sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship 
: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
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He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
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With this, all things necessary come together including effort, sportsmanship, being a good teammate, and ultimately great performances.
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Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The Heat can argue that Butler’s public comments betrayed his obligation of loyalty and sportsmanship.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth's career, marked by 714 home runs and 1,330 strikeouts, exemplifies the sportsmanship spirit of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.
—Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In 2001, Brasher became one of the few coaches to ever be awarded the , presented to players and coaches in the who are voted on by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship and courage.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The Heat can argue that Butler’s public comments betrayed his obligation of loyalty and sportsmanship.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth's career, marked by 714 home runs and 1,330 strikeouts, exemplifies the sportsmanship spirit of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.
—Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In 2001, Brasher became one of the few coaches to ever be awarded the , presented to players and coaches in the who are voted on by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship and courage.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsmanship. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən-ˌship
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
: fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing
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