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Basketball has come a long way from the days when Dr. James Naismith put a couple of peach baskets in an old community center. It's now a worldwide phenomenon, second only to soccer in terms of popularity and global reach. From Beijing to Buenos Aires to New York, Chicago, the game is played wherever there is two hoops, some asphalt, and someone willing to shout "I got next". Tag your post with the word "basketball" to join in on the action.

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Sacramento Monarchs Cease Operations: WNBA loses team

WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs basketball franchise folded on Friday morning.  The Monarchs ceased operations and will no longer be a part of the Sacramento Kings organization. Monarchs General Manager John Whisenant said that he was surprised to find out about the...

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Warriors vs_ Bucks (11_14_09)

Warriors vs_ Bucks (11_14_09)

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