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sportsmanship

[spawrts-muhn-ship, spohrts-] / ˈspɔrts mənˌʃɪp, ˈspoʊrts- /


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Only one player has won the NHL’s top sportsmanship award more often this century.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

As it turns out, the United States still practices diplomacy and sportsmanship, at least here.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

It may be a hokey child’s trophy from a bygone era, like a scout’s badge or sportsmanship ribbon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Despite his disappointment, Djokovic showed his sportsmanship by clambering over the net to warmly hug Alcaraz on creating a slice of history.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The sportsmanship award is next, and that’s the one Avery has a shot at since they always give it to the best athletes, but it goes to Eliana and this baseball star, Chase.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison



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