In early December 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a minister on the faculty of a college for YMCA professionals (today, Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, sought a vigorous indoor game to keep his students occupied and at proper levels of fitness during the long New England winters. After rejecting other ideas as either too rough or poorly suited to walled-in gymnasiums, he wrote the basic rules and nailed a peach basket onto an 10-foot (3.05 m) elevated track…
Boston Celtics 2006-07 Preview
Yet another mediocre team in the Atlantic division, the Celtics have some of the best young talent and depth in the Eastern Conference. The problem is that they do not have much else aside from Paul Pierce in the present to win games. Doc Rivers has his work cut out for him to make the playoffs in the upcoming season, and angry Boston fans are expecting no less.
Basketball Accessories
Basketball fans nowadays need not limit themselves to availing only of caps and jerseys as their sign of loyalty to a certain team because there are already a wide range of accessories that they can get. These items are usually collectible items not only because of their prices but because they represent the all-star series of basketball teams. There is a special item for every special member of your family.
Basketball Bags
Whether you are a basketball player or just a fan, having a team bag is the coolest thing these days. During a time when physical fitness has become a big deal, it is very convenient to lug a team bag around where you could store everything you need either for playing an actual basketball game or for just working out in the gym at the end of a working day.
Basketball Hats/Caps
There is nothing sweeter for a basketball lover than to don on a cap or hat of their favorite basketball team or even one that features their favorite player. Not only does a cap or a hat keep off the heat from the sun, it is also a fashion statement for some or their testament to being a fan. It also complements a jersey that an avid lover of basketball already has. The market is now full of the latest designs that are innovative and unique and could be just perfect to buy f…
Second Round has been Completely Unpredictable
The second round of the 2006 NBA Playoffs has been all it was hyped to be.
Mark Cuban, a Man of Controversy
Renegade Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $200,000 this week for his most recent antics. Half of the fine came from Cuban charging onto the court to protest an officials call, and the other half resulted from Cuban criticizing officials on his Web blog.
A Thorn on Their Side
Once upon time, the Nets wasted draft picks on stiffs like Yinka Dare. Players with modest talent such as Chris Morris had the gall to write trade me on their sneakers. Players with more talent but not nearly as much as they thought, like Stephon Marbury, wrote All Alone on their ankle tape.
Top 10 Dumbest Things Pro Athletes Do
There seems to be an endless stream of idiotic things professional athletes do. I guess if you put a bunch of young men together, give them a boat-load of money and lots of free time, what can you expect? When beautiful women, the . . .
Vince Carter NBA Rookie
Born on January 26, 1977, Vince Carter graduated from college in North Carolina and now plays the guard position for the New Jersey Nets. One of the most exciting players in the NBA, Carter was chosen in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. After suffering injuries, Vince Carter regained his momentum with the Nets as one of the leading players in the NBA.
Watching the NFL versus the MLB
Watching the NFL on TV is a weekly ritual; baseball is on every night of the week, but watching the two combined is almost as rewarding as joining a Cowboy cheerleader snuggle-fest.
Steve Nash NBA Career
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.