[EricH]

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

Only one gives points? which one?
Basketball gives a free throw which is possible points
Hocky gives a penalty shot which is a possible point
Soccer gives a penalty shot which gives a possible point
Baseball can award extra bases which could add points
Only football does NOT give the oppertunity for scoring because of penalties and none give points outright.

Golf. Lose a stroke for going out of bounds or in the water.

The other sports don't give penalties, they give chances to score to the opponents. (And it's pretty rare for a penalty kick in soccer, direct or indirect. It's usually a free kick to a teammate.)