Friday, but the celebration will have to wait. He also has residences in Santos and Sao Paulo. But the Paris Saint-Germain striker trails far behind when it comes to World Cup titles, which Pelé won in 1958, 1962 and 1970. The Brazilian received the most votes from members of the soccer body, while the Argentine prevailed in an online vote. That was also part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup triumph, which was for many the greatest moment of Pelé’s decorated career.

LONDON – Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. Tributes poured in from giants of the London stage, including theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh, singer Elaine Paige and lyricist Tim Rice. Les Miserables producer Mackintosh said Kretzmer was instrumental in bringing Victor Hugo's classic tale of defiance and redemption in early 19th century France to the stage in English in October 1985, five years after it had opened in Paris. Until a young British producer by the name of Cameron Mackintosh invited Kretzmer to tea in June 1984 and his life changed. Though the expanded English version of Les Miserables — it was never Les Mis for Kretzmer — had mixed reviews at the start, it would soon become one of the biggest successes of 20th century theater.

NEW YORK – Laila Ali is applauding athletes who speak out about social issues. Ali was to host the virtual Women’s Sports Foundation awards on Wednesday night, recognizing athletes and leaders working toward social justice and racial equality. “I think all people should take a stand,” Ali told The Associated Press. What are your thoughts on athletes taking a stand on social justice issues? I think my dad would definitely have something positive to say about the athletes that are taking a stand.

The Oscar-winning actor, who sat in the director’s chair for “One Night in Miami,” wished she could pose with her cast and give them hugs. But with the pandemic scuttling travel plans, she was settling for a virtual appearance that she equated to a certain television family. King, who took home a supporting actress Oscar last year for “If Beale Street Can Talk,” is getting early Hollywood awards buzz for the film. “I would talk to them individually, needing to hear that we had this similar, if not the same, expectations going into it, and all four of these men mirrored that - those expectations. She added: "I am only five-three, but I will go toe to toe with anybody who has anything to say differently.

And to some, the odds seem greater, this time, that what the athletes are calling for might actually come to pass. We get paid to go out there and play and do our job. All this stands in stark contrast from the predominant attitude of athletes during Jordan's prime an attitude Jordan himself embodied. Among the more than four dozen Black athletes who are part of the cause are Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix. Black athletes and celebrities have not been fully welding their power.

FILE - In this July 19, 1996, file photo, American swimmer Janet Evans passes the Olympic flame to Muhammad Ali during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)ATLANTA EDITORS With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Here are some of the highlights of the 1996 Atlanta Games, where Muhammad Ali provided the greatest moment before the competition even began. ___Less than 24 hours before the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Olympics, at a secretive midnight practice run, Janet Evans finally got the word. As the last host city to rely mainly on private funding, Atlanta faced griping that its commercial backers made the event look more like a tacky county fair than the Summer Olympics.

Here are some of the highlights of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. The Cold War made for decades of tense Olympic battles between the United States and the Soviet Union. Four years later, the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles as retaliation. The Soviet war in Afghanistan rumbled on through the 1980 Olympics. Barely a decade later, the Soviet Union would be a thing of the past as it fractured into 15 newly independent countries.

This combination photo shows actor-director Werner Herzog, left, and actress-director Regina King. The Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup featuring the directorial debut of Regina King and the latest documentary from Herzog. Toronto, which is set to run Sept. 10-19, has plotted a largely virtual 45th edition due to the pandemic. In normal years, TIFF is the largest film festival in North America. Some of the films will play first at the much smaller Venice Film Festival the week prior in September.

On Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer, the latest celebrity singer was unmasked and it was none other than Laila Ali, championship boxer and daughter of legend Muhammad Ali. Competing on Masked Singer (something that almost happened in season one) was an opportunity to "conquer my fears," she says. What was it like being shrouded in secrecy during your time on Masked Singer? The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. RELATED CONTENT:'The Masked Singer': Clues, Spoilers, Our Best Guesses At the Secret Identities of Season 2's New Cast'The Masked Singer': Johnny Weir Dishes on Living His 'Pop Star Dream' and Picking His Costume (Exclusive)'The Masked Singer' Premiere: The Biggest Clues, Best Performances and Surprise Celeb Reveals

2013: Former boxing champion Ken Norton, who rose to the top of the boxing world in 1973 by outdueling Muhammad Ali, dies at age 70 in Henderson, Nevada. Norton had been in poor health for several years after sustaining a series of strokes. He was best known for his 12-round victory over Ali on March 31, 1973, when he famously broke Ali's jaw. Norton and Ali would fight twice more, with Ali narrowly winning both return bouts. Norton lost the WBC title in his first defense of it, a 15-round split decision loss to Larry Holmes in 1978.

Chris Isaak and his dog Rodney arrive at the Keep Memory Alive foundation's "Power of Love Gala" celebrating Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb. 18, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

More than 600,000 people call Louisville home. If you ever go there, you might get the idea that everyone of them has a story about an encounter with Muhammad Ali. Steve Hartman went on the road to the home of sluggers to hear a few of them.

People continue to come to the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to pay homage to The Greatest a week after his death. Over the course of the week, a few interviews have stuck out. Jericka Duncan has more.

Thousands gathered to honor boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Celebrities, family and friends payed tribute to his boxing career and his life outside the ring. Dr. Todd Boyd from the University Of Southern California joins CBSN to remember the boxer and legend.

Former President Bill Clinton eulogizes Muhammad Ali at his memorial service. Clinton credits his wisdom, intelligence and a true man of faith.

More than 600,000 people call Louisville home. If you ever go there, you might get the idea that everyone of them has a story about an encounter with Muhammad Ali. Steve Hartman went on the road to the home of sluggers to hear a few of them.

The longest fight of Muhammad Ali's life was with Parkinson's disease. Even when the heavyweight champion was at his peak, signs of the disorder were present. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

Comedian Billy Crystal pays tribute to his friend Muhammad Ali at the boxing legend's memorial service. Crystal pays tribute to his passion for boxing and tells stories from their friendship.

In the mid-60s, Ali met UCLA basketball star Lew Alcinder, who would later become NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Scott Pelley spoke with the former Laker about his time with the champ.

Though one of its main streets now bears his name, Muhammad Ali and Louisville went through some rocky times. Between segregation, Ali's refusal to serve in the military and his conversion to Islam, the city often had a strained relationship with the champ. Dean Reynolds has more.

Muhammad Ali's wife Lonnie Ali delivers a powerful and moving eulogy for her husband. Lonnie remembers Muhammad's faith and life as a boxer.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali received a sendoff fit for a king Friday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The service made clear what millions already knew, the legendary fighter was one of the most famous and admired people in the world. Scott Pelley has more.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali received a sendoff fit for a king Friday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky; more than 600,000 people call Louisville home, if you ever go there, you might get the idea that everyone of them has a story about an encounter with Muhammad Ali

American boxing promoter Don King remembers boxing legend Muhammad Ali. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud spoke with King before the memorial service in Louisville about the life of Ali. King also spoke about his support for GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump.

Muhammah Ali family spokesperson Bob Gunnell tells Josh Elliot about the 10 years the Ali family took to plan "The Greatest" funeral.

Rev. Jesse Jackson talks with CBSN's Josh Elliot about Muhammad Ali's life and career, and how he was willing to risk everything for what he thought was right.

CBSN's Josh Elliot talks about Muhammad Ali's legacy with Dr. Todd Boyd, a professor at USC and expert on race and pop culture, and CBS News special correspondent James Brown.

A motorcade is taking Muhammad Ali on one last ride through his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, before he heads to his final resting place. The procession will end at the Cave Hill National Cemetery where he will be buried in a private ceremony. Jericka Duncan reports from outside Ali's childhood home, where the motorcade passed Friday.

