Brian Heise, an associate professor in the department of natural resource sciences at Thompson Rivers University, says thousands of large, invasive goldfish — some as big as footballs — have multiplied in bodies of water around the province.

Source: https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/national/up-to-the-gills-in-goldfish-large-invasive-fish-a-problem-in-b-c-waters/article_49c9ef25-1d1d-5573-addb-2fe79978f3a2.html

In 1970, the rose was replaced by two footballs and in 1973 a red devil - inspired by the club's nickname - replaced the three stripes below the ship.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11994203/Historians-reveal-truth-ship-Manchester-United-City-badge.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Many European clubs are geo-political footballs and that era began with City’s takeover, which has spawned this team.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12181629/ROB-DRAPER-No-points-style-Rodri-delivers-elusive-prize-Manchester-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hears Brady's appeal of a four-game suspension for using deflated footballs in the AFC championship game.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/2023/01/03/tom-brady-reaction-damar-hamlin-collapse-message/

Out the back door, the rest of the gang are huddled on the small patio, footballs, picnic blankets and Nintendos in hand, already looking a little pink.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/no-mow-may-and-biodiversity-6084217-Jun2023/

So we had guernseys, footballs, manager kits, you name it, was basically in there," Mrs Hogan said.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8059333/lost-a-lot-of-history-fire-which-destroyed-footy-gear-believed-to-be-deliberately-lit/?src=rss

Workers not political footballs MSPs told after Douglas Ross 'stunt'

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23485573.workers-not-political-footballs-msps-told-douglas-ross-stunt/?ref=rss