Doubleheader (noun)

A sporting event or series of games consisting of two games played one after the other, typically in the same day.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from double + header (sense 2 of the noun), referring to a head of cattle.

Examples:

1. The baseball team had a doubleheader against their rival over the weekend.
2. It was a long day for the fans who attended the doubleheader, but they got to see two great games.
3. The team won both games in the doubleheader and took first place in the league.
4. Doubleheaders are common in baseball, but less so in other sports.
5. The doubleheader was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was postponed due to rain.