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Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

“Give the champ a stamp”.
That was the call from a board member at the Muhammad Ali Center, according to the legendary boxer’s widow, Lonnie Ali.
To her, it only made sense, given her late husband once joked that he should be turned into a postage stamp “because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, ten years after his death—and just two days shy of what would have been his 84th birthday—the man known as The Greatest is getting his wish.

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Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign
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December 22, 2024

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign

In a legal complaint, actor Blake Lively has accused her…

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65
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December 21, 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has…

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Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination
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December 21, 2024

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain…

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Manitoban who's made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection
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December 21, 2024

Manitoban who’s made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection

Lorne Collie, 88, has been making musical instruments for more…

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Danielle Smith reworking Alberta's everything, everywhere all at once
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December 21, 2024

Danielle Smith reworking Alberta’s everything, everywhere all at once

The premier makes no apologies for an ambitious reform agenda….

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Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy
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December 21, 2024

Canada’s Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

Canada’s Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday…

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Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl
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December 21, 2024

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl

People in Germany are mourning the victims and their shaken…

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In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner
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December 21, 2024

In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the…

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Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages
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December 21, 2024

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier’s fall, and rise, to music’s biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music…

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