Naismith
Americannoun
noun
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Osterberg caught wind of the invention of basketball by Massachusetts gym teacher James Naismith in 1891 and its subsequent rapid surge in popularity earlier than most in the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is logic in putting Scott McTominay into the role - a curveball for Brazil - but Steven Naismith, assistant manager, dismissed it the other day.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
In 2024, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s superfan gallery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Mr. Naismith argues that Offa’s real legacy was developing a new model of kingship, founded on tight control and individual competence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Young Wainwright bristled to acceptance of the challenge, but before he could utter the retort on his lips his host was moving on and addressing Naismith over his shoulder.
From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack
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