Bryce Harper recognizes greatness.  The Washington Nationals superstar was the latest in a long l...

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1688" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/1688">Bryce Harper</a> recognizes greatness.The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/teams/16" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/teams/16">Washington Nationals</a> superstar was the latest in a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038105" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038105">long line of baseball stars</a> to pay tribute to fallen sports icon Muhammad Ali on Saturday. The outfielder posted a photo to his Instagram of him sporting a shirt with "GOAT" (greatest of all time) emblazoned on the front, with a quote by Ali on the back stating: "Be among those who dare to dare."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div>
</div> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGPp_9DAIdH/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">For you Champ! Rest in peace, @muhammadali #GOAT #UA</a> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-06-04T19:40:13+00:00">Jun 4, 2016 at 12:40pm PDT</time>
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<script async="" defer src="https://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></figure>Related: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038117" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038117">Vin Scully shares news of Ali's death with listeners​</a><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ali died Friday night in a Phoenix hospital surrounded by family. He was 74.

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Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion of the world who was a titan both inside, and m...

Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion of the world who was a titan both inside, and more influentially, outside the ring, died Friday of septic shock in a Phoenix-area hospital. He was 74 years old.Adored as "The Greatest of All Time," the death of the transcendent Ali has elicited widespread reaction, as the world pays tribute to a generational figure whose impact extends far beyond the sport of boxing.Here, we remember one of the most influential, beloved athletes of all-time.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Obituary </h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183757/cropped_GettyImages-83464598.jpg?ts=1465004480"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul><li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1037855" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1037855">Muhammad Ali dies at 74</a></li></ul><h3>Funeral arrangements </h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183860/cropped_4771538.jpg?ts=1465061883"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038335" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038335">Ali died of septic shock; funeral to be held Friday along with public procession</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038441" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038441">Ali's heart kept beating for 30 minutes after organs failed, daughter says</a></li>
</ul><h3>Muhammad Ali's legacy</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183709/cropped_4771609.jpg?ts=1464989479"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul><li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038276" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038276">Fighting the good fight: How Ali transcended boxing</a></li></ul><h3>Remembering an icon</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183805/cropped_4771583.jpg?ts=1465044370"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1037926" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1037926">10 unforgettable moments in the life of Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1037986" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1037986">Looking back at Muhammad Ali's 5 most memorable fights</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038159" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038159">19 of Muhammad Ali's most memorable quotes</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038237" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038237">Reading List: Muhammad Ali, dead at 74, remembered</a></li>
</ul><h3>The world reacts </h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183742/cropped_4771480.jpg?ts=1465000829"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038110" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038110">Sports world mourns the loss of Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038224" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038224">Obama: 'Muhammad Ali was The Greatest. Period'</a></li>
</ul>Boxing, MMA communities ...<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038116" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038116">Mayweather, Pacquiao pay tribute to Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038216" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038216">McGregor: No one will come close to Ali's greatness</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038521" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038521">UFC airs tribute to Ali during pay-per-view</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038448" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038448">Muhammad Ali's son-in-law thanks fans for support after UFC 199 fight</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038225" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038225">UFC stars honor Muhammad Ali</a></li>
</ul>Basketball community ...<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038150" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038150">LeBron: Ali was a pioneer for African-Americans</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038157" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038157">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mourns Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038148" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038148">Silver: Muhammad Ali's legacy lives on</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038160" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038160">NBA players remember Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038352" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038352">Wade praises Ali: 'He made me believe I could become him'</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038331" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038331">Warriors reflect on Ali's legacy</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038699" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038699">Moment of silence for Ali to be held before Game 2 of Finals</a></li>
</ul>Baseball community ...<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183788/cropped_GettyImages-51116298.jpg?ts=1465020316"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038117" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038117">Vin Scully shares news of Ali's death with listeners</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038152" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038152">Jackie Robinson Foundation pays tribute to Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038130" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038130">Watch: Muhammad Ali's classic All-Star Game appearance</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038109" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038109">Padres honor Ali on big screen at Petco Park</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038227" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038227">Baseball continues to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038318" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038318">Cubs hold moment of silence for Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038347" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038347">Harper honors Ali with 'GOAT' shirt</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038365" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038365">Marlins reach out to Ali's family after premature tribute</a></li>
</ul>Football community ...<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038230" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038230">Tom Brady: 'Rest in peace, Mr. Ali'</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038151" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038151">NFL community reacts to Muhammad Ali's death</a></li>
</ul>Soccer community ...<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/183822/cropped_53ce4aaabd89e.jpg?ts=1465048788"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038156" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038156">Soccer world mourns death of Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038213" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038213">Pele pays tribute to Muhammad Ali: My idol, my hero</a></li>
</ul>Hockey community ...<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038466" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038466">Gretzky pays tribute to Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038426" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038426">Sharks hold moment of silence before Game 3</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038217" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038217">NHLers react to loss of Muhammad Ali</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038278" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038278">Sharks' DeBoer recalls meeting Ali - at prom</a></li>
</ul>College community ...<ul><li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/1038212" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1038212">Pitino, Strong, NCAA community mourn death of Muhammad Ali</a></li></ul>

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