Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one other by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules.

Since its invention in 1891, it has developed to become a truly international sport. Organized league play originated in the YMCA and early leagues were formed in colleges. Basketball eventually became a professional sport and is one of the few women's sports which developed in tandem with men's. Even though it was originally an American sport, it quickly spread internationally and outstanding players and teams are found today all over the world.

Points are scored for passing the ball through the basket from above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations).

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Sixers recapture winning feeling: Adelaide finally broke its National Basketball League drought on Wednesday night ... http://bit.ly/6pLBQP
bigpondsport (BigpondSport.com) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:17 -0000
Sixers recapture winning feeling: Adelaide finally broke its National Basketball League drought on Wednesday night ... http://bit.ly/6pLBQP
just realized wearing basketball shorts under skinnies is od comcortable.
nike_JP (Jeffrey Perez) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:08 -0000
just realized wearing basketball shorts under skinnies is od comcortable.
school then basketball
drewstags (Andrew Castagna) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:45 -0000
school then basketball
Tired! just got home from a basketball game, first time in 2 months whew!
machogwapo (Chino de Dios) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:32 -0000
Tired! just got home from a basketball game, first time in 2 months whew!
How the British Basketball League has down-sized in the past decade http://www.britball.com/blog
lynellMackay526 (Charise Nazari) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:07 -0000
How the British Basketball League has down-sized in the past decade http://www.britball.com/blog
Sleep now, 10 hr shift tomorrow then last basketball game for the season.
MatthewGlover (Matthew Glover) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:04 -0000
Sleep now, 10 hr shift tomorrow then last basketball game for the season.

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