unsportsmanlike

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The PDC does not have a specific, timed rule for pace of play, but deliberate slow play intended to disrupt an opponent is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and a potential rules breach.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

But it also notes that any unsportsmanlike conduct penalty would have applied when Johnson, the actual punter, came out to punt on the ensuing drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Three plays later, an underthrown deep ball by Dart produced a defensive pass interference penalty near the end zone, and the ball was moved even closer when Payton was whistled for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

He drew seven fines last season and has been fined three times this season for a total of $34,784 for unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness violations.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

More jeering, whistling, catcalls, and scattered boos accompanied this unsportsmanlike conduct.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols