PARIS — Just a 10-minute walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the bakers union headquarters looked like every other stone building on the Île Saint-Louis. But once through the enormous wooden red doorway, ...

There will be a new slam dunk champion as three-time winner Mac McClung won't be taking part in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Lakers), Keshad Johnson ...

One of the annual highlights of NBA All-Star Weekend features the league's best marksmen competing from beyond the arc, and the 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest will take place on Saturday. The NBA 3-Point ...

Colt, a 2-year-old golden retriever owned by Kendra Bell of Ulster Park, took first place in the 2026 Daily Freeman Pet Contest Best Looking Pet category with 110 votes. “He is a ‘paw-fessional’ ...

Lexi, a 2 1/2-year-old lab mix rescued from North Carolina, owned by Lainie Boler of Kingston, took first place with 77 votes in the 2026 Daily Freeman Pet Contest Best Expression category. “She loves ...

Relive the moments, storylines and dunks from the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest as on its 10-year anniversary. Jerry Jiang, for NBA.com Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon embrace after the 2016 Dunk Contest in ...

MADISON, Wis. — Nominations for the 3rd Annual Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest are opening on Friday, giving you a chance to shout out your favorite beef burgers in the state. This contest, held by ...

VERONA, Wis. (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is kicking off the 3rd Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest to find the most delicious burger across the state. From Feb. 13 to March 15, ...

One of the last noises you want to hear from under the hood of your car is a knocking sound. If you're familiar with engine knocks, you might immediately imagine having to pay thousands of dollars to ...

Best of the Capital Region is a Times Union tradition that started in 1997. All stages of this year's contest can be found at timesunion.com/bestof2026. Here are ...

Highlighting this evolution, FritsJurgens established the Best Pivot Door Contest to showcase projects where engineering precision and architectural intent converge. Founded in the Netherlands, the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Poke is a dish created by Native Hawaiians and perfected by local immigrants. But according to online reviews, the best poke in the country is not from Hawaii. And one ...