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Glossary

commissioner interception
A person appointed to regulate a A pass intended for an offensive player
particular sport. that is caught by a defensive player.
controversy merger
Something that gives rise to The act of combining two or more
public disagreement. organizations to create a single larger one.
debut overtime

A person or team’s first appearance in a Extra time played at the end of
specific role. regulation time.

dynasty rookie
An extended period of excellence or An athlete in his or her first full season in
success for a team. a sport.
franchise strike

A professional sports team that is part of A workers’ protest that involves refusing to
a league. work until requests are met.

free agent turnover
A player whose rights are not owned by When one team loses possession of
any team. the ball to the other team by a fumble
or interception.
iconic
Having the characteristics of someone or upset
something that is very famous or popular. To unexpectedly beat a team or player
who was heavily favored to win.
integrate

To incorporate people belonging to veteran
different groups (such as races) into A player who has played many years in
areas of society from which they have the league.
been excluded.

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