ball

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Williams' first strike of the ball left fans wondering if the all-time great had lost her touch as she planted a volley from close range into the net.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Amaterasu particle was reported at about 240 exa-electron volts, giving one tiny cosmic-ray particle roughly the kinetic energy of a fast-moving tennis ball.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Williams' first touch of the ball came on the next point when she dumped a volley into the net.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I had a late start, and by the time I reached the fence, the ball bounced off my glove and over the barrier for a grand-slam home run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

There’s a loud crack as the next hitter’s bat connects with the ball.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison