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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@absolut_joe May best payroll win - as it does in football & basketball? If Phillies had won 27 world series, bet they'd have largest today
RodBurkert (Rod Burkert) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:24 -0000
@absolut_joe May best payroll win - as it does in football & basketball? If Phillies had won 27 world series, bet they'd have largest today
Come to "UNCG Men's Basketball vs. Furman" Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm http://bit.ly/108Pmi
Gbocoliseum (Greensboro Coliseum) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:01 -0000
Come to "UNCG Men's Basketball vs. Furman" Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm http://bit.ly/108Pmi
Tomorrow: TGIFBS - Thank God its finally basketball season
ILiveInYellow (e. favret) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:00 -0000
Tomorrow: TGIFBS - Thank God its finally basketball season
RT @rellster43: RT @MissNesh why do some boys wear basketball shorts under their pants??? I never understood that... I do that. (I used to)
losomoore (Kadeem Moore) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:44 -0000
RT @rellster43: RT @MissNesh why do some boys wear basketball shorts under their pants??? I never understood that... I do that. (I used to)
Ok enough of that baseball mess its basketball season LETS GO HEAT, BOSTON,and the NUGGETS
Fjsenter (Farris Senter ) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:42 -0000
Ok enough of that baseball mess its basketball season LETS GO HEAT, BOSTON,and the NUGGETS
Slain Russian basketball club owner buried in Israel http://bit.ly/3zFDAV
mischafrey (Mischa Freystaetter) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:33 -0000
Slain Russian basketball club owner buried in Israel http://bit.ly/3zFDAV

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