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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New blog post: Women's basketball comes up short in loss to Loyola http://bit.ly/5YaIem
retrieverweekly (The Retriever Weekly) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:55:23 -0000
New blog post: Women's basketball comes up short in loss to Loyola http://bit.ly/5YaIem
I KNOW I LOGGED OUT, BUT NOW I AM WATCHING MY NEW FAVORITE BASKETBALL MOVIE HURRICANE SEASON STARRING BOW WOW, LIL WAYNE…http://lnk.ms/3X7jw
Starbuckzfiiend (Shaquille Stevenson) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:55:17 -0000
I KNOW I LOGGED OUT, BUT NOW I AM WATCHING MY NEW FAVORITE BASKETBALL MOVIE HURRICANE SEASON STARRING BOW WOW, LIL WAYNE…http://lnk.ms/3X7jw
I Just Seen A Monkey Do Karate And Play Basketball Now That Was Cool As Cheese
110hurdle_King (Reginald Mcmiller) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:55:15 -0000
I Just Seen A Monkey Do Karate And Play Basketball Now That Was Cool As Cheese
http://www.onlinegames.com/basketball/
xehoz (Jorge Sousa) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:55:03 -0000
http://www.onlinegames.com/basketball/
Women's basketball falls to Kansas State in the 2nd day of the Duel in the Desert Tournament. Final score: 73-67.
vcuramsreview (Rams Review) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:55:02 -0000
Women's basketball falls to Kansas State in the 2nd day of the Duel in the Desert Tournament. Final score: 73-67.
@heyrindaa it was a far stretch for us anyways after losing to the seahawks. lets just watch basketball and wait for next fball season
RY1T (THE RYAN) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:54:25 -0000
@heyrindaa it was a far stretch for us anyways after losing to the seahawks. lets just watch basketball and wait for next fball season

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