How To Use Sportsmanship In A Sentence
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Their highest instinct of sportsmanship is to catch a man with his back turned and to smite him a cunning blow with a tomahawk that severs the spinal column at the base of the brain.
THE TERRIBLE SOLOMONS
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It shows no great sense of sportsmanship, but rather invokes a suspicion of envy of some kind.
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It was great sportsmanship and camaraderie and we are still friends.
Times, Sunday Times
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He enjoys the sportsmanship of the sport so much he is a promoter and organizer of curling events.
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I know all these women are experienced campaigners, but how rewarding to see that they are all still enjoying their game, observing the protocols, and displaying excellent sportsmanship.
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I had hoped the USOC and USA Gymnastics would have promoted the interests of athletic achievement and sportsmanship from the beginning of this incident by defending Paul Hamm from the FIG's deplorable actions, yet they had left Paul alone on a limb for eight days," said Sensenbrenner.
USATODAY.com - FIG asks Hamm to give up gold; USOC outraged
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Was it pure youthful exuberance, as his Harlem, N.Y., coaches insisted, or an in-your-face lapse in sportsmanship?
USATODAY.com - They're dancing in Williamsport
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This type of sportsmanship is important, because the risk of injury from continued hits is fairly high, if you are hit the chances are you will continue being hit until you call yourself out.
Heroes or Villains?
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I think that shows true sportsmanship and understanding of the game.
The Sun
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My good friend Dave, formerly the Glaswegian Miserablist, tries to help out. "Come join me at Ibrox, the home of fair-play and sportsmanship.
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Not much dignity, respect, sportsmanship or concern for anything other than money.
Times, Sunday Times
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The affair has seriously tarnished the game's reputation for sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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The problem isn't with individuals who need to be taught sportsmanship.
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i think brock is a huge mistake on federal s part ... did anyone else happen to catch ufc 100 ... worst display of sportsmanship ever ... i shoot federals because the never let you down
Would You Buy a Bullet From This Man?
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The Lady Byng is out," said Weight referring to the trophy awarded to the player that displays the best sportsmanship.
National Hockey League - Oilers vs. Sharks
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For a culture that holds dear the concepts of fair play, civility, honest effort - in short, sportsmanship - intercollegiate athletics at times sure has a strange way of showing its commitment to such values.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
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In an admirable show of gentlemanly sportsmanship the Tough Guy race also appears to be open to female competitors.
Times, Sunday Times
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The enjoyment was visible, and the sportsmanship self-evident.
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Nevertheless, it'd be nice if he ushered in a new era in professional sportsmanship.
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I'll watch something else next time this circus of bad sportsmanship arrives.
Times, Sunday Times
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Yeah, the kid might get a lecture in sportsmanship if his parents or coaches are around, or he might learn sportsmanship the old-fashioned way — from a black eye issued by his opponent.
USATODAY.com - No place for Little League on TV
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He was loved for his genial sportsmanship and dry wit.
Times, Sunday Times
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In my heart I know that good sportsmanship is an important component within our system of morality and one of the things that makes us unique in this crazy world.
BET founder to push for Clinton as Obama's VP pick
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He always showed a wonderful degree of sportsmanship and in victory or defeat was magnanimous to the other side.
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We identify sportsmanship with good character.
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This is exactly the kind of sportsmanship this great game of rugby union is built upon.
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The affair has seriously tarnished the game's reputation for sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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But few who applaud true sportsmanship would begrudge this genial chap every prize available.
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Yesterday, we ran a link detailing Mike Iaconelli's disqualification from the 2006 Citgo Bassmaster Classic for breaking BASS sportsmanship rules.
Iaconelli's Apology: After his second disqualification at the Classic, Ike says he's sorry
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Then there was the outstanding sportsmanship he showed in the Tour itself.
The Sun
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The partisan crowd showed their sportsmanship by loudly applauding victors from other nations and cheering trailing athletes from smaller nations.
The Sun
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We identify sportsmanship with good character.
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It's an outrageous act of poor sportsmanship, which of course, makes for great comedy.
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They have shown much improvement throughout the term and an excellent level of sportsmanship as well.
