Muhammad Ali

Last Night's Lesson: It Ain't Rocket Science

Dave Zirin | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


Dave Zirin

This is not rocket science. Throughout the country, Republican turnout stayed the same as in 2008 while Democratic turnout cratered. That's what happens when you don't deliver the goods.

New Rule: Float Like Obama, Sting Like Ali

Bill Maher | Posted 11.11.2009 | Comedy


Bill Maher

Here's the thing: Muhammad Ali also had a way with words, but it helped enormously that he could also punch guys in the face.

Top Rank, Yankees Suggest Yankee Stadium May Host Boxing Matches

AP | DAVE SKRETTA | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao stood face-to-face with Miguel Cotto on a makeshift stage set up along the first base line, the wind whipping off the ...

Muhammad Ali Visits Ireland, Meets Distant Relatives

AP | SHAWN POGATCHNIK | Posted 10.17.2009 | Home


DUBLIN — Muhammad Ali made a sentimental journey Tuesday to discover his Irish roots, and met distant relatives during celebrations at the local...

Muhammad Ali At Yankee Stadium (PHOTOS)

Posted 09.07.2009 | New York


Muhammad Ali made a guest appearance at the Yankees-Red Sox game Thursday night to much fanfare among the crowd. According to the New York Daily News...

HuffPost Review: Soul Power

Marshall Fine | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment


Marshall Fine

I defy anyone to sit still through much of Soul Power, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte's infectiously funky concert documentary about the Zaire '74 music festival.

Review: Gary U.S. Bonds 70th Birthday Show at B.B. King's; Swingin' With Daddy G

Holly Cara Price | Posted 07.20.2009 | Entertainment


Holly Cara Price

The Roadhouse Rockers wuz rockin' -- keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and three-piece horn section.

Third Screen: Joe Frazier on How To Be A Man

Vickie Karp | Posted 05.10.2009 | Entertainment


Vickie Karp

Joe Frazier's story has never been told. Still a dashing figure -- I found him much more at peace with life than the documentary may lead you to believe.

HBO Still the Undisputed Documentary Champ: Thrilla in Manila a Hit

Michael Shrage | Posted 05.09.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Shrage

Thrilla in Manila looks at the famous Muhammad Ali/Joe Frazier rivalry from Frazier's perspective in a transparent representation of the fighter's tumultuous relationship with his better known rival.

Image Awards: Beyonce And J-Hud Win, Muhammad Ali Honored

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 03.16.2009 | Entertainment


LOS ANGELES — It was a dreamy night for a couple of "Dreamgirls." Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both glided away with trophies Thursday and wowed ...

Jim Brown on Barack Obama, Racism, Muhammad Ali, Hugh Hefner, Football, and Acting

Graham Bensinger | Posted 12.25.2008 | Politics


Graham Bensinger

The day after the presidential election, I sat down with Jim Brown. Brown discussed a wide range of topics, including what electing the first African American president means to him.

No-drama Obama's Double Rope-a-Dope

Jerry Weissman | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali, the deposed Heavyweight champion, attempted to regain his crown from the then-reigning champion, George Foreman, in...

American Gladiators

Darryle Pollack | Posted 11.05.2008 | Politics


Darryle Pollack

When Obama meets McCain in person, we call it a debate. But it's far more. It's a bloodsport. Two warriors meeting in battle.

Barack Obama's Rope-A-Dope Speech

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 09.28.2008 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

Obama proved that he can "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee." It doesn't mean this will be an easy election campaign.