The former world heavyweight champion was perhaps best known for edging a split decision against Muhammad Ali in 1973, before ...

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have relieved Ken Norton Jr. of his defensive coordinator duties. John Pagano, who joined the Raiders last offseason as assistant head coach/defense, will take ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Former heavyweight champion Ken Norton, who beat Muhammad Ali and later lost a controversial decision to him in Yankee Stadium, died Wednesday at a local care facility. He was 70. Ken ...

Ken Norton, the 70s heavyweight powerhouse best known for handing Muhammad Ali one of his few losses, died Wednesday at a veterans medical facility where he had been recovering from a stroke. He was ...