Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, emerged from humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, where he began boxing at the age of 12. His journey to greatness began when he won a gold medal ...

1940 — The first telecast of an American hockey game is transmitted over station W2XBS in New York. The viewing audience watches the New York Rangers battle the Montreal Canadiens at Madison ...

The front page of the Deseret News sports section on Feb. 25, 1964, the day of the Sonny Liston-Cassius Clay heavyweight title bout in Florida. The fight and furor ...

In 1964, a 22-year-old Cassius Clay was largely untested as a pro. Then he stepped into the ring. In 1964, ... Focus on Sport / Getty Images [/] ...

MSU historian’s book explores complex legacy of Cassius Marcellus Clay. Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State University administrator and faculty member reckons with the ...

1964 — Cassius Clay wins the world heavyweight title when Sonny Liston is unable to answer the bell for the seventh round at Convention Hall in Miami Beach, Fla.

Today in Sports, February 25 - Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wins his first world ...

1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los Angeles Rams 65-24 on 41 third-quarter points. 1960 — Cassius ...

Today in Sports, February 25 - Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wins his first world ...