game ball
noun
: a ball (such as a football) presented to a player or coach in recognition of an outstanding contribution to a team victory
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Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who was announced as play-caller a few weeks ago and made his debut Sunday, was also awarded a game ball.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
The Ravens should have given offensive coordinator Todd Monken a game ball Saturday night.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024
Antetokounmpo thought the Pacers took the official game ball from the court after the game and stormed down the Indiana tunnel with some teammates, demanding the ball back.
Turns out, the Bucks had the official game ball the entire time — the Pacers took the backup game ball.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
Allen, who didn't score until the Cavs had a 21-point lead, finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and was given a game ball.
—Dick Scanlon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
At the next dead ball, the Lakers honored James with a video tribute and presented him with the game ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
The rules are as follows: There will be four ball racks, each with four game balls, worth 1 point each, and one money ball, worth 2 points, the NBA said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2024
Ravens drop early game ball control edge Kansas City knew the best defense against Lamar Jackson was, simply, to keep him off the field.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Each week, the Howard County Times will pick a Team of the Week and hand out three game balls to the top performers through all sports across the county.
Team of the Week
Wilde Lake cheerleading: The Wildecats won the Howard County winter cheerleading title on Thursday at Mt. Hebron.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
The Ravens should have given offensive coordinator Todd Monken a game ball Saturday night.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024
Antetokounmpo thought the Pacers took the official game ball from the court after the game and stormed down the Indiana tunnel with some teammates, demanding the ball back.
Turns out, the Bucks had the official game ball the entire time — the Pacers took the backup game ball.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
Allen, who didn't score until the Cavs had a 21-point lead, finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and was given a game ball.
—Dick Scanlon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
At the next dead ball, the Lakers honored James with a video tribute and presented him with the game ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
The rules are as follows: There will be four ball racks, each with four game balls, worth 1 point each, and one money ball, worth 2 points, the NBA said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2024
Ravens drop early game ball control edge Kansas City knew the best defense against Lamar Jackson was, simply, to keep him off the field.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Each week, the Howard County Times will pick a Team of the Week and hand out three game balls to the top performers through all sports across the county.
Team of the Week
Wilde Lake cheerleading: The Wildecats won the Howard County winter cheerleading title on Thursday at Mt. Hebron.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
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