5 Best Slam Dunk Contests
The NBA enters All-Star weekend after tonight and with that comes the Dunk Contest. But let's hop in the time machine and revisit the 5 best Dunk Contests in the event's history.
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The NBA enters All-Star weekend after tonight and with that comes the Dunk Contest. But let's hop in the time machine and revisit the 5 best Dunk Contests in the event's history.
J.J. Barea scored 15 of his 22 points in the third quarter, and the Mavericks went into the NBA All-Star break by holding on for an 87-82 win against the Jazz on Wednesday.
Dirk Nowitzki will replace Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game, giving him his 13th appearance for a franchise that doesn't have another player with more than four.
"I think the Year 2 needs to be one in which we're focused on action," NBA commissioner Adam Silver told The Associated Press.
Basketball analyst Greg Anthony will have a soliciting prostitution charge dropped if he does 32 hours of community service and stays out of trouble for four months.
Tyson Chandler is out for the last game before the All-Star break, and Monta Ellis probably won't play either.
In the past three weeks we've seen Steph Curry go for 51, Kevin Durant have his 43rd career 40 point game and Klay Thompson pour in 37 in one quarter. These kinds of performances are what we like to call "Stop and Watch games." As in stop what you're doing right now and get to a television immediately.
All-Stars James Harden, Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins are among the players to compete in the NBA's first fashion show.
DeAndre Jordan had 22 points, and Los Angeles beat Dallas by a score of 115-98 on Monday after the Mavs lost Tyson Chandler and Monta Ellis to injuries in the first 4 minutes.
Gregg Popovich spent 19 seasons teaching his players how to use teamwork and ball movement to break down defenses. The philosophy still works.
Let's take a look at five events in sports over the last year more surprising than Beck's shocking GRAMMYs Album of the Year win.
In just over a week the biggest stars in the basketball world will begin to converge on the New York area for the NBA All-Star weekend.
The NBA's elite will flock to New York this week, culminating with a marquee game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. And, unlike in past years, everybody might actually be able to unwind.
Monta Ellis had 21 points and six assists to lead the Mavericks, minus Dirk Nowitzki and Rajon Rondo, to a 101-78 victory over the Kings on Thursday night in Sacramento.
Stephen Curry finished with a season-high 51 points, capping an effort that rallied the Warriors from a 22-point deficit to down the Mavs by a score of 128-114 on Wednesday.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night that the league will look at possibly expanding All-Star Game rosters and the way players are selected in future years.
Anthony was suspended for the rest of the season Jan. 17 after he was arrested in Washington on charges he solicited a prostitute.
J.J. Barea had 10 points while starting in Rajon Rondo's place, helping the Mavs get a 100-94 win over Minnesota, which had Ricky Rubio back for the first time in nearly three months.
Dallas Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo will miss at least three games after breaking the orbital bone of his left eye and fracturing his nose.
Mavs point guard Rajon Rondo will not travel with the team after suffering an orbital fracture to his left eye as well as a nasal fracture
Charlie Villanueva scored 20 points, and the Dallas Mavericks went on an incredible 37-2 run in the second half to embarrass the Miami Heat 93-72 on Friday night.
With Dwight Howard out, Josh Smith scored 18 points and James Harden added 17 points as the Rockets used a balanced scoring effort to outlast the Mavericks for a 99-94 victory.
Zach Randolph scored 22 points, and Memphis handed the Mavericks their first three-game losing streak of the season with a 109-90 win Tuesday night in Dallas.
Bryant injured his right shoulder in the second half of the Lakers' loss at New Orleans on Wednesday night. An MRI exam in San Antonio revealed the tear, the club says.
Dallas led lowly Minnesota by 23 points midway through the fourth quarter, and there was center Tyson Chandler, diving to the floor like it was Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
The deck park near the Dallas Zoo was built to bridge neighborhoods split by I‑35, offering a nature‑based playground, skyline views, and a mission organizers call a "Park with a Purpose."
Newly released video shows the moment chaos broke out Saturday night as officers arrived at a home off Choate Parkway.
The airline said it is actively engaged with local law enforcement officials in their investigation and "doing all we can to support our team member's family during this time."
Authorities say the arrest followed a customer's report of being attacked during a massage, and investigators are urging others to come forward.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
The deck park near the Dallas Zoo was built to bridge neighborhoods split by I‑35, offering a nature‑based playground, skyline views, and a mission organizers call a "Park with a Purpose."
Newly released video shows the moment chaos broke out Saturday night as officers arrived at a home off Choate Parkway.
The airline said it is actively engaged with local law enforcement officials in their investigation and "doing all we can to support our team member's family during this time."
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Authorities say the arrest followed a customer's report of being attacked during a massage, and investigators are urging others to come forward.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills — and robots never get impatient.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
