Basketball History

Related Articles

Events And People In Basketball
By: Lee Dobbins | 13/01/2006 | Basketball
The father of basketball, Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in 1892 and the first game was played in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania on April 8 1893 between the New Brighton YMCA and the Geneva College. The game was very popular and by 1914 as many a

Herschelle Gibbs Infringed the Icc Code
By: Camilla Mancini | 25/01/2007 | Online Gambling
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Richie Benaud, the former Australian captain will hear the South African Herschelle Gibbs’ appeal against his two-test ban. ...

Steve Nash NBA Career
By: Cristi | 20/07/2006 | Basketball
Born on February 7, 1974, Steve Nash currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Suns. He stands 6'3" tall and weighs 195 lbs. While attending college in Santa Clara, Steve Nash was named as the West Coast Conference Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons.

Chicago Bulls 2006-07 Preview
By: Jake Truman | 11/10/2006 | Sports and Fitness
Just how good are the Chicago Bulls? After two straight playoff appearances, the Bulls look to take the next step after a couple of key additions in the offseason. To do so, however, they have to prove that they are the best, or even second-best, team in their own division.

New York Knicks Tickets for the Season and Postseason
By: Al Terry | 03/02/2007 | Art and Entertainment
A brief history of New York basketball and the story of how the Knicks became one of the top postseason ticket sales in sports.

Basketball Wizardry With Washington Wizards Tickets
By: Al Terry | 07/11/2007 | Basketball
A look at the history of the Washington Wizards basketball team with some great moments and ticket buying advice.

New Orleans Hornets Tickets for Basketball With a Sting
By: Al Terry | 17/12/2007 | Art and Entertainment
The history of the New Orleans Hornets basketball franchise with some looks at great moments and ticket buying tips for an NBA game.

Sports Collectible – What you Must Have to be Cool
By: Robert Riles | 22/12/2007 | Sports and Fitness
Sports collectibles are goodies that every sports lover will want to get their hands on. There are exclusive sports collectible stores around the world where one can feast their eyes on their team gears, foot wear or other apparels worn by then during the match, and also find autographed balls and bats up for sale.

Got a Question? Ask.

Does keeping score make it more exciting?
By: Shari | 04-07-2008
Do you prefer points (like Yahoo!Answers) or no points (like Yedda)?Do you think points (even pointless like Y!) make it more interesting or do you prefer the freedom of the no points system?

Spindle bearing tool
By: secrestltd | 02-07-2008
I need a spring-loaded (to apply pressure in a kiln) roller ballbearing (yoked spindle bearing) system which will withstand 1500 degrees F. 

Baseball Tickets
By: Marie | 02-07-2008
I have been on ebay trying to buy tickets to the Nationals vs Reds baseball game in Washington DC.  Everytime I find the tickets I want to buy someone outbids me with 2 seconds left so I wind up missing the tickets.  Where can I find tickets to buy without going to a major distributor or Ebay??  The game is 8-1-08. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Christophe from epinal
By: angelique | 02-07-2008
i am looking for CHRISTOPHE  from epinal france i met him in greece in 1996-8 he is playing badminton and is about 37, 38 years old

NBA team logo change process
By: WestThang | 02-07-2008
What is the NBA official league rule, process and time frame for a team to change its logo/uniform?

Mobile phone
By: markc | 02-07-2008
how can i unlock my nokia n95

Q&A Powered by:
 

Basketball Legend Earl the Pearl
By: Eddie Delgado | 03/07/2008
Vernon Earl Monroe is a former NBA basketball player whose nicknames have included; Earl the Pearl, Black Magic and Black Jesus. Drafted in the first round of the NBA draft in 1967 to the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards), Earl Monroe was well known for his playing passing and play-making style and for his flamboyant flowing dribbling.

Doc Rivers 2008 Nba Coach of the Year
By: Eddie Delgado | 03/07/2008
Doc Rivers born Glenn Rivers on October 13, 1961 is honored both for his professional NBA playing career and his coaching career. His professional NBA playing career began representing the United States with the national team in the 1982 FIBA World Championship, where he made the MVP selection.

Pat Riley Greatest Coach of All Time
By: Eddie Delgado | 03/07/2008
Pat Riley considered the greatest NBA coach of all times has been the head coach of five championship teams, most recent 2006 NBA Championship with the Miami Heat. Retired as head coach, he now heads the Miami heat as team president. Prior to his Miami Heat coaching, he headed the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks.

Mental Training in Basketball: the Driving Force in Every Game
By: Jason Richards | 01/07/2008
Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort during the game; etcetera, etcetera.

Basketball Basics: Footwork
By: Jason Richards | 01/07/2008
It is certainly fun watching basketball. But for players, the game isn't just fun. It is challenging.

Dribbling Your Way Out of Trouble
By: Jason Richards | 01/07/2008
Learning to play basketball is a lot of hard work. One of the most basic things a player has to learn is dribbling. Dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand in a repetitive motion which ends when the continuity is disturbed or when the player touches the ball with both hands

Playing Basketball With Tenacious Defense
By: Jason Richards | 01/07/2008
During a basketball game, people commonly shout the word "DEFENSE!". Come to think of it, do people in the stadium really know the meaning of the word? Does the basketball team, players and coaches, understand the meaning of the word? Is the value and importance of the word defense recognized? Sometimes

Playing Field for One of the Best Sports of All Time
By: Jason Richards | 01/07/2008
When we talk about basketball, people always argue about legends and recent plays; basketball is often dubbed to be one of the best sports of all time. Often being played by men, these are the grounds which they show their skills. You can always find a basketball court near your neighborhood or anywhere in

More from Lee Dobbins

So You're Thinking About Starting An Online Business?
By: Lee Dobbins | 27/01/2006 | ECommerce
Many people dream of working at home in their pajamas but few have the drive to take that dream into reality. Are you one of the few?

Explore Your Options For Teeth Whitening
By: Lee Dobbins | 24/01/2006 | Health
Stains from coffee, cigarettes and simply aging can turn your teeth several shades off from what they once were. Luckily there are many options for teeth whitening out on the market. Which one is right for you?

Ideas For Funding Your New Business
By: Lee Dobbins | 20/01/2006 | Finance
So, you have a great idea for a business but no money to start it with? Getting funding for your business can seem impossible, but if you really do have a good idea and a solid business plan you may be able to find more people willing to invest in your i

Tips For Designing A Unique Bedroom
By: Lee Dobbins | 19/01/2006 | Home and Family
You've finally saved up the money to redo your bedroom and you want the room to be a statement of who you are with a unique flair. Whether you are doing a major remodel or just some light redecorating, there's a few things you should think about when de

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
By: Lee Dobbins | 18/01/2006 | Health
While some people are not bothered by losing their hair, many others do not like the way it looks and would like to improve their appearance. Luckily, there are many ways to deal with thinning hair or hair loss. The variety of hair loss products on the m

Taking An Interest In Your Marriage
By: Lee Dobbins | 18/01/2006 | Marriage
Making a marriage last takes work and many couples simply just grow apart. This issue is very common in couples that marry young, and it is easy to understand. At age eighteen or twenty, you are certainly a very different person than you will be at age

See More Of The Mediterranean Region With A Cruise
By: Lee Dobbins | 15/01/2006 | Travel
If you want to get the best Mediterranean vacation for your money, you might consider a Mediterranean cruise.

Tips For Keeping Your Home Based Business On Track
By: Lee Dobbins | 15/01/2006 | Home Business
While running your own home based business might seem like a dream come true, it's also a lot of work and takes constant monitoring and good business skill to keep your business on track and increasing earnings.