Correct option is C
Let's check all the options:
A) Golf ball – Small, hard, round ball used in golf.
B) Tennis ball – Medium-sized, soft, round ball used in tennis.
C) American football – Oval-shaped, used in American football.
D) Cricket ball – Hard, round ball used in cricket.
Golf ball, Tennis ball, and Cricket ball are all round in shape.
American football is oval-shaped, making it different from the rest.
Thus, the correct option is (C) American football.