Looking back at 5 memorable Dunk Contest showdowns

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George ...
Boxing Scene

Multiple Moves After Major Showdowns: BoxingScene Competition Index Update

A lot did since the last index update in April. Devin Haney, Terence Crawford, Teofimo Lopez, and Naoya Inoue all picked up massive victories against premiere opponents available to them in their ...
WLOX

The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint’s ‘Rib Rumble’ competition features smoke, sauce and showdowns

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The grills were smoking and the competition heated up in Ocean Springs for The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint’s annual ‘Rib Rumble’. The competition brought nearly 100 teams ...
Los Angeles Times

Pauley Pavilion is devoid of showdowns, fans as part of UCLA’s shift to neutral-site games

Three years after boxing announcer Michael Buffer bellowed his famous catchphrase inside Pauley Pavilion, it could be time for UCLA basketball fans to unleash a new expression. Let’s get ready to ...