touchdown

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Smart walked to the bench with his arms extended like a defensive back who had just broken up a touchdown pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

He also had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Cooper came down with it and barely dragged one foot in bounds for the game-winning touchdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The infinite variables in sports can quickly make many of the bets they are holding nearly worthless, whether it is because a player is severely injured or a team botches a crucial touchdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

But when Sneaky’s running back fumbles a few minutes later, and I scoop the ball up and run for a touchdown, I forget all about Antwan and jump up screaming.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist