SportsAugust 19, 2026
intereption
in-tur-EP-shun
Definition
The act of catching or seizing a ball that has been thrown by a player on the opposing team.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intercipere', meaning to catch between or interrupt, which combines 'inter' (between) and 'capere' (to take).
In the news
The article highlights a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown as a key, game-changing moment in the 2025 matchup between Alabama and Tennessee.
Alabama, Tennessee Reviving Long-Time Tradition in 2026, 2027 Football Games
Read the full article ↗Sports Illustrated