Complete the sentences using the given words and phrases

• rugby
• rules
• injuries
• highly respected
• came up with
• competitors

1. Slava Fetisov is among the most
   [ ] ice hockey coaches.
2. James Naismith
   [ ]the idea for the game of basketball.
3. During a basketball match, the referee makes sure the
   [ ]are followed.
4. The
   [ ]of the race lined up at the starting line.
5. The football team won the match without any serious
   [ ].
6. American football originated from the game of
   [ ].