Basketball hall of famer and six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a longtime friend of Muhammad Ali's. In a tribute to Ali, he wrote on Facebook: "I may be 7'2" foot, but I never felt taller than when standing in his shadow." Abdul-Jabbar joins "CBS This Morning" from Louisville to pay tribute to a man he called his mentor and big brother.

Muhammad Ali will be laid to rest in his home town of Louisville Friday. A motorcade will take his body past the Muhammad Ali Center, his childhood home, and other important places from his life. Ali will then be buried privately at Cave Hill National Cemetery. David Begnaud spoke to boxer Lennox Lewis about the honor of being Ali's pallbearer.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was remembered in a traditional Muslim prayer service Thursday morning at the Louisville Expo Center. It was the first time Ali's family has been seen since the former heavyweight champion's death last week. Jericka Duncan has more.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honored Thursday in Louisville with a traditional Muslim prayer service before larger memorial Friday. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Louisville with more details on the service.

Memorial services for boxing legend Muhammad Ali will begin in Louisville, KY today. CBS News' David Begnaud is at the location of the event, where some 16,000 people are expected to attend.

Tickets for Muhammad Ali's public memorial service in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday are completely gone -- with more than 15,000 given out in less than an hour. CBS News correspondent Kenneth Craig joins CBSN from Louisville to describe the scene.

All 15,000 free tickets for Muhammad Ali's memorial service on Friday were quickly snapped up when they became available Wednesday morning.

Thousands of tickets to Muhammad Ali's memorial service are being distributed to the public. Preparations for his funeral services have been underway for more than a decade. Ali put together his own plans in the city where his boxing career began. Jericka Duncan reports from Louisville, Kentucky.

Donald Trump has repeatedly said the judge overseeing the fraud lawsuit against Trump University is biased because of his Mexican heritage; Muhammad Ali's quickness in the ring was equaled by his quickness at the mic

Dr. Todd Boyd joins CBSN to discuss Muhammad Ali's impact on sports and his rise as a global icon.

CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the details about Muhammad Ali's memorial services in Louisville, KY.

Muhammad Ali held the record for most heavyweight championship titles until Evander Holyfield took that away. Holyfield surpassed Ali's three heavyweight titles in 2000 during a fight against John Ruiz. Holyfield, who was inspired by Ali as a child, joins "CBS This Morning" from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to discuss what he admired most about Ali.

After Muhammad Ali's death, many of sporting world's iconic athletes expressed their thoughts on the legendary boxer. Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods and Derek Jeter all said he was "The Greatest." CBS News special correspondent James Brown joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss why Ali transcended beyond the sports industry.

One of Muhammad Ali's most famous fights was the Rumble in the Jungle, where he defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974. After that fight, Ali and Foreman became lifelong friends. Foreman joins "CBS This Morning" from Huffman, Texas, to reflect on his friendship with Ali.

In his heyday, Muhammad Ali's wit and charisma were unmatched. Laila Ali followed her father into boxing and became a champ herself. She retired with a perfect 24-0 record and is now a host on the CBS Sports Network. Ali joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss her father's legacy.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is dead at 74. Author of "Running With The Champ" and longtime friend Tim Shanahan joins CBSN to share memories he shared with the champ and explains how Ali was as personable outside the ring as he was in it.

Commemorations are being across Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from outside the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville with more on the tributes in the boxing champ's hometown.

New York Times sports columnist Bill Rhoden and biographer Thomas Hauser discuss the life and times of boxing legend and American icon, Muhammad Ali. Hauser is the author of a new book out today, Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest.

We lost Muhammad Ali on Friday, a man whose impact went far beyond his sport. Ali was a militant voice in a debate over what it meant to be black and live in America. Writing in his autobiography, Ali said he wanted to be remembered "as a man who never looked down on those who looked up to him, and who helped as many people as he could." He was 74

CBS' "Face the Nation" brings you the latest from the campaign trail with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and Democratic strategist David Axelrod. We also take a look at the life and death of boxing and cultural legend Muhammad Ali with Bill Rhoden and Thomas Hauser.