Understanding Sports Jargon, What ‘Hat Trick,’ ‘Clean Sheet,’ and ‘Sudden Death’ Really Mean”
In the world of sports, jargon is essential for quick, precise communication—yet it can confuse casual fans or newcomers. Terms like “hat trick” (scoring three goals in one game, usually in soccer or hockey), “clean sheet” (when a goalkeeper concedes no goals), and “sudden death” (used in overtime to indicate the game ends with the…