balls

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"There are many things one would like to say or ask for, like life itself. But well, I'd appreciate help with sports equipment," he said, citing a need for balls, vests, cones and football boots.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

On the rapidly deteriorating pitch, Mitchell was hit on the helmet, body or hands 13 times, yet dogged it out for an unbeaten 100 from 241 balls.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He played sensibly, taking 80 balls over his 58, until he was bowled by a wicked delivery from Foulkes that angled in, then straightened.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Eight balls into the day, Root was lbw to Nathan Smith, yet again with wicketkeeper Tom Blundell up the stumps.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

He’s holding a bowl of what looks like fried, golden-brown balls of goodness.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer