Muhammad Ali

• (CNN)-- Fifty-two years ago, a triumphant Muhammad Ali stood on top of a podium in Rome, representing the United States as a gold medalist in the heavyweight boxing division at the Summer Olympic games.
(CNN)
• TOWIES Maria Fowler was hit by a wall of anger from Twitter users after she asked asking why Parkinsons Disease sufferer Muhammad Ali couldnt stand unaided during the Olympics opening ceremony.
(The Sun)
• Sports legend Muhammad Ali was honoured for his lifetime achievements at a special charity gala in London on Wednesday (25Jul12).
(MSN)
• Pomp? Check. Circumstance? Check. Fireworks? Obviously. The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics is appointment viewing even for those who cant tell a discus from a slam dunk.
(Huffington Post)
• LONDON: Stars of sport and screen gathered in London on Wednesday to honour legendary heavyweight boxer and Olympic champion Muhammad Ali as the countdown to the 2012 Games neared its finale.
(DAWN Group)
• Muhammad Ali was the star of a London charity gala last night that set off the Olympic party season — though with a gentle jog rather than an A-list burst out of the blocks.
(Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
• LONDON (USA TODAY) — Muhammad Ali, whose coming out party was the 1960 Rome Olympics and who stunned the world again when he lit the cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Games, will attend Fridays opening ceremonies but will not be officially involved.
(Argus Leader)
• The retired sportsman, who suffers from Parkinsons disease, travelled to the city to attend the Beyond Sport award ceremony on Tuesday (24Jul12), when he joined soccer ace David Beckham to present a prize at the event.
(whtc.com)
• The Olympics start Friday night, and if you need some help getting amped up for the Games, look no further than Muhammad Ali.
(NESN.com)