sportsman

Example Sentences

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“A spy who operated under the guise of a sportsman has been captured.”

From New York Times

"I have waited 62 years for my cap - it was an honour, but it would have been nice to have my parents here, especially my father, who was a big sportsman."

From BBC

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who collected his second Super Bowl title and MVP trophy this year, is nominated for sportsman of year.

From Seattle Times

The estuary travels southeast from the Anchorage area and parallels the Seward Highway, the only highway that goes south and delivers tourists from Anchorage to the sportsman’s paradise of the Kenai Peninsula.

From Seattle Times

It pairs world-class athletes with youngsters who may lack confidence or have other issues, so the sportsmen or women can help the students develop their skills and confidence.

From BBC