Dozens gathered at the Hard Rock Live venue at the casino to watch Thursday’s men’s college basketball action.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is leaning into its entertainment destination goal, hosting watch parties for March Madness with former NBA star Spud Webb making an appearance.

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles make the pick and eventually trade his ...

Spud Webb is renowned for his unbelievable dunking skills that captivated basketball fans around the world. In 1986, he achieved legendary status when he won the NBA Slam Dunk contest, outdunking ...

Jazz G Donovan Mitchell and Cavaliers G Larry Nance Jr. compete in the Finals of the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest from Los Angeles. Hawks G. Spud Webb and Hawks F. Dominique Wilkins compete in the ...

The 2016 edition of the dunk contest is widely recognized as the ... A year later, Wilkins lost to 5-foot-7 Spud Webb. Jordan took flight from the free-throw line to defeat beat Wilkins in 1988.

Today in Sports, February 8 - Spud Webb, 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition, shortest player ever to win Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy ...

1986 — Atlanta’s Spud Webb, at 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition. Webb receives a perfect 50 from the judges in the last two rounds to shock defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins ...