field goal

Example Sentences

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The Chargers won by three at SoFi, but the Broncos held their second-stringers to a mere field goal in the regular-season finale with Denver winning at home, 19-3.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

During his final season of collegiate basketball in 2011-12, he was the most accurate sharpshooter in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics with a 48.1% three-point field goal percentage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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 Seagulls had never gotten the ball close enough for Erik to try a field goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor