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Had Bodin’s penalty gone in rather than struck the crossbar against Romania, maybe Wales would have gone on to right that ‘wrong’ from 16 years earlier.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
His second attempt clanked off the uprights — hitting the left upright before bouncing off the crossbar.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For those who already have crossbars, the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is my favorite economical option.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
Heise worked her way into the left faceoff circle before rifling a shot just under the crossbar to give the Frost the win and keep Vancouver winless on the road.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
His second attempt clanked off the uprights — hitting the left upright before bouncing off the crossbar.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For those who already have crossbars, the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is my favorite economical option.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
Heise worked her way into the left faceoff circle before rifling a shot just under the crossbar to give the Frost the win and keep Vancouver winless on the road.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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crossbar
noun
cross·bar
ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something
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