An automatic first down is awarded in American football when the defense commits a penalty that results in a certain number of yards being gained, typically 5, 10, or 15 yards, depending on the specific rule violated.
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There would be many answers to this question as there are many football codes. American football, Gaelic, Aussie rules, Rugby League, Rugby Union etc. However if you mean the most popular form of football in the world, Association Football (Soccer) there are no points awarded for goals. Points are awarded for winning (3) or drawing (1).
In football, automatic first down penalties occur when the opposing team commits a major infraction, such as defensive pass interference or roughing the passer. These penalties result in the offensive team being awarded a first down without having to gain the necessary yardage.
The Grey Cup was first awarded in 1909, eleven years before the National Football League was formed.
The Stanley cup is awarded to the winner in American Hockey.
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A team can score an extra point safety in American football by tackling an opponent in their own end zone after the opponent has received the ball from a kickoff or a punt. This results in the team that made the tackle being awarded two points.
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Miami joined the American Football League (AFL) when an expansion team franchise and was awarded to lawyer Joseph Robbie and actor Danny Thomas in 1965
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