Brazil has become the first soccer federation to partner with Nike’s highly coveted Jordan Brand for the launch of its away kit at the 2026 World Cup.

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For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance. Derrick Jones Jr and Aaron Gordon needed two tie-breakers to decide a ...

Tasked with building the best NBA player of all time, Lou Williams makes some interesting selections. bit notably excludes ...

Suns owner Mat Ishbia has pledged a potential $4 million incentive to revive the NBA’s struggling All-Star dunk and 3-point contests, aiming to attract star players when Phoenix hosts the event in ...

The 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend will be in the home of the Phoenix Suns next season, and the team's governor has an idea to ...

I pray Adam Silver does whatever he can to choose the most talented and prepared dunkers, and give players the time they need ...

On Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs took a 139-122 win over the Sacramento Kings. It was San Antonio’s eighth consecutive victory, maintaining its second position in the Western Conference standings.

Victor Wembanyama had a huge throwdown in the fourth quarter of the Spurs’ game against the Kings. The Spurs won their eighth straight game, defeating the Kings 139-122. Victor Wembanyama led with 28 ...

Gilbert Arenas fires back at critics blaming LeBron James for the Slam Dunk Contest’s downfall, pointing instead to a historic 1988 moment by Michael Jordan.