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85. question for the OP: are penalty and shootout goals in hockey "cheap"?
Sun Jul 7, 2019, 02:59 PM
Jul 2019

Are points scored on foul shots in basketball "cheap"

(Heck at least in soccer and hockey there is a defender).

Agreed. There was no intent by theDutch player to injure theAmerican. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #1
Right. It's only the most populal sport in the world, by far lunamagica Jul 2019 #33
Yes, it is. And it bores me to tears. But glad you and others like it. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #41
Rules of sports aren't just about "intent to injure" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #58
BS malaise Jul 2019 #2
Yeah that was a penalty all the way. Still In Wisconsin Jul 2019 #3
Yes, a clear penalty according to the rules. So what? Goodheart Jul 2019 #4
Then don't watch n/t malaise Jul 2019 #6
So is it sarisataka Jul 2019 #9
Penalty shots in hockey... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2019 #10
that's true of pretty much every team sport fishwax Jul 2019 #15
It does get magnified in low-scoring sports though. Dr. Strange Jul 2019 #47
i don't really agree, unless one sees both scoring and penalties in isolation fishwax Jul 2019 #51
If you think penalty kicks should count for less, Ilsa Jul 2019 #24
I don't like soccer qazplm135 Jul 2019 #40
Never watched the NFL, NBA, NHL, or MLB? JDC Jul 2019 #119
Intent is not a rationale for a foul or a penalty jayschool2013 Jul 2019 #5
Intentional grounding in Football is one and an intentional foul in Basketball is another. mobeau69 Jul 2019 #27
ok but the VAST majority of penalties in both sports qazplm135 Jul 2019 #43
Their are intentional fouls in basketball at the end of every game. MichMan Jul 2019 #46
In the last few minutes of a basketball game, it seems ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2019 #48
They always foul the guy with the ball while they're "going for the ball". mobeau69 Jul 2019 #103
Wrong. Targeting in football is intent. Basketball also has intent levels of ejection. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #28
Too bad we don't hold people to the rule of law the same way. ananda Jul 2019 #38
Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jul 2019 #87
There is some rationale sarisataka Jul 2019 #50
Non-soccer fans jayschool2013 Jul 2019 #7
I didnt watch that shit intentionally.was captive at a sports bar. Don't assume. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #31
Captive? How so? You could have left at any time to avoid the torture lunamagica Jul 2019 #37
Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #45
That game wasn't "shit" obamanut2012 Jul 2019 #129
Some people watched the best female athletes sarisataka Jul 2019 #133
I am not a fan of VAR sarisataka Jul 2019 #8
100% correct malaise Jul 2019 #139
Wrong mcar Jul 2019 #11
I'm not wrong about anything, sorry. I never said it was not a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #13
Here's a thought: mcar Jul 2019 #16
+1 Takket Jul 2019 #22
+1 mitch96 Jul 2019 #120
So, you're saying players should play any way they want and not be penalized? gratuitous Jul 2019 #17
No, I'm not saying that. LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #19
Well then gratuitous Jul 2019 #29
"Clearly don't understand"? LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #34
No, you don't gratuitous Jul 2019 #36
What's not to understand? According to the rules it was a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #39
You called the penalty 'random'. That shows you don't understand (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #62
Of course it was random. Goodheart Jul 2019 #96
Why not? sarisataka Jul 2019 #32
Yes you are wrong Gothmog Jul 2019 #69
go whine about it in the Lounge. GD is supposed to be sports free. TeamPooka Jul 2019 #12
Was not aware of that rule. An unintentional foul! Goodheart Jul 2019 #14
Yet it's still a foul. Iggo Jul 2019 #23
Never argued otherwise, in either case. Goodheart Jul 2019 #25
Jesus fuck, whatever. Iggo Jul 2019 #30
Not international events malaise Jul 2019 #128
Her kick NEVER made contact with the ball. Ilsa Jul 2019 #18
Never said otherwise. Goodheart Jul 2019 #20
+1000 Pachamama Jul 2019 #131
Sounds like Rollerball is more your game. MicaelS Jul 2019 #21
I didn't argue against penalties. Goodheart Jul 2019 #26
Soccer purists are the most arrogant of any sports fans. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #35
Good post. :) Goodheart Jul 2019 #42
I find soccer haters sarisataka Jul 2019 #49
Well said! mcar Jul 2019 #53
Petulant snowflakes? Goodheart Jul 2019 #56
Who is crying sarisataka Jul 2019 #78
If you don't perceive the tactics involved, I'll wager you've never played the game, Denzil_DC Jul 2019 #108
I do not care for most sports. MicaelS Jul 2019 #97
Seems a basic courtesy, doesn't it 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #121
Agree 100%. MicaelS Jul 2019 #135
The last time I went bowling, I was 15. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #136
Wow. MicaelS Jul 2019 #137
