In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports' most exciting play.

SAN ANTONIO — Ja Morant has added another highlight-reel dunk to his long list of the past six seasons. If only this one counted on the score sheet Wednesday. The whistle blew and a play between ...

The Brooklyn Nets retired Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey at the Barclays Center on Saturday, with the great Julius 'Dr. J' Erving - Carter's childhood hero - in attendance ...

Quinn typically wears his Commanders hat backwards during games, a move that actually shows the kind of head coach that Quinn is. This is Quinn's second go around as a head coach, as he previously ...

We have the 4-letter answer for "I like slam dunks take me to the ___ / My favorite play is the Alley Oop" ("Basketball" lyric) crossword clue, last seen in the USA Today Crossword January 24, 2025 ...

Novak Djokovic will hit another landmark moment when he faces Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open on Friday – his 50th Grand Slam semi-final. Djokovic toppled Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling ...

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), one of the largest in Congress, blasted President Trump on Wednesday for rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government.

The 37-year-old, chasing his 25th Grand Slam, lost the first set but came back stronger to win the next three to make his place in the last four. Djokovic won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that ...

And during the first half of Wednesday’s game, the freshman had what is arguably the dunk of the year in college basketball. After a Wake Forest miss, North Carolina got out running and it was Jackson ...

Novak Djokovic battled back from a set down to defeat young rival Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 at 12.57am to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. In the latest chapter of a generational ...

The records keep on coming for Novak Djokovic. After defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a pulsating Australian Open quarter-final, Djokovic became the first man in history to reach a 50th Grand Slam ...