After all, in that era, players often just dusted themselves off after suffering a sprained ankle or a bruised knee. However, as the game and medical technology advanced, load management became ...

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 ...

In honor of the 32nd anniversary of the 1986 NBA dunk contest, take a look back at Webb's incredible performance that helped him beat defending champion Dominique Wilkins.

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 ...

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From Spud to Rip to Manimal and the Runnin’ Rebels, there have been plenty of memorable highlights. Here’s a look at the top 10 moments in Denver: ...

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 ...