Sam Richmond | NCAA.com | June 4, 2016 Muhammad Ali: College sports world pays tributes to legendary boxer Share The sports world lost a true legend on Friday when legendary boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Ali was not only a remarkable boxing talent, winning 56 of his 61 career fights and becoming the heavyweight champion of the world on three separate occasions, he was also a dedicated political activist and an African-American icon during the civil rights era. Ali’s place in sports and American history will never be forgotten, and many in the college sports community paid tribute to his special life following the news of his passing. Today we pause to remember the world’s greatest. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/wdPSY31g89 — Louisville Athletics (@GoCards) June 4, 2016 "Don't count the days. Make the days count.” RIP to #TheGreatest @MuhammadAli. : Getty Images pic.twitter.com/vQQ3gzQwtT — UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) June 4, 2016 We lost a legend, champion, and an inspiration. #RIPChamp pic.twitter.com/7PAjmmIN3A — Jim McElwain (@CoachMcElwain) June 4, 2016 He will be missed & was truly #TheGreatest. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/vZQ0QKShCM — Bob Stoops (@OU_CoachStoops) June 4, 2016 ALWAYS aim to be The Greatest. pic.twitter.com/ELe2GNOL27 — Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) June 4, 2016 Icon for leadership and toughness. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/cjD5VUYRcN — Mike Gundy (@CoachGundy) June 4, 2016 He was the Greatest because he believed he was the Greatest. His heart for others showed he was the Greatest!! https://t.co/8pIiofviRz — Kevin Ollie (@CoachKO_UConn) June 4, 2016 Muhammad Ali's passing is a sad day for our world. THE CHAMP! Thoughts and prayers to Lonnie and the Ali family. — John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) June 4, 2016 The origins of Title IX: How the landmark legislation got its start 50 years ago A look back at how Sen. Birch Bayh helped the landmark legislation get its start 50 years ago. READ MORE 2022 NCAA DI men's lacrosse bracket announced The teams for the 2022 DI men's lacrosse national championship were revealed on Sunday. The opening round for the tournament begins on May 11, followed by the first round beginning on May 14. READ MORE 2022 NCAA Division I women's lacrosse championship teams announced The 29 teams for the 2022 NCAA Division I championship were announced on Sunday. Tournament games begin on May 13. READ MORE