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In short : yes. The British gave us: * Rugby (changed by the Americans to American Football) * Hockey (changed by the Americans to Ice Hockey) * Tennis * Cricket * Football (Soccer) * Golf * Badminton * Squash * and even Baseball was invented in Surrey Rule Britannia

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