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The Sporting News: See a Different Game
The online version of the magazine, "The Sporting News" covers the top stories, news, and events in all of today's sports. Content also includes Sporting News radio, sports history, trivia, customizable features, and much more.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Nothing but Net: The Science of Shooting Hoops
Swish. What a great sound when you hit the perfect shot and get nothing but net. Here's a project to get you thinking about how you can make that perfect shot more often.
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Oscar Robertson Biography
This site provides a biography of Oscar Robertson, also known as "The Big O." It includes information on his early life, college basketball career, NBA career, and life after retirement.
National Basketball Association
Nba: Legends Profile: Bob Cousy
This site, from the NBA, provides an excellent career profile of former NBA basketball great Bob Cousy.
National Basketball Association
Nba: Legends Profile: Elgin Baylor
This site, from the NBA, offers an excellent summary profile of the career of NBA basketball All-Star Elgin Baylor.
National Basketball Association
Nba: Legends Profile: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
The NBA provides an extensive biography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, covering his life and awe-inspiring career.
PBS
Pbs: Hardwood, History of the Harlem Globetrotters
The public broadcasting system provides this excellent historical perspective of the infamous Harlem Globetrotters. It traces their inception, early games and how they've changed throughout the years. A link to an interview with Mel...
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Women's National Basketball Association
This is the official site of the Women's National Basketball Association. It offers links to other resource sites and has a variety of feature articles.
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
This is the official site of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It offers links to other resource sites, and has a variety of feature articles.
National Basketball Association
Nba: Legends Profile: Larry Bird
This site, from the NBA, provides an excellent career profile of former NBA basketball great Larry Bird. It offers links to other resource information.
Read Works
Read Works: Sir Isaac Newton and Le Bron James
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how the laws of motion apply to basketball. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Basketball March Madness
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary pertaining to basketball. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Basketball (317 words).
Read Works
Read Works: Making the Team
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a boy named Andreas who is trying out for the basketball team. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Mass live.com: Basketball Hall of Fame
This resource provides current and historical information about the sport of basketball.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Percentages in Basketball
WNBA athletes discuss attendance at basketball games in terms of percentages in this video segment from TV 411.
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The Sports Network
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
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Ncaa: Women's Basketball
This resource provides information and current news about women's college basketball.
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Msnbc: Nbc Sports
NBC Sports, in collaboration with The Sporting News, provides the latest news, scores, standings and schedules in the world of sports.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Ced, a Rei Basketball
In this task, two brothers track how many games they have each won. Students are asked to make calculations based on the percentage of games won. They set up a rational equation (and a rational inequality) in one variable, and then solve...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Basketball
Here you can find all kinds of great information on basketball! Find out what kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and some tips on the basics (such as how to dribble, pass, and shoot a...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lower Grade Basketball Activities
Learners will learn basic basketball skills and drills during this lesson. Different types of dribbles and tosses are the foci during the lesson.
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Sports Illustrated for Kids
Sports Illustrated for Kids, as its name implies, covers the world of sports from a youthful perspective. With a focus mainly on professional sports, content includes top news, fantasy sports, trivia, and other games.
