foul
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Roberts speculated that it likely happened when Ohtani took off to steal second in the fourth inning, before a foul ball sent him back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant foul after catching Towns with an elbow to the face early in the third quarter.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
If a player is booked or sent off but the foul was actually committed by the opposition team, the decision can be changed.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The sarcasm was so ugly, Dream coach Karl Smesko challenged the obvious foul as if he hoped it would momentarily shut her up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He went to the side of the court and dragged a lawn chair over to the foul line.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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