basketball

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Here you might spy a lion’s mane jellyfish, whose stinging tentacles have been known to grow more than 100 feet, longer than the length of a basketball court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“You have to know the game and have the IQ like basketball and football,” Johnny said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jo says they were at a basketball game when three boys called over: "Yo, Jo and Kush, can you sign us?"

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In the late afternoon, Ray and I play basketball.

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