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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

Ultimately the moment belonged to McIlroy, but Rose won plaudits not just for his golf but his gracious sportsmanship, embracing the victor despite the huge disappointment of yet another near miss.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Readers argue that “gimme” putts affect sportsmanship, pace of play and the overall enjoyment of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The music swells further as he reflects on how crushed he was to lose his job over what his lawyers called a “silent or quiet prayer of thanksgiving for player safety, sportsmanship, and spirited competition.”

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

So when I took time out of my busy schedule and burdensome duties to attend a middle school basketball game, I expected to see orderly students, good sportsmanship, and happy alumni.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman



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