In football, when a defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive receiver, gaining possession for their team.
From Latin 'intercipere' meaning 'to take between' or 'seize.' In football, defenders literally intercept the ball's path between quarterback and receiver.
Interceptions are football's ultimate momentum swings - in one split second, a defensive back can turn certain defeat into victory, which is why legendary corners like Deion Sanders were nicknamed 'Prime Time' for their game-changing picks!
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