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Each team captain voted on the recipient of the fair play award, which went to the team showing the most sportsmanship.
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The first match had drama, skill, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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The idea of British ‘sportsmanship’ was peddled for popular consumption in the years leading up to the war.
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Great sportsmanship but he deserved a penalty and it makes it difficult for the ref when he gets up.
The Sun
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What a shame it would be if racing ends in Ballybeggan Park - filthy lucre winning out over sportsmanship and pride in your home town achievements - sad if that happens to be the case.
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What happened to fair play and sportsmanship?
Times, Sunday Times
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A fight game, a few beers and whammo… So much for sportsmanship.
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The reverse of the coin has been designed to represent celebration, victory and sportsmanship with a triumphant figure holding aloft a streaming banner symbolising the lanes of a track or swimming pool.
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And counselors teach sportsmanship as well as sports.
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When you talk about gamesmanship and sportsmanship, we think you should expect the same from opponents.
The Sun
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And counselors teach sportsmanship as well as sports.
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Both men have shown sportsmanship other sports would do well to copy.
The Sun
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But I do not wish to recall this particularly to your minds except for this reason, that I never saw an untoward event taken with so much unselfish good sportsmanship - (applause) - as was shown on that occasion by the Toronto Argonauts, who at Stockholm set an example in sportsmanship to all the nations who went to the Olympic games.
Empire Sport
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They excelled at the highest level and always maintained a high standard of sportsmanship.
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For a culture that holds dear the concepts of fair play, civility, honest effort -- in short, sportsmanship -- intercollegiate athletics at times sure has a strange way of showing its commitment to such values.
Myles Brand: Getting a Grip on Fan Behavior in College Sports
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There is no backchat from him, no histrionics; merely hard-but-fair industry and sportsmanship.
Tottenham's unbeaten run fuelled by confidence, says Scott Parker
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We try to teach the kids good sportsmanship.
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His sportsmanship and style of play is refreshing.
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Showing immense sportsmanship and selflessness, he declared the innings closed when he was 87 not out.
The Sun
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What is happening on the football terraces, and now invading the cricket fields, encourages one to believe the spirit of English sportsmanship is in decline.
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It has, with a few exceptions, been a contest in which the excitement only narrowly exceeds the good sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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It's an outrageous act of poor sportsmanship, which of course, makes for great comedy.
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English fair play and sportsmanship is more than just a cliché.
Times, Sunday Times
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He hasn't just bent the rules in his stupidity but gloated as to the outcome which goes against all common principles of acceptable sportsmanship.
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Afterwards, that's a sign of respect and sportsmanship and fair play.
The Sun
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How are we supposed to teach our kids about sportsmanship and fair play if this coach constantly gets away with his cheap tricks and abusive behavior?
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The referee had very little to do in this match such was the standard of play and sportsmanship.
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He was cited for'an act contrary to good sportsmanship '.
Times, Sunday Times
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Lincoln thought twice about extending her sportsmanship to helping the sepultural spiv up as she realized this would be seen as a demoralizing gesture rather than a respectful one.
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It deserved to fail because it was conceived in bad sportsmanship and simple envy.
Times, Sunday Times
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Great sportsmanship but he deserved a penalty and it makes it difficult for the ref when he gets up.
The Sun
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She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.
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His sportsmanship and style of play is refreshing.
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Every sportsman should have sportsmanship. When defeated, he should greet his opponent and congratulate him.
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He has been charged with an act contrary to good sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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RW Marty St. Louis was named as a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy awarded annually to the player who best combines productivity with sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.
Tampa Bay Lightning Team Report
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The sportsmanship amongst the players was absolutely marvellous and the whole event was a testament to how popular snooker remains.
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Their continuing petulant behaviour sends out all the wrong signals for sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
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It was a case of shockingly bad sportsmanship - and bad acting to boot.
Times, Sunday Times
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The partisan crowd showed their sportsmanship by loudly applauding victors from other nations and cheering trailing athletes from smaller nations.
The Sun
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Malta were angry that Scotland played on when they had a man down but it wasn't a night to win plaudits for sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times
