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From 'On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody’s Favorite Games.'

Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.

Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.

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