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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So, give a game ball to Harrison, the reserve linebacker most responsible for stepping into the breach. —

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 The team gave Lonzo the game ball 🥹 pic.twitter.com/ejpyeXLiFR — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 17, 2024 Oct 23, 2024 Ball makes his return to regular-season NBA action in the season opener against the Pelicans in New Orleans. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024 There simply weren’t enough game balls to go around after the Chargers’ 27-10 rout of the Cleveland Browns, their second consecutive comprehensive victory after a lackluster loss in the final seconds to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 21 cast doubts about their fitness as a playoff contender. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024 No one viewed Daboll giving Martindale the game ball after that 10-7 win over the Patriots as genuine. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for game ball