sports

[spawrts, spohrts] / spɔrts, spoʊrts /

NOUN

game

Synonyms

STRONGEST

business play sport

STRONG

adventure amusement athletics distraction diversion enterprise festivity frolic fun jest joke lark line merriment merrymaking occupation pastime plan proceeding pursuit recreation romp scheme undertaking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

work

STRONG

entertainment fun profession task

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Richard Sheehan, economics professor and sports finance expert at the University of Notre Dame, believes the total ticket and hospitality revenue for this years tournament could top $7bn, a seven fold increase.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

So how do you divvy up the biggest spectacle in sports among three continental powers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Cipriani’s lawyer subpoenaed entertainment and sports executive Ari Emanuel to get testimony to advance the beef.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Alan Levy, co-founder and CEO of 4C Predictions, a marketplace for sports, stocks and politics, was a bit more skeptical.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Ralph was squeakless at the sight of such a beautiful sports car.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

sports

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