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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Ed Block Courage Award Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Each team selects one winner presented to a player who exemplified a commitment to sportsmanship and courage. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025 Even those who generally supported Carlsen were shocked, seeing it not as an example of sportsmanship but as dereliction. —

Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 Last year’s winner: Christian McCaffrey Ed Block Courage Award This goes to the player who exemplifies sportsmanship and courage. —

Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 They are not required by law but are welcomed as a gesture of good sportsmanship and putting America and Americans above one's own loss. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sportsmanship