The 15 was not a typo. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #138
Hard to appreciate a game where they play for a tie. Drahthaardogs Jul 2019 #44
Kicking a player is a foul. Music Man Jul 2019 #52
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #54
I read every post. Music Man Jul 2019 #55
Thanks for using the word "recklessly". Denzil_DC Jul 2019 #113
I'm guessing you don't watch much sport of any kind muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #57
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #59
Hah - yes, it's not going very well for you, is it? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #64
Like I've said multiple times, I never argued that it wasn't a penalty, or Goodheart Jul 2019 #66
You tried to argue that she didn't raise her foot intentionally muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #72
Huh? No, I didn't. LOL Goodheart Jul 2019 #74
Read the thread. muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #82
This was a clear foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #60
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #65
This was a clear foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #67
Yes, it was a clear foul. Already addressed. Goodheart Jul 2019 #68
In the real world, intent is meaningless Gothmog Jul 2019 #70
Haven't been wrong about anything. Goodheart Jul 2019 #73
Denial is not just a river in Africa Gothmog Jul 2019 #89
Red cards. LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #91
Under the rules for soccer, a red card is award for a flagrant foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #107
Sports penalties are not about intent. And penalties in all sports can decide the game Buckeyeblue Jul 2019 #61
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #63
LOL the thread does not support your claim Gothmog Jul 2019 #71
Oh? What's my claim? Be specific. Goodheart Jul 2019 #76
that a "cheap" goal was scored after a penalty you don't think deserves to be a penalty. onenote Jul 2019 #86
Wrong. I never claimed that it didn't deserve a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #90
Asking again: are penalty shots/shootout goals in hockey "cheap"? onenote Jul 2019 #92
Certainly not as cheap as what I witnessed today. Goodheart Jul 2019 #94
And why was it "cheaper" than a hockey penalty shot or shoot out goal? onenote Jul 2019 #102
do you think it deserves to be a penalty when someone makes conduct as in this instance onenote Jul 2019 #93
Already answered: YES Goodheart Jul 2019 #95
The USA women's soccer team is the best in the world. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #75
Agree. Goodheart Jul 2019 #77
It has game changing penalties like any other sport Bradical79 Jul 2019 #79
No, it's not like other sports. Goodheart Jul 2019 #80
I've watched plenty of football games where penalties have played a significant role in the outcomes onenote Jul 2019 #83
And if penalties didn't play such a significant role.. Bradical79 Jul 2019 #88
Still don't see it that differently Bradical79 Jul 2019 #84
Football is massively tactical. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #123
No, soccer is not massively tactical. Goodheart Jul 2019 #124
Right. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #126
The referee made the correct call and the VAR backed her up FakeNoose Jul 2019 #81
question for the OP: are penalty and shootout goals in hockey "cheap"? onenote Jul 2019 #85
I find golf, American football, and bowling stultifyingly dull. A few others, too. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #98
So? Goodheart Jul 2019 #99
Well, if you are a destination rather than a journey person elias7 Jul 2019 #100
It's a real bad day for Trump fans. Kingofalldems Jul 2019 #101
Well, I certainly enjoyed the chants from the French bar. LOL Goodheart Jul 2019 #104
That has the definition of a high kick underpants Jul 2019 #105
I presume nobody is making you to watch it. LisaL Jul 2019 #106
You don't say. Goodheart Jul 2019 #110
Rubbish... Seriously JCMach1 Jul 2019 #109
I cannot stand baseball or basketball Marrah_Goodman Jul 2019 #111
Good for you. Goodheart Jul 2019 #114
The rules of U.S.A. "football" are surrealistically arcane in comparison. hunter Jul 2019 #112
The planning, elements, tactics, positioning, specialization in warfare are complex. Goodheart Jul 2019 #115
I'm a pacifist. Not by natural inclination, but by necessity. hunter Jul 2019 #116
I agree that war is stupid. Goodheart Jul 2019 #117
I was a member of a high school chess club. hunter Jul 2019 #130
As a general note to everyone (because a lot of people have gotten this wrong): Music Man Jul 2019 #118
USA won 2-0. Raine1967 Jul 2019 #122
Oh and it was a stunningly good kick. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #125
I'm suspicious of anyone who hates all sports. It's weird. Sorry redstateblues Jul 2019 #127
If you dont like soccer then why watch it then share your ignorance? jcgoldie Jul 2019 #132
Oh spare us... BooScout Jul 2019 #134
"cheap goal" ?? honest.abe Jul 2019 #140
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