sportsmanship

noun

sports·man·ship ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship

: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport

Examples of sportsmanship in a Sentence

He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.

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Throwing a football into the stands during a celebration, for example, is deemed a sportsmanship issue and comes with a minimum first-offense fine of $7,878. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2024 In addition to managing officiating, sportsmanship and scheduling, Thornton will partner with commissioner Brett Yormark to ensure the league cultivates relationships with athletes, coaches and administrators, as well as third parties such as media partners and commercial partners. —

Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Their sportsmanship went viral in Tokyo in 2021 when the pair decided to share gold medals instead of holding a jump-off. —

Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024 The medal is named for the 19th century Royal Yacht Squadron sailor and is awarded to those that have exemplified the spirit of sportsmanship. —

Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sportsmanship