basketball

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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

“We dare you to market this,” says André, 43, lounging in basketball shorts in a piano classroom at Colburn two days before the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

His courtside seat at basketball team Toronto Raptors' stadium was recently decorated with icicles and, last month, a giant pile of ice blocks appeared in the city with the album's release date encased inside.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When you hear a series of crisp, reverberating smacks outside your window, you visualize your neighbor’s child bouncing a basketball down the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I’ve played basketball before, and I like it.

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