basketball

Example Sentences

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"The tip, how he had to control it and tip it in -- that has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I have periodically had the same “problem” with NFL, college football, and college basketball games.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Recently acquired tax records also show that the university spent $6.1 million to bring in basketball coach Eric Musselman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Knicks had not fallen in a basketball game since late April, a magical stretch of 13 wins in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I even like the sound of a basketball bouncing on the pavement.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko