VERONA, Wis. — The Wisconsin Beef Council is once again inviting burger lovers across the state to weigh in on their favorite local creations as part of its annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.

Restaurants and cafés across northern Vermont have the chance to show off their maple‑infused creations as the Vermont Maple Festival opens registration for the 5th annual Best Maple Menu Contest, ...

Every four years, the best athletes in the world descend upon the Olympics for a chance at glory. For the first time in 12 years, that includes the best hockey players in the world. We’re soaking up ...

Italy, the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, has the chance to do the unlikely and earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the men's tournament. First, they must defeat Switzerland, one of the dark horse ...

IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith earned top honors from the prestigious Pictures of the Year International contest Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, winning the sports picture story category. Smith also ...

If there’s one thing I know after eating and reviewing more than 180 burgers for The Burger Trail, it’s this: everyone has a favorite. It might be the no-frills tavern patty that drips down your wrist ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It’s All-Star Saturday night, which has become the most highly anticipated part of All-Star Weekend (as the All-Star Game itself has slid toward unwatchability — maybe USA vs World ...

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 ...

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 ...

George Flynn, a French bulldog owned by Ashlee Flynn of Rhinebeck, took first place in the 2026 Daily Freeman Pet Contest Best Outfit category with 37 votes. Paisley, a Shichon Teddy Bear dog "who ...

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 ...