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Nov 2, 2023 · With a four-game road trip against some tough competition beginning Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Raptors will yet another good opportunity to demonstrate who they really are.
- Steven Loung
- November 2, 2023
- 16 min
- The 3Pm Blackout
- The 12th Man
- The 50+1 Rule
- Fifty-Fifty / 50/50
- Against The Run of Play
- Anti-Football
- Away Goals Rule
- Back of The Net
- Behind Closed Doors
The 3pm Blackout refers to a rule in Britain which prohibits the live broadcast of football matches on Saturdays between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. Example: Is it time to lift the 3pm Blackout? Considering how much sport is on TV nowadays, there is no sense in keeping the rule.
The 12th man in football is a term of endearment for a team's supporters. Each team is made up of 11 players so, when supporters are so loud enough to influence the game, they are said to be the 12th player. Example: Liverpool are up against it after losing the first leg 2-1 away from home, but the 12th man at Anfield is certainly significant and s...
The 50+1 rule refers to the clause in the German Football League (DFL) regulations which stipulates that clubs must be majority-owned by members, i.e. the fans, rather than commercial investors. Example: Jurgen Klinsmann said: "I understand the 50+1 rule, it stems from the old club idea, but you can only get money from investors if they are allowed...
A fifty-fifty (sometimes stylised 50/50) is when two players compete for possession of a loose ball, usually coming together at the same time. In order to win a fifty-fifty, a player usually needs to be strong in the tackle. Example: "Nine times out of 10 if you go into a 50/50 challenge hard and committed, you will win the ball, but if you go in h...
When a goal is described as being scored "against the run of play" it means it was scored by a team that has not been in control of the match. Example: "We were on top for the first 15 minutes and then conceded against the run of play. That really took the wind out of our sails, but we managed to get back into it and get the win."
Football is commonly referred to as 'The Beautiful Game', so anti-football is when a team's style of play is cynical, defensive and, in some cases, violent. The term is understood to have been first used to describe the performance of Argentine club Estudiantes in the 1968 Intercontinental Cup final against Manchester United. Example: Commenting on...
The 'away goals rule' is a method of deciding the winner of a two-legged tie in the event of an aggregate draw. If the tie finishes 2-2 on aggregate, the team with the most goals scored away from home wins. Example: "Lucas Moura's incredible second-half hat-trick saw Tottenham snatch a 3-2 win at Ajax and a place in the Champions League final on aw...
'Back of the net!' is an exclamation of excitement or joy used when a goal that is scored with such force that the ball not only crosses the line, but hits the net. The term was famously used as a catchphrase by Steve Coogan's character Alan Partridge in the sitcom I'm Alan Partridge. Example: "That goal was buried into the back of the net!"
To play a match behind closed doors is to do so without spectators. It is commonly used as a punishment by football authorities as it denies a club the chance to earn money through gate receipts. However, it can also be used in the event of health concerns, such as an epidemic or global pandemic. Example: "Following guidance from the Austrian gover...
Mar 9, 2024 · Quarterback, running back, receiver, offensive lineman, defensive lineman, linebacker, and defensive back are the American Football positions and roles, with specialized duties for offense and defense.
Not only were the Raptors on their way to the Conference Finals for the second time ever, where they would knock off the top-seeded Bucks and go on to win the franchise’s first championship, but...
Jun 14, 2019 · In Game 2, the Raptors had their barn doors blown off from the get-go with Bucks pouring in 35 first-quarter points in a bell-to-bell rout, taking a 2-0 series lead on a 125-103 victory.
Oct 10, 2023 · Nobody is confusing Poeltl for Sabonis, or the Raptors’ shooters for the Kings’. At this point of the year, everything is naturally tinged positively.
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Nov 24, 2023 · Like last season, the Raptors appear to be caught in the middle of trying to be a competitive team and a developing one, and the roller coaster-like ups and downs the team has been going...
