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An own-goal credit does not add a goal to the defender’s team
An own goal is credited in the match record against a player while benefiting the opposing team’s score.
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A goal-kick receiver can be inside the penalty area
Under the current goal-kick procedure, the ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves.
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A no-ad tennis game ends on the point after deuce
In a tennis game using no-ad scoring, deuce is followed by one deciding point.
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A tennis ranking can fall after a win when older points leave the total
ATP ranking points are not simply added forever.
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A tennis ball touching the relevant line is in
In tennis, a ball that lands on any part of the relevant boundary line is good.
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An underarm tennis serve can be legal without changing the service rules
Tennis permits an underarm service action.
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