field goal

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James reached the points record earlier in part because Abdul-Jabbar played much of his career before the introduction of the three-pointer, but the field goal record is further testament to his longevity and prowess.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The biggest of all may be the four-point field goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The Trojans went six straight minutes in the first without a field goal, then gave up an 8-0 run to Indiana in the final 1:22 of the quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The hometown Giants trailed for most of the game but took the lead in the fourth quarter, only to see the visiting Baltimore Colts tie the score on a field goal shortly before time expired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The thirty-six-yard gain sets Permian up for another field goal to cut the Marshall lead to one point.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger