basketball

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And now, she’ll have one of her own to bring her closer to her basketball mentor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Moon will appear to the astronauts "about the size of a basketball held at arm's length," Noah Petro, head of NASA's planetary geology lab, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

After years of learning and building UCLA’s women’s basketball program, Cori Close is ready to prove she belongs among the elite coaches in the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Oh, honey, you can play basketball in Tucson. I’m sure this Ray person will understand.”

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