Simple vs. Compound Sentences

What kind of sentence is this?

We bought tickets to the football and basketball games.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Maggie and Daniela sat toward the center of the football field.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Football is an exciting game, and the fans scream with enthusiasm.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Football players wear protection, but they still get hurt.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Players obey the rules, or they will receive penalties.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Football is a popular sport that can be dangerous.

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Is this sentence simple or compound?

Even though there are four quarters made up of 15 minutes per quarter, an average football game lasts two or three hours.

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Whereas a football game is made up of four quarters of fifteen minutes, a basketball game is made up of four 12-minute quarters.

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Is this sentence a simple or compound sentence?

Each football team carries anywhere between 45 to 50 players, but only 11 players may be on the field at a time.

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A traditional basketball team has 12 players with only five on the court at a time.

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