Olympics 2008 - Basketball
Olympics-IOC calls for quick decision on 2012 venues
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) expects all of the venues for London 2012 to be decided by next March. Full Article
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The Game
Basketball is played by two teams of five players, who may pass, throw or dribble the ball, with the objective of throwing it into the opposing team’s basket to score points. The sport became an Olympic event in 1936, with the women's event added in 1976
