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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Six days later, Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 64 points to beat the Pacers in Milwaukee and then the two teams argued over the night’s game ball.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Amid his touchdown celebration, Stewart handed the game ball to pink-Carolina-Panthers-beanie-wearing 8-year-old Isabella Bottomley, who was sitting along the railing in Section 120 with her family.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Celebrations include unique in-stadium opportunities like delivering the game ball, reading PA announcements and participating in other special roles during the match.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kai was holding the game ball from Alexander’s first win since June 23, 2022, while his dad fielded questions from reporters about his win in a spot start for the Astros against the A’s, the team that released him earlier this season.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Amid his touchdown celebration, Stewart handed the game ball to pink-Carolina-Panthers-beanie-wearing 8-year-old Isabella Bottomley, who was sitting along the railing in Section 120 with her family.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Celebrations include unique in-stadium opportunities like delivering the game ball, reading PA announcements and participating in other special roles during the match.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kai was holding the game ball from Alexander’s first win since June 23, 2022, while his dad fielded questions from reporters about his win in a spot start for the Astros against the A’s, the team that released him earlier this season.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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