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The history of sports extends back to the Ancient world in 70,000 BCE. The physical activity that developed into sports had early links with warfare and entertainment.
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The modern game of baseball, as we know it today, originated in the United States in the mid-19th century
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Tennis dates back to 12th century France when it was played in the form of a handball game called 'paume' or palm. The game involved hitting a ball back and forth by hand. In time, a black leather glove was used and then from there a handle was added to the glove, which formed the first racquet.
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the modern game of hockey emerged in england in the mid 18th century and is largely attributed to growth of public schools, and select teams.
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basketball began in 1891, it was invented by james naismith, as being a less injury prone sport then football. he was 31 years old and the sport of basketball grew vary populer into the 20th century
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in 1895 volleyball was created at the YMCA for a gym class to have a less physical sport to play. William G. Morgan was the creator and the sport was a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
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The National Football League was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association with ten teams from four states, was created in Canton, Ohio, and created by Jim Thorpe.
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Wrestling has existed since the time of ancient France, first making an appearance in cave drawings some 15,000 years ago. wrestling was invented on jan 7th 1953.
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The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team that played in Houston from its founding in 1960 to 1996 before relocating to Nashville to become the Tennessee Oilers for the 1997 and 1998 seasons
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In the summer of 1965, pickleball was founded by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Pickleball is almost equally as popular among men and women, with 53% of players being male and 47% being female.