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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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The practice, known as “reclassifying,” “reclassing,” “bridge year” or “gap year,” is spreading fast in football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and other sports where height and strength are key.

From The Wall Street Journal

So until I see more data, I’m clapping for the new PMI reading, but not making noise, like at a high school basketball game when they announce the other team’s starting five.

From Barron's

He’s a Granada Hills High graduate and was a teacher and girls’ basketball coach at his alma mater “forever.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought they played the best basketball they’ve played in the Big Ten for a while today, and give them all the credit for that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s the City Section semifinal basketball schedule for this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times