Tech Deck, makers of "fingerboards," hosted a national championship event in New York City, the dexterous finalists riding mini skateboards on courses the size of dining room tables.
In 1971 Muhammad Ali was pitted against reigning champ Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight championship, a momentous battle billed as "The Fight of the Century."
Pending appeal, Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich will miss the Champions League final. UEFA have given him an extra two-game ban for a tackle on Lisandro Lopez of Lyon.
Jenson Button heads to Barcelona this weekend in a bullish mood reflective of his status as world champion and current leader in this season's title race.