SportsJuly 7, 2026
doubleheader
/ˈdʌbəlˌhɛdər/
Definition
Two separate sporting events played in succession at the same venue on the same day.
Etymology
Derived from the American English 'double' plus 'header,' a baseball term originating in the late 19th century to describe two games played on one ticket. It suggests two distinct 'heads' or events forming one combined occasion.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a night in the Jersey Shore Basketball League where fans get to watch two back-to-back games at the same high school gym.
Jersey Shore Basketball League Scoreboard: July 7-July 9
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