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Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali 50 years on: Cooper loses to Clay but earns his place in fighting folklore
VIDEO: Today marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary first fight between London heavyweight boxing hero Henry Cooper and American Cassius Clay, who would go on to rename himself Muhammad Ali and take his place as one of sports most iconic figures - but not before “Enry’s ‘Ammer” had floored the great man. Here London24 looks back at the report from that night at Wembley Stadium in 1963...
McKenzie wins bronze in Miami to boost bid for judo World Championships
Ashley McKenzie won under-60kgs bronze for Great Britain at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Miami Grand Prix event to earn two valuable ranking points in his bid to be seeded at the Rio World Championships in August.
Wimbledon 2013: I’m better equipped to deal with the pressures, says Murray
Britain’s tennis hero Andy Murray has admitted there is “a lot riding on Wimbledon”, but insists he is better at dealing with the pressure of the nation’s hopes resting upon him.
Royal Ascot 2013: Magician out to cast a spell
Horse Talk: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news
Rose hopes US Open glory can inspire Englishmen to Majors
Justin Rose hopes his US Open triumph can inspire more English players to win major championships, but he also wants more of them for himself.
Royal Ascot 2013: Ted Durcan hopeful Animal Kingdom can prevail in Queen Anne Stakes
Horse Talk: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news
New US Open champ Rose pays tribute to beaten Mickelson
Justin Rose today spared a thought for a heartbroken Phil Mickelson after his US Open victory inflicted more misery on the four-time major winner.
Jacklin hails courageous Rose for US Open triumph
Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years last night.
Wimbledon 2013: Murray has no fears of Nadal clash
Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.
Wimbledon 2013: Brit duo advance
There was early success for Britain on the first day of Wimbledon qualifying today as Jamie Baker and Alex Bogdanovic both won their first-round matches.
Royal Ascot 2013: Going is good ahead of record £5million Royal meeting
Horse Talk: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell lead tributes to new US Open champ Rose
Former champions Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell today led the tributes to Justin Rose after he followed in their footsteps by winning his first major title in the US Open.
Queen’s king Murray plays down Wimbledon chances after London title triumph
Britain’s Andy Murray does not believe his victory in yesterday’s AEGON Championships final has any bearing on his hopes of securing a maiden Wimbledon title.
Rose is first Englishman to win US Open in 43 years
Justin Rose admitted he had realised a childhood dream after claiming his first major title with a dramatic victory in the US Open.
AEGON Championships 2013: Murray beats Cilic to triumph at Queen’s
Top seed Andy Murray came from a set down to defeat defending champion Marin Cilic and seal his third AEGON Championships title at Queen’s.
AEGON Championships 2013: Andy Murray happy ahead of Queen’s final against Marin Cilic
Top seed Andy Murray will face defending champion Marin Cilic in the AEGON Championships final at Queen’s on Sunday, with the world number two pleased with how his game has progressed.
AEGON Championships 2013: Murray bounces back to see of Tsonga to reach Queen’s final against Marin Cilic
Murray beat Tsonga 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Laura Robson weighs up future with coach Miles Maclagan
Laura Robson will not be rushed into deciding whether Miles Maclagan will carry on as her full-time coach.
AEGON Championships 2013: Andy Murray eager for Tsonga test
Andy Murray continued his fine form as he marched into the semi-finals of the AEGON Championships without dropping a set before admitting facing world number seven Jo-Wilfried Tsonga would be a test of his recent form.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Ex-British rowing chair ‘overwhelmed’ at becoming a Dame
Diana Ellis, who stepped down as British Rowing chair in February after 24 years in the post, has been made a Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours after overseeing a hugely-successful period in the sport.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: ParalympicsGB deputy Chef de Mission awarded MBE
Ms Penny Briscoe, deputy Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB for the 2014 winter games in Sochi, Russia, has been named as an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to Paralympic sport and the London 2012 Games.
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- AEGON Championships 2013: Andy Murray insists every match has been tough after setting up Tsonga semi
- AEGON Championships 2013: Andy Murray reaches semi finals beating Benjamin Becker
- AEGON Championships 2013: Murray has benefited from French Open absence
- Adams promises she’s a better boxer since claiming gold at London Olympics
- Perri ‘pleased’ with hurdle second in Oslo ahead of skipper’s role in Euros
- Ellington comes third as Usain Bolt blasts away the field in Oslo
- Hearn admits he’s closing in on Haye-Fury showdown
- AEGON Championships 2013: Murray and Tsonga could meet
- The Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot renamed in honour of Sir Henry Cecil
- AEGON Championships 2013: Juan Martin del Potro ends Dan Evans’ hopes
- British Athletics delighted with Active People Survey shows increase in participation
- London 2012 team members get England call for Hockey World League semi-final
- O’Sullivan threatens to stop Saunders with a quick KO on Wembley Arena show
- Sport participation falls by 220,000 compared with pre-London 2012, latest figures show
- Football becoming ‘cause for concern’ Sport England admits
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Fulham See all
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- Fulham new boy hits back at critics
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- Fulham to face Werder Bremen in pre-season friendly
QPR See all
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West Ham United See all
- Steve Lomas reveals his Millwall characteristics in bid to stop ex-West Ham tag
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Championship See all
- Blackpool will fight to keep Palace, Spurs and Liverpool target
- Steve Lomas reveals his Millwall characteristics in bid to stop ex-West Ham tag
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League 1 See all
- Saunders: There won’t be a hangover
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League 2 See all
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- Daggers drawn away at Brentford
- Wilkinson needs more experience but is aware of transfer rumours
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Cricket See all
- Champions Trophy 2013: England will continue to celebrate, says Tredwell
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Rugby See all
- Lions Tour 2013: Game enough to give you motivation for a decade, says Barritt
- Lions Tour 2013: Wales wing impressed by Wasps wonder Wade
- London Broncos sign Soward on loan
- London Irish wing eyes regular England spot debut day double
- England boss hails Argentina tour an ‘pleasing step’ towards hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup
Other Sport See all
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- Champions Trophy 2013: England will continue to celebrate, says Tredwell
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- McKenzie wins bronze in Miami to boost bid for judo World Championships
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