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Joe Frazier

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Muhammad Ali's 70th Birthday Yesterday Spurs Sweet Memories About "The Greatest"s About `The Greatest'

    Sadly, many of us who followed Muhammad Ali's (aka Cassius Clay) boxing career and life for about a half-century suspected that he wouldn't see a 70th birthday.​Surely, we told ourselves privately, he never would outlast his nemesis, Smokin' Joe Frazier, the Philadelphia fury who died late last ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    R.I.P. Heavy D; Dead at 44

    ​The last couple of days have been downright lousy. On Thursday, November 3, Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot was found dead by his bandmates as they crossed the Canadian border while on tour. On Monday, boxing great Joe Frazier succumbed to liver cancer. Yesterday afternoon, TMZ reported that Dwig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Smokin' Joe Frazier's Death Evokes Memories of Big Apple Showdown With Ali

    It was late Janary 1974, and I took a train from Connecticut to New York City for the rematch between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. I had no idea how or if I was going to get into Madison Square Garden for the fight--but I was determined to give it my best shot. One of sport's greatest rival ... More >>

  • News

    June 8, 2006

    Tough Coach

    Another winning season ends for Pat Murphy and his baseball team. Now, it's ASU management's turn at bat

  • Home Entertainment

    March 16, 2006

    A Real Knockout

    Comes out a winner, despite taking punches

  • News

    March 10, 2005

    Destiny's Child

    Ike Diogu's the Pac-10's player of the year. Will he stay at ASU or go to the NBA for millions?

  • Music

    March 3, 2005

    The Way of the Wu

    Haven't got enough Wu-Tang merchandise? Now there's a book

  • News

    January 27, 2000

    Commodore of Errors

    Virtuoso musician Michael Dunlap inspired the show-business dreams of many people. Now, they say he's walked away with their money.

  • Music

    September 25, 1997

    Ice Age

    The Icehouse converts cold-storage facility into underground recording mecca

  • Music

    January 25, 1996

    Bedtime for Gonzo

    The last Ted Nugent interview you'll ever have to read

  • News

    January 8, 1992
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