Category: Muhammad Ali

NCAA, FBI Partner to Help Protect College Athletes From Online Sexual Exploitation

Brandon King

As college athletes become increasingly visible online through social media, NIL opportunities and personal branding, the NCAA and FBI are taking steps to help protect them from online sexual exploitation. The organizations announced a partnership Monday focused on educating student-athletes about digital safety, protecting private images and recognizing tactics that could put their personal information and accounts at risk. The effort comes as college athletes have become more prominent targets for online criminals because of their growing social media followings and increased public exposure. Why College Athletes Are Being Targeted…

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Muhammad Ali Dies at 74

Brandon King

Global icon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali died last night at the age of 74. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Bob Gunnell, the family spokesman late Friday evening.  The news came a day after Ali was admitted to an as of yet unnamed Phoenix-area hospital. He was born  Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17,1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He changed his name after he converted to Islam.  Transcending his athletic prowess, he spoke out against racism and the Vietnam war. So strong were his convictions that he was…

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Men’s UA x Muhammad Ali SpeedForm® Phenom Training Shoes

Brandon King

The deal that The Greatest inked with the Baltimore, MD based athletic company back in February of this year has now added footwear to its lineup in the form of the SpeedForm Phenom trainer. This shoe features a white ArmourVent™ upper with UA branding on the lateral heel , and “THE GREATEST’ across the tongue that sits atop a black midsole. A blue tinted translucent outsole rounds out this performance focused sneaker. You can pick up a pair of the Under Armour SpeedForm Phenom currently here.      

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