The art of the slam dunk has woven itself into basketball as an expression of style and exultant power.

The NBA Slam Dunk contest is defined by its most thrilling competitions over time. Here are some of the most memorable.

He's called "Air Jordan" for a reason: Jordan could fly. The Chicago Bulls superstar and arguably the best player in the history of the sport was actually as famous for his sizzling slams in road ...

The Kansas City Chiefs will face a familiar foe, the Philadelphia Eagles, hoping to win the Lombardi Trophy for a record third year in a row ...

It was the greatest combination of talent and dunkers in Slam Dunk contest history, and a little-known Pacer almost stole the ...

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

The University of Akron men's basketball team tops Ball State on Tuesday night. Sharron Young guides the Zips to a 10-0 start ...

Kansas had just turned the ball over in the first half against Iowa State on Monday night when it suddenly popped loose again ...

“It’s such an elevated tee that the ball’s in the air and you know it’s online ... of the year after sustaining what he called a “stupid” injury to his hand while rolling out ravioli dough with a wine ...

The man going by “Miller Dunks” lobbed the ball to himself off a high bounce, put it between his legs, and dunked it reverse with one hand. This is incredible! Maybe the dunk contest doesn’t ...

Heinrich Haarberg threw a ball off the backboard, caught it as he elevated, and slammed it home with his right hand, windmill ...