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field goal

NOUN
goal made in basketball
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Carter Sobel had a 31-yard field goal in the third quarter to give Sierra Canyon the lead for good.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Bennett started against the Kansas City Chiefs but played only two series, one that resulted in a field goal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

You’ll never see him asking coach Rick Clausen to put him in for a field goal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

When he made that 54-yard field goal, the longest of his career, in eighth grade, he did not scream.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Most of the records belonged to Antoine Thomas, but Erik Fisher was in there for the longest field goal, the highest field-goal percentage in a season, and the most extra points in a season.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor



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