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The Cepalo family was not the only one cutting short their sleep. In fact, Fatima Cizmic recalls the whole of Prusac doing the same. Yet this was no religious ritual or tradition. The reason was far simpler: Muslim Bosniaks like the Cepalo family were waking up to watch Muhammad Ali fight, but the time differences meant he almost always entered the boxing ring late at night.

Universal's publishing arm will represent Elvis Presley's song catalog, according to the terms of a new deal announced on April 12 by the company and Authentic Brands Group, an intellectual property management outfit.

The companies did not provide the financial terms of the deal, which builds on a pre-existing relationship between them.

No one doubts Muhammad Ali laid the foundations for the modern state of Egypt - but whether he was Albanian, and much else besides, is a bigger question.

AFP - Britain's Anthony Joshua retained his world heavyweight titles by inflicting the first stoppage defeat of Alexander Povetkin's professional career with a ruthless seventh-round finish at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

A previously close contest turned in Joshua's favour decisively when he sent the Russian crashing to the canvas with a straight right hand and left hook.

Usain Bolt said he was "saying goodbye to everything" and "almost cried" as his successful career came to a close at the World Championships in London, reported BBC Sport. 

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Bolt, 30, is retiring from athletics having illuminated the sport like few others.

BELGRADE - Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has passed away after a more than 30-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74.

Ali was such a dominating Olympic and professional boxer and so admired that Sports Illustrated magazine named him Sportsman of the 20th Century.

For the fans of mixed martial arts and UFC Ronda Rousey should be a household name. UFC is undoubtedly the most brutal martial arts discipline by far. Up until recently Ronday Rousey was the most recognisable female athlete in the world when she held the belt in her division.