Women's National Basketball Association

WNBA Finals, the Minnesota Lynx swept the Atlanta Dream, 3-0. It was Maya Moore’s first year of playing in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). In her five year WNBA career she has already won 3 championships, played in two summer olympics', played in a women's basketball league overseas, and won many different awards. Today she is recognized as one of the best women´s basketball players in the world. Maya was born on June 11,1989 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Her hometown is Atlanta

Basketball is played throughout the world from December until June. The game of basketball is played in several different countries including America. The National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Association are leagues that the best athletes play for. Hundreds of millions of dollars is passed around to the basketball players in America. Some players get paid more than others depending on their positions and how good they are. There are ten players, with five on each team

skills and talent but are not treated equal to men. In addition to unequal pay there is also gender inequality in women's sports and government. Woman deserve more--- more respect.

Davis Benefield Kirkland English 1101 15 September 2015 Basketball Bump bump bump. Sweat drops from my brow 70- 70 on the free throw line for the win. It is up and good. Special moments like this is why basketball is so great. Basketball is a young and expanding sport, with a unique beginning, that is enjoyed by millions everyday. Basketball was founded by Dr. James Naismith. It all started in a small-town YMCA gym in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Naismith was challenged to create a new

Today, NBA basketball is one of the most popular sports to watch. Fans love the players’ athleticism, the fast pace of the game, and the overall thrill. However, the game wasn’t always fun to watch. Just like anything else, the NBA had to evolve into what it is today. There were many changes made over the years, but none more important than the shot clock. In the early 1950’s, there was a huge decline in the excitement during basketball games in the National Basketball Association. What was once

other major sporting goods, such as football and basketball equipment, which leads to the very successful product that i am about to discuss: Spalding branded Basketballs. Spalding expanded their manufacturing business to basketball in 1894, where they would create the

The history of basketball An NBA basketball game is 4 quarters of 12 minutes each, in total it’s 48 minutes. However, the time is stopped every time there is a foul, ball out of bounds, timeouts, and 15 minute halftime which makes the game 2 to 2.5 hours long. In a normal game there is two baskets and ten players, five on each team. Those are the basic components of most basketball games. The intent of the game is for the offensive team to toss a round ball, called a basketball, into the opposing

semi professional women’s basketball team. Between 1930 and 1932 she led the Golden Cyclones to two finals and a national championship where they were voted All-American each

8) As of late July 2015, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference offices are now located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The CIAA is one of America’s oldest athletic conferences; producing championships annually in the following sports: Men’s and Women’s Cross Country; Volleyball; Football; Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track; Men’s and Women’s Basketball; Women’s Bowling; Men’s and Women’s Tennis; Golf; Baseball; and Softball (“History CIAA”

Basketball originated in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 1981 and was invented by Dr. James Naismith. There were originally 13 rules and the first game was played on December 21st, 1981. It spread quickly with students and people talking about it everywhere. The first game of basketball was played when Dr Naismith was thinking of an activity to keep his students active during the winter on a rainy day. He wanted a physically active indoor game so his students were occupied and